World Milk Day: Robinsons Supermarket donates P100,000 worth of milk products

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In celebration of World Milk Day, Robinsons Supermarket is spreading the goodness of the healthy drink by enabling its customers and brand partners to donate milk towards the nutrition of children beneficiaries with its “Share a Glass of Milk” campaign.

Robinsons Supermarket and Right Start officials, together with their kids, celebrate World Milk Day by sharing and drinking glasses of milk.

To kickstart this initiative, officials of Robinsons Supermarket and its partners have donated P100,000 worth of milk products to kids and officials from Right Start Community Development Inc. The said organization provides an after-school development program for underprivileged kids, aged 4 to 14 years old.

“This donation represents our strong commitment to promote and safeguard the nutrition of every member of the family, especially the children, who with every glass of milk consumed brings them a step closer to health and wellness,” said Jody Gadia, the supermarket chain’s general manager, during the turnover ceremony held recently at Robinsons Place Pioneer in Mandaluyong City.

Robinsons Supermarket is the first grocery chain in the country to celebrate World Milk Day.

From now until June 15, Robinsons Supermarket customers can donate a glass of milk to needy children by purchasing P250 worth of participating milk products.

From now until June 15, Robinsons Supermarket’s Share a Glass of Milk campaign enables shoppers to donate a glass of milk for every P250 purchase of participating milk products. With every P300 single-receipt purchase of participating Alaska Milk products, customers can also get a chance to win a P100,000 Asia tour package. Participating products include Alaska Powdered Milk, Alaska Condensed and Evaporated Milk, Alaska UHT Fresh Milk, Alaska Choco Snack Pack, and Alaska Crema Asada.

Robinsons Supermarket also celebrates its wellness commitment by creating fun activities that promote healthy bonding activities. From June 9-10, families and their kids can enjoy different activities in the Share a Glass Milk Festival at the Atrium of Robinsons Supermarket Cloverleaf in Balintawak, Quezon City.

Find out more about Robinsons Supermarket’s wellness campaign and other activities at their official website at www.robinsons-supermarket.com.ph or like their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RobinsonsSupermarketOfficial.

Kisses Delavin spreads good vibes at TriNoma for Vivo V9 mall tour

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Kirsten Danielle Tan Delavin better known as Kisses Delavin, is a multimedia artist and member of Vivo family.

The rain ain’t stopping Kisses Delavin’s sunshine. Despite the gloomy weather on a Sunday afternoon, the young star spread nothing but warm and sunny vibes as she met fans during the Vivo V9 mall tour at TriNoma.

“I am Kisses Delavin and I am here to make you happier,” she introduced herself.

Kisses who wore an all-red ensemble entertained the audience with a medley of Taylor Swift’s hits and her original song, Pretty Boy, from her self-titled debut album.

Kisses mesmerizes the TriNoma crowd with her infectious charm.

The rain also did not stop Kisses’ fans from trooping to TriNoma to show their support for the young star.

19-year-old Kisses has been a proud member of the ever-growing Vivo family since September 2017. She said she has been using the Vivo smartphones for personal use since then.

“My favorite feature of the Vivo V9 is the camera,” she said of the latest model.

It was indeed a good choice since Vivo V9 has a 24-megapixel AI selfie camera with a 16MP+5MP dual rear camera and a 6.3-inch FullView™ View, among other features.

The Vivo V9 is available at all authorized shops for Php17,990 in Pearl Black, Gold, and Velvet Red.

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines /), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

Boy R. Abunda Talk Series (BRATS) Officially Launched

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The Boy R. Abunda Talk Series (BRATS) was officially launched last June 8 at Artist Playground, Arts Above, 112 West Avenue, Quezon City (Penthouse, BIR Building).

Boy Abunda

BRATS is an 8-minute onstage talk with a speaker and an audience. The speaker takes centerstage to share real and empowering personal stories. BRATS takes inspiration from inspiring talks and talk series around the world like Ted Talks, the Gel Conference, Ignite, PopTech, Big Think, etc. Boy previously delivered an interesting and provocative speech titled Why Can’t We Have a Gay President? for Ted ADMU.

In his BRATS opening remarks, Boy emphasized the need for people to talk to each other.

