Showing posts with label Stephanie Zubiri. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stephanie Zubiri. Show all posts

February 1, 2026

Entrepreneurs, professional KOLs back MOVE IT’s “Keep Moving” promise as a smart urban mobility choice

Entrepreneurs and corporate content creators are backing MOVE IT’s new brand promise, “Keep Moving,” sharing a common sentiment during a panel discussion: they don’t have time to be stuck.


Host Alex Sy speaks to podcast host and lifestyle influencer Stephanie Zubiri, medical professional and commercial model Phil Gomez, and actress and entrepeneur Wilma Doesnt in an engaging discussion on how urban achievers need smart mobility options in navigating metro gridlocks.

Podcast host and lifestyle influencer Steph Zubiri and model-actor Phil Gomez spoke about how traffic can disrupt productivity and steal time from building both their work and personal lives. "For me it takes away peace of mind. Time for myself. Because no matter what, I will give 100% to everyone. 100% to my work, 100% to my kids, 100% to my partner, 100% to my parents. Matanda na rin parents ko. So actually, all my time goes to them. 'Pag may traffic, I sacrifice myself,” shared Zubiri.

"'Pag nasa biyahe ka, 'yung focus mo actually nade-drain na ko. Alam niyo 'yung feeling na gusto mo na lumipad 'yung sinasakyan mo para makarating ka on time. So pagdating mo na kung sa'n ka man, ubos na 'yung energy mo. Actually, ang pinaka-ayaw ko doon is 'yung late ako kasi as much as I value and respect my time, ganoon din ako sa ibang tao,” said Gomez.

With packed calendars filled with meetings, deadlines, shoots, client calls, and errands, the group pointed to MOVE IT as a smart mobility choice for urban achievers who need to protect momentum and make the most of every hour.

The message reflects a reality many commuters know too well: based on TomTom’s Traffic Index data for Metro Manila in 2025, motorists can lose around 143 hours a year in rush-hour traffic, which is equivalent to five days and 23 hours spent waiting in congestion.

Multi-hyphenate celebrity and entrepreneur Wilma Doesnt also took part in the discussion as the headliner of MOVE IT’s “Keep Moving” campaign. Through a humorous, fast-paced online ad, she captures a familiar commuter reality—that when your day is full, being stuck in traffic cannot be your normal commute. The campaign speaks directly to urban commuters looking for a smarter way to move through Metro Manila.


Wilma shared that MOVE IT enables its users to efficiently manage their day amid the current traffic situation in the metros. "Mag-adjust, mag-adapt, at hindi kinakailangan na 'yung traffic ang magco-corrupt ng oras ninyo for the day. At hindi rin p-pwede na 'yung traffic ang nagiging dahilan para masira 'yung purpose mo for the day or to steal your joy for the day...so let's start using MOVE IT. Let's adapt. Ito na 'yung time natin para makauwi tayo ng safe and sound sa ating mga pamilya,” said Wilma.” I choose to keep moving with MOVE IT because I make time for what I choose to have in my life. That's why I choose MOVE IT.” Steph added to this by sharing that MOVE IT allows her to have better control of her time. "I choose to keep moving with MOVE IT because I only have one precious life. I don't want to waste a moment of it,” she said.

The panel’s takeaway reinforces the platform’s push to be a smart mobility option in urban centers’ evolving mobility mix. “Keep Moving is our promise that MOVE IT is the smart mobility choice that is built to help commuters move forward safely, reliably, and with professionalism they can trust,” said Wayne Jacinto, General Manager of MOVE IT.


Leading the introduction of MOVE IT’s new brand promise were MOVE IT General Manager Wayne Jacinto, Wilma Doesnt, Steph Zubiri, Phil Gomez and MOVE IT Rider-Partner and Community Leader, Racma Macato-on Talib

MOVE IT’s “Keep Moving” promise is powered by a combination of industry-leading and platform-exclusive reliability tools — like intelligent trip routing and rider matching — in-app safety safeguards, and a community of professional rider-partners. Together, these help commuters cut through gridlock in metro cities with greater confidence and peace of mind.

On reliability, MOVE IT highlights platform features aimed at improving trip efficiency and reducing waiting time, so commuters can get served more effectively and keep their day on track. Among these features is GrabMaps and Navigation, which helps deliver accurate ETAs, smarter pick-up and drop-off points, and routing that adapts to real-time road conditions. The platform also uses Back-to-Back Bookings, which searches for and assigns a rider’s next booking before the current trip is completed to reduce idle time between rides.

On safety, MOVE IT points to tech-enabled safeguards and in-app tools such as Trip Monitoring and Share Your Ride, which are designed for real moments on the road, supported by rider accountability systems and community-led standards. Rounding out the promise is professionalism, powered by MOVE IT’s rider quality standards, which reinforces screening, training, hygiene, and service discipline for its rider-partners.

This was attested to by Zubiri, who, in the panel highlighted that, “What I love (is that) the people who I’ve encountered really take their jobs seriously. They really are professionals. They want to have good reviews. To me that is the value that MOVE IT brings – their riders are educated, they feel empowered, and there’s a level of professionalism you won’t find anywhere else.”

“Keep Moving is our promise to commuters that MOVE IT is the smart mobility choice that is built to help you move forward safely, reliably, and with professionalism you can trust,” said Wayne Jacinto, General Manager of MOVE IT.

April 21, 2013

La Galerie by Atelier 317

Atelier 317 

“Atelier” – as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is an artist’s or designer studio or workroom, or simply a workshop. Atelier 317 is a place of creative creation, where people can grow closer together over some amazing comfort food, with a unique worldly spin executed with quality ingredients.

La Galerie is a chameleonic space. Equipped with a full working open kitchen with top of the line Elba appliances, large, bright white walls, and two massive wooden tables – the airy space is meant for creation and collaboration. It is perfect for special dinners with bespoke menus, cooking classes and demos, food photography shoots or just simply having a culinary and entertainment space to call your own.

Open to all who wish to use it, La Galerie can host up to 16 people seated comfortably and 20 for a cocktail set up. You may wish to do your own cooking, bring in your own chef, order from downstairs, have us create your own menu or simply use it as a function room. It will also be home to several pop-up kitchens and collaborations with other chefs in the near future. We will be holding regular cooking classes twice a week starting April, conducted by Stephanie Zubiri for savory cooking and Carmela Villegas for pastry and baking. 

More excitingly, La Galerie will also be an Art Gallery. True to its name, they will have art exhibits every other month, focusing on young upcoming artists.

The first exhibit will be in the first half of April featuring the works of Risa Recio, inspired by the dishes at Atelier 317. Her abstract paintings, photographs and installations reflect the vibrant colors of the serving platters and ingredients used in our restaurant.

The first Pop-up Kitchen with Chef Him Uy de Baron of Nomama Ramen from April 29 to May 5. He will be creating a special menu so people in Makati can enjoy his famous ramens and some new Korean inspired dishes.

Meet the Instructors 
Stephanie Zubiri 
Stephanie Zubiri loves to eat and hence loves to cook. And above all love to share her passion with friends and family. Before owning a restaurant or a catering business, she originally started by holding cooking classes in her home kitchen in Alabang. She also used to teach in the original Palm Village location of Atelier 317 every Tuesdays and every Mondays for kids at the Chinese International School Manila. She currently animates regular cooking demos for Mc Cormick, Tefal and Breville. In love with world cuisine she always incorporates her travels to her food and her cooking classes always have a historical spin to it. Because what most people don’t know is she’s a history and geography nerd with Bachelor’s degree in History and Geography from the Sorbonne. 
Pastry chef Carmela Villegas
Pastry chef Carmela Villegas lived in paris for 7 years and received her training from a provence based Boulangerie-Patisserie. As a Filipina she always had a sweet tooth and a passion for desserts and upon returning to Manila she created her own bakeshop called Casa San Luis pastries. She successfully created her style inspired from her travels and she defines her pastries as "Comfort Food Desserts with a twist". She wants to share her passion for desserts with everyone and show that baking is fun and accessible to anyone. She will show you that the steps for creating desserts rich in flavor can be simple and easy. 

Pierre Angeli Addison
Pierre Angeli Addison is a CIA graduate and has worked in kitchens in both New York & Philadelphia. It was through culinary school where she found her true passion in wine. After pursuing an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, she earned her certification as a sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers based in the US and the Wines & Spirits Education Trust based in the UK. She is currently taking her Diploma studies in wine, in pursuit of becoming a Master of Wine (MW) in the future. 

ELBA Italy’s Finest is one of the biggest names in Cooking Appliances today. It prides itself in its continuous promise of Italian Excellence in gas ranges, built-in cooktops, ovens and range hoods. In a competitive and volatile environment, ELBA makes it a point to constantly provide for top quality cooking appliances that make every kitchen an enjoyable experience of luxury and function at a sensible price. 

