SM City Clark’s Pyro Fest 2017

The Brightest Christmas celebration happened last night as SM City Clark and SM City Pampanga a kicked off Pyro Fest 2017 at SM City Clark’s The Meeting Place. 

Guests, shoppers, media and all expectators were amazed when the sky was filled with colorful and creative display of fireworks.

Pyro Fest will entertain people with four shows - November 17 (Asia's Pop Treasure), November 18 (Europe's West End Secrets, November 24 (America's Hollywood Tales and November 25 (Latin American Nights)

Tickets are sold at P100 at the mall's selling booth at the main atrium or at www.smtickets.net.

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Gelare is now in the Philippines

I'm a big fan of ice cream, waffles, chicken, name it so I'm happy to announce that Gelare is now in the Philippines! November 9 marks the launch of Australia's most-loved dessert cafe', Gelare. Founded in 1986 and has been tantalizing palates for over 20 years and counting. From melt-in-the-mouth gourmet ice cream and warm golden waffles, to vegan desserts and light hearty breakfasts, Gelare dessert restaurants are trusted for nothing less than a sweet and savory taste sensation.

Vanilla Hot Fudge Sundae (You can choose the ice cream flavor for your preference)

Boneless Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

Tuna and Cheese Waffle

Cappucino

Trivia: Ice creams that we grew up with has 50% air, most known Gelatos has 25% air, while Gelare's ice cream is airless! Exciting isn't it?

Gelare is located at the 3rd level of Uptown Mall in BGC

#NationalThankYouDay

SM Megamall Activity Center was transformed into a big play area last #NationalThankYouDay as Mcdo in collaboration with SM Supermalls brought a delightful day for the whole family where every member of the family enjoyed activities in different booths like Slide and Climb, Card Making Contest, Hugs and Kisses, Stripes Run, among others.

My photos were corrupted so I'm borrowing my wife, Joy of www.occasionsofjoy.com, video for this event.

The #NationalThankYouDay will tour at SM Megamal and SM Faitview on November 11 and 12,  SM MOA on November 18 and 19. And will culminate at the SM National Thank You Family Fun Day at SM MOA on November 26.

All Mcdo stores located in 47 SM Supermalls will give a free Sundae Cone for every purchase of a Happy Meal from 3pm to 6pm.

There will be Pinoy Thanksgiving at SM from November 20 to 26, Thanksgiving Parade on November 24 to 26, and Mass on November 23 at select SM Suoermalls.

For more details on #NationalThankYouDay, visit www.smsupermalls.com

Disney's Tsum Tsum 45-foot Christmas tree at SM City North Edsa

Disney's Tsum Tsum 45-foot Christmas tree at SM City North Edsa is an eye-catcher, along with the Tsum-tacular Christmas Village, winter town and park setting with train display. This cute and adorable YouTube short videos is a fun sight.

Visit Mickey and Minnie and the rest of the well-loved characters in the Disney's Tsum Tsum  animated Youtube shorts at the The Block Atrium,  SM City North EDSA. until January 7, 2018.

Spotted at the event is Asia's Top Model, Maureen Wroblewitz

Magical Christmas at SM MOA

SM MOA was transformed into a magical acrobat scene as they unveiled their giant Christmas tree during the Very Moa Christmas event, with the nerve-wrecking performance of Acrobat Troupe.

The shoppers, guests, families, friends, media and VIPS were amazed as balloons and confetti fell from the ceiling. Many of those balloons contain special stickers with a corresponding prizes from SM Supermalls Brands and Partners.

The much awaited meet and greet with Santa Claus was the finale as the crowd lined-up for photo opportunity with Santa and his beautiful gang.

Celebrate magical season with your family at 65 branches of SM Supermalls nationwide.

 For more details,  https://www.smsupermalls.com/smagicalchristmas/

LAZADA’s Online Revolution 2017

My wife and I got the feel of an effortless shopping earlier at the 8/F Intramuros Ballroom, Manila House Private Club, 5th Ave., Bonifacio Global City for #LZDPressCon . The event is a preview of what to expect at LAZADA’s Online Revolution 2017, happening on November 9 to  December 12.