“We need to touch each other’s lives. We need to listen to each other. We are in a wired generation. One of our goals is to go back to the basics. To enjoy laughter, aspirations, and conversations. And it should be experienced live.”

“We are hoping that BRATS becomes a celebration of life where ideas merge with inspiration and passion. We would like to be able to tackle issues that deal with the physical, the intellectual, and the spiritual journey that a person takes when moving from pain to wisdom, from being wrong to becoming right, from being a victim to becoming a victor, from being a failure to becoming a success, and from being a bigshit to becoming a bigshot,” he added.

BRATS encourages people to tell their stories, to share, to listen, and to open their hearts. “We want to remind people that you can tell your stories, inspire and empower, and you don’t need to ask anybody’s permission to do good,” Boy said.

BRATS Speakers- (From left to right) Almed Garcia, Santy Layno, John Ace Hernandez, Atty. Kathy Merza

The four speakers who shared their personal stories were Atty. Kathy Merza, Santy Layno, Almed Garcia, and John Ace Hernandez. 

Atty. Kathy did not give up after failing the bar examination twice. The failure became a renewal of faith for her. She enumerated some valuable lessons during her talk:

1. There’s no shortcut to success.
2. Accept your shortcomings.
3. Start fresh.
4. Go out of your comfort zone.
5. Pray hard 6. Never stop trying.

Santy Layno talked about her life as a transgender woman and sex worker. Santy, now a proud LGBT advocate, explained the joys and hardships of being a sex worker. She also defined what a prostitute is, as opposed to a sex worker. “A prostitute is a victim while being a sex worker is a choice. I refused to be a victim.” She displayed courage which she defined as “telling your story with all your heart.” 

Almed spoke about breaking the stereotypes of women as dictated by society and shared her life’s experiences.

Ace is a proud gay daddy of three biological daughters. He talked about raising his daughters: one is a graduate in Psychology, another finished Medical Technology while the youngest is a Grade 11 student at La Salle. Ace who is now separated from his wife added, “Mahirap na masarap maging magulang. Kapag magulang, hindi mo iisipin ang sarili mo. Para sa anak mo lang.” 

Boy synthesized the talks at the end.

“From Kathy, it’s nice to get out of your comfort zone and get a new perspective. When you have limited time, use it properly. Santy, thank you for teaching me what courage is all about and what’s the difference between a prostitute and a sex worker. With Almed, there is no law that a woman cannot give flowers to a man and what a wonderful experience it is to have a father who says ‘umuwi ka’ whatever happens outside of home. With Ace, we can’t go wrong if we embrace the truth.”

Boy promised that BRATS will continue, “For as long as you’re willing to listen. For as long as you’re willing to tell your stories, we will be here. We want to go to schools, to companies, to organizations, and to the provinces. We will organize BRATS for you. Magkukuwentuhan tayo.” 

The main coordinators of BRATS are Ms. Bemz Benedito and Mr. Ruffy Hirang.

For more info, please contact Ms. Bemz Benedito at 0917-9984584 and email address bemzbenedito@gmail.com

#DadsDayAtSM2018 : Celebrate #AweSM DADventures at SM Supermalls

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On Father's Day, much of the world will take this special time to give thanks, show love and appreciate the work of good fathers. 

It doesn’t even have to be grand or extraordinary, show your love and gratitude for the first man in your life by getting him something #AweSM for Father’s Day.

The month of June marks another exciting season for the whole family as SM Supermalls invites everyone to have fun DAD-ventures on Dad’s Day with a host of awesome and fun-filled activities, deals, and treats in 70 SM malls nationwide.

 Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls SVP for Marketing

“Over the years, SM Supermalls provides a second home for families, especially for celebrating important occasions such as Father’s Day. The malls serve as a venue to share family-first moments and to thank dad for all the things he does for his family,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing.

Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls SVP for marketing with celebrity guests during the SM Digital Video + #DadsDayAtSM2018  Media Conference held at Gringo Restaurant SM Mall of Asia Arena Annex Bldg. on June 14, 2018.

