Mother’s Day Special at Solaire

Celebrate Mothers with special ways always.  Being a mother pays nothing, it is a 24 hour a day role that carries on demanding love and attention for a whole lifetime.  Just one day a year: Mother’s Day, isn’t enough to thank the woman whose love we can always rely on.

Gladly to know, that this time, Solaire has thought of the best for the special women in our lives.

From the special discounted rates in the ultimate family staycation to the exquisite set menus in our fine dining establishments, we’ve made sure that this will be one unforgettable Mother’s Day.

Choose from discounted room packages and dinner set menu.

Bring the entire family this ‘Mother’s Day weekend’ and stay in one of our luxurious suites with discounted rates. Under the Summer Family Getaway packages, our rooms go as low as PhP6,000++ for Deluxe Room Cityview and PhP7,000++ for the Deluxe Room Bayview. The special rates are also available in Grand Deluxe Cityview (PhP8,000++), Grand Deluxe Bayview (PhP9,000++) and 2-Bay Suite (PhP12,000).

Our amazing staycation packages come with an impeccable buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids age 6 years and below. For kids who are 7 to 12 years old, we offer a 50% dining discount. Your stay also includes a free use of the swimming pool and the fitness center. To test your luck, the package comes with PhP500 worth of gaming credits. 

Finestra Pasta Carbonara

If you opt to celebrate mom’s special day with a lavish dinner, we have prepared delectable set menus in Fresh, Yakumi, Finestra, Red Lantern and Strip. 

Everyone in the family can enjoy our mini pizza creation of the day (Roasted Branzino in potato crust, Versuvio tomatoes, white wine and Gamberoni), Pasta Carbonara in rich and creamy sauce with pancetta bacon, Limon Cello lemon and Chicken Parmigiano at our Italian restaurant Finestra. 

Red Lantern's Steamed sliced fish with tofu in black bean sauce

For the lovers of Japanese cuisine, meanwhile, we offer a special menu that includes Gyuniku Tataki (Seared beef strip loin with onion dressing and micro herbs), Yakumi Sushi and sashimi sampler, Lobster mini soup, Ebi tempura, Chilean Seabass teriyaki and Steamed Japanese style egg custard with foie gras.

Yakumi Chawanmushi

Red Lantern also offers a sumptuous set menu for those who prefer Chinese dishes. The family can feast on Hand rolled Beijing duck, Pumpkin soup with seafood and white fungus, Deep fried crispy shrimps with sweet mayonnaise, Wok fried prime beef black pepper sauce, Steamed sliced fish with Tofu in black bean sauce, the seasons best vegetables with oyster sauce, and Braised noodles with spring onions and ginger sesame oil. 

Strip Seared Tuna

Steak house Strip also offers a Mother’s Day menu consisting of Green Pea sphere and crisp ham; Tomato salad dried olive oil and goat’s cheese; Foie gras crumble mousse with candied fruit and nut; Seared tuna blood orange sponge, watermelon and labuyo chili crust; Pork belly beer braised and tomato relish; Smoked Angus beef and Caramel Sand torch banana. 

All of our set menus are priced at PhP1,900 and all come with the Solaire Mother’s Day creation, the Caramel cheesecake with red berries and white chocolate silk. If you want to go all – out however, our buffet outlet Fresh is ready with Lechon (Charcoal grilled suckling pig), Roasted prime rib of ‘Gold Label’ prime beef, Brioche baked whole salmon Coulibiac, seafood delights and a long list of desserts which include tarts, cupcakes, cookies, parfaits, doughnuts, puddings and cakes. 

May it be the ultimate staycation or a gastronomic adventure in one of our first-class restaurants, Mother’s Day at Solaire is definitely a great bonding opportunity for the entire family.

Come celebrate this special occasion with your family and start your day with some pampering at the Solaire Spa, enjoy our special buffet offerings at Fresh, relish our exclusive set menus at the signature restaurants, continue the celebration in any of our suites and savour the perfect view of the sunset with your family.

Take advantage of this special offer!

For reservations please call (+632) 888.8888 and use the promo code: MOTHER

MANHID. The Pinoy Superhero Auditions on May 10 and June 13

Ballet Philippines with Tanghalang Pilipino invites you to be part of MANHID, our 45th season ender performance slated for February 20 to March 8, 2015 at the CCP Main Theater.

