Tuesday, April 19, 2016

McCormick Noodle and Seasoning Mix Launch

My mom is a certified McCormick user. Her favorite among the brand is dried basil which she uses for egg and tuna spread. Mom's spaghetti is the best, of course with added McCormick dried basil!

Last night, I joined mom and other bloggers for McCormick Noodle and Seasoning Mix Event at Relik in BGC.

With the lovely Ms. Sabrina Artadi of Sabrina's Kitchen

I don't eat palabok, but McCormick's Palabok Noodle and Seasoning Mix  was superb!


Aside from Palabok, other mouthwatering variants are Birthday Noodles, Pad Thai, Laksa and Chap Chae.  Be sure to try them all to find which one, or two, or three (or all), you like best.

  


The McCormick Noodle and Seasoning Mix pack contains the noodles and flavorful recipe mixes that are made from natural spices. The cooking process is made simple with 4 easy steps that can be completed in just about 30 minutes. One can add 2-3 of their favorite ingredients into the noodle dish to make it more enjoyable.

For innovative offerings and meal inspirations, visit http://www.mccormick.com.ph and follow McCormick Philippines on Facebook http://facebook.com/friendsandflavor.






Expo Mom 2016

Expo Mom 2016 is a celebration, not just of motherhood but the journey of motherhood and the unique experience we go through on every stage. With this year’s theme, The Motherhood Journey, you’ll find both enlightenment and encouragement whether you’re an expectant mom or a new mom, a mom taking care of a toddler or a mom raising a child at Expo Mom.


Join Expo Mom 2016 by sharing a post online about your present experiences, joys, concerns or anecdotes in whatever stage you are in your motherhood. Don’t forget to tag  @mommymundo and @expomom and use the hashtags #expomom2016 #themotherhoodjourney #mommymundo.

With this year’s theme, The Motherhood Journey, you’ll find both enlightenment and encouragement whether you’re an expectant mom or a new mom, a mom taking care of a toddler or a mom raising a child at Expo Mom.  Expo Mom: The Motherhood Journey  is  co-presented  by  Caltrate  Plus,  Pampers,  and  Belo Baby and supported by Sun Life, Clearascar, Mott’s 100% Apple Juice, Downy Baby Gentle, Fuji/Instax, Waters Philippines, and Stanley Ong Photography with Celebrity Mom, Working Mom, Diva Universal and Crossover as media sponsors, Glorietta and Ayala Malls as venue sponsor, and Creative Juice Communications as logistics partner.  

Expo  Mom  is  also  the  most  mom  and  baby  friendly  event  with  a  mom  lounge  for breastfeeding  and  diaper  changing  area  sponsored  by  Pampers  and  a  play  area  for  kids sponsored  by  Mott’s  100%  Apple  Juice.  Entrance  at  Expo  Mom  is  free  of  charge  but  a donation of any amount will be accepted for the Mommy Mundo MOMSHARE fund. Proceeds of  the  fund  goes  to  literacy  projects  for  the  street  children  of  Childhope  Asia  and  public School  kids  under  the  Alpabasa  programs.  MomShare  also  supports  needs  of underprivileged moms and kids. Mommy Mundo Passport holders get an Expo Mom tote bag.   Expo  Mom,  running  since 2008,  is  the  banner  event  of  Mommy  Mundo,  an  organization dedicated  to  educating,  inspiring,  and  empowering  moms  with  useful,  relevant,  and  up-to-date information. 

 For more information, visit www.mommymundo.com/expomom2016

Thursday, April 7, 2016

ESL One Manila 2016

Hello there to all e-gamers! Be ready this coming April 23 to 24, 2016 as  PLDT Home Fibr and Smart Communications brings ESL One Manila 2016.

ESL One Manila 2016 is Southeast Asia’s first ever premier DOTA 2 tournament, that will gather some of the world’s best online gamers. This event is spearheaded by Germany-based Turtle Entertainment – one of the world's biggest Esports company – and is presented by PLDT Home Fibr and Smart, which have empowered Filipino gamers through innovative products, services and the most awesome Esports experiences.