Marcus Cabais, SM Littlestar Grand Winner 2016, Cartoon Network Ultimate Rockstar 2017, 

Team YeY kiddie host 2018, movie actor, commercial model, performed at the #DadsDayAtSM2018  Media Conference

Kids and moms can give dad the coolest gift by the experience of spending Dad’s Day at SM. Adventures include Dad-licious Dining deals, such as upsized meals, dining promos, and meal combos on June 13 to 24 at participating restaurants! Dad’s passion for speed and motorbikes is indulged at Extreme Wheels, an exhibit of pimped-up cars and bikes on June 13 to 18 or June 19 to 24.

Tech for Dads teaches interested fathers how to pilot a drone or remote-controlled gadgets at the drone demo or RC exhibition on June 15 to 17 or June 22 to 24 in select SM malls.

Dads and their families are welcome to shop at SM’s weekend of fun deals and discounts from June 22 to 24 for the #AweSM men’s fashion finds, as SM celebrates 60 #AweSM years in its malls across the country with exciting promos that laud the number 60, such as pay 60% off, pay only P60, pay P60 less, or pay only 60%. 

Meanwhile, digital fans of SM can get a chance to win exciting prizes by simply joining the #IdolDADS Photo App promo via www.smsupermalls.com.

To know more about #DadsDayAtSM2018 and SM’s #AweSM 60 years celebration, visit www.smsupermalls.com and SM Supermalls' official social media pages.

You can also watch #DadsDayAtSM2018 Digital Media Conference  facebook live video.

For exclusive news about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and get an insider access to all the fun happenings at SM Supermalls nationwide through SM’s Viber Public Chat. Tweet your thoughts, upload and share your fun Dad-ventures at SM, then use the season’s official hashtag #DadsDayAtSM2018.

Celebrate Father's Day with exclusive MVP Rewards deals!

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Looking for great ideas on how to spend that special day with your Daddy, Papa or Tatay? Celebrating Father’s Day is a lot easier with the MVP Rewards program, which lets you enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on shops and restaurants just by presenting your MVP Rewards physical or virtual card powered by PayMaya.

By signing up for free at www.MVPRewards.ph, you get to earn and accumulate points every time you pay your PLDT Home, Smart and Sun bills in full and on time, or load up your prepaid accounts on Smart, TNT, and Sun. MVP Rewards points are good as cash, do not expire, and can be used for purchases in physical stores or online shops where Visa or MasterCard are accepted.

Whether it’s getting a memorable gift, dining with the whole family, or going on an adventure trip, MVP Rewards has got you covered with certified and dad-approved idea

Shop for a memorable gift

Make your father feel like the man of the hour by upgrading his accessories. Just by presenting your MVP Rewards physical or virtual card, Tumi gives you 15% off for a minimum purchase of P25,000 from June 15 to 17.

Avoiding the crowd and the long lines during Father’s Day? Go online at Zalorainstead and enjoy 20% discount with a minimum purchase of P1,500 from June 11-17. Simply log in to your MVP Rewards account to access your special Zalora promo code. And just in case you miss it, don’t fret because all members enjoy 18% off with a minimum purchase of P1,500 until end of the year.

If by any chance your dad is planning to get a new Subaru Forrester, you can simply tag along and present your MVP Rewards card to get him a free Apple Watch plus Php10,000 worth of vouchers for accessories! This offer is valid at Subaru Cebu and Cagayan de Oro until June 30, 2018.

Dine with the whole family

Drive up to Tagaytay to enjoy the view and the food in Balay Dako. For a minimum spend of P3,000, MVP Rewards members get two free orders of their signature halo-halo worth P500.

You can also bring your dad to District 8 where you can get 50% off if you spend a minimum of P2,000 on the total bill from their ala carte menu from June 15 to June 17.

You can also avail of one free meal when dining as a group of five at GEN Korean BBQ House, or purchase three gift certificates worth one thousand each for the price of two. 

Get out of town to unwind

You can also relive your carefree childhood days with the rest of the family at Enchanted Kingdom. Members get 15% off on day-pass tickets for a minimum of four and a maximum of 10 adults.

Feel like traveling and exploring local cultures with your dad? Book a trip via e-commerce travel platform KKday and get 20% off the bill until November 30, 2018.

If ‘stay-cations’ are more his type, your MVP Rewards lets you enjoy discounts on select accommodations at Booking.comaccommodations here and abroad, as well as deals for stays at The Plaza Hotel in Bataan, Eskaya Beach Resort in Bohol, and Montebello Villa Hotel in Cebu.