MANHID. The Pinoy Superhero Musical. A Musical by Kanakan Balintagos, Vincent de Jesus, Carina Evangelista and the Eraserheads. This was first staged by UP TROPA in 1991.

WHAT: MANHID Auditions

WHO: Actors/Singers between 20-35 who are able to play the following characters:

--- DILIM (coloratura soprano)

--- LAM-ANG (soprano)

--- ALUNSINA (rock alto)

--- BANTUGAN (tenor/baritone)

----RADYA/INDARAPATRA (baritone)

     and other roles

Audition 1

May 10, 2014 – Saturday

01:00pm Registration

02:00pm-05:00pm Audition Proper

Audition 2

June 13, 2014 – Friday

01:00pm Registration

02:00pm-05:00pm Audition Proper

Callback: June 14, 2014 – Saturday

This will be held at Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino (MKP Hall), 4th Flr. Cultural Center of the Philippines CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.

Please access the songs of the characters thru the following links:

SONG: MGA TINIK AT ROSAS

Character: Radya Indarapatra

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dr5r9cH58I

SONG: NAGIISA

Character: Bantugan

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snvI4psn-jo

SONG: MURA DUGO

Character: Alunsina

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo-zrvrNOB8

SONG: DIWATA NG GABI

Character: Urduja/Radya

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwhHeQXwPKI

SONG: MAARI

Character: Lam-ang

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grjlDLe97ZE

SONG: MARAGTAS

Character: Dilim

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz-838Y98vA

Century Superbods celebrates their Spa Day at the Zen Institute

The Century Tuna Superbods is bigger, sexier and hotter than ever. Century Tuna celebrates transformations towards a healthier, sexier body.

Century Tuna Superbods Challenge candidates enjoyed their Spa Day at the Zen Institute in Quezon City as part of their pre-pageant activities.

Twenty of the aspirants, male and female delegates underwent pampering services of their choice. Some went for diamond peels, others for facials, a few opted for body massages, while the rest went for body scrubs.  

Liz Benavidez, sales manager of Zen Institute QC said that as sponsor to this year’s search, the Zen Institute set aside an afternoon of pampering and relaxation for the contestants. Being beautiful is the outcome of a healthy lifestyle and that shows on one’s skin.

The Zen Institute is headed by Dra. Mary Jane “MJ” Torres. Dra. MJ is part of the teaching group based in Thailand conducting workshops and trainings on aesthetic medicine for Asian Doctors.  She had her training on Botox in Istanbul, Turkey and lipotherapy training in  Athens, Greece.  Dra. MJ is also a member of the International Society of Mesotherapy, the French Society of Mesotherapy, and the Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery. In the Philippines, she pioneered the latest technology in body sculpting and specializes in Lipotherapy, Non-Surgical Facial Contouring and Body Sculpting.

The Zen Institute envisions the pursuit of true beauty as a journey rather than a destination. It does away with the pressures that necessitate the use of invasive and potentially traumatic shortcuts. Through this careful, yet solidly paved path, it ensures longer-lasting beauty that has been perfected from within.

For more information visit thezeninstitute.com. and like their Facebook at facebook.com/ZenMedicalSpa. 

You can also visit us at Tomas Morato, Quezon City, call 441-1712 and 412-2528.; Bonifacio Global City, 856-2027; Sto. Tomas Batangas, (+43) 778-4811

Yahoo Philippines partnership with FILSCAP to showcase the best of Filipino Music

Yahoo Philippines honors the hard work and dedication of Filipino musicians.  Yahoo Philippines collaborates with the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP), to feature original Filipino music, videos and songs through a dedicated channel on their site (http://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/music). 

Yahoo Philippines' Country Manager and Country Editor Kate Delos Reyes with FILSCAP President Noel Cabangon, Yahoo Philippines Business Development Manager Darwin Jacquez (far left) and FILSCAP General Manager Atty. Mark Thursday P. Alciso (far right)

Kate Delos Reyes, Yahoo Philippines Country Manager and Country Editor said that "this partnership helps us in our goal of showcasing world-class Filipino talent around the world through our site.” 

