Belgian Fries

Flanders Agricultural Marketing Board (VLAM) will be bringing together five major Belgian fries exporters to exhibit as a group at WOFEX Manila 2018 slated from August 1 to 4. The five companies, Agristo, Bart’s Potato Company, Clarebout Potatoes, Ecofrost and Mydibel, will be participating at this trade show under the “Belgian Fries” banner to widen their networks, increase their share in the Philippines’ growing market for processed potato products, and heighten awareness of Belgian fries in the Philippines and the region. This is the first time that the delicious Belgian fries are being presented in the Philippines at such a scale.  

These five companies represent the five biggest family-owned businesses in the industry in Belgium offering a wide range of potato products and specialties that are exported to over 100 countries worldwide. The companies are all halal-certified. Their participation in WOFEX Manila is part of a five-nation promotion campaign in Southeast Asia, coordinated by VLAM and Belgapom, the association for the Belgian potato trade and processing industry.

“Hot on the heels of exhibiting in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam, we are pleased to bring Belgian fries to the Philippines this time around, as part of our plan to increase our presence in the Southeast Asian region. There is an existing market in this region for our products, but we see an even bigger opportunity to expand exports and heighten appreciation for our national delicacy. Southeast Asia is one of the largest fast-growing regions of the world, with a rising middle class, rapid urbanisation and an overall young population. These trends, together with Belgium’s high food standards and innovation, will continue to drive demand in the region and beyond, and our industry is ready to reply to this in an original way, since our Belgian fries are truly different from those from other countries,” said   Mr. Romain Cools from Belgapom. 

“The Philippines is well-known as a food-lover’s paradise, and Philippine consumers really know and love good food. Belgian fries are still relatively unknown in the Philippines, so we are excited about this opportunity to share one of Belgium’s most beloved national dishes with the Philippines. Golden yellow and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, Belgian fries, or frites, as we call them, are a true Belgian delicacy that is delicious either as a side served with steak, or as an appetizing snack with a mayonnaise-based sauce!”

Belgium is the largest exporter of frozen fries in the world, with 90% of its production freighted to the global market. In 2016, Belgian fries exports rose 14.3% to 1.68 million tonnes in 2016 from a year earlier, with an increasing share going to countries outside EU. 

Belgian fries have a long history and have become part of the country’s heritage, with many shops and stands in Belgium serving this delicious savory snack. In fact, the ubiquitous Belgian fry shops that can be found in every city or village have been recognised as part of the cultural landscape in Belgium, with UNESCO status being sought for the dish since 2014.

For more information, please visit www.originalfries.eu or www.jamesbint.be

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About VLAM

VLAM (Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Board) is a non-profit organisation promoting the sale, the added value, the consumption and the image of products and services of the Flemish agriculture, horticulture, fishery and agro-alimentary sector in Belgium and abroad.  (www.freshfrombelgium.com)

About Belgapom

Belgapom is the recognised association for the Belgian potato trade and processing industry. Its task is to defend the interest of the Belgian seed and consumption potato merchants, the prepackers, the exporters, the potato peeling industry and the potato processing industry.  (www.belgapom.be)

About Flanders Investment & Trade

Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) promotes international enterprise in Flanders in a sustainable way as a key factor in the social and economic development of our region. FIT does so by supporting the international activities of Flemish companies and by attracting foreign investors to Flanders. (www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com)

Smart Parenting Convention

Mostly moms are active in attending events that is geared in rearing children but because I am a hands-on dad, I have been accustomed to joining my wife in events related to family. Yesterday, Joy and I, along with our youngest son arrived in SM Megamall Mega Trade Trade Hall 3  at 1:00 PM  for Smart Parenting Convention.

Juan enjoyed going around over 50 concessionaires offering various products (with exclusive discounts!) for baby, pregnancy, home, family, and food. His favoritees are the photo print, Nivea and the booth that sells slime.

Expert talks from various experts discussed topics on pregnancy, baby and toddler, and preschool and family from 12nn up to 630pm. We only get to catch 4 experts. See you next for another Smart Parenting Convention.

6 Delectable Classic Pan Chicken Solo Plates by Pancake House

Pancake House has always been one of my family's favorite  comfort food restaurant for four decades because of their pancakes, salads and chicken. I remember many happy times with my parents and my three sisters. Yes, I am the only boy and the youngest among 4 kids. Imagine that, lol!

Though I was tired and sleepy because I had a party last night for my 44th birthday, I'm happy to have been invited earlier to try Pancake House Classic Pan Chicken Solo Plates. These 6 delectable pairings are available in all Pancake House from July 16 to August 21, 2018.