Add money into your PayMaya-powered MVP rewards card

Aside from enjoying all these discounts, your PayMaya-powered MVP Rewards card gives you the convenience of using your points to pay at physical establishments or online shops where Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

Not enough points yet? You can easily add money into your PayMaya-powered MVP Rewards card at over 20,000 touchpoints nationwide, including Smart Padala centers, SM Business Services, Robinsons Business Centers inside Robinsons Department Stores 7-Eleven Outlets, Touchpay Kiosks, UnionBank ATMs, Shopwise, Wellcome, 2Go, ExpressPay, Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Pawnshop branches, BDO, UnionBank Online, RCBC Online Banking, and financial institutions that are part of InstaPay, among many others.

To know more about these exciting offers and other year-round MVP Rewards deals, visit www.MVPRewards.ph  and follow its official Facebook account at www.facebook.com/MVPre

Get 15% LAZADA benefit from PERA SWIPE

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PERA SWIPE, a patented lock screen rewards app exclusively available in the Philippines, has officially partnered up with Lazada which was held last April 2018. Beyond giving free loads and rewards, PERA SWIPE is constantly aiming to provide exemplary user experience. Along with its 1st PERAnniversary for the whole month of June 2018, PERA SWIPE is now taking its offers to the next level!

With PERA SWIPE Version 2.3, users now have the privilege to get a 10% discount plus 5% cashback on Lazada! The 10% exclusive promo has no minimum purchase amount and has a maximum discount up to P300. Besides, you can avail of the 5% cashback with NO maximum purchase amount.

All you have to do is to download the go-to app on Google Play and swipe on your lock screen. You will immediately get your Lazada voucher code via SMS to secure your Lazada purchase benefit.

Truly, this strategic partnership is a great help for the Filipinos. With just a swipe of a finger, you can save and earn your money back in purchasing your selected Lazada items through the most innovative rewards app in the country.

Point Elevator comes with Bigger Points!

PERA SWIPE brings a new exciting feature for its users to earn bigger points easily – the point elevator. With the point elevator, the lockscreen points will now automatically add up once you swipe up. The point starts at +1 and as you swipe up, the points will then appear +2 on your lockscreen and so on. Thanks to this smart feature for the users can now earn more by just swiping up and down!

Not yet a PERA SWIPE USER? Download the free app now on Google Play http://bit.ly/PERASWIPE.

Make sure you use *insert blogger’s user ID* as your referral code to get instant 555 points and exclusive promos.

Shopee Launches Latest In-App Game, Shopee Shake, With Over 2.5 Million Shopee Coins to be Given Away; Debut Game Coins Run Out in Less Than 60 Seconds

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Let's Shopee Shake!

In the lead up to this month’s Orange Day Sale happening from June 13 to 15, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched its latest in-app game, Shopee Shake, with the promise of over 2.6 millions worth of Shopee Coins to be given away. Within the first three days of its launch on 8 June, Shopee Shake recorded a total of over 100,000 users logging in to the Shopee app during the designated game timings (12 noon and 9pm daily) and shaking their phones for a chance to win Shopee Coins.

Earn coins and shop at Shopee’s Orange Day Sale happening from June 13 to 15 with discounts of up to 90% off and 24 hour free shipping

Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee, said, 

“At Shopee, users form the core of all our strategies, features and innovations, which is why we introduced the in-app game, Shopee Shake, as a way for us to better engage our users and provide them with an exciting new way to earn rebates and other prizes. We are thankful for the overwhelming support we’ve had so far, and will continue to work on introducing even more features to enhance the overall user experience. We welcome all users to join us and participate in Shopee Shake.”

From now till 15 June, users can look forward to winning more Shopee Coins by taking part in Shopee Shake.

To add to the excitement, Shopee will also be holding a weeklong social media contest where users are invited to post videos of themselves doing the Shopee Shake on Facebook or Instagram. Users should include the hashtag #ShopeeShakePH to stand a chance to be one of three lucky winners to walk away with an iPhone X, Fujifilm X-T20, or Nintendo Switch.

