Experience Taiwan’s best brands at Market! Market! on October 21 to 23

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Taiwan’s best brands will once again be highlighted in the fourth Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone, happening at Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on October 21 to 23. 

Led by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, under the Taiwanese government, the Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone is an interactive product showcase featuring innovative, reliable, and durable brands that bear the Taiwan Excellence seal, which assures customers of the products’ superior quality.

Over 150 products from 55 Taiwan Excellence-accredited brands will be offered in the categories of information and communication technology, household goods, and sports and leisure. 

Consumers can learn how the GKB AtherLink can upgrade their home security, leaving them worry-free at night. Caesar and FECA will showcase how their organizer products can help in preventing home clutter. Mall-goers can also try various fitness equipment perfect for home use such as Ucheer’s kinetic energy dumbbell and Victory’s 5kg bumper play.

Performances, fashion shows, games, and raffle draws are lined up to keep shoppers entertained while checking Taiwan Excellence products. Customers can also watch out for the performances of Hot Spot (October 21), Julie Ann San Jose (October 22), and Erik Santos (October 23). 

There will also be booth tours and brand presentations to educate consumers on how the featured products can complement their lifestyle. Selling booths from brands such as Asus, FECA, MSI, Tatung, Thermaltake, and Transcend will be available, while generous discounts will be given Asus, Kymco, MSI, Sakura, Tatung, Tern, Thermaltake and Transcend.

Know more about these latest gadgets, home appliances, fitness gear, and many other treats from Taiwan Excellence-approved brands and head to Market! Market! on October 21 to 23.

Who is the new brand ambassador for OPPO? Let the guessing games begin

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Who is the new face of the #SelfieExpert?  A photo uploaded on OPPO’s social media accounts sparked a guessing game on who could possibly be the ambassador for the mobile technology brand.

OPPO’s social media posts show that the ‘new’ brand ambassador is boy-next-door material, a heartthrob who could sweep the ladies off their feet.

“In the past few months, we have noticed how some of our favorite celebrities fell in love with our latest smartphone, the F1s, and the way it captures stunning selfies anytime, anywhere,” said OPPO Brand Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng. “We can all feel the excitement of knowing who would show us how to bring out our inner selfie expert.”

The OPPO is now the country’s bestselling smartphone brand according to a report by German-based market research organization GfK.

The OPPO F1s made its debut in the Philippines last August and proved to be an instant hit, selling out within three days of its launch in concept and dealer stores.

But it seems that OPPO is not just getting a new ambassador for its brand. 

While the guesses keep coming, anticipation also mounts for OPPO’s other upcoming revelation. A photo uploaded on OPPO’s social media accounts show silver liquid dripping from an OPPO smartphone, hinting that an unveiling is about to take place.

For updates and more information, please stay tuned on OPPO’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. You may also log on to http://www.oppo.com/ph/index.html.

OPPO is a global electronics and technology service provider that provides customers with the latest and most exquisite electronic devices and mobile Internet service. OPPO delivers customers with the most delightful electronic experience that is full of surprises, through meticulous designs and smart technology. 

For more information, please visit http://global.oppo.com.

‘A Merry Christmas with Pat Boone’

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American singer, composer, actor, writer, television personality, motivational speaker Pat Boone, whose musical career spans over 50 years will perform in a special Christmas concert in Manila on December 6, 2016. Venue is the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Pat was the most popular singer in the U.S. next to Elvis Presley in the late1950s and has sold 45 million records, had 38 Top 40 hits and appeared in more than 12 Hollywood films.

In his special Christmas concert in Manila, Pat will perform the most popular Christmas carols such as White Christmas, Silent Night, Silver Bells, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and many more.

He will also perform his greatest hits such as Ain’t That A Shame, Friendly Persuasion, Bernardine, Speedy Gonzales, Blueberry Hill, Love Letters In The Sand, April Love, among others.

‘A Merry Christmas with Pat Boone’ is presented by Ovation Productions.Tickets at P5810, 5280, 4755, 3700, 2640, 1060 available through www.ticketnet.com and all ticketnet outlets. For info call 911-5555.

