Get a free Creamy Bacon Pasta from Pizza Hut when you order in advance for Valentine’s Day

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Valentine's Day is upon us once again, and while the heavy traffic associated to this day has become the least of our worries as we stay safe at home, it can still get pretty stressful as countless Filipinos scramble for last-minute orders of gifts and food, resulting in possible delivery delays that can ruin our plans on this special occasion.

To give a worry-free craving satisfaction, Pizza Hut is now accepting orders as early as two weeks in advance, so you can plan your celebration ahead of time and enjoy your favorite dishes on Valentine's Day! Choose from a wide variety of dishes perfect for sharing - Pizza Hut’s iconic Pizzas: Pan Pizza - crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, Stuffed Crust Pizza - best eaten crust first with mozzarella cheese or sausage and while enjoying a medley of Italian flavors with a tray or two of hearty pasta, you can also bite into hot and crispy pieces of fried chicken, guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers. And to end the meal on a sweet note, you can give in to some KitKat Pops for a reasonably satisfying dessert!

And to seal the deal, Pizza Hut will include a free Creamy Bacon Pasta for every single receipt order of at least P1000 (excluding delivery charge). This applies to advanced orders for pick-up or delivery up until 5PM of February 14, 2021 only, so order now via the Pizza Hut website, mobile app, the 8911-1111 hotline, to take advantage of this special offer for a stress-free celebration with your loved ones. For a list of currently open stores, updated daily in accordance and compliance to LGU guidelines, visit www.pizzahut.com.ph/store-list.

For more information about this and other offers and promos from Pizza Hut, visit the website at www.pizzahut.com.ph and like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Use PayMaya to get the best cashback rewards this love month! Top 6 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with PayMaya para may BalikBayad ka!

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Happy Valentine’s everyone! 

It’s time to fall head over heels on PayMaya’s deals this month of love! 

From gift shopping online for your loved one to dining out at your favorite restaurant with your special someone, you can have a more exciting and lovelier Valentine’s Day celebration when you use PayMaya for your payment transactions.

Here are 6 ways to enjoy PayMaya’s BalikBayad perks this month of love! 

SHOP FOR A SPECIAL GIFT ONLINE

It’s always the thought that counts when you’re buying a gift for your loved one. Since Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, shopping at the mall can be a challenge. 

So skip the hassles of dealing with rush hour traffic or lining up at the mall and enjoy a sweet P143 cashback when you shop for gifts online with a total spend of P5,000 using PayMaya. This promo runs until February 15, 2020.

HAVE A BOOK-SHOPPING DATE AT THE BIG BAD WOLF BOOK SALE 

If you and your date are book-lovers, have a fun and exciting date at the much-awaited Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at the World Trade Center, Pasay City from February 14-24, 2020. PayMaya is once again powering the cashless experience at the mega book sale event, allowing you to enjoy the convenience and perks of using PayMaya and other cashless options to shop for your favorite books. 

You can score up to 100% cashback when you pay for your purchases via PayMaya QR. Aside from that, you can get P50 cashback for every P2,000 single-receipt transaction using the PayMaya physical card. 

SURPRISE YOUR LOVED ONE WITH KFC’S FINGER LICKIN GOOD BITES 

Express your love in the simplest way possible, such as surprising your loved one with a delightful meal from PayMaya Preferred Partner KFC. It’s surely a Valentine’s Day treat to remember because of the cashback rewards from PayMaya. 

You can score a P100 reward weekly until March 1, 2020 when you #ScanToPay for your KFC meals with a minimum spend of P200 using PayMaya.

ENJOY A GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE WITH YOUR ZOMATO GOLD

Bring your date to an unforgettable culinary adventure! Take advantage of more food at a lesser price when you use your Zomato Gold for your post-Valentine's Day celebration.

To unlock the best food deals in the metro at the best price, pay for your Zomato Gold membership using PayMaya and get a 50% discount upon your payment. You can also maximize your perks by dining at Zomato Gold partner restaurants with PayMaya QR because you have two chances of getting up to 100% cashback throughout the weekends of February. 

GO ON A ROAD TRIP WITH YOUR LOVED ONE 

Enjoy a romantic getaway with your loved one this February. Whether you’re going to the beach or exploring scenic places, you can have an amazing and memorable road trip when you gas up at PayMaya Preferred partner gas stations. 

