Miss Philippines Earth 2014 Kicks Off at SM

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The candidates for Ms. Philippines Earth 2014 was presented to the media and the public last Wednesday, April 2, at the SM Megamall Events Hall.

Ms. Philippines Earth 2014 candidates take over SM Supermarket Megamall and the Mega A Event Center to show everyone just what “beauty for a cause” is all about. More than beauty and brains, delegates of the Ms. Philippines Earth have green advocacies that separate them from the rest of the pageant world.

Miss Philippines Earth 2014 taking the lead in promoting eco #tourism #MPE2014 #JoinTheMOBatSM#SMSupermarket #SMHypermarket #SaveMoreMarket@smmegamall

SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and Savemore Market will the platforms for the Ms. Philippines Earth 2014 in spreading environmental awareness among shoppers as they host several pre-pageant events. 

REIGNING QUEENS.(FROM L-R)Miss Philippines-Earth Water Alma Cabasal Miss Philippines-Earth Air Nancy Leonard, Miss Philippines-Earth 2013 Angelee delos Reyes, Miss Philippines-Earth Fire Athina Chia, and Miss Philippines-Earth Eco Tourism Bernadette Aguirre. 

(Photo: Miss Philippines-Earth's Official Facebook page)

The event was highlighted by a ramp modeling contest for the candidates, showcasing their SM green eco-bags wherein Patrixia Sherly Santos of Albay came out victorious. While Mabel Joy Verceles who represents Quezon City sold the most number of eco-bags for the SM Greenbag challenge.

Join the M.O.B. (My Own Bag) aims to encourage shoppers to reuse their shopping bags. The delegates will also serve as ambassadresses of the SM Greenbag, the first reusable bag in the country, by encouraging more and more shoppers to choose and reuse. Hand in hand, the partnership between the SM Food Retail Group and Ms. Earth continues to bring us closer to a cleaner and greener tomorrow.

Towards this year’s crown, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore Market have laid a green path to help this year’s delegates spread environmental awareness across thousands of people that goes to the stores. 

Fun games, exciting trivia, and an exhilarating presentation especially prepared by the girls are all spread across a schedule that optimizes their time as they compete to become this year’s Ms. Philippines Earth. 

The delegates will take on SM’s Cooking Challenge on SM Supermarket and SM Hypermarket Fairview on April 11, do good deeds on Easter Sunday also at SM Supermarket and SM Hypermarket Fairview and join the 5-day Sale to promote green initiatives at SM Supermarket San Lazaro and SM Hypermarket Bicutan on May 2.

The Grand Coronation Night is on May 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

Here's the list of this year's candidates:

NORTH LUZON

• Binalonan, Pangasinan: Catherine Catbagan
• Camiling, Tarlac: Thessa Marie Saavedra
• Dinalupihan, Bataan: Monique Teruelle Manuel
• Gapan City: Ma. Paula Bianca Paz
• Gerona, Tarlac: Marjorie Acuña
• Laoag City: Ma. Theresa Ocampo
• Mariveles, Bataan: Jenn Kristel Gonzales
• Sta. Rita, Pampanga: Angelie Crizelle Ocampo
• San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija: Leslie Ann Pine

SOUTHERN LUZON

• Agoncillo, Batangas: Kaycie Lyn Fajardo
• Cabuyao City: Roanne Refrea
• Cainta, Rizal: Maria Jenny Gonzalez
• Daraga, Albay: Patrixia Sherly Santos
• Malinao, Albay: Anna Czarina Buenviaje
• Rodriguez, Rizal: Nicole Grimalt
• San Nicolas, Batangas: Christine Angel Alvaira
• Santo Tomas, Batangas: Mary Rose Pujanes
• Taytay, Rizal: Anna Carmela Aquino
• Tanauan City: Diane Carmela Querrer
• Trece Martires, Cavite: Joselle Mariano

VISAYAS

• Cebu City: Jamie Herrell
• Dalaguete, Cebu: Pircelyn Pialago
• Dueñas, Iloilo: Ma. Bencelle Bianzon
• Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental: Kim Covert
• Iloilo City: Janica Ella Hondrade
• Liloan, Cebu: Crystal Star Aberasturi
• Mandaue City: Hannah Marie Caayon
• Rosario, Northern Samar: Shaimaa Al Najjar

MINDANAO

• Davao City: Janelle Tee
• Kidapawan City: Trixie Aira Hipolito
• Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte: Rosebel Bastasa
• Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte: Phoebe Ken Diane Estoconing
• Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur: Jennifer Kaye Allego
• Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay: Cesdianne Daun
• Zamboanga City: Margie Alatan

