House of Shang Holiday Collection

I did not have a good spot to take great shots at the recently concluded House of Shang Holiday Collection  so I am borrowing my wife's, Joy of Occasions of Joy's Vlog. Of course this is with her permission.

Dreamagination and ChristmaSMoments at SM Megamal

It was a delightful sight as unicorns, rainbows and candy-colored dreams unfold at SM Megamall with lots of magical and dreamy moments enjoyed by shoppers, guests and media held at the Mega Fashion Hall.  

The event was hosted by Tim Yap and Karla Aguas as the mall unveiled its 45-foot Christmas centerpiece, adorned with candy-colored jewels, rainbows, and iconic unicorn and toy soldier dolls. 

SM Megamall welcomed the holidays with whimsical performances by local and international acrobats, such as the Twin Ballerinas Annika and Tisha; Eric Aranas as Toy Soldier and parkour stunts by members of Ninja Academy as Elf Jumpers; the awe-inspiring acts by global Vertical and Trapeze Dancers; and spiral pole and rope dancer Kristel De Catalina of Pilipinas Got Talent season 6.

“Every year we challenge ourselves to come up with a theme that surpasses the grandness of the previous year. We are very excited with this holiday season because we know our customers would love this year’s colorful and magical theme,” said Christian Mathay, SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Mall Operations.

More exciting events await shoppers exclusively at SM Megamall this season! Mallgoers are invited to visit the DC Justice League Christmas Capers for a chance to play fun, interactive games. You can grab latest Justice League merchandise at DC pop up stores at The Event Center, Mega A and The SM Store, Mega B at the Event Center from November 16 to January 14, 2019. For more dreamy and magical #ChristmaSMoments, visit SM Megamall with your family and friends for #MegaChristmas2018 holiday spectacle. 

Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival

Lazada 11.11 is the biggest shopping event in Souteast Asia, happening every Novemver 11. The annual event is aimed at showcasing the convenience and value of online shopping. Enjoy more than 50 million blockbuster deals from LazMall and other Lazada local sellers starting 12 midnight of Nov. 11 up to 11:59pm.

As part of 11.11 Shopping Festival, Lazada will launch– a first-of-its-kind partnership with UNICEF that allows online shoppers to support the welfare of Filipino children. In time for Christmas, UNICEF will have an online shop at Lazada from November 11 to December 31, 2018 where inspired gifts such as backpacks, hygiene kits, and emergency supplies can be donated to children all over the country. 

These are life-saving and life-changing items which address real needs of children. Southeast Asia’s biggest eCommerce platform Lazada partners with UNICEF in hopes of making giving an integral part of the Filipinos’ Christmas shopping experience. “Lazada is honored to work with UNICEF in helping the underprivileged children of the Philippines. e-Commerce has helped cater to the needs of many underserved Filipinos and our UNICEF partnership allows us to extend this help to those who need it the most. With kids, a little help goes a long way because you're helping build the future, one child at a time. We believe that the Filipino future is bright because of the kids we help today through our platform”, said Ray Alimurung, Lazada Philippines CEO.

Children in the Philippines face various deprivations such as undernutrition, lack of access to education and poor access to WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene).  These challenges are further exacerbated by the natural and man-made disasters that frequent the country. With gifts ranging from P199 to P999, anyone shopping at Lazada can now purchase gifts for these children who need them most. 

“Through innovative partnerships like this, everyone is given the opportunity to improve the lives of so many children. We appreciate this collaboration with Lazada,” said Lotta Sylwander, UNICEF Philippines Country Representative. About UNICEFThe UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF) is the world’s leading organization devoted to the rightsand well-being of children.

Since 1948, UNICEF Philippines has been implementing programs which promote andprotect every child’s right to health and nutrition, safe drinking water and sanitation, basic education and protection against abuse,  violence and exploitation. 

For more information  about UNICEF  and   its work   for   children in  thePhilippines, visit www.unicef.ph For further information please contact Dennis Cruz, Individual Fundraising Officer, UNICEF PhilippinesMobile: +639178616289; dcruz @unicef.org

HICC 3RD ANNIVERSARY

Holistic Integrative Care Center (HICC) recently celebrated its 3rd Year Anniversary. They've been bringing health empowerment from conventional and alternative modalities on its three years of Holistic Integrative Care Center (HICC) with a tagline; “Healing that cares”.HICC categorized as medical facilities in the country with services offered from the revolutionary and multi-dimensional treatment to those who has acute illnesses to chronic degenerative diseases. Compassionately, reaching out to patients with cancer, arthritis, chronic pain, alzheimer’s, diabetes, stroke, hypertension and more.On its 3rd salvo, free services rendered for whole body such as body scan, vessel scan and zyto scan recently conducted last October 26, 2018.  

The body scan works as indicators to check body deficiencies, while blood vessel scan identifies the blood vessel with risk of heart failure and stroke and the zyto scan has recommended essential oil suitable with the toxicities level of an individual.Dr. Imelda S. Edodollon, Medical Director of HICC fondly called Doc Meddie is the ONLY Filipino member of American Academy of Ozone therapy and internationally certified to do ozone therapy and advanced prolozone therapy.  