Yahoo Philippines Country Manager Kate Delos Reyes demonstrates the Yahoo Philippines' site on a device to FILSCAP President Noel Cabangon

FILSCAP President, Noel G. Cabangon, shared that the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP) applauds Yahoo for honouring the rights of music creators. "Yahoo's partnership with FILSCAP creates a strengthened alliance in helping music creators bring their music much closer to the audience through the legal and ethical use of copyrighted music thereby providing us added visibility and revenue stream,"  Cabangon adds.

Cabangon, himself a composer, is thrilled about the partnership, adding, “It is a fitting way to celebrate original Filipino music and it provides local talent with a platform to present their work globally.”

Catch the latest Filipino music videos, songs, news and events at http://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/music.

Mixed Martial Arts at MOA Arena on May 2

Get ready for more explosive Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) action as the world’s most exciting event returns to the Mall of Asia Arena on 02 May with a fight card featuring the world’s best fighters and local heroes. 

MMA has taken the world by a storm and millions of passionate fans in the Philippines have been eagerly awaiting the return of Asia’s biggest MMA event. With 10 bouts of world-class MMA scheduled for the evening, fans can look forward to watching MMA legend Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes and local heroes like Eduard Folayang and Rey Docyogen back in action. 

ONE FC BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE BOUT

This bout pits the best Asian bantamweight against the best bantamweight in Asia with the ONE FC Bantamweight World Championship title on the line. Bibiano Fernandes holds a 15-3 record and is a BJJ black belt who is also the reigning ONE FC Bantamweight World Champion. Before finding his home in ONE FC, "The Flash" has also won the DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix and the DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix, emerging first out of a field of eight fighters on both occasions.

Fernandes may have an aura of complete invincibility, but in Masakatsu Ueda he is taking on an opponent who is more experienced and has a record with more wins and fewer defeats. Ueda’s record stands at an impressive 16-2-2 and he is a former Shooto World Champion who has beaten some of the best bantamweights in the world. The Japanese veteran also recently beat three separate opponents to become the ONE FC Bantamweight Grand Prix winner.

With a seven-fight win streak, Fernandes seems unstoppable but if anyone can halt the momentum of the Brazilian phenomenon it is the well rounded and highly experienced Ueda. The ONE FC Bantamweight World Championship title will be on the line and fireworks are guaranteed when two of the most dominant fighters the division has ever seen go head to head on 2 May.

Two of the top featherweights currently competing in Asia will make their promotional debuts when Rob Lisita and Yusuke Kawanago clash at ONE FC: RISE OF HEROES. Kawanago’s record is 13-3-2 and he is an Asia Pacific Featherweight Champion who has already beaten Lisita once, defeating him by unanimous decision to defend his belt in 2012. 

But the hard hitting Australian, whose record stands at 13-5, has not lost since that encounter with Kawanago, stopping each of his last three opponents. Lisita is thrilled by this opportunity to avenge that defeat and claims to have totally redeveloped his fighting style since their last encounter. 

There was immense excitement among MMA fans when Lisita’s ONE FC signing was announced because this is a featherweight who knows how to finish fights. Most of his victories have come inside the distance and he is equally adept at securing submission wins or highlight-reel KOs. Kawanago comes into ONE FC as a champion and is determined to work his way into contention for a shot at Koji Oishi’s belt, but Lisita is in the best form of his fighting career and after losing to Kawanago by decision the last time, will be determined to win decisively when they meet at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.

James McSweeney is a top English mixed martial artist and kickboxer who has competed against some of the best heavyweights in the world, racking up numerous titles in the process. He is currently on the best streak of his career, with eight wins in his last 10 fights. McSweeney is a proven finisher and have gone to a decision only once in 23 fights. He brings probably the highest level of elite striking the heavyweight division has ever witnessed and is confident that there is no other striker who would dare to stand and trade with him in the ONE FC cage. 

Chris Lokteff is one of the top heavyweight prospects in the world. The Australian has amassed an impressive record of twelve wins and one loss at just 27 years of age. He made a remarkable ONE FC debut, convincingly defeating famed American wrestler Tony Johnson last November. After falling in love with the sport of MMA just 5 years ago, Lokteff does not have a single-dimensional view of combat and has trained equally hard in all aspects of his game. His diversity has been the key to him beating some of the top heavyweights in Asia and he will look to extend his winning streak when he faces McSweeney. The ONE FC Heavyweight division remains without a champion and the winner of this bout will likely earn a spot in the inaugural title bout.

