Obra Maestra 2020 At The Shang

This February, discover more of Philippine fashion as Shang celebrates the timeless appeal of the iconic Filipiniana dress. Nothing can better showcase the beautiful iterations of this quintessential Filipino look than a night of fashion history  with  some of  the  biggest  names  in  Philippine  design  and  fashion. 

#ObraMaestraAtTheShang   bringsSpectacular   Cultural   Fashion   Show   &   Exhibition:   The  Evolution   of   Filipiniana   Fashion  featuring   modern interpretations of the Filipiniana at the  Grand Atrium.   Participating designers include  Oskar Peralta,  ReneeSalud, Ditta Sandico, Richard Papa, Roland Lirio, Steve De Leon, Delby Bragais, Peri Diaz, Albert Figueras,Peter   Lim,  Ricci  Lizaso,  Glenn  Lopez,  Edgar   Madamba,  Jontie   Martinez,  Jerome   Navarro,  Joyce  Penas-Pilarsky, Lito Perez, Edgar San Diego, Gerry Sunga, Philip Torres, Edwin Uy, and the late Bad Boy of Philippine Fashion, Eddie Baddeo. 

This dazzling display is scored  by celebrated  kundiman  musicians, tenor Sherwin Sozon and soprano Tonton Pascual of the Lyric Opera of the Philippines, Mike Austria, Al Gatmaitan, Homer Mendoza, Vince Conrad, and Kathy Hipolito Mas. The fashion show complements the unveiling of the upcoming publications of fashion and arts impresario Zardo Ayangco-Austria, who conceptualized and directed Obra Maestra at the Shang. 

The first  one is  the  landmark  Obra Maestra:  A   Portrait  of  Excellence  in  Philippine Fashion  and  Culture,  a retrospective of vintage fashion photography, culled from bibliophile Mario Feir’s exclusive Filipiniana collection. The coffee table book will also feature narratives on Filipino arts, customs, and traditions from the pre-colonial and colonial periods to the post-war and contemporary times. 

The other publication is NOBLE IDEAS. To Aspire and Inspire, a full-color magazine with almost 200 pages of inspiring work and articles from some of the country’s talented and artistic designers from various fields. 

Obra Maestra has also put together a special exhibition of the evolution of the Filipiniana from pre-colonial times to the 1970s at the Luxury Lane, East Wing until February 29. Included in this showcase are pieces from Feir’s exclusive   Filipiniana   collection   and   the   masterworks   of  Ramon  Valera,  Pitoy  Moreno,  Aureo   Alonzo,  Ben Farrales, R.T. Paras, and Pacita Longos. Proceeds of the Obra Maestra benefit the construction of the Benedictine Sisters Reparatrices of the Sacred Heart’s new monastery and chapel in Mexico, Pampanga. These also raise funds for the Duyog Marawi Project, spearheaded by Bishop Edwin dela Peña, and the victims of the recent Taal Volcano eruption.

 #FeelTheShangVibe and pay #HomageToHeritage as Shangri-La Plaza turns into a mecca of arts and fashion, open to anyone who wants to appreciate the best in Filipino culture. For inquiries, call 8-370-2597/98 or visit www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaoffcial.

Brunch Cooking Workshop with Chef Noel Dela Rama

Since my business is located near my residence, I really don't go out a lot. I'm a typical homebody person, who goes out to drive my children to school and my wife to events. I'd rather spend my Saturday and Sunday relaxing at home while reading books or building my Gundam and Lego collection.

This Saturday is special because I chose to attend Brunch Cooking Workshop with Chef Noel Dela Rama at The Maya Kitchen. I must say, it was so worth spending this day as I've learned three yummy dishes, namely, Chorizo Breakfast Casserole, Eggs Baked in Ham Cups and Banana Bread Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping, from a New York based chef, cater and instructor. 

"You don't have to be a pro to create a great brunch spread for your friends and family. 

Cooking may seem complicated, but it's really a matter of practice and finding dishes that you're comfortable with. 

In the end there's a certain joy that only cooking can give 

and it multiplies when you see a loved one enjoying a meal you've especially prepared for brunch"

If you wish to watch  the video, attaching here my wife's vlog from www.occasionsofjoy.com

To learn more about these recipes and more, visit www.themayakitchen.com

Learn about cooking and baking by emailing contactus@themayakitchen.com

or call 8921185, 8925011loc 208

Orgullo kan Bikol

Discover the best of Bicol at the Orgullo kan Bikol Trade & Travel fair at The Shang, ongoing from May 22 to 26 at the Grabd Atrium, Main Wing.

The fair culls authentic Bicolano products, all of them made by micro, small, and medium enterprises in Legazpi City.

OKB showcases many of Bicol's tourist spots, new ecotourism actovities, diverse natural attractions, and festivals, ideal for family vacations and romantic getaways.

The fair also highlights the fashion and flavours of bicol, with an array of handcrafted abaca products, stylish accessories, native home fixtures, and delicious, signature food items (pili based snacks are a hallmark of the region) and beverages available for shoppers to browse and purchase.