INTERNATIONAL

• Fil-Brussels, Belgium: Ashlejane Alcancia
• Fil-Gold Coast, Australia: Jennifer Hunt
• Fil-Melbourne, Australia: Carmen Baena
• Fil-San Francisco, USA: Rizza-Belen Diaz
• Fil-Sydney, Australia: Melanie Cristine Balagtas

METRO MANILA

• Caloocan City: Amanda Arbitrario
• Las Piñas City: Mary Laveryn Naluz
• Makati City: Mary Ann Ross Misa
• Marikina City: Akiko Lynne Centeno
• Muntinlupa City: Sarah Theresa Stewart
• Pasig City: Jashmin-Lyn Dimaculangan
• Pateros: Melissa Isabelle Arganda
• Quezon City: Mabel Joy Verceles
• Taguig City: Jodimay Megan Zervoulakos

#MPE2014 #JoinTheMOBatSM #SMSupermarket #SavemoreMarket

Master Chefs 2013: From Barangay Cooking Idols to Talented Master Chefs

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Chef Hasset Go - Master Chefs 2013 Ambassador 

Master Chefs 2013 Barangay Cooking Challenge’s launch last September 5, 2013 marked the start of cooking competitions to be held in all 37 SM Hypermarkets nationwide.

Pinoys appreciate a wide variety of cuisines. Though they are loyal to local cooking, they are still open to new and different flavors. Just take a look at traditional Filipino cuisine and the vastness of the menu proves it. The long list of delicious food is a product of Pinoy creativity and ingenuity when it comes to food. 

Firecracker Beef  by Chef Paulo Sia

They continuously modify and incorporate new techniques and recipes to further enrich traditional Filipino cooking. It just shows that Filipinos definitely know what they want to eat.

Chef Kris Alcedo

In this Master Chefs event held at SM Hypermart Cubao, Quezon City, Chef Kris Alcedo prepared Chicken Nuggets Cheezee and Barbecue Rumaki.

Chicken Nuggets Chezee and Barbecue Rumaki by Chef Kris Alcedo

Great Filipino cooking is not just found in restaurants and hotels but also in residences, carinderias, and eateries where people regularly eat.

On its 7^th year, Master Chefs pays tribute to the culinary prowess of the barangay, Master Chefs highlights the everyday excellence displayed by carinderias, canteens, food stalls, and home kitchens in making exquisite dishes. These places produce exactly what Pinoys crave for simply because these cooks desire to eat the same masterpieces they create.

And because they have truly captured Filipino taste, the barangay chefs are this year’s focus.

I was invited by friend Jonel Uy to witness Master Chefs 2013 Barangay Cooking Challenge’s launch last Saturday September 5, 2013 that marked the start of cooking competitions in all 37 SM Hypermarkets nationwide. The Barangay Cooking Idol introduces something new. It is a competition open not only to anyone who cook well, they should have other talents too. Those who aspire to become Master Chefs must incorporate a routine that wows the crowd. They could sing, dance, act, anything amazing is welcome. At the end of it all, Master Chefs 2013 will introduce a new breed of super chefs that are not only exemplary cooks but also talented individuals.

Master Chefs 2013 will also reinvent the Pinoy’s all-time favorites; adobo, sinigang, pochero, kare-kare, chopsuey, Caldereta, menudo, pinakbet, and in the process, discover new ways of cooking the Master Brands.

Master Chefs will creatively put new twists in the food products people have learned to enjoy like Nestle All-Purpose Cream, Maggi Magic Sarap and Maggi Savor, CDO Funtastyk, Idol Cheesedog, Bibbo Hotdog, and Ulamburger, Bounty Fresh Gourmet Chicken and Nuggets, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs, Stuffed Nuggets and Chicken Drummets, and Unilever Knorr Soups and ready mixes.

Chef Paulo Sia

Master Chefs 2013 was launched at SM Hypermarket Cubao and was hosted by none other than Papa Dan of 97.1 Barangay LS and Monica Verallo of Unang Hirit. The Master brands and their reputable chefs Chef Paolo Sia, Chef Kris Alcedo, and, Master Chefs 2013 ambassador, Chef Hasset Go were there and showed more exciting ways of mixing up their signature products.

And for a little more flavour for the crowd, games with cool prizes were played by the audience. Of course, the event would not be complete without great tasting food.

It was truly a culinary event highlighting the barangay’s cooking talents; a food fest no Filipino can ever say no to.