Gianni Subba is one of ONE FC’s fastest rising stars having won all of his professional MMA fights via stoppages. The Malaysian has a perfect professional record of 3-0 but faces the greatest challenge of his MMA career when he takes on feared Filipino Muay Thai expert Eugene Toquero. 

Although Toquero suffered a disappointing decision defeat against Geje Eustqauo on his ONE FC debut, he gave fans a reason to rally behind him as he put on a spirited and skillful display that showcased his striking. He is determined to redeem himself against Subba and with 100% of his wins coming by way of TKO, he has the power to put the up and coming prospect away.

Subba has shown that he is capable of finishing opponents with either a submission or a KO/TKO, but he has never been the distance and 80% of Toquero’s bouts have also ended with a stoppage, so this flyweight matchup is unlikely to end up in the hands of the judges. Expect Toquero to go all out for the knockout as he is fighting in front of 20,000 fans in Manila, but Subba would love nothing more than to score an upset and defeat the Filipino in his hometown.

Aung La N Sang will be the first mixed martial artist of Myanmar descent to make it big on the world stage and to enter the ONE FC cage. He is a member of the Kachin, a group of indigenous people currently embroiled in civil war with the Myanmar army. This match will bear major historic significance for the people of Myanmar as one of their warriors enters the melee of Asian MMA in a bold step forward. Aung La N Sang left Myanmar to study in the United States, where he discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and subsequently, mixed martial arts. Aung is nicknamed “The Burmese Python” for his constricting ability which has led him to nine submission wins.

Mahmoud Salama is a veteran of the Egyptian mixed martial arts scene. He has never been defeated in his home country, racking up all four of his wins by TKO. Salama boasts power in both hands and will look to knockout any opponent standing in his way. This clash against Aung represents the classic striker against grappler matchup and the striker, Salama, seeks to emerge victorious in this matchup.

Jujeath Nagaowa will make history when she enters the ONE FC cage at ONE FC: RISE OF HEROES, becoming the first Filipina mixed martial artist in Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization. The former WBC Asia Atomweight Champion will be making the transition from boxing with an impressive resume that features 12 professional victories. Nagaowa has nifty footwork that she uses to get out of her opponents’ punches and knockout power in both hands. She will be looking to demonstrate her boxing skills along with her newly acquired mixed martial arts techniques as she makes her ONE FC debut in front of her fellow countrymen.

Jeet Toshi is a 7x kickboxing champion from India. Her illustrious kickboxing career has led her to coaching and training stints in Bahrain and Australia. As the pioneer for female mixed martial arts in India, she has paved the way for more women in the populous country to participate in the sport, and will look to make a statement by emerging victorious in this bout. But she will have to keep her focus as she faces a hometown girl supported by 20,000 passionate fans at the Mall of Asia Arena on 2 May if she hopes to clinch a win and get back to her winning ways in the ONE FC cage.

Delightful-E Yummy brings the delight

Electrolux recently launched Delightful-E Yummy during a housewarming party held at their new office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The fun and bonding time with the bloggers event featured a cooking show with a twist wherein Electrolux brand endorsers— mom and daughter duo Cheska and Kendra Kramer, celebrity chefs Chef Rosebud Benitez and Chef Bruce Lim, and mompreneur Janice Villanueva— shared family recipes that have touched their lives.

Delightful-E Yummy brings the delight back in everyday home activities with the family.

 “Electrolux believes that the kitchen is the heart of the home,” shares Andrea Pionilla, Marketing Manager, Electrolux Philippines, Inc. 

These bonding moments become an avenue for enriching the culinary experience of food preparation and sharing meals with the family.

“Delightful-E Yummy capitalizes on the simple yet most treasured family moments spent inside the kitchen as well as the stories that come with it.” To personify the campaign, Electrolux introduced its newest set of brand endorsers who best represent and embody what Delightful-E Yummy aims to promote. 

“The best thing about being an Electrolux brand endorser is that I am able to promote strong family ties with the brand,” says Cheska Kramer, a celebrity mom of three and wife to basketball star, Doug Kramer.