"POWERHOUSE" Pinoy World-Class Performers at The Theatre on October 28

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A most nostalgic show of the year with Filipino World-Class Performers concert will happen only on October 28, 2016 at 7:30PM at The Theatre. 

Lucky 7 Koi Productions, Inc., a group of friends of Solaire Resort and Casino, gathered some of the country’s world-class performers to a musical showdown. 

"Powerhouse" features the remarkable talents The Journey’s Arnel Pineda, Your Face Sounds Familiar 2nd Placer Michael Pangilinan, The Next Big Diva Morissette and X-Factor UK finalist The 4th Impact will hit the music battle ground of The Theatre for this one of a kind treat. Joining them as front act is the beautiful Mayumi (Grand Champion Jap-Pinoy Star Quest of ABS-CBN) and T.O.M.S. Band.

Arnel Pineda is a great rocker – former vocalist of Ijos and Amo Band in the ‘80s before he joined The Journey when the group saw a video of Arnel whose voice was strikingly close to that of Steve Perry, legendary front man of The Journey. Arnel has been doing sold out shows with The Journey in Chile, Las Vegas, etc.

Michael Pangilinan, and Bagong Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala, won the hearts of many when he landed 2nd place in the Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 2 in ABS-CBN. Prior to that, he interpreted twice in ABS-CBN’s Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs in 2014 and 2016 with his song Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako in 2014 garnering more than 8 million views on You Tube. He just released his second album under Start Music with Hanggang Kailan as its carrier single. This heartthrob of the music business is a born star – controversial and multi-talented.

Morissette is undoubtedly The Next Big Diva of the music industry. She always wows her audience with any song she renders – her whistles are incomparable. After landing as finalist in the first season of ABS-CBN’s The Voice, Morissette’s career soared high. Selling out show here and abroad and has done some theme songs for TV dramas like Moon of Desire of ABS-CBN, etc. In 2012 she made her Broadway debut in the Repertory Philippine production of Disney’s Camp Rock.

The 4th Impact is composed of sisters Mylene, Irene, Almira and Celina – 4 powerful voices who do sing and dance numbers. When they auditioned for X-Factor UK, they carried the name 4th Power but later on changed it to The 4th Impact after they wowed the judges led by Simon Cowell.

Arnel Pineda, Michael Pangilinan, Morissette and The 4th Impact, four major performers with front act Mayumi and the T.).M.S. Band – all world-class, in a once-in-a-lifetime concert at The Theatre of Solaire Resort@Casino on October 28, 2016 at 7:30PM.

Enjoy the wonderful of "POWERHOUSE" Pinoy World-Class Performers, presents by LUCKY 7 KOI PRODUCTIONS, INC. on October 28, 2016, Friday • 7:30pm.

The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino, Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Paranaque City

Check this out : Arnel Pineda

Regular Prices:

Inclusive of ticket fees and ticket protect.

V V I P P 7,315

V I P P 5,225

Zone A P 4,180

Zone B P 3,135

Zone C P 2,090

For tickets, please call Tocketworld at 891-9999

!T GIRLS Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza and Liz Uy reveal their lives on the brand new E!

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ASIA’S TOP CELEBRITY BFF SQUAD Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza and Liz Uy take #SquadGoals to the next level when !T GIRLS debuts on 24 October, Mondays at 8PM on E!

!T GIRLS, which critics are calling Sex and the City meets Keeping up with the Kardashians, follows four celebrity BFFs who are at the top of their game: 

Georgina Wilson (former Asia’s Next Top Model host), Solenn Heussaff (French-Filipina actress/artiste), Isabelle Daza (daughter of Miss Universe 1969) and Liz Uy (celebrity stylist).

For the first time, the fabulous four give fans an all-access look at their lives in the exclusive upper echelons of the Philippines’ sensational showbiz scene.

“Between them, the !T GIRLS have an outstanding 17 million social media followers. With this series, those fans will get to see what they are really like outside of their glamorous celebrity personas. This is a unique experience that only a pop culture powerhouse like E! can bring,” said Scott Mackenzie, Vice President, Channels, Asia, NBCUniversal International Networks and the series’ executive producer, “With the ratings success of It Takes GUTZ To Be A Gutierrez in markets like Singapore and Malaysia, we are confident that !T GIRLS will also fascinate viewers across the region.”