This years Lazada Online Revolution, entitled Shop the Universe, will get your hands on almost anything and everything that you need in the worlds of Electronics, Fashion, Home and Appliances, Health and Beauty and more!

This year, LAZADA is doing an Online Revolution in full motion, as the traditional month-long mega celebration is offering new items and new deals 2 days earlier than last year, to give the customers more leeway and options to shop at the best prices.

Alibaba's Single day (11.11) will be available through the Taobao Collection, where digital goods such as prepaid load, mobile data and restaurant and lifestyle vouchers are also available at 5% off.

Cherry Mobile OnRev Smartphone for only Php999, Olay Night Ritual at  Php999, and Casio G-Shock watch at Php2,995.

The 11 Peso deals and flash sales every two hours, includes Matrix microwave oven for Php1, 999, A7Sports camera for Php439, Mamypoko Extra Dry Skin Tape Diapers (30pcs) for Php322.

Browse and shop without being charged for data consumption using Voyager Innovations. This is in collaboration with Freenet.

Get additional discounts by signing-up for a PayMaya account and enjoy additional 20% off (maximum discount of P400) with the code PYMYNOV upon checkout for the whole month of November.

Visit www.lazada.com.ph/online-revolution/ for more detail on Lazada Online Revolution.

TLC FESTIVAL 2017

Southeast Asia’s leading travel and lifestyle channel, TLC, has once again gave Filipino audience a festival to remember.  Even if it was raining people lined up to see al the celebrities and specially Buddy Valastro, The Cake Boss.  The games and prizes prepared by TLC made the event even more fun!

Last year, more than 100,000 Filipino fans thronged the festival. This year’s edition, themed “Go Lokal” was a celebration of all things Filipino, as they showcased the best that the Philippines has to offer!

The festival kicked off at 10am on Bonifacio High Street. So may people actually lined up as early as 7am to revel in gastronomical experiences, timeless entertainment, and a stellar celebrity line-up!

Comedian Eri Neeman once again hosted the event. Also presernt were Celebrity Chef Luke Nguyen, Patty Lee and Sharon Huang – two vivacious new hosts from TLC’s Fun Taiwan series.

Ramon Bautista, RA Rivera, Jun Sabayton, Lourd De Veyra and Angel Rivero from Discovery Channel’s You Have Been Warned Asia, as well as Troy Montero from Worst Vacation Ever, also joined in the fun. Ely Buendia dominated the evening at the main stage as he performed for the crowd.

At last year’s festival, Cake Boss Buddy Valastro received such an amazing Filipino welcome that he’s back for more so let’s show him the love! Prepare your piping bags and bring your Filipino flair to dress your favorite local pastries at the festival’s cake workshop – you never know, “The Boss” might just swing by. Episodes of the latest season of Cake Boss 9 will premiere on November 15, Wednesdays, at 9pm, on TLC Philippines.

Celebrity chef Luke Nguyen will also be at this year’s festival to dish out cooking tips and share his latest gastronomical escapades from Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia. Episodes from the show air November 13 to 16, Monday to Thursday, at 6.15pm, on TLC Philippines. Chop, slice and sauté your way into the TLC Kitchen. Tickle your taste buds and transform your well-loved Pinoy dishes into something fresh and exciting with our TLC chefs at this cooking workshop.

Pinoy pride takes center stage at this year’s festival with three exciting zones – Kanto Kultura, Byaheng Bayan and Street Sarap – uncovering Philippines’ unique culture, arts and cuisine! Immerse your senses at Kanto Kultura and soak in the sounds of Tambayan Tunes. At Byaheng Bayan, support local and explore Shop Lokal (Tiangge), an Asian night market-inspired area featuring a variety of artisanal and artistically made products crafted by local merchants and creative entrepreneurs.

Art experts at Rosas Atbp taught how to mix and match different flowers to create floral headband – perfect headwear to capture that awesome instagrammable moment!  This year’s festival also brought together a taste of various artisanal delights at Street Sarap, where Filipino foodies were treated to specially made, locally-inspired yet modern dishes and treats.