“Doing simple chores with the family becomes bonding moments with the help of Electrolux home appliances.”

Janice Crisostomo-Villanueva, the founder of Mommy Mundo, a family-focused online portal comprised of an active community of over 30,000 women, shares “With everything I am juggling, sometimes it’s tough to find time to bond with my family.”

“This is why I enjoy weekends when there are less things to attend to. I spend more time in the kitchen baking and preparing our family’s favorite dishes—sometimes my children stay and watch, and learn how to do the recipes as well.”

"Having a newborn baby in the house is a big joy to us,” says Chef Rosebud Benitez-Velasco, who recently gave birth to her baby, Kaeden. “But now I have less time for cooking and doing household chores. I love having Electrolux products because they are reliable and easy to use. Having these as my assistants in the kitchen and around the house really cut down the list of things I need to worry about.” 

Chef Bruce Lim shares, “I am proud to be working with Electrolux, a brand that puts importance to the value of family. Families need not go out of the house to bond; even doing simple chores at home can be enjoyable when done together. I bring my son with me to the kitchen so he can watch and learn what I love to do, and I tell him stories about the dishes I make too.”

It was a day of delightful announcements as Electrolux also kicked off its digital campaign with the Delightful-E Yummy online photo contest, Delightful-E Yummy Web Series on Youtube, and Your Moments with Mommy consumer contest.

To know more about these exciting announcements, visit www.facebook.com/thelittlewhitebook or follow @ElectroluxPH on Twitter and Instagram.

Here's the recipes from the Delightful-E Yummy Chefs:

Chef Bruce’s Creamy Adobo Penne Pasta

Ingredients:

500 g Penne Pasta

3 liters Water

Salt to taste

500 g Adobo pork or chicken (Left Over)

100 g Adobo Sauce

400 g Culinary Cream

50 g Onions (Chopped)

20 g Garlic (Sliced)

100 g Parmesan Cheese (Shaved)

30 g Butter (Unsalted)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Using the Electrolux Induction Range, quickly bring the pasta water to a boil with salt. Once boiling, add pasta and cook to al dente

2. To make the sauce, add butter to a large sauté pan and add onions and garlic.

3. Saute for 2 minutes or until browned. Add the adobo. If you are using chicken, remove the bones first by pressing with your wooden spoon to break it down.

4. Add adobo sauce and cream. Simmer until the cream has thickened slightly. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

5. Add the cooked pasta while still hot to the pan and toss. If it is dry, add a little of the pasta water to help bind the sauce. Serve on platter and garnish with shaved cheese.

Janice’s Quick Bangus Belly

Ingredients:

Bangus Belly

Tomatoes (Chopped)

Onions (Chopped)

Dona Elena anchovies

Pure olive oil

Salt and Pepper

Procedure:

1. Season the bangus with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil

2. In a separate bowl, mix diced onions, tomatoes, and anchovies, chopped garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3. Top mixture over the bangus belly

4. Set the Electrolux Oven Toaster at 210 degrees and bake the Bangus Belly until slightly brown. This will take around 15 minutes.

Cheska and Kendra’s Chocolate Cookie in a Cup

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Butter, melted

1 tablespoon granulated White Sugar

1 tablespoon of firmly packed Dark Brown Sugar

3 drops of vanilla extract

Small pinch of Salt

1 egg yolk

Scant ¼ cup of all-purpose flour

2 heaping tablespoons of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Vanilla ice cream for topping

Procedure:

1. Starting with the melted butter, add sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine.

2. Add the egg yolk to your mixture.

3. Add flour, then stir again. Measure slightly less than ¼ cup of flour.

4. Mix in the chocolate chips and give a final stir. Now your mixture will resemble a cookie dough.

5. Cook in the Electrolux built-in microwave oven at medium setting for 40-60 seconds. Do not cook past one minute. Just like a regular cookie, this will continue cooking as it cools.

6. Carefully remove from the oven. Taking out vanilla ice cream from the Electrolux Side-by-Side refrigerator, place a scoop on top of the warm cookie.