Georgina’s baby gender reveal, Solenn’s Snapchat scandal, Isabelle’s A-list wedding and Liz’s search for love are just some of the series’ sizzling stories. The !T GIRLS’ hunky husbands – Arthur Burnand, Nico Bolzico and Adrien Semblat; Isabelle’s mother Gloria Diaz (veteran actress and former beauty queen) and Solenn’s brother Erwan Heussaff (TV personality and food entrepreneur) will also be part of the series. Additionally, viewers can expect cameo appearances by friends from the !T GIRLS’ inner social circle: model Bea Soriano, actress Carla Humphries, creative director Martine Cajucom and blogger Nicole Andersson.

Directed by Raymond Gutierrez, E! News Asia host and star of E!’s It Takes GUTZ To Be A Gutierrez, each episode of !T GIRLS follows the crazy and colorful lives of the squad, rotating between their different roles as public personalities and switching modes into their more personal lives as wives, sisters and daughters. Drama abounds as the pressures of being a celebrity heighten and the ultimate question is – what will these !T GIRLS compromise between life changes and their showbiz life? Will each prioritize things at home or keep up with the ever-evolving demands of their careers? Can an !T GIRL truly have it all? 

Catch the premiere of !T GIRLS on 24 October, Mondays at 8PM, only on E! 

E! is seen on SkyCable and Destiny Digital Ch. 57, Cignal Ch. 25, Cablelink Ch. 33 and other cable operators Nationwide

Join the conversation on social media with #ItGirlsOnE

ANC’s “Mukha” Wins First Cannes Award For ABS-CBN News

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ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel recently made history after its “Mukha” documentary series snagged a Silver Dolphin at the 7th Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards last October 13 in Cannes, France. This is ABS-CBN News’ first trophy from the prestigious award-giving body.

“Mukha” won in the Current Affairs, Human Concerns & Social Issues category for its episode “Sisid,” which is about a father who dives underwater for sand as a way to make a living.

ABS-CBN Integrated News & Current Affairs head Ging Reyes accepted the award, together with “Mukha” executive producer Hera Sanchez, producer Kelvin Paulino, and DocuCentral and “Mukha” director Dan Buenaventura.

Receiving the award, from left to right: Dan Buenaventura, director of photography; Hera Sanchez, executive producer; Ging Reyes, SVP of ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs; and Kelvin Paulino, program producer. (Photo by Danny Cabellon)

Reyes said “Mukha’s” historic win was a welcome surprise for the team, which only wanted to share the plight of sand divers in the Davao River.

“This particular documentary shows us what the Filipino is made of, no matter his status in life. It is very heartwarming for us in ABS-CBN News to know that there are people who really give help to the people we have featured in “Mukha,”she said.

Paulino, one of the episode’s producers, said the award gives them motivation to continue doing what they do.

“We knew the story was special but we didn’t expect that their plight will also resonate with the international audience. The DocuCentral team is a small documentary team and this award affirms our mission to share the struggles and triumphs of the Filipino people,” he said.

“Mukha” is a world-class TV production of DocuCentral, the documentary arm of ABS-CBN. “Sisid” joins other“Mukha” episodes that also made it to other prestigious competitions such as “Aruga” (Finalist, 2016 New York Festivals), “Sagwan” (Finalist, UNICEF Child’s Rights Awards 2015; Nominee, Lasallian Scholarum Awards 2015), “Musmos (Finalist, UNICEF Child’s Rights Awards2015), “Titser” (Official Entry, Documentary Section, Cinemalaya 2015), and “Kamusmusan” (Nominee, Lasallian Scholarum Awards 2015).

The Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards are conferred annually to honor the world’s finest corporate films, online media and TV productions, in one of the most important film centers, world-renowned Cannes, France.

Stay tuned for the next episode of “Mukha” on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel.

For more information on the DocuCentral and “Mukha” series, visit “Mukha’s” official Facebook account (www.facebook.com/MukhaTV) and news.abs-cbn.com/anc.

Cebu Pacific launches an online travelmart via Takatack

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Takatack, the shopping discovery platform from Voyager Innovations has now become the eCommerce partner of Cebu Pacific, enabling Filipinos to complete the traveling experience by getting the right travel essentials.