Posting Occasions of Joy's vlog (with permission)

Sarah Geronimo on Phoenix Super LPG

Phoenix Super LPG held an event earlier at The Tent in Acacia Estates in Taguig where Sarah Geronimo  was presented as Ambassadress.  

Since Sarah is a singer it is but fitting that she sings the jingle of Phoenix Super LPG. Aside from singing and acting, Sarah Geronimo is now into cooking. She happily said she found new joy in cooking using Phoenix Super LPG with the following reasons: It has inlet safety valve that automatically stops LPG flow in case of leakage, it offers a reserve indicator which indicates cylinder content, it has a snap on mechanism that makes it easy to install.

When asked who her role model is, Sarah immediately said mother, “Kasi po si mama ko ay Kapampangan. Hindi po sa biased ako pero the best po talaga magluto ang nanay ko sa kahit anong restaurant na natikman ko na Filipino dish. Ang tatay ko po ay masarap din po magluto. Punong puno ng pagmamahal 'yung inihahain sa lamesa namin”.

When asked what dishes she likes, Sarah said,  "kare-kare and sweet chili prawns po ng nanay ko at ang pininyahang adobong manok po ng tatay ko". She also added that Matteo Guidicelli  is also her inspiration since his family also owns a restaurant.

Before Sarah arrived, Chef JM Sunglao taught guests and media simple, five-minute, easy-to-prepare meals using cooking Phoenix Super LPG.

To order Phoenix Super LPG, you may call #SUPER (#78737) for nationwide delivery.
Visit phoenix.ph/LPG

Thanks to Ms Jookie and Tita Joy of Occasions of Joy for this invite!

Gaye

Bayview Park Hotel Manila Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Mornings are well spent when it starts joyfully. In my case, it started today merrily as Bayview Park Hotel Manila held Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, headed by Bayview General Manager, Mr. Eugene T. Yap. 

The lobby of the hotel turned pageant-like as Bayview introduced the 13 lovely candidates for their first ever Miss Bayview Park Hotel consisting of selected employees. The winner of this contest will be judged through Facebook-likes voting. In short, the candidate with the most votes will be crowned Miss Bayview Park Hotel 2018. 

Shepherdine Children’s Choir serenaded the crowd with their angelic voices.

Miss Bayview Park Hotel Candidates

Bayview Bear was also present!

Select bloggers and media posing for a wacky shot.

  

Selfie with Mr. Eugene Yap, Bayview General Manager

About Bayview Park Hotel Manila:

Located along the famous Roxas Boulevard, Bayview Park Hotel Manila stands proud and strong. It boasts of its 75-year history as the most sought-after destination for travelers who are here for business and leisure. A boutique-style hotel in Manila that offers very affordable and friendly rates, it provides unparalleled service and exclusive privileges for the most discriminating guests. The hotel is just 20 minutes away from the airport, making it a convenient location for your unforgettable stay here in Manila. It is a walk away from Intramuros and situated directly opposite the landmark U.S. Embassy building. Being in the historic heart of the city, guests can enjoy the spectacular views of Manila Bay and its famous sunsets while experiencing the significant sites and the nightlife as well.

Bayview Park Hotel

1118 Roxas Boulevard, cor United Nations Avenue,
Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
Phone: (02) 526 1555

California Pizza Kitchen 20th Anniversary

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Philippines celebrated its 20th anniversary by bringing back six trademark pizzas, namely, Roast Duck Pizza, Tuna Melt Pizza, Wild Mushroom Pizza, Cheese Burger Pizza, Mango Tandoori Pizza, Rustica Crispy Thin Crust Pizza.

To make CPK's successful 20th year the business, they're adding 14 varieties of dishes, The new menu offers 14 new dishes that comprise five pizzas, two pastas, two salads, three varieties of rice, and two desserts.

The five new pizzas are Spicy Chorizo Pizza, White Clam Pizza, Chicken Fajita Pizza, Tricolore crispy thin crust pizza, and the Tropicale Quorn Regular Hand-Tossed Pizza, while the two new kinds of pasta are the Chicken Tequila Fettucine and Cajun-spiced Jambalaya pasta.

Two new salads are California Harvest Salad, and the Golden Pear Salad, while the three foreign-flavored rice are Thai Calamari Rice, Salisbury Steak Rice, and the Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Rice.

The two new desserts are Banoffee Pie and the Nutella Cheesecake.  

 

 

The new menu is only available at Philippine CPK branches and will be available to the public starting Nov. 26 or the first week of December.  CPK plans to make the new menu available until May or June next year, with the most popular dish that can capture the public's taste remaining, 

according to CPK Marketing Manager Bob Vallar.

LazMall The Biggest Shopping Mall by Lazada

LazMall, The Biggest Shopping Mall by Lazada was launched to the media yesterday at The Manila Private House. LazMall will open on Sept. 9 with discounts of up to 90 percent and with 70 million product listings. 

Official merchants include Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, JBL, Philipps, Mac, L'Oreal, Dove, Olay and Levi's. 