Pan Chicken with French Fries, Rice and Iced Tea

Pan Chicken with Mashed Potato, Rice and Iced Tea

Pan Chicken with Classic Pancakes  and Iced Tea

Pan Chicken with Spaghetti, Garlic Bread and Iced Tea

Golden Brown Waffle and Iced Tea

Pan Chicken with Best Taco in Town, Rice and Iced Tea

Thanks Pancake House for my birthday pancakes!

Like Pancake House in, Twitter, IG and FB https://www.facebook.com/PancakeHousePhilippines/ and their website at www.pancakehouse.com.ph

Matteo X Avel jeans at Shopee.

Jeans is probably one of the most important item in the fashion sense because it is very flexible that can be worn either ruggedly or formal. And those are some of the reasons why the 28-year-old actor, model and businessman Matteo Guidicelli chose jeans for his first ever take o fashion industry.

Matteo partnered with local Pinoy designer Avel Bacudio. Avel Agreed to this collaboration with Matteo. which started in 2017, as long as  20%  of the sales go to Avel's advocacy in Baguio.

 

Matteo's jeans is not only for profit, it comes with an advocacy. so get yourself a pair of two of these perfectly cool Matteo X Avel  jeans at Shopee.

Kick-start the Learning Experience with Licealiz

Back-to-school season is finally here. While it’s time to say goodbye to beach trips and playdates under the sun, there is no need to say adiós to clean, lice-free hair. Although it is a challenge for mommies, children could still maintain good hair hygiene despite spending most of their time with classmates and friends.

Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo recently addressed this challenge and provided an easy solution for concerned mothers through its Kick-starting the Learning Experience workshop. Through this learning session, moms and daughters were given a fun bonding experience while at the same time picking up tips on how to keep those tresses flawless and expressing their personality and creativity.

There was a lecture on basic hair care, including ways on preventing head lice infestation, to teach the mothers on how to prepare well for the school season, especially in ensuring that their child’s health remains uncompromised by threats such as pediculosis or head lice infestation.

For school girls, fashionable hairstyles are the definite hype which is why there was a hairstyle tutorial that instructed mommies how to style preppy, easy-to-do hairstyles that their kids can pull off at school.  To ensure that the day was one that both the moms and kids enjoyed, they were also treated to an educational tour at The Mind Museum to feed the kids with new learnings and experiences.

Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, an affordable, non-toxic formula that is clinically-proven to kill lice and nits, hopes to not only help mothers maintain their children’s head lice-free, but to also provide the children with the opportunity to satisfy their thirst for learning.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.

Tye Sheridan Headlines Second Batch of Guests at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018

AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018 (APCC Manila 2018)—slated on July 27 to 29 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City—is in full swing to make the convention one heck of a thrill ride for its thousands of fans across the region. Getting the adrenaline pumping is APCC’s latest addition of headliner: No less than Tye Sheridan, the ambitious Gunter Wade Watts from Steven Spielberg’s Hollywood box-office blockbuster, Ready Player One.

Tye Sheridan, best known for playing lead mutant Cyclops in X-Men: Apocalypse, made his film debut in the critically-acclaimed The Tree of Life, and has also starred in drama films such as Mud, Joe, and The Stanford Prison Experiment. Sheridan will reprise his role as Cyclops on the next X-Men movie, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, which is set to be released later this year.

Sheridan will grace the convention together with Finn Jones, the titular character in the popular Marvel series Iron Fist and Loras Tyrell in Game of Thrones. But there’s more in store for everyone as the world of #NetflixAPCC will be back at AsiaPOP this year, bigger and better than ever with more surprises awaiting Netflix fans.

This will be everyone’s Destination Fun, where the public will get to experience their favorite shows come to life, take photos, win swag, and have a lot of fun. The streaming service is also encouraging its fans to Unleash Your Love by dressing up like Eleven or any of the Netflix characters you love and swing by Netflix booth to share the fun with your barkada!

Join the excitement as Netflix will also have a special panel session where it will bring onstage Netflix stars and share never-seen-before footage from upcoming shows. With all this, the main stage and main floor will definitely come alive with one of the convention’s biggest attractions!

Back to spill more creative juices on the AsiaPOP Comicon main floor is digital artist extraordinaire Stanley Lau a.k.a. artgerm, whose works are famous all over the world for a style that perfectly blends the best of Western and Eastern aesthetics. Aside from being an illustrator, he is also a designer, concept artist, and co-founder of the acclaimed Imaginary Friends Studios.

Added to the lineup is cosplayer, model, actress, and live-streamer Vera Chimera, who got her big break as Lilith the Siren in the game Borderlands 2. Vera's recent projects include several Overwatch events, where she cosplays the zippy pistol-toter Tracer, with Blizzard Entertainment, as well as a slew of local and international conventions.