Anyone who has ever traveled knows that booking a flight is only one part of the equation. To truly enjoy the experience one would need to prepare all the essentials for the journey. If you’re vacationing to a cold weather climate like Japan, you will want the perfect jacket, whereas if you’re going to a tropical location like Boracay, you will want the best and trendiest swimwear.

With great travel comes great...shopping

Getting the right clothes is just one example of how you might need to prepare for a trip. Luckily, shopping discovery platform Takatack can help you with whatever you might need. Through the partnership between Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Voyager Innovations, Takatack brings eCommerce to the airline’s website as visitors will see a banner that redirects to a special portal in Takatack.

“We’re happy to provide our guests with a hassle-free shopping experience for travel essentials through the CEB Online Shopping page on Takatack.com,” says Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Vice President for Marketing and Distribution.

The CEB Online Shopping portal in Takatack carries everything you might need for your next trip with categories that address the typical traveler’s needs including travel essentials in Change Time Zones, Not Comfort Zones; luggage and bags in Bags are Packed, I’m Ready to Go; and pet travel items in When Pets Fly.

Each of these categories offers amazing deals on products that will make your traveling experience a delight. For example, Traveling, Music to My Ears has headphones of every shape and size, so that you can comfortably listen to your favorite artists every leg of your journey, while Ahead of the Pack(ing) provides a selection of organizers that make things easier to store, and much more importantly, find.

Aggregating these disparate categories into a single portal makes it easier to plan your next trip, as Rebecca Ricalde, the Assistant Vice President for Digital Commerce of Voyager Innovations, explained.

“Most online marketplaces are organized into product categories. If you’re planning a trip, this means you’ll have to scour different corners of a website to even begin to find what you want. With Takatack’s new CEB Online Shopping portal, you can quickly choose the items that you need in a single, easy-to-use interface,” Ricalde said, adding that she has already bought items from several of the categories, including Traveling, Music to My Ears, When Pets Fly, and Ahead of the Pack(ing) - in anticipation of her next trip to Palawan.

The Philippines like never before

The partnership between Takatack and CEB represents a powerful one-two punch.

“Flying affordably, which Cebu Pacific enables you to do, is the first important step in traveling. The next crucial part, which is often overlooked, is making sure that you have the right things - sometimes even the right things to do. As such, the portal even offers travel packages that help you experience the Philippines like never before,” said Ricalde.

“As much as we love traveling, it can be hard to plan. With Takatack’s new CEB Online Shopping portal, we want to help travelers buy the essentials and maximize their trip,” she said.

“Voyager has been enabling enterprises like Cebu Pacific to grow their business and accelerate their digital transformation by providing a robust eCommerce platform that will allow them to easily sell online,” Benjie Fernandez, COO of Voyager Innovations, said. “Cebu Pacific has been an established game-changer in the airline industry, and we are happy to be taking this flight with them as we jointly expand eCommerce opportunities in the country.”

Interested travelers can now shop for their travel essentials at https://www.takatack.com/pages/cebu-pacific.

ABOUT TAKATACK.COM

Fueled by Voyager Innovations, the digital innovations arm of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and PLDT, Takatack.com aggregates many trusted online stores, together with the thousands of merchants who established their own online shops through the TackThis! platform.

“James Taylor with His All-Star Band live in Manila”

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Ovation Productions presents music legend James Taylor live in Manila on February 25, 2017 at the Mall Of Asia Arena. James has sold over 100 million albums throughout his career and has earned 40 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, multiple Grammy Awards and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. 

His songs have had a profound influence on music lovers from all walks of life: “Fire and Rain,” “Country Road,” “Something in the Way She Moves,”, “Shower the People,” “Your Smiling Face,” “Carolina In My Mind,” “Sweet Baby James,” “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight,” “You Can Close Your Eyes,” “Places in My Past”, “Shower the People”, “How Sweet It Is”, “Long Ago and Far Away”, Handy Man”, “Mudslide Slim and the Blue Horizon” and many more.