You can definitely avoid the heartbreak and enjoy P5 savings per liter when you #ScanToPay at Total, Metro Oil, Power Fill, and Marz Fuel. This is on top of the usual PayMaya QR promos, where you can get as much as 100% cashback capped at P500 for every qualified transaction. 

FIND LOVE ON TINDER

If you’re single and looking for that special someone, start your journey in finding true love by subscribing to the world’s most popular mobile dating app, Tinder. Meet new people and engage in interesting conversations every time you swipe right! 

Furthermore, you can get lucky and connect with more people when you purchase Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold in the PayMaya app, which is currently at up to 75% OFF until February 29, 2020.

Don’t miss your chance to express gratitude and appreciation for your special someone this Valentine’s Day and this whole month of love! With the help of PayMaya, you can now spend this special occasion in the sweetest and most hassle-free way, plus may BalikBayad ka pa! 

Download the PayMaya app for free on iOS or Android now and avail of great deals, promos, and offers. 

For more information on exclusive deals and offers available to users, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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Valentine's date ideas on a budget! The Heart of the Deal: Reduce your V-Day stress and have fun!

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Valentine’s Day is for everybody, it isn’t a holiday just for couples. Love for your family, friends, and even love for yourself, is worth celebrating, too. Valentine's day ’s a great opportunity to spend some alone time with your spouse or partner, or even celebrate it with your entire family!

However, since everything’s pretty expensive nowadays, it’s important to not splurge too much on your romantic date.

When Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re all hit with a barrage of commercials for restaurants, flowers, chocolates, and even edible bouquets. But if you’re short on cash, the idea of a pricey dinner and a movie night may not have that romantic feeling.

Even though your surprise date might not seem as inherently romantic as a candlelight dinner, it is truly what you make of it.

Let’s face it: The usual date for Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly groundbreaking. As such, all of the restaurants in town are likely to be crowded – and good luck finding a good seat at the movie theater. So, what if, instead of spending your special day waiting for a table and rushing to get to the cineplex, you did something a little offbeat?

When planning a date, going against the grain and putting a little extra thought into something out of the ordinary can win you some major points in the romance and enjoyable lifestyle. You can fight fewer crowds, save yourself some coin, and impress your Valentine with something refreshingly different.

We've got plenty of ways for you to keep the romance and your bank account alive this Valentine's Day.

The best deals are online. Whether you are looking for an affordable dinner at a romantic restaurant or booking an overnight stay, the deals you can get from online promos are hard to beat.

Nowadays, it can be more difficult to find a dinner-for-two deal at only P500 but there are quite a number of places where you can score a dinner date within the P1000 -P2000 range. And more often than not, you can find these deals online.

Websites like Metrodeal and Deal Grocer give you so many options for buying Valentine’s gifts as well as booking your restaurant trysts—and all of them at huge discounts.

Spas and staycations. Why not take your Valentine celebration to the next level of chill and relaxation? Spa services and hotel stays cost 50% off or more when you book them online. In a way, doesn’t a wellness staycation express your love better than chocolates and roses?

Check out sites like Agoda and again, Metrodeal and Deal Grocer for great deals on spa services and hotel stays. 

Trip Advisor can also be helpful – because there are customer reviews – but you have to call the establishments yourself to ask about their promos. This is made easier because Trip Advisor provides the addresses and contact information.

Rates at the spas and hotels in these sites range from below P2,000 to P10,000 or higher depending on your budget and preferences. Still, there are enough places in the below P2k and below P8k for the more budget-conscious to choose from.

If you can afford a more premium experience, then check out the promos featured in the Our Awesome Planet site here and here. Other premium deals are featured in the Fat Girls Day Out site.

Another way to banish stress is to share in an enjoyable activity. Believe it or not, activities like fencing, archery, and even target shooting at the gun range are becoming popular recreation options for barkadas and couples as well.

If you choose target shooting, Armscor has several shooting ranges but in Metro Manila, the ones in Makati and Marikina are the most frequented.

The budget for this can range from P600 – P3000 depending on the package you choose; how long you use the gun range; whether you rent a gun or bring your own. 

Another activity that’s also fun for couples is archery. There are a few archery ranges in Metro Manila. