Introducing the GUESS Originals Summer 2021 Collection + KIT Program

Introducing the GUESS Originals Summer 2021 Collection + KIT Program

The Summer 2021 GUESS Originals collection is returning with its newest essentials line coined the GUESS Originals Kit Program. The program continues to be refreshed seasonally with essential core fits and colors featuring premium fabrics and timeless designs for both men and women. The GUESS Originals capsule and Kit Program includes the brand division’s most contemporary denim styles and is available beginning July 16, 2021, in select GUESS retail stores and guess.com.ph.

GUESS Originals Collection

The Summer GUESS Originals Collection for both men and women takes inspiration from the California surf scene and features surf-inspired graphics from the archives. The relaxed California lifestyle inspires the pastel colors and softer washes in this delivery. The summer collection features timeless silhouettes with a fashion-forward approach.

The Men’s Collection

The men’s collection offers an array of tees, tanks, sweat shorts, slim and straight leg denim in light, dark, and black washes. Jogger pants, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts return in gray, black, and white tones and provide a laid-back look to your style. All denim pieces from the GUESS Originals seasonal offering also feature the iconic triangle logo on the back pocket.

The Women’s Collection

The women’s capsule incorporates a selection of tanks and crop tops in pale banana yellow and jet black. Knit sets in the form of button-ups, provide ultimate comfort to your wardrobe. A two-piece matching crop top and short set-in daisy prints are the ultimate go-to summer styles that are both lightweight and fashion-forward. The denim options are available in the form of cropped mom jeans, high rise, carpenter fit denim, and the debut of a retro-inspired wide-leg style.

GUESS Originals Kit Program

Each style featured in the GUESS Originals collection pairs back to the core styles offered in the Kit Program. Each silhouette included in the program emphasizes premium denim and heritage styles from the brand’s design archives. The Kit pants are an assortment of elevated light twill cargo pants, light chino khaki woven pants as well as light to dark stonewash denim. The Kit Program also includes chambray shirts and pocket tees for men. The women’s GO Kit Program offers a variety of ribbed tanks, bodysuits, mid-thigh shorts, as well as a light and dark stonewash denim jacket.

Pricing for the GUESS Originals collection + GUESS Originals Kit Program ranges from P1,698 to P3, 898 for tops, bottoms, dresses, hats, and denim.

Back to school in the summer!

Back to school in the summer!

While everyone else is enjoying their summer vacation students, faculty, and staff that are with schools that have adjusted academic calendar (such as Benilde) are braving the summer heat and going to school.

Benilde’s second term officially ended for our students on April 24th.  For our faculty who were still submitting grades it ended on the 25th.  For our admin staff, it ended on the 27th.  In other words, no one really got to enjoy a break from school except those classes that were able to end the week before (Holy Week) or even before that.

What we are doing now?

Students are possibly:

  • Still enrolling for their classes
  • Adjusting their schedules
  • Paying their tuition
  • Attending classes
  • Savouring their few days of “vacation” by skipping the first week of classes

Teachers::

  • For those who have taught the subjects indicated in the load they just received, just updating their lessons and activities on BigSky (assuming they use BigSky, there are still more than a handful that resist)
  • For those who are new to the subject they are contacting subject heads and asking guidance on the course (syllabus, lesson plan, lectures, supplementary materials, activities, grading sheets, etc.)
  • Academic advisers are busy approving/disapproving schedules
  • Meetings, meetings, meetings … per subject, per track, for full-time, per department, with the associate dean and the dean, with the vice chancellor … it really depends, I guess, on the level of involvement in school
  • Part time faculty are juggling between their corporate or freelance gig and their teaching gig (or gigs)

Admin staff have not yet recovered from the demands of the last term and are possibly still playing catch up.  The work just never ends.

What do we wish we were doing?

There are many things we wish we doing other than going to school.

cabo-san-lucas

We would rather be lying down on one of these loungers in this pool, enjoying the cool water, and possibly holding a frozen margarita in one hand.  Just the thought of it makes me feel (a little) fresh already.

sunset-beach

Walking along the beach and enjoying the beauty of nature by the sea.  With Boracay open for business again, it is a safe bet that many wish they were there now.

mountain-view

For some maybe the mountains is more their thing.  The hike, the adventure, the fresh mountain air, the view.

travel-by-arun-sharma

For those who could afford it, a trip to a different country is will whet their whistle!  Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, USA, Australia, Europe … near or far, it does not matter.  They just want to get far, far away.

stay-at-home

And then there are those who just want to stay in, catch some movies, watch TV, and basically do anything they want, or nothing at all. 😀

Back to reality

At the end of the day, though, we need to face the truth, it is time to get back on that horse.  We are hot-wired to resume our responsibilities no matter what the weather, the time of the year, or our inclination.  It’s back to school, Benildean boys and girls, whether we are ready for it or not. 🙂

Zoobic Night Safari 2019

Zoobic Night Safari 2019

zoobic night safari logoIt is Zooper Summer once again and we have relaunched the only theme park night activity at Zoobic that has received good reviews from patrons.

Why stay indoors at your home or hotel watching movies when you can view and interact with the animals in the only night safari in the Philippines, at Zoobic.

The Zoobic Night Safari opened its doors to visitors this year on March 2, 2019, but has been an annual summer offering for several years.  It has wowed patrons since.

Go classic

Gear up your nocturnal senses and prepare for a series of roaring nights of fun while visiting Zoobic Safari’s classic attractions:

  • Serpentarium – a wild encounter with snakes, lizards and iguanas,
  • Zoobic Park – a walk-through petting zoo,
  • Tiger Safari – an enclosed safari jeep ride that will take you to the tigers’ natural habitat,
  • Croco Loco – a crocodile lair where you will have a chance to feed them.