In the summer of 2015 Taylor released Before This World, his first new studio album in thirteen years, which earned him his first ever #1 album on the Billboard Charts. In November 2015, Taylor was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor. Most recently it was announced that Taylor will be the recipient of theKennedy Center Honors in December of this year. The Honors are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts.

“James Taylor with His All-Star Band live in Manila” concert tickets will be on sale starting October 21 throughwww.smtickets.com. Presale to fans for choice seats is from October 19-20 through www.jamestaylor.com. 

Ticket prices are P14260, 12150, 8980, 6870, 4760, 2120.

For more information, call Ovation Productions (2)532-8883.

“Win a set of Wrangler TripleMax Tires by joining Goodyear’s My SUV Story Contest”

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Join Goodyear’s “Love the Drive, My SUV Story” contest and get a chance to win a set of the new Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax Tires.

To join, just follow these simple steps:

1. Tell us about your SUV. How do you use it? Where do you use it? Post your story in our Facebook page -www.facebook.com/GoodyearPhilippines/

2. Attach a photo of your bonding moment with your SUV or a bonding moment with someone special inside your SUV.

3. Caption it with your answer to this question: “Given your driving style and needs, how will Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax tires help you #LoveTheDrive with your SUV?”

4. Please include the hashtags #GoodyearPH #LoveTheDrive #MySUVStory

5. The most creative submissions win special prizes from Goodyear Philippines!

The first prize winner will get to take home one set of four Wrangler TripleMax tires while five consolation prize winners will enjoy Fuji Instax Mini 7S camera.

Contest duration is from September 9 – October 21, 2016 and is open to followers based on the Philippines.

Goodyear’s Wrangler TripleMax is its newest and best SUV tire yet. Designed for mid-size SUVs, the Wrangler TripleMax provides superior braking performance, shorter wet braking and road hazard resistant features, giving families a safer and more fun driving experience and making the ideal tire for rainy season road trips.

For more safety tire tips and information, log on to www.goodyear.com.ph.

Mothers and married women to compete for Mrs. Philippines Globe-2016

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From hundreds of applicants all over the country, seventeen single mothers and married women have been chosen to compete for this year’s Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016 title, a national competition for married women and single mothers.

“Mrs. Philippines Globe promotes women as symbols of inspiration through their achievements, charitable acts, and life stories” said national pageant director Carla Cabrera-Quimpo. “We want them to be movers of society by bringing out their strengths and encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves.” 

For this year, the candidates vying for the crown are – Darlene Go Conde, Marjorie P. McMurchie, Brooke Irene Rose Cajita, Niezal V. Cayangan, Madonna Caguioa Naval, Maria Giselle Lyn Barrion, Maria Theresa Uhlmann, Annalyn Marie Gayatin, Michelle Duyungan Boyero, Rasha Demonteverde, Timikko Santos, Genieve Uy, Fritzie Lexdy Noche, Coleen Hazel Ramos, Nova Christine Dela Cruz, Geisha Marie Muring, and Angelica Marie Catangay.

Ranging from 25 to 55 years old, this year’s finalists are composed of women from diverse fields of expertise: banking, dermatology, aviation, human resource, online business, beauty, engineering, events, and business process outsourcing.

#10 Rasha Demonteverde, Flight Attendant from Bacolod City 

#12 Genieve Uy, Customer Service representative from Northern Samar

The 17 finalists will compete on October 23, 2016 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City. The winner of Mrs. Philippine Globe will receive P150, 000 worth of prizes. She will also represent the Philippines in the prestigious Mrs. Globe 2016 World Finals in Hainan, China in December 2016.

Aside from the coveted Mrs. Philippines Globe title, candidates will also vie for the coveted Woman of Substance title alongside other special awards such as Achievement of the Year, Charity or Advocacy of the Year, Best Talent of the Year, Career Woman of the Year, Most Beautiful Face, Darling of the Press, Entrepreneur of the Year, Solane Mother of the Year, Mrs. Body Beautiful, Most Elegant Woman, Personality of the Year, Husband of the Year, and a new addition to the roster of special awards—the Mrs. Philippines Globe Classic 2018.

Candidates will be judged based on the following criteria: 35% beauty charm and poise, 35% personality intelligence conduct, and 30% figure.