"Items sold on LazMall are 100 percent guaranteed authentic and can be accessed from within the main Lazada app. We're not just working with any seller. The seller has to be recommended by the brand. The company that is 83-percent owned by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is very serious about offering only authentic products. Allegations of counterfeit are investigated immediately.  LazMall offers a longer 15-day hassle-free return policy and the next day delivery", said Mr. Ray Alimurung, Lazada Philippines CEO.

Dyson Supersonic

The hair is the crowning glory is a famous adage that my wife adheres to. Joy, by nature, is a bubbly, happy person. If there's one thing that pisses her off is having a bad-unruly-frizzy hair.

Glad to have attended the recently concluded Dyson  Supersonic Event because I now have an option on what to give her for our upcoming 25th Year Anniversary on September 11. 

I am very particular when buying gadgets and other stuff. I read brochures, reviews and I watch video before deciding on the best product in the market.

Dyson Supersonic Specifications:

Power - 1600 Watts

Airflow - 41 litre per second

Weight - 659 g

Dimensions - 245 x 78 x 97 mm (H x W x D)

Negative ions - Help reduce static

Cable length = 2.7 m

Pros:

1. The Dyson Smoothing nozzle dries hair gently using smooth, wide air. Watch it in action.

2. Airflow precisely where you need  it/

3. The Dyson diffuser disperses air evenly around your curls, helping to reduce frizz and improve definition.

4. Magnetic attachments with rotating magnetic attachments.

5. Cool to touch. With Heat Shield technology, the surfaces of the attachments stay cool. Even during close‑up styling.

6. With 4 precise heat settings, namely 100°C Fast drying and styling,  80°C Regular drying, 60°C Gentle drying, 28°C Constant cold.

7. With 3 precise speed settings - Fast drying, Regular drying and Styling

8.  Easy to clean. Simply twist and release to clean the filter

9. Air temperature is measured 20 times every second, keeping the temperature under control.

10. Drying shouldn't take forever. For fast drying you need controlled, high velocity airflow.

11. Engineered for balance

Con: Price is over twenty thousand pesos (P20,000+)

My beautiful wife after hair styling with Hairstylist Marvin Lee Eustaquio

Thanks for dropping by here!

With Bobby Yan

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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.

Fit Fil

Fit Fil National Weight Challenge, the biggest collaboration  among Medical, Fitness, Wellness, Multinational Companies, Universities, Nutritional, Associations, Health Brands, Educational Institutions, Local Government Units, National Agencies, Media, and other groups from various sectors, had a prescon at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel earlier.

The Country's Biggest Nationwide Health, Fitness and Wellness Movement was founded by the Country’s Premiere Fitness & Wellness Coaches: Coach Jim Saret and Coach Toni Saret.

The Vision of the campaign is ‘to unite towards a healthier lifestyle and to create millions of Fit Filipinos by 2020”.

The Mission is “to make FitFil Challenge become part of every Filipino’s life and be the primary driving force in getting the whole country to become stronger, fitter and healthier”.

A 6-month online and on-ground campaign is developed to encourage Filipinos to join the movement and gather 1 million lbs collectively, within 6 months.

Posting, with permission from Occasions of Joy, what transpired at the Media Event:

To know more about FitFil, visit http://www.coachjimsaret.ph/

The Pancake Warrior at The Maya Hotcake Art

Aside from Christmas, summer time is always the best for me because I get to join mom in events that interests me. I can't remember the last time I wrote for this blog. It's usually my twin brother, my dad, or the other contributors that have time to do so.

Although my brother also attended this Maya Hotcake Art, I chose to write because I really enjoyed meeting and learning from Elle Jay Orbase, also known in YouTube world as The Pancake Warrior. Plus, I'm also into arts. I like, drawing and painting (when I'm in the mood, or when mom forces me to paint for her, lol!)

Elle Jay, though originally from Cotabato City, studied and graduated in Cebu. It was in 2012 when he took up culinary courses on the weekends while working at a call center to support his dream of learning culinary. After receiving his culinary diploma, Elle Jay served as a Demi-Cook for Shangri-La Mactan in their buffet section and dessert plating section. Apart from hotcake art, Elle Jay’s specialty is Humba, a braised pork belly dish marinated with soy sauce and brown sugar.

What began as a hobby at home turned into a fulltime career as Elle Jay’s works became sensations when he started The Pancake Warrior YouTube channel. Up to date, he has garnered a total of 16 million views and was given the YouTube Silver Play Award for having reached over 100,000 subscribers. 

The Pancake Warrior is such a cool person who's got a ready smile for everyone. We learned the tricks on how to make that perfect hotcake art. He advises, “You can just use additional ingredients, like whipped cream, chocolate chips, or even fruit slices, to decorate and make designs on the hotcakes. “You don’t need to be an expert to do Maya Hotcake Art! For me, the important thing is that you make your kids and family happy, and that you have fun together.” 

With Maya, there are endless ways to make any meal more exciting. For more fun ideas on making hotcake art, follow Maya Hotcakes & More on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Mayahotcake and on Instagram at @mayahotcakesandmore. You can also visit us at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City and call 8921185 or 892-5011 local 108 or +63929 679 6102.