Not to be outdone is the return of Yugana Senshi Uon. A cosplayer since 2013, her creepy-cool portrayals of various pop culture characters has made her a mainstay in events all over Asia and the world, appearing for various brands and judging cosplay competitions. Her work has been featured all over the world through publications such as Smoosh, Cosplay Culture, and Cosplayzine.

Joining the roster is the duo of artists Amanda Visell and Michelle Valigura, whose works have been licensed by the likes of Disneyland, Kidrobot, and other big names. Both got their big break working on stop-motion animation for the Simpsons series and the film Elf, and both co-founded design brand Switcheroo.

More exciting announcements of APCC’s partnerships with Marvel, Disney, Netflix and other studios who are returning this year are expected to roll out soon, which will definitely pump up the convention’s main hall.

APCC Manila 2018 tickets are now available via SM Tickets website, https://smtickets.com/, and at all SM Tickets outlets, with ticket prices PhP650 (one-day pass), PhP950 (two-day pass), and PhP1,150 (three-day pass). All these will give the ticketholder access to stage activities, performances, and the main exhibition floor. The event is free for children aged five years and below for all days, but a valid identification is required for verification purposes before entering the show floor.

For more information and event updates, visit asiapopcomicon.com/manila, or follow their official Facebook Page www.fb.com/apccmanila, Twitter account @AsiaPOPComicon, and Instagram account @asiapopcomicon. Official hashtags of APCC Manila 2018 are #APCCPH2018 #AsiaPOPComicon.

The Color Bar by Jof Fantone

I am turning double four, yes 44, this July 19! Grey hair is popping here and there so the invite for the opening of The Color Bar by Jof Fantone, located Unit F106 Forbeswood Heights, Rizal Drive cor, 29th St, Taguig, is just timely.

 

Media and bloggers were toured inside The Color Bar by no less that their Chief Hairstylist and  owner, Jof Fantone. 

As a husband who does not go much to a salon, the Color Bar is a new thing because they added a special nook where you can order coffee or juice and some desserts. At the VIP Room, they even have a big screen television that will surely keep the men entertained while waiting for girlfriends or wives. 

The after party at The Color Bar showcased  some of the hair styles and colors worn by friends and families of The Color Bar.  

The highlight of the night of course is the introduction of the men and women behind this  creative hair color salon.

Visit  The Color Bar and give new life to your crowning glory. Call for your appointment at: 0917 527 5387.  They are open from 10AM to 10PM everyday.

Savoy Hotel Manila Unboxed

Megaworld’s second hotel,  Savoy Hotel Manila has recently been unboxed, located in Newport City Complex, Pasay City. The first Savoy Hotel opened in Boracay Newcoast last year,  while another Savoy Hotel is expected to open in Mactan Newtown next year.

Savoy Hotel Manila—a 12-storey hotel within the 25-hectare Newport City in Pasay City. Situated right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, the new ‘airport hotel’ highlights the luxurious comforts that business and leisure travelers look for in a home away from home. Traveling to and from the airport right across the street from Savoy Hotel Manila also becomes a breeze via Runway Manila, an enclosed, air-conditioned 220-meter pedestrian link bridge that connects NAIA Terminal 3 to Newport City.

The P5-billion development has 684 rooms with adequate sizes ranging from 23 to 27 square meters. From the most basic standard rooms (Essentials) to comfortable executive suites (The Runway, The Space, and The Deck), all rooms welcome travelers and staycationers alike who are looking for a much-deserved respite in the middle of the bustling city.

These co-working spaces are located on several guest floors of the hotel and are equipped with high-speed Internet connection and electricity ports, as well as books, express checkout counters, and a snack corner. Guests can access this facility round-the-clock, allowing them to find their own spaces for casual group hangouts, intimate chats and meetings, or even relax while reading a book or listening to music.

The hotel also has the Connect Lounge, a club lounge exclusively for guests staying in the executive suite rooms. The lounge serves as an extension of Savoy Café where club guests can have breakfast and snacks, complete with facilities for work or for relaxation.

Strategically located in the bustling entertainment center of Newport City, guests staying at Savoy Hotel Manila can dine, shop, and treat themselves to a world of entertainment options to their heart’s content.

Fun destinations like Resorts World Manila and Newport Mall, among others, are easily just a few blocks away from Savoy Hotel Manila. Guests can even go around Newport City in style onboard the hotel’s Mini Cooper, which is available for rent.

Savoy Hotel Manila

101 Andrews Avenue, Newport City Complex, Pasay City.

 Website:  https://www.thesavoyhotelmanila.com/ 

Official hashtags:

#SavoyHotelManila #WelcomeToYourSpace #SpaceToExperience