Founded in 1996, Mrs. Globe is one of the biggest international beauty pageants for married women and single mothers. It celebrates beauty and culture goodwill, tourism awareness, and charitable acts through pageantry and competition. 

Mrs. Philippines Globe is presented by: Samsung Hall, Lucky Rainbow Makati, SM Tickets, Solane, and Bio-Oil. This pageant is organized by EVI Marketing Communications. 

Red Ribbon launches its 1st Flagship Store

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Red Ribbon, one of the leading and fastest growing bakeshop chains in the Philippines, marks another milestone as it launches its first flagship store located at the ground floor of building A of SM Megamall in Pasig City, this October 12.

  

Red Ribbon’s new flagship store highlights design features that all combine to make both every day and special moments even more memorable.

Celebrity Camille Prats hosted the Red Ribbon 1st Flagship launch

“We designed the flagship store with the intention of giving our loyal customers a more enjoyable experience,” said Ned Bandojo, Head of Marketing of Red Ribbon. “This new store sets us apart and showcases the best of Red Ribbon – in products, services and experience.”

From afar, the vibrancy of the storefront makes it even more inviting. The combination of its red archways and sleek interior welcomes the customers to enter the space for a unique experience. But, what makes it more enticing is the four new design features not found in any of its branches.

Upon entering the store, customers will see an Art Installation. This first unique feature showcases one of the bakeshop chain’s signature products - the Black Forest Cake. This oversized slice hits patrons with an immediate visual experience of its delicious combination of chocolate, cream, and cherry that is sure to create a craving for this all-time favorite treat.

The second feature is the In-house Baking Area located at the right side of the store. Present only in this branch, customers will be treated to the sight and aroma of selected freshly-baked Red Ribbon delights that are even topped with special decorations.

The third feature to the flagship store is the Huddle Area intended for customer bonding as well as for fostering community building. Activities and workshops on parenting, home baking, and personal development, among others, will be held here for our customers. The Huddle Area encourages family and friends to create and experience sweet and memorable moments even outside the home.

The Ribboning Counter is the fourth unique design feature. This feature encourages customers to personalize the experience of bringing home a Red Ribbon product by allowing them to put their own touch on the Red Ribbon box. Here, they can decorate it with more colorful ribbons aside from the signature red ribbon.

Aside from these new and one-of-a-kind features, the store still retains aspects that are present in most of its branches.

Customers will be treated to a visual delight of the store’s many mouth-watering round cakes, square cakes, and rolls all housed in large display shelves.

The store also has several shelves that contain Red Ribbon’s many kinds of pastries, bread, and delicacies. These are sprawled at the center and the left side so patrons can quickly get the items that they want to bring home to family and friends.

There is also a colorfully designed, textured Selfie Wall that prominently shows off Red Ribbon’s iconic graphics. Here, customers can take photos of themselves as they enjoy each other’s company together with their Red Ribbon treats.

Furthermore, the store also has the special Dedication Cake counter where buyers can see how their special messages are lovingly placed on the Red Ribbon Dedication Cake.

Red Ribbon will also launch the Sweet Moments at Red Ribbon App—a downloadable mobile application. This augmented reality app can be accessed at the flagship store’s four unique features as well as in other areas. With the app, visitors can take photos of themselves together with some Red Ribbon iconic elements. It also has a digital board game, which can only be acquired and played in the huddle area. 

“All these elements come together to complete the Red Ribbon experience of creating sweet and memorable moments for any occasion. This is our way of showing appreciation to our many loyal customers who have made our cakes, pastries, bread, and delicacies part of their family moments,” added Bandojo.

Red Ribbon started as a small bakeshop in Timog Avenue in Quezon City. It further expanded into a proudly Filipino-owned business that has taken part in every Filipino family’s special moments. To date, the bakeshop has more than 400 branches nationwide, growing to become a hub where everyone is welcome to make sweeter moments found in every slice of its many sweet offerings.

To know more about Red Ribbon’s many sweet delights, visit www.redribbonbakeshop.com.ph.

Mastermind's #TurnMeOnChallengeDance Video Goes Viral

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There's no stopping the dance group Mastermind. After winning 4th runner up in Pilipinas Got Talent, Mastermind has been lording it over in the net with smash hit dance videos. 