In addition to the launch of Shopee Shake, Shopee will also be holding its monthly Orange Day Sale from June 13 to 15. Users can look forward to discounts of up to 90% off, 2 for the price of 1 deals, category collections, beat the clock vouchers and many more. As a special treat this Orange Day, users can also enjoy 24 hours of free shipping with a lowered minimum spend of just ₱250 on June 13.

What are you waiting for? Set your alarms, mark your calendars, and get ready to shake and shop this Orange Day!

For more information about the Orange Day Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/.

Download the Shopee app for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Rock & Roll: Oakley hosts 6th Golf Cup in support of The Junior Golfers League

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International sports accessories brand Oakley proudly hosted the recent 6th Golf Cup at Pradera Verde in Lubao, Pampanga for the benefit of the young aspiring golfers of The Junior Golfers League (TJGL), the development league of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines. 

Hosted by renowned multi-media motoring journalist James Deakin, the 6th Oakley Golf Cup played up more fun and exciting golfing experience with its theme “Rock n Roll Music + Golf” where thematic activities were set per hole for extra challenge among participants such as loud rock music, spotlight, sprinklers, and many more. 

The Junior Golfers League members with their trophies as they receive the Php 100,000 donation from Oakley Philippines at the Oakley 6th Golf Cup in Pampanga.

Oakley donated Php 100,000 to TJGL after the awarding of winners in commitment to their continued support for the young golfers of the country to help them grow their athletic skills.

“We’re grateful for Oakley because every year, they support and hold this charity event for TJGL. Out of this tournament, we are able to help kids who are financially incapable but talented,” said TJGL President Chonadela Paz. “We will utilize the money for partially funding the needed resources of the junior golfers to encourage them more in honing their skills.” 

Chona also mentioned that this pledge by Oakley will help TJGL golfers Josh Jorge and Sean Granada who will soon represent the country to International Management Group Junior Golf 2018 in San Diego, California this July.

“It’s a good initiative for Oakley to help the young ones to enhance their talent and skills in golf. These kids represent our country and it’s good that Oakley was able to help and be a part of achieving their dreams especially in this sport (golf),” shared Oakley Marketing Head Louren Lacanlale.

Oakley also invites all participants for this year’s Golf Cup and other enthusiasts to wear their commitment and love for the sport with pride as they continue promoting their #CantStop Campaign.

With intense competition and weather condition, participants swung their golf clubs towards victory during the 18-hole system 36 game with divisions consisted of Men’s Division Classes A, B, and C; Women’s Division, as well as Boy’s Division and Girl’s Division for junior golfers.

In the Men’s Division Class A, Raymund Lacdao emerged as Champion with 71-04 = 67, Mike Besa winning 1st runner up with 75-06 = 69 and Allan Umali bagging the 2nd runner up, 82-13=69. Meanwhile in the Men’s Division Class B, James Roy Linao came out on top with a 97-25 = 72, followed by Marlon Dizon as 1st Runner Up, scoring 98-26 = 72 and Lorenzo dela Paz as 2nd Runner up with 95-22 = 73. 

In the Men’s Division Class C, Eric dela Rosa championed other golfers with a score of 101-26 = 75, with Mathew Lean Mendoza coming in as 1st Runner Up scoring, 102-26= 76 and Mark Fowler as 2nd Runner up with 103-27=76.

In the Ladies’ Division, Vangie Omlang took home the Champion trophy scoring 89-17= 72, followed by Grace Montilla winning 1st and Cora Aguinaldo winning 2nd Runner up scoring 89-16 = 73 and 95-88 = 73 respectively.

The Junior Golfers also showcased their excellent skills during the 6th Oakley Golf Cup. Under Boys Division, Josh Jorge was named as Champion with a score of 68-02 = 66, while in the Girls Division, Mariel Tee came in first with 73-04 = 69. 

Oakley continuously innovate specific gears to help sports enthusiasts have better and improved performance, and offers opportunities such as the Oakley Golf Cup that allow individuals to sharpen up their athletic skills. 

Professional and junior golfers swing their golf clubs with game face on despite the intensive heat during the 6th Oakley Golf Cup at Pradera Verde Golf Club in Pampanga.