The Philippines will be represented by Team Mineski.Sports5, which is composed of veteran Esports players Ryan Jay Qui, Benhur Lawis, Jun Kanehara, Jessie Vash Cuyco and Julius Caesar Sto. Domingo. Banking on their determination and experience in the international scene, Mineski.Sports5 emerged at the top of the multi-legged nationwide qualifiers that gathered teams in Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, and Manila.  Team Mineski.Sports5 will battle it out with seven other teams from Asia, Europe, and the United States – all vying for prestige and a stake at the massive prize pool worth USD250,000. 
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Team Mineski.Sports5
Coach Chot Reyes graced the event in support to PLDT Home Fibr, Smart Communications and Team Mineski.Sports5 


I'm lucky to meet the man, Coach Chot Reyes,
for my first day as one of the contributors of Jampacked Lifestyle
 
#ELMendiola

Changing the game for gamers

“We are very thrilled to help bring a world class gaming event in our country and put us on the map of the booming international Esports scene. This is a milestone in PLDT Home Fibr and Smart’s pioneering efforts when it comes to ‘changing the game’ for Filipino gamers and fueling their passions with meaningful innovations and awesome experiences – both at home and mobile through the powerful convergence of our services,” said Ariel P. Fermin, EVP and Head of Consumer Business at PLDT and Smart.

“ESL One Manila 2016 also builds on our thrust to elevate online gaming to a form of a sport, where the values of team work and discipline, coupled with strategy and mental agility, are showcased. We are rooting for our Philippine representative to prove that Filipinos have what it takes to excel in competitive online gaming in the international arena,” he added.

Exclusive perks for PLDT Home and Smart subscribers

More than 10,000 Filipino fans and gaming enthusiasts are expected to show up at the two-day event, which promises an exhilarating world-class spectacle, which will also be exclusively broadcast by TV5.

As a treat, PLDT Home Fibr and Smart subscribers enjoy first dibs on exclusive perks, such as a chance to score tickets to the event, win Steam vouchers, meet and greet their favorite Esports teams, as well as take home exciting prizes from raffle and games.

PLDT Home Fibr and Smart are also setting up hubs at the event to showcase how the latest games and entertainment are best experienced with fast and reliable fixed and wireless connectivity, backed by  the country’s most robust and extensive fiber optic footprint that spans over 100,000 kilometers, effectively boosting the  Filipinos’ connected homes and digital lifestyles.

Powerful and pioneering products for gamers     

A multi-player online battle arena game, DOTA 2 matches are played between two five-player teams whose goal is to destroy the stronghold of the opposite team while defending their own. With its gripping graphics and gameplay that requires great strategy and coordination among teams, DOTA 2 has become a hit game among millions of professional and casual players around the world.

PLDT allows Filipinos to take their game play to the next level with PLDT Home Fibr, the country’s most powerful broadband service with the unique feature of symmetrical download and upload speeds – perfect for exhilarating and action-packed online multiplayer games like DOTA 2. For greater convenience, PLDT Home has also made it easier for subscribers to charge their Steam wallet purchases to their bill.

On the other hand, Smart has introduced unparalleled convenience to Filipino gamers through Gamex, a pioneering platform that allows users to buy credits for popular PC and mobile games using prepaid load or postpaid account by visiting gamex.ph/epins, the country’s leading gaming portal.

Those into mobile games can also rely on Big Bytes 50 – Smart’s biggest mobile data offer yet – which now offers ‘double data’ with 700 MB for gaming and surfing, plus 600 MB for streaming on YouTube, YouTube Gaming and iflix – valid for 3 days, still at P50.

Smart’s direct carrier billing on Google Play also allows mobile gamers to buy games and make in-app purchases conveniently using their prepaid load or charged to their postpaid account.