Chef Rosebud’s Pinoy Pesto

Ingredients:

1 cup malunggay leaves

5 cloves of garlic

1/3 cup cashew nuts

½ cup parmesan cheese

2/3 cup olive oil

Breadsticks or crackers

Procedure:

1. Put some of the olive oil on a heated pan. Add the garlic and sauté until light brown.

2. Add the cashew and the cup of malunggay. Mix until the leaves are cooked.

3. Transfer the mixture onto the Powermix Silent Blender. Add the remaining oil. Pulse until you achieve your desired consistency.

4. Serve with crackers and breadsticks.

Win Wrangler GCs for exciting shopping spree

Adventure continues. Keep Going. 

This is your chance to get new items from Wrangler by winning gift certificates, just Liking social media sites -as Facebook page and reposting an Instagram photo.

On the 3rd week of #WranglerSunChaser promo the theme is "Keep Going," we are giving away PhP2,000 worth of Wrangler Gift Certificates for exciting fabolous shopping spree. 

As easy as 1-2-3, here's how to do it.

1.     Like and follow us on our social media sites 

             - Wrangler's official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/WranglerPH) 

             - Wrangler Twitter and Instagram is @WranglerPH

             - https://twitter.com/msmyrnz

             - http://instagram.com/msmyrnz

2.  Regram or repost this promo photo on Instagram. You can write your own caption.

3. Tag @msmyrnz and post the hashtag #Wranglersunchaser #Philippines.

The promo starts April 28 and will end on Mother's Day Sunday, May 11, at 6PM. Entries will be electronically raffled off.

Entries should be in by May 10 at 11:55pm. Winners will be announced on May 11 via this blog, Twitter and Instagram.

Comment your Full Name, Email, Twitter and Instagram handles on the comment box below for verification. 

Enjoy our wonderful world and good luck ! 

“Ruffles knows I’ve got to be me!” - Kathryn

Teen celebrity and contract artist of Star Magic and Abs-Cbn Kathryn Bernardo is the endorser of the Ruffles Bags, available in a wide range of designs that cater to the fashion savvy youth, the creative and the sporty, party-goers and travelers, and to those who simply enjoy being themselves.

Kathryn's contract signing last April 29, 2014 was held at the 4th level Concourse, SM Makati City.

According to Selwyn Ching, brand manager of Ruffles Bags, the new campaign was launched with its endorser Kathryn Bernardo, as “she embodies the spirit of the brand, which highlights individuality and self-expression.”

"Personality and style are not written nor explained, they are expressed. Ruffles can help you express your own style and personality through the bags you use," says Ching.

Kathryn is coming out in billboards, posters, transit and digital ads, as well as during special events of Ruffles.

“I am so excited not just because I am the new endorser of Ruffles but because we have many interesting plans ahead. Ruffles really knows me very well and they have been supporting my interests and my plans even before the launch of this campaign; I really hope everyone will share my excitement -- madami pa kaming sorpresa in store for all of you,” says Kathryn Bernardo. 

“Ruffles knows I’ve got to be me!!!,” says Kathryn.

Ruffles bags are designed, produced and marketed by Trendy Labels Inc. It was launched in 2008 to cater to the taste, preferences and the needs of the growing teen and young adult markets. These bags were originally made available at 8 SM Department stores, and this has now grown to more than 2 dozen outlets nationwide.

Offering a wide range of bags from casual to sporty, bags for everyday use, to bags for school and for travel and most Ruffles bags come in the practical backpack form and messenger bags that are very popular among the youth. Fashionable shoulder bags and sling bags are also available for those who prefer these designs.

Ruffles bags celebrate young women’s individuality through its wide and diverse range of styles, colors, and features, thoughtfully designed to help girls create their own fashion statement and express themselves through it.

Designed with the youth's individuality in mind, these are styles that help showcase different personalities, and moods. Just like Kathryn, young girls today customize their style depending on the occasion and their mood. Now, they can find the perfect Ruffles bag to match their style. Ruffles bags can help individuals express themselves in a manner that compliments who they are.

The creative expression of Ruffles bags "Got to be me, Got to be Ruffles." It focuses on expressing one's individuality and being proud of that individuality. Creating one's own style and finding the right bag to match it is what makes Ruffles a part of every young girl's life. 

It is the #botd that goes with their #ootd. Ruffles speaks the language of the youth through its styles, colors and features.