The group's latest called #TurnMeOnChallenge reached over a million views on Facebook and is now going viral. Their PGT performance has close to 6million views. 

Mastermind members all hail from Eastern Samar. They have been dancing as kids and came to prominence after their stint in PGT. The members, Adam Noel Bagares, Jester Brozas, Rey Baylon, DJ Odicta, Pao Gonzales, Ericson Apelado, Bryan Abunda, Raymund Aragon and David Inere – aged 18 to 26 – have been performing with dance groups all over their province. 

“We're setting the trend in dance moves,” says Pao who also acts as leader of the group.

“Many groups are imitating our style. And we like it." 

For Mastermind dancing in PGT and creating viral dance videos are dreams come true. "“It’s nice to know that what we used to dream of has become a reality,” they chorus. 

The little success that they have has inspired Mastermind to dream big and aspire for more.

“We want to share the stage with Billy Crawford. We also want to represent the Philippines in international dance competitions,” states Brian. 

Mastermind also dreams of dancing with their international idols Chris Brown and Usher.

The members want to follow in the footsteps of the Manouevers, Streetboys, UMD (Universal Motion Dancers) and legendary international group Kinjaz. 

"We will continue to create new dance moves and challenge ourselves to be better. Dancing is our passion," adds Pao. 

Follow Mastermind on Facebook @MastermindBorongan 

Check out the video here: 

https://www.facebook.com/mastermindborongan/videos/507514756114084/

Smart Padala brings Filipino families closer this Christmas with Pamaskong Padalow Promo

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For Filipinos, Christmas is one of the most important occasions of the year. We make time for it -- come home from the city or abroad -- just to celebrate the holidays with our loved ones and families. Filipinos are so excited about it that we start feeling the Christmas spirit as early as September. 

To make this important occasion more meaningful for Filipinos, Smart Padala, the leading remittance network in the Philippines with more than 15,000 centers nationwide, released a new promo as an early Christmas treat. 

Dubbed “Pamaskong Padalow”, the promo allows consumers to enjoy lower padala fees from September 30 to December 30, 2016.

With Pamaskong Padalow promo, breadwinners will be able to express their love to their families by sending the fruits of their hard work with even lower remittance rates wherever they are. In Luzon, the padala fee is now only P10 for transactions worth P500 and below. For transactions amounting to P501-P1,000, the fee is only P20. 

For transaction amounts P5,001 and above, the padala fee is determined by adding P10 for every additional P500 sent.

“Filipinos love to celebrate occasions as a family. For those who are far away from home, Smart Padala makes home feel closer by sending their hard-earned remittances to their loved ones in the most convenient, safe, and cost-efficient way. The Pamaskong Padalow promo is our early holiday treat to family heads and breadwinners for their hard work and dedication,” said Benjie Fernandez, co-COO at PayMaya Philippines, the leader in mobile money and payments, which offers Smart Padala as one of its key services.

PadaLapit Lang with Smart Padala!

Recently, Smart Padala launched a new campaign with Angel Locsin as it further strengthens its leadership in the remittance service industry. The new campaign aims to reinforce the brand message of Smart Padala, which is PadaLapit.

Based on data from the first National Baseline Survey on Financial Inclusion released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2015, it is estimated that on average, Filipinos take around 22 minutes to reach the nearest financial services touchpoint. It also costs an average of P43 for a roundtrip fare.

With 15,000 Smart Padala centers nationwide, there is a Smart Padala center in almost every municipality so Filipinos do not need to spend time and money to travel just to send or receive remittances. These centers include the recently launched Smart Padala International flagship stores that enable consumers to receive money from abroad.

Earn more by becoming a Smart Padala Ka-partner!

Having a Smart Padala center is a good source of income entrepreneurs, and is extremely easy to set up. All they need to do is complete basic government requirements (permits), have a physical store and a minimum amount to be able to facilitate processing of remittances. Being a Smart Padala center allows microentrepreneurs to be a one-stop shop for all the remittance and payment necessities of their community, whether sending or receiving money, loading prepaid accounts, or paying bills.