Solid support for Esports

ESL One Manila 2016 adds to the growing list of world-class Esports events that PLDT and Smart mounted to support the passions of Filipino gamers and enthusiasts.

Just last October, both companies backed the Esports and Gaming Summit, the country’s biggest showcase of games and publishers. Last September, they also staged the much celebrated Asia Pop Comic Con Manila, the first ever international comics convention in the country.

Smart also mounted the Philippine Clash, the country’s biggest and most prestigious nationwide Clash of Clans tournament last September, and helped put together Rampage 2015, the national finals for League of Legends, in August.

Since 2013, both PLDT Home Fibr and Smart have also been mounting grassroots and pocket tournaments for hit online games all around the country.

For more information on the exciting activities at ESL One Manila 2016, visit esl-one.com/dota2/manila-2016 and follow PLDT Home and Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Blue Water Day Spa 2016 Endorsers

Yesterday at Blue Water Day Spa Event at Luxent Hotel, I'm officially one of the writers of this blog. I can't even imagine blogging, much more covering events for it takes so much time to travel, then to edit photos and videos, then to finally write. I have to admit though, I enjoyed my first day as a teen lifestyle blogger! Who wouldn't be happy, I met one of the most popular young actress in town - KIM CHIU! Thank you Blue Water Day Spa for this opportunity.


Okay, enough about me being giddy. This is all about BlueWater Day Spa as they introduced their  new endorsers, headed by Kim Chiu. Also in line are Nikki Gil, Fabio Ide, athlete Anthony Semerad, Ms Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida, Miss International 2014 Bianca Guidotti., Aljur Abrenica, Mike Tan, Eric Vijandre, and Benjamin Alves, Mercator Models Amadeo Leandro, Sam Ajdani, Philippe Escalambre, Mark McMahon and Brent Javier. 









My family likes going to spa together so it was great to learn about Blue Water Day Spa's latest massage service – the Twin Touch Massage. It is a traditional four hand massage style that originates from Bali, Indonesia. This new service will definitely pamper any one. Imagine four hands massaging your tired body! The Twin Touch Massage or Traditional 4 Hand Balinese Massage is at 50% off until May 31, 2016. Isn't that a great promo? So head on at the following branches for super relaxing Twin Touch Massage: 


Ortigas Branch
2/F BPI Greentop Condominium, Ortigas Avenue, San Juan
Phone: (02) 724-0426 / (02) 727-8420
Mobile: 0917-815-6659
Operating Hours: Daily 1PM – 12AM

Makati Branch
G/F Tropical Palms Condominium, #109 Dela Rosa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
Phone: (02) 817-3126 / (02) 817-5455
Mobile: 0917-881-0092
Operating Hours: Daily 1PM – 12AM

Eastwood Branch
One Orchard Road, Space D, Ground Floor, Eastwood City
Cyberpark, E. Rodriguez Avenue, Bagumbayan, Quezon City
Phone: (02)915-1247
Mobile: 0915-234-7401
Operating Hours: Daily 1PM – 1AM

Tomas Morato Branch
#238 Scout Bayoran Street cor. Tomas Morato Et. Quezon City
Phone: (02)486-5584 / (02)794-5036
Mobile: 0923-718-7101
Operating Hours: Daily 1PM – 12AM

Capitol Hills Branch
Capitol Greenstreet Commercial Center, Capitol Hills Golf Annex Building,
Capitol Hills Drive, Old Balara, Quezon City
Phone: (02)473 0455 / (02) 952 4829 / (02) 435 0114
Mobile: 0917-552-2937
Operating Hours: Daily 1PM – 12AM

Cotabato Branch
2F Building 2 Alnor Commercial Complex Sinsuat Avenue,
Rosario Heights 09 Cotabato City, Mindanao
Mobile: 0927-603-1084
Operating Hours: Daily 2PM – 11PM

Naga Branch
Unit 301 & 401 Deca Corporate Center, Pangiban Drive, Naga City, Naga
Phone: (054) 881-2034
Operating Hours: Daily 2PM – 11PM