Ensuring an optimized gaming experience, Oakley highlights their PRIZM™ Lens Technology that features various lenses made for specific tasks- the Golf lens improves contrast for better separation of color and gives you more depth cues to gauge distance and grass conditions to predict ball speed. And for added comfort while hitting the golf course, Oakley releases new golf apparel to complete your golf game essentials. 

Uncle Cheffy Prima at Venice Piazza, Mckinley Hill Taguig City

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 Uncle Cheffy at Venice Piazza, Mckinley Hill Taguig is another successful concept from the Uncle Cheffy Group of Restaurants. The grand opening and blessing was held on May 23, 2018.

(From L-R)Mrs. Cynthia R. Tsui,President/ CEO Asia Overseas Transport Co., Inc. Vice President / Part owner Uncle Cheffy Prima and Kuse Express Taguig City;  Mrs. Evelyn Alido, Elizabeth Seaton School; Mr. Kevin L. Tan, Sr. Vice President Megaworld Commercial Division;  Mr. Mauro M. Arjona Jr., Vice President - Cortez/Arjona Management Corp. / Uncle Cheffy Group of Restaurants and Catering Services  and Mr. Hilario F. Cortez President/CEO - Cortez/Arjona Management Corp.

Uncle Cheffy is the home of affordable steaks, pasta dishes and everything in between. Popular for their innovative brick-oven made Panizza, Uncle Cheffy has been the go-to place of mall-goers in Venice Piazza Mckinley Mall  for its menu of sumptuous, budget-friendly grubs perfect for big groups and family.

Uncle Cheffy caters American, Italian and Filipino cuisine with highlights to best-selling dishes like BBQ Ribs, All Meat Barbecued Panizza, and their selection of Family Platters.

The best-seller Brick Oven Panizza are served fresh and hot in these branches!

• Prima Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill
• Bellagio II, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Vista Mall, Taguig City
• D.Tuazon, Quezon City
• Eton Centris, Quezon City
• Eastwood Mall, Quezon City
• Festival Mall, Muntinlupa City
• Calumpang, Marikina City
• Greenfields District, Mandaluyong City
• Prima Nuvali 2B Solenad, Laguna
• Robinson’s Place Malate, Manila
• Robinson’s Place Malolos, Bulacan
• Robinson’s Place Las Pinas
• New World Malate, Manila
• FORA Mall, Tagaytay
• Sky Ranch, Tagytay
• CLA Pagsanjan, Laguna
• SM City, Batangas
• Lipa City, Batangas
• Uncle Cheffy Express Victory food Market, Baclaran

Visit UNCLE CHEFFY PRIMA located at the Venice Grand Canal, Mckinley Hills Taguig.

Follow  Uncle Cheffy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/unclecheffy/posts/10157127985027316

Franchise is also open, just contact Uncle Cheffy Express: Telephone No : 404-3611 Mobile no. 09175288217 and  Email Address: irynn@yahoo.com 

Pru Life UK employees, agents support Red Cross blood drive

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Pru Life UK employee undergoing physical assessment with a Philippine Red Cross medical officer 

In its third year of partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, Pru Life UK recently conducted a blood donation drive among its employees and agents in line with its commitment to contribute to disaster preparedness and recovery.

The collected bags were donated to the National Blood Bank, which seeks to ensure a sufficient supply of safe blood needed for Red Cross' disaster and emergency response operations.

Held twice a year annually since 2016, the participation of Pru Life UK employees in the blood donation drive takes root from the Company’s initiative to promote the spirit of volunteerism within the organization through its employee-volunteer program, PRU It Forward. This is also the first year that a blood donation drive was organized by PRU It Forward for the agency force.

Other local business units of Prudential Corporation Asia, the regional headquarters of Pru Life UK, also recently organized a series of blood donation where a record-breaking number of nearly 1,700 bags of blood donation were collected in Hong Kong and 150 bags in Thailand.

Pru Life UK has been supporting various community engagement initiatives across the country since its establishment in the Philippines. In 1996, the Insurance Commission granted the British subsidiary the license to operate and sell life insurance products in the country. Since then, Pru Life UK has expanded its reach to over 130 branches in the Philippines, with the biggest life agency force of more than 20,000 licensed agents and has emerged as one of the top five life insurers. Pru Life UK holds headquarters in Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City.