Go bold!

Take a walk together with the greyhounds and follow the night trail in Greyhound Walk. Enjoy a different and bolder show specially prepared for the night’s entertainment; expect an explosive presentation that will surely growl your mind away.

How can we get tickets /make reservations for the Zoobic Night Safari?

Walk-in guests are always welcome and the regular rate will apply.  But if you are interested in getting a discount, your best bet will always be to go to the official website and purchase your tickets there.  Click on the link HERE to be brought directly to the reservation page.

How much is the entrance fee?

  • P695 for adults and children above 4 feet (121.92 cms.) tall
  • P595 for children from 3 feet (91.44 cms.) to 4 feet (121.92 cms.) tall
  • Free for children below 3 feet

You may also check out affiliate sites such as Klook and Metrodeal for special discounted rates

Do senior citizens and persons with disability (PWD) get a discount?

I’m assuming so but don’t take my word for it yet. I will get back to you on that once I receive an answer myself. 🙂

How do we pay?

You may make payments via the following methods:

  • Over-the-counter payment at BDO
  • Credit card
  • ATM / Debit card
  • PayPal

What are part of the Zoobic Night Safari Tour?

The Zoobic Night Safari Tour includes the following (in alphabetical order):

  • Butaan Museum
  • Croco Loco
  • Enchanted Forest
  • Forbidden Cave
  • Greyhound Walk
  • Serpentarium
  • Tiger Safari Ride
  • Tram Ride
  • Zoobic Cave
  • Zoobic Night Safari Show
  • Zoobic Park

When can we visit the Night Safari?

The Zoobic Night Safari is only open on Saturdays starting March 2 up to May 25, 2019.  Guests are allowed to enter between 6pm to 8pm only and the Night Safari show starts at 8pm.  To get more value for your money I would recommend going their early (like at 5pm) so that you can enjoy all the inclusions.

A visit to the Zoobic Night Safari promises to be a night you won’t forget!  See you there!  Roar! 🙂


Zoomanity Group logoZoobic is part of the Zoomanity Group, the leading company in the theme park industry under the Yupangco Group of Companies.

Zoomanity envisions world class, innovative and enjoyable facilities from Northern to Southern Philippines by providing the best tourist destination and nature educational experiences with the facilities that are uniquely designed to provide enjoyment to visitors of all ages.

Nurture the gift this summer

Nurture the gift this summer

Do you have a child between 6 to 11 years old with talent in singing, dancing, acting, or art?  If yes, then nurture the gift this summer.

We are pleased to invite you to join the Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7 Online Video Contest. Bring out your child’s talent and get a chance to win a free slot in the i-Shine Talent Camp 7, as well as Php 5,000 worth of GCs.

Mechanics:

  • Take a 1 to 3-minute video of your child (can also be a child of a relative or a  friend), ages 6 – 11 y/o, performing one of the talents under any of the categories:
    • Singing – Winner gets a slot in Music Camp
    • Dancing – Winner gets a slot in Dance Camp or Ballet Camp
    • Acting – Winner gets a slot in Theater Camp
    • Drawing or Painting – Winner gets a slot in Art Camp
  • Entries must be posted on Facebook and Instagram with a short caption of why you think the child deserves to win, along with hashtags: #Promil4iShine7 and #NurtureTheGift.
  • Links to the entry posts, blogger registration form and a scanned copy of the child consent form must be sent to je************@***********la.com with the subject: i-Shine 7 Online Video Contest Entry – (Full Name of submitter). For example i-Shine 7 Online Video Contest Entry – Penny Tan
deadline for submission : 03 March 2019
announcement of winners : 11 March 2019

Download a copy of the online video consent form here.  Make sure to send this specific form so that your entry is credited to me.

Cathay Pacific-Citi Summer Sale is still on!

Cathay Pacific-Citi Summer Sale is still on!

The Cathay Pacific-Citi Summer Sale — with exclusive travel deals — is now on from April 23 up to May 1, 2018!

If you were unable to drop by the Cathay Pacific-Citi Summer Sale last weekend at the Shangri-La Plaza, Grand Atrium, Main Wing, you can still book exclusive low fares with your Citi Credit Card!

Travel to Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Maldives, South Africa, select locales in Europe including London, Paris, and Amsterdam; select areas in the East and West coast including Boston, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco; and select destinations in Southeast Asia including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore!

Take advantage of fares for as low as USD 530 to the US, USD 106 to Hong Kong, USD 562 to London, and USD 424 to Australia!

Plus, enjoy 0% Citi PayLite for 3 months when you book via the participating travel agencies!

Conveniently book online at http://bit.ly/cathaysummersale or visit the Cathay Pacific ticketing office at the 22F LKG Tower, 6801 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. You can also call the Cathay Global Contact Center: 1800 1441 1011 (PLDT/Smart) or 1800 8739 5117 (Globe), or book through the following participating travel agencies:

  • Adventure Travel*: (632) 884 9491
  • Ark Travel Express Inc.: (632) 816 1999
  • Baron Travel Corp.: (632) 817 4926
  • Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc.: 310-2308
  • Pan Pacific Travel: 02-243-6666-81
  • Rajah Travel Corporation: (632) 894 0886

*Adventure Travel accepts straight transactions only.

Travel period is until December 15, 2018. Fares are exclusive of PH tax, government taxes and other surcharges. Fares are subject to change due to currency conversion rate; and all flights are via Hong Kong. Booking of discounted fares will depend on the customer’s chosen dates.

Truly with your Citi credit card, you can experience more of the world with these great travel deals!

For more information, log on to www.citibank.com.ph/cxsummersale.

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