Cooking Classes with Stephanie Zubiri of Atelier 317 

Learn easy and creative recipes from around the world adapted to cooking at home. These demo classes last three hours but are packed with 3-5 recipes, useful tips and interesting historical and nutritional snippets to add a story behind each dish. Classes are intimate, up to 16 people maximum and very interactive, where students are invited to help and ask questions. After each class, sit down and enjoy the food or take home some leftovers! Classes are P1500/person/class Tuesdays 1pm – 4pm 

French Home Cooking 1 - April 16 

Classic Onion Soup 
Ratatouille 
Stuffed Roasted Tomatoes and Bell Peppers 
Simplified Gratin Dauphinoise 
Mango Clafoutis 

Classic Italian 1 - April 23 

Easy Antipasti (Principles of Antipasti) 
Pasta Caccio e Pepe
Pollo in Stemperata 
Creamy Polenta 
Affogato

Modern Filipino Favorites - April 30 

Crisp Chicken Fillets with Balsamic Orange Adobo Reduction 
Gourmet Cheese Pimiento Quesadillas 
Lamb and Chorizo Arroz a la Cubana (with Brown Rice) 
Zucchini, Lemon and Tuyo Spaghettini 
Mango Tiramisu 

Easy Wine Pairings – May 7 (P2500.00 because of the wines) 

Lemon Chicken Kebabs with Moroccan Herb Sauce (Sauvignon Blanc) 
Grilled Calamari and Chorizo with Cannellini Beans (Riesling or Pinot Noir) 
Seared Steak with Mushroom Pan Sauce (Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon) 
Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers with Harissa Yogurt Sauce (Rose) 
Spice-Stewed Pears with Gorgonzola (Dessert Wine) 

Curry Me Crazy – May 14 

Basic curry techniques and principles 
Chicken Korma 
Maldivian Tuna Curry 
Sri Lankan Beet Root Curry 
Fried Eggplant Raita 
Cardamom Basmati 

Easy Vietnamese – May 21

Pho Ga 
Grilled Lemongrass Pork Strips 
Vietnamese Prawn Curry 
Steamed and Grilled Lemongrass and Lime Chicken Skewers 

Baking Classes with Carmela Villegas of Casa San Luis 

Who doesn’t love the smell of butter and vanilla wafting through the house? Beyond the recipes, more importantly learn the secret techniques that the cookbooks don’t teach. The classes run for 3 hours and are interactive so you can also ask on the spot questions. The kid’s classes are designed to encourage creativity and are more hands on. The adult classes tackle more sophisticated but still approachable recipes. Classes are P1500/person/class Thursdays 1pm – 4pm 

French Tea Time Classics Part One – April 18

Financiers 
Madeleines 
Cream Puffs 

French Tea Time Classic Part Two – April 25 

Eclairs 
Biscuits 
Cannelés 

Chocolate Lovers – May 2 

Flourless Chocolate Cake 
Nutella Crème Brulée 
Tiramisu Revisité 

American Classics Part One: The Cupcake Lab 

Kid’s Class: choose your base and decorate your own cupcakes. – May 9 

Rainbow Cupcake
Nutella Cupcake
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcake

Adults: sophisticated recipes for the kid at heart. – May 16 

Banana-Rhum Cupcake
Ginger Rose Cupcake
Chocolate Cupcake with Bailey's Frosting
Vanilla cupcake with a Lemon Frosting 

American Classics Part Two: Cookies and Bars 

Adult’s Class : classic favorites – May 23 

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie
Rocky Road Cookie
Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich
Revel Bar 

Cookies for kids: limit to 12 – May 30 

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie
Decorate your own Sugar Cookie
Ice Cream Sandwich 

Wine Wednesdays with Pierre Angeli Addison 

A great way to get through the week ! Learn about wine in a fun and approachable manner with theme centered classes. Expand your palate and taste up to 6 wines per class. Perfect for all levels as the 2 hour classes are intimate and adaptive. Beginners can learn the basics without being overwhelmed and the more experienced winos can discover new wines that are readily available local market. 

Think Pink ! – May 8 

This rosé primer will take you on a tour of the various ways rosé is made all over the world. From the old world to the new, from an array of styles and techniques winemakers use to the wide range of flavor profiles each wine will evoke, the casual get together will make you want to sip rosé all year long. 

French Wines made Friendly – May 22 

The common misconception is that French wines are too expensive or sophisticated. Allow us to show that it is not the case by painting a easy to understand map of the different wines in France and exploring some amazing value for money finds available in the local market.

Rental rates starts at P10,000.00 consumable for 3 hours.
For more information on rates and programs visit 
or via telephone: 02-3580987; 09178308393.
Or download the schedule in the website: www.epicurusinc.ph/atelier-317.aspx

Atelier 317 
Palm Rock Building 
6060 Palma corner Osias Street, Poblacion, Makati 
(from Rockwell drive, turn right into Palma street after Ateneo and BDO) 
02-3580987; 0917-8308393 
www.epicurusinc.ph (still being updated) 
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