About Pru Life UK

Established in 1996, Pru Life UK is a subsidiary of Prudential plc. Pru Life UK is a life insurance company and is not engaged in the business of selling pre-need plans. Prudential plc is a United Kingdom-registered company. Its regional headquarters, Prudential Corporation Asia, is based in Hong Kong. Pru Life UK and Prudential plc are not affiliated with Prudential Financial, Inc. (a US-registered company), Philippine Prudential Life Insurance Company, Prudentialife Plans, Inc. or Prudential Guarantee and Assurance, Inc. (all Philippine-registered companies).

 For more information: prulifeuk.com.ph

All-You-Can-Eat With Citi PayLite

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Make Monday to Friday a feast at some of the best restaurants in the country, for free! Simply make a single-receipt PayLite transaction of at least P25,000 until June 15, 2018.

To redeem your free lunch or dinner buffet, present your valid charge slips with your Citi credit card at any participating Vikings, Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot, Tong Yang Plus, Niu by Vikings(lunch only), and the Alley outlets. Redemptions can be done on weekdays until August 15, 2018.

Enjoy a wide variety of flavors at Vikings Buffet in SM Aura Premier, SM City BF Parañaque, SM Jazz Mall, SM Lanang Premier, SM Mall of Asia, SM Marikina, SM Megamall, SM Cebu, SM Pampanga and SM North EDSA. 

Savor a new hotpot dining experience at Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot in SM Mall of Asia, Manhattan Parkview Cubao and Southmall. Grill all you want at Tong Yang Plus in SM Mall of Asia, SM City Davao and SM Bicutan. Taste a wide variety of specialty cuisine at the Alley in UP Town Center Diliman, Quezon City, or explore new flavors at Niu by Vikings in SM Aura.

Bring your friends and family and they get to enjoy a 10% discount when you use your Citi credit card.

Embark on a delicious and free gastronomic adventure now with Citi PayLite.

Father’s Day Celebration at City of Dreams Manila

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Father’s Day Celebration at City of Dreams Manila

City of Dreams Manila celebrates Father’s Day with special treats to honor dads with fun and engaging family activities at DreamPlay and gastronomic delights at Nobu, Crystal Dragon and The Tasting Room. 

DreamPlay 

Every dad is treated on Father’s Day to a complimentary DreamPlay ticket when accompanied by at least two DreamPlay ticketholders. The entire family can spend time together at DreamPlay’s 12 attractions featuring educational and technology-rich activities such as making a gingerbread man in Cooking with Gingy, creating one’s own 3-D animation in Dream Studio, experiencing a 4-D animation at the Dream Theatre, joining Kung Fu Panda Dojo and other fun-filled activities inspired by DreamWorks animation such as Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Magascar, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls. 

On Father’s Day, dads and the entire family can have their photos taken with one of the DreamPlay characters

To cap dad’s day experience, the family can also interact and have a photo opportunity with DreamWorks characters Shrek, Princess Fiona, Kung Fu Panda, Tigress, King Julien, Mega Mind and Puss in the Boots.

Nobu Manila

Nobu Manila’s Nobu Sunday Brunch on Father’s Day

An epicurean experience awaits the family at Nobu Manila’s Father’s Day Sunday Buffet Brunch with its new style Japanese-Peruvian cuisine that includes Wagyu Brisket Pastrami, Roasted Tenderloin with Creamy Wasabi and Truffle Teriyaki, Seared Salmon with Corn Aji Amarillo, Seared Tiger Prawns with Miso Yoghurt, from the Teppan counter; Nobu’s signature selection of sushi and sahimi, hot items such as Seabass Jalapeno Miso, Sweet Soy Glazed Pork Ribs, Nobu-style Sisig, Okonomiyaki & Lobster Miso; an assortment of charcoal-grilled meats, seafood and vegetables at the Robatayaki charcoal-grilling station in the cabana area; and fresh oysters with Ponzu & Nobu salsa sauces.     

Nobu’s Sunday Brunch is from 11:30 am to 3 pm at P3,880++ per person for the non-alcohol beverage package and an additional P990++ or P1,990++ per person for the standard alcohol and premium champagne beverage packages, respectively. Kids from six to twelve dine at half price while those five and below dine free of charge.