Directly trained by Dr. Frank Shallenger, the discoverer of Prolozone therapy. Prolozone therapy finally end the chronic pain a safe, natural and often permanent treatment for low back pain, degenerated or herniated discs, sciatica and neck pain.Holistic Chef Arlene Clemente from other wellness approach the Nutriment in charge on the food the patient will eat also for a for comprehensive nutrional coaching and nutriment workshop.

Present during the anniversary its HICC Ambassador Ronnie Liang the hit maker of song “ngiti’ give true smile relieve the patients, guest, friends and clientele. 

Due to public demands one of the pipeline is the upcoming opening branch of HICC in Quezon City according to Doc Meddie.HICC opens Monday to Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 6:00P.M. or contact number with landline (02) 744- 5355 with Globe number (0917)622-4565 and Sun number (0923)146-8686 and  its  clinic is  located at UG-11 Cityland Pasong Tamo Condominium, 6264 Calle Estacion, Bgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati City, Philippines .  Youcan reach HICC at their website :  www.hiccph.com   and  social networking site : facebook/twitter/instagram of hiccph. . Interview done  by  : MJ Olvina- Balaguer, 09053611058, maryjaneolvina@gmail.com  and photo by Michael  Balaguer.

Tag Heuer's Newly Renovated Boutique in Trinoma Mall

As soon as my twin sis and I turned teenagers, our parents allowed us to contribute in this blog; with the condition that we get to attend events during school vacations only.

Last October 25 I was tasked to represent Jampack because dad has an important meeting with our accountant.  I was hesitant to go with mom because I was kind of feeling lazy that day my mood changed as soon as I saw the beautiful Tag Heur latest boutique redesigned to perfection at Trinoma Mall. Even at an early age of 9, I knew that watches is going to be a big part of my future.

 

What made the unveiling of Tag Heuer's newly  renovated  boutique even better was the unveiling of the first ever local Friends of the Brand (FOB) and their official campaign. Two years in the making and it was ready  to be showcased to the public. TAG Heuer  being  the  Official  Timekeeper  of  the  Philippine  Basketball  Association  for  three  years  now  is proud to announce the extension of the partnership as well as the collaboration with the local Friends of the Brand.  The players’  achievements in their respective PBA careers greatly reflects the #DontCrackUnderPressure attitude and is one of the reasons why they fit perfectly with the  TAG Heuer Brand.    Friends of the Brand: June Mar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson, Chris Newsome, Jio Jalalon, Asi Taulava and Sean Anthony. 

 

It was an  afternoon full of fun and surprises, good  food  and  drinks, great company  and a basketball signed by June Mar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson, Chris Newsome, Jio Jalalon, Asi Taulava and Sean Anthony.

 

With the new look and feel for the iconic TAG  Heuer’s   luxury  brand, I am sure to visit Trinoma often with my dad )who's also by the way a watch aficionado). 

Lastly, I like TAG  Heuer’s  #DontCrackUnderPressure.  

Address: Trinoma Mall, North Ave Cor Mindanao Ave, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila

Phone: (02) 943 2479

GourmetFest

Shangri-La Plaza takes you on a gastronomic trip around the world with its GourmetFest happening at the Grand Atrium starting today October 18 until October 21. Whether you’re into Asian, European, or American, GourmetFest will surely satisfy your craving.

“We always look forward to gathering our roster of restaurants and show mall guests that Shang is the go-to destination for the best food in town,” Lala Fojas, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Shangri-La Plaza, said in a press release.

Participating restaurants include Akira, Arya, Balboa, Bo’s Coffee Primo Brotzeit, CPK, Epicurious, Figaro, Ganso Shabuway, Kettle, La Creperie, Pages Deli, Papermoon, Pasto, Pepi Cubano, Pepper Lunch, Shi Lin, SumoSam, Tender Bob’s, Thai BBQ, The Red Crab, Wobbly Pan, and Zao.

At GourmetFest foodies can also learn as Metro Channel and Metro.Style unveils the Metro Kitchen Series on October 20 at 3 p.m. Expect the interplay of Filipino and Spanish flavors, featuring Chef Sandy Daza and Chef Robby Goco, and Wobbly Pan’s very own Chef Rolando de Gracia as they showcase how they do the magic of cooking. Shang also prepared exciting prizes from the on-site games and raffles.

Lst but certainly the most important, diners can get a chance to win a trip for two to Singapore, inclusive of hotel accommodations and Singapore Explorer Pass Tickets. Simply dine in any restaurant at Shangri-La Plaza starting October 18 to November 18 with a minimum purchase of Php 500 for a one raffle coupon.

For more information, visit Shangri La Plaza’s official Facebook page or follow them on Instagram at @shangrilaplazaofficial. You may also give them a call at 370-2597/98.

Philippine Robotics Team Awarded to Compete Globally

Various schools across the country will represent the Philippines at the World Robotics Olympiad 2018 (WRO 2018) happening on November 15 to 19 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, after being proclaimed as winners of the recently concluded Philippine Robotics Olympiad 2018 (PRO 2018).

Among the winning schools are Claret School of Quezon City for the Robot Soccer category, Marie Ernestine School (Main Campus) for Elementary Level Regular category and Junior High School Regular category, and Grace Christian College for the Senior High School Regular category.

These schools will compete against 57 countries from all over the world at WRO 2018, in a competition aptly themed “Food Matters”. The PRO is an annual science educational event that primarily aims to challenge the intellectual skills and critical thinking of elementary and high school students, and to foster Filipino pride and prowess in the field of robotics.