These bags are highly affordable and are available in a wide range of prices from P300 to P800. Designed not just to be pretty and hip, Ruffles bags are also made to carry everything from your daily essentials to your school stuff, your gadgets and so much more! 

Ruffles bags are currently available in 25 SM department stores nationwide bags department. Other fun details can be found in our twitter account @rufflesbags.

Pick the right cover-up for your summer get-up

Imagining how to be amazing and awesome the whole day. For most mommies out there, picking the right cover-up can be as challenging as finding the right summer outfit itself. Cover-ups can save you of a day of concealing imperfections with your oversized summer bag without cramping your style if you choose accordingly. 

A sheer cover-up is perfect for a one-piece swimsuit, exposing just the right amount of skin since the opening is all front. The fringe effect adds a little style unto the ensemble.

Look ethereal in white. This long cover-up is a flawless choice. The texture of the dress is not too sheer for less exposure and is best paired with a bandeau bikini top since the cute of the neckline is deep-v.

Be pretty in prints in a tunic dress. This is perfect for those who wants full coverage because it not see through and has a thicker fabric than the usual cover ups. It also doesn’t limit itself only at the beach because you can wear it while running simple errands in the city by pairing it with some white sneakers.

Learn more about summer cover-ups in the anniversary issue of Celebrity Mom, featuring Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan on the cover! Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CelebMomPh) and like us on Twitter (@CelebMomPh) and Instagram (@CelebMomPh) for more fun facts and tips from every mom’s bestfriend!

About Celebrity Mom

Celebrity Mom is a prestigious publication of One Mega Group Inc. that connects with modern Filipino moms and fulfills their desire to effortlessly perform their different roles as a woman, wife, mother, and career woman and to take inspiration from the personal spaces and stories of their favorite personalities. To know more about Celebrity Mom, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/CelebMomPh) and follow us on Twitter (@celebmomph) and Instagram (@celebmomph).

About One Mega Group, Inc.

One Mega Group is the country’s pioneer media company that remains at the forefront of the industry as it continues to push the boundaries of print and beyond. Exploring endless possibilities, delivering the best of local and international design and lifestyle trends to a discerning market, its potent mixture of innovation and excellence has resulted in entertaining and socially responsible homegrown media brands that positively influence the lifestyle of Filipino society.

OpenSnap is now in the Philippines

Asia’s Premier Dining Guide, OpenRice has launched its brand new mobile App called OpenSnap in the Philippines. OpenSnap is a revolutionary mobile application for iOS and Android smartphone and tablet users where they can find popular restaurant spots through food photos uploaded by friends and families.

OpenSnap is the first and unique food photo app in the Philippines and Asia that allows users to create a personalised food albums and share their dining experience with friends and families wherever and whenever. You can create your own Personal Food Photo Albums and access over 1 Million Restaurants in Asia.

Connected to the OpenRice database, OpenSnap allows users to locate over 1 million restaurants in the Philippines and in Asia, share dining experience, and identify OpenRice members, as well as Facebook friends and Celebrities. It allows Filipinos to enjoy local and worldwide cuisine on their fingertips with the support of advanced i-cloud technology. 

OpenSnap offers a user friendly and convenient approach to creating one’s own food photo albums, photo sharing, hash tag locations, photo filtering and use of stickers in photos. OpenSnap users can also tag their friends in their photo uploads, as well as share the information to their personal social networking platforms, such as, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Weibo.

The major features of OpenSnap include

1. Use food photos to search nearby restaurants - Users can search nearby restaurants by browsing photos uploaded by friends. It helps you to save the time to locate alternate dinning locations while lining up long queue at the designated restaurants.

2. Create and share your personalized restaurant albums - OpenSnap provides users with personalized restaurant albums and easily share their dining experience wherever and whenever! Users could check the restaurant details by clicking the food photos, with more supplementary information for a perfect dining experience.

3. Browse over 1 Million restaurants in Asia - OpenSnap has an advanced search function to reach out dinning photos and restaurant information of other Asian regions such as China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and HongKong.

4. Photos come with a wealth of information – Each food photo provides the user with restaurant address, map, contact details, reviews and comments.

Download it Now! OpenSnap is now available in the AppStore and Google Play.