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Sitti Celebrates 10th Year Via ElectroSITTI

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Sitti celebrates her 10 years in the music industry as a bossa nova artist with a concert and an album launch.

The concert billed ElectroSITTI doubles as her birthday celebration. ElectroSITTI is also the title of her new album.

ElectroSITTI is a two- day event set on November 25 and 26, 2016, 8:00PM at the Music Museum. Her guests include Jason Dy, Loonie, Silver Filter and the UST Percussion Ensemble. 

The concert is divided into two parts. The first part features Sitti as her old self singing her bossanova hits. She will also perform a cut from the new album entitled, Tangled. The second part will see Sitti in a combination of bossa nova songs and EDM with her good friend DJ Silver Filter, who is a Pinoy DJ known in the indie scene.

One of these songs is “Bid You Love”, about feeling too much and being filled with so much desire. Audiences can still chill out and dance at the same time.

Sitti is prepping up for this concert by listening to EDM playlists whenever she’s running or driving to get the pulse of EDM. It’s her first time to listen to EDM covers. Sitti notes that in the EDM scene, the singers have strong vocal prowess. Her cross over to Electronic Dance Music, Sitti believes,, is one of God’s perfect plans. She is confident that the SITTIZENS will like the new changes in life. “My fans are mature now and change has come. You just have to enjoy the ride without losing yourself along the way.”

According to her, she is still the same old Sitti, only that, the music background has changed. “It’s a mixture of new elements. Its an experiment.” She doesn’t believe she has down sides in her life. Her career, her music, her fans, her family balance everything in her life.

The SITTIZENS are what keep her from continuing her singing. Sitti is happily married to businessman and triathlete Joey Ramirez. She says that being married has worked to her advantage. Joey has given her courage and confidence. In fact, Joey is the first person who listens to her songs whenever she has new compositions. Joey is a church choir member and plays the guitar.

She hopes that ElectroSITTI will reach a lot of people. She is very thankful for every opportunity that has come her way. She is grateful that TV networks and radio stations continue play her songs.

Sitti’s last album was released in 2015 entitled, “Singles Bossa Nova III”.

For tickets to ElectroSITTI call Ticket World, 891- 99-99.

Sitti is an Asian Artists Agency talent. For more info call 024054423.

A perfectly balanced sweet-salty goodness you can’t resist! Red Ribbon introduces its cheesiest, creamiest ensaimadas yet

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Snacking with your family is definitely more enticing with the cheesy goodness of classic Red Ribbon ensaimadas. 

That is why it has been a favorite mainstay treat for the young and the young-at-heart.

Now, Red Ribbon, one of the leading bakeshop chains in the Philippines, makes a good thing even so much better with the all-time favorite Red Ribbon Cheesy Ensaimada.

The cheesy goodness of the ensaimadas has now leveled up to achieve the perfect balance of sweet and salty taste. This new and exciting flavor is brought by the perfect combination of butter and sugar toppings covered with long and thick strands of creamy cheese.

Red Ribbon Cheesy Ensaimada

Aside from the new twist, Red Ribbon Cheesy Ensaimada also introduces two new flavors that will surely satisfy your every ensaimada craving.

Strawberry Cheesecake Ensaimada

Red Ribbon Salted Caramel Ensaimada

The Strawberry Cheesecake Ensaimada is topped with a rich layer of luscious strawberry and cream cheese for that perfect complement to the salty cheese toppings while the Red Ribbon Salted Caramel Ensaimada is generously smothered with salted caramel topping and long strands of creamy cheese. These two new flavors are guaranteed to be the best snack time must-have in any lunch box.

Red Ribbon Cheesy Ensaimadas are available for P25 only while the Red Ribbon Strawberry Cheesecake Ensaimada and Red Ribbon Salted Caramel Ensaimada are priced at P35 each.

“We always want to serve new flavorful treats for our customers,” said Ned Bandojo, Head of Marketing of Red Ribbon. 

“These Cheesy Ensaimadas promise to deliver what our customers truly deserve, which is to have more reasons to make ordinary moments with family and friends so much sweeter.”

With Red Ribbon’s new and improved Cheesy Ensaimadas, snack time will be ever so memorable.

Red Ribbon Ensaimadas are now available in all stores nationwide.