Crystal Dragon  

Crystal Dragon’s Father’s Day lunch or dinner set menu and special a la carte menu highlights Double-boiled lamb soup with Agaricus Brasiliensis Mushrooms

Dads craving for premium Cantonese and regional Chinese cuisine either for lunch or dinner can celebrate Father’s Day with seven-course menus or a la carte items at Crystal Dragon from June 1 to 18.

Crystal Dragon’s Father’s Day lunch or dinner set menu and special a la carte menu features Roasted Marinated Farm Duck with Herbs, Garlic and Black Pepper

The Set Menu for a minimum of five to seven persons highlights China Treasures Trio Appetizer Platter of Wok-fried Scramble Egg with Crab Meat and Shark’s fin, Simmered Shredded Pork Ear with Spicy Vinegar & Chilled Smoked Pork Knuckle; Double-boiled Lamb Soup with Agaricus Brasiliensis Mushrooms; Roasted Marinated Farm Duck with Herbs, Garlic and Black Pepper; Sautéed Prawn, Scallop, Fish Fillet with Vegetables and Mushrooms; Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables Served with Kwa Bao; Stir-fried Fragrant Rice with Diced Seafood and Small Anchovies; and Chilled Mango Puree with Pomelo and Vanilla Ice Cream. The set menu is at P2,380.++ per person and served with Chinese Oolong Tea.

   

For bigger groups of 8 to 10 persons, the Set Menu is more lavish at P3,880.++ per person and includes Cantonese “Four Season” Combination platter of Stir-fried Scramble Egg with Crab Meat and Shark’s fin, Wok-fried Prawns with Salted Egg Sauce & Roasted Duck Roll Marinated Chilled Smoked Pork; Double-boiled Lamb Soup with Agaricus Brasiliensis Mushrooms; Home-style Steamed Cod Fish Fillet with Cordyceps Flower; Pan-fried Kurobuta Pork Rolls filled with Celery and Carrot on a Bed of Enoki, Shimeiji & Sprout; Braised 10 Head Abalone with Garden Green and Homemade Bean Curd; Braised E-Fu Noodle with Shredded Meat, Baby Abalone and Prawn Roe; and Warm Sweetened Eight Treasure Soup with Red Dates. Chinese Jasmine Tea is served together with this set menu. 

An a la carte menu with some of these items will also be available during the promotion period.

The Tasting Room 

The Tasting Room’s Father’s Day Dinner highlights its new a la carte menu including Wagyu Beef with Pot au feu Broth with Asparagus, Leeks & Sugar Snaps

With The Tasting Room’s new and elegant location at the ground level of NÜWA (just across its previous location) and new Chef de Cuisine Frederic Thevenet who brings with him an extensive 30-year culinary background working in Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe and Asia, dad’s discerning palate will be delighted with the modern French restaurant’s new degustation and ala carte menu.  

For an exquisite dining experience during Father’s day, dads can indulge in a four-course degustation menu that includes Beetroot with Angostura, Comte Cheese, Spinach; Lobster with Curry & Apricot, Chicken with Asparagus and Morels and Halo-halo & Baba Rum with Mango. The choice of a six-course degustation menu has additional dishes of King Crab with Scallop, Oyster, Cauliflower Jelly, Cucumber & Dill and Egg with Caviar and Haddock. 

The a la carte menu includes starters such as Oyster with grey shrimp, apple, cauliflower, beef gravlax, and Sarawak pepper; Foie Gras with apricot, figs, brioche, black olives, coco royale, crab, ham, and cuttlefish; and Asparagus with red wine pistachio, blue cheese, velvet soup, faiselle, and egg yolk. The Cod with parmesan, leeks truffle, and Iberico ham; and the Scallops with caviar, horseradish, rice, and caramelized onions comprise the seafood courses while the Pigeon with stuffed cabbage, Mostarda di Cremona, spinach, ginger, and calamansi; and the Wagyu Beef with Pot au Feu Broth, asparagus, leeks, sugar snaps, spelt, green curry, and porcini are the venue’s meat dishes.

The four-course menu is at P4,788++ per person and a six-course menu is at P7,600++. Wine pairing is offered at an additional P2,000++ and P2,800++, respectively.

For inquiries and reservations, interested patrons can call 800 8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com.