APPLE STORE 

https://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/id806095727?mt=8

GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.openrice.snap

About OpenRice 

Established in HongKong in 1999, OpenRice has become Asia’s Premier dining guide that has offered users a swift and convenient way to find restaurants that suit their preferences. Restaurant information on the website is constantly updated, which ensures the latest and most comprehensive gourmet news for site visitors.

In 2010, OpenRice began to expand its services to other Asian countries namely, China the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia

OpenRice.com in the Philippines features more than 80,000 dining places around the country which are categorized by cuisine, district, and price range to allow users to quickly and easily find their favorite restaurants. Users can learn more by going through each restaurant’s gourmet reviews and photos, and even bookmark their favorite ones. OpenRice can also be found on popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram for the release of the latest gourmet information and priviledges.

To help visitors search for gourmet information anytime, anywhere, OpenRice has launched a mobile site and smartphone applications for iPhone, Android, Window Phone and Blackberry, resulting in over 2 million downloads. OpenRice pages can be found on popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Weibo for the release of the latest gourmet information and privileges. In fact OpenRice fans on Facebook have soared nearly 190,000. 

Starting in 2010, OpenRice has extended its services to 22 mainland China cities, including: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Macau and more, plus the countries across south-east Asia like Indonesia, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan.

Allphones Summer Fun Caravan : Allphones and Lenovo Philippines hold the best summer party in Cebu!

Allphones Summer Fun Caravan  and party-goers rocked at the best summer party in Cebu, with Ibiza Beach Club.

The all-night celebration was the first leg of the Allphones Summer Fun Caravan, which kicked off in the Queen City of the South last April 26th. Those who joined the beach party were treated to the coolest music, sumptuous food, as well as exciting giveaways and raffle prizes in the event. 

Those who attended the Allphones bash received their Fun Passports from Allphones outlets in Cebu--Robinsons Cebu; Gaisano Grand Mactan; Insular Square Cebu; Elizabeth Mall; Gaisano Fiesta; Gaisano Minglanilla and Ayala Center Cebu. These Fun Passports were their official pass to join the Ibiza Beach Club summer party.

Allphones Summer Fun for All Kicks-off in Ibiza Beach Club Cebu last April 26, 2014 (L-R) Cris Crisostomo, Open Comm Inc., exclusive distributor of Lenovo Smartphone in the Philippines - Key Accounts Manager, Geoff A. Hester, Allphones Phils. Chief Executive Advisor and Maureen L. Gallant, Allphones Phils, Head of Marketing

Cebu’s hottest DJ’s Louise and Bono played as hosts for the Allphones Summer Fun for All Caravan at the Ibiza Beach Club, Cebu

And while the awesome party at Ibiza Beach Club has now passed into party-goer lore, you can still share in the spirit of fun when you visit Allphones stores, thanks to exclusive, special deals from Allphones and Lenovo. You can now have the most high-tech, advanced smartphones and tablets from Lenovo at huge discounts, or even have them free if you get a postpaid subscription. 

Allphones and Lenovo Philippines gave away more than 50 Lenovo Smartphones and Tablets at the culmination event at the Ibiza Beach Club, Cebu. (L-R) Allan Catli, Allphones Head of Brand, Chris Guarin, Allphones Head of Trade, raffle winner and Maureen L. Gallant, Allphones Head of Marketing.

Seen at the Ibiza Beach Club party were Lenovo’s latest mobile devices like the Lenovo Idea Tab A3000 tablet device and the Lenovo A316 smartphone. Also spotted were the Lenovo K900 and the Lenovo Vibe X smartphone. These were the perfect tools for recording the party’s best moments and sharing them on social networking sites. Allphones stores offer these devices at discounted outright purchase prices.

Cebu-based Allphones stores are offering these Lenovo devices for free along with a postpaid plan. The Lenovo A680 is free at Plan 499 while the Lenovo K900 is yours at Plan 1299. The Lenovo Vibe X comes free with Plan 1799. With these Lenovo gadgets, you can start your own party and share the highlights on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. 

Watch out for the other Allphones events this summer at the other Summer Fun for All Caravan sites in Palawan, Subic, Davao, and Lucena. 

For updates on these events, go to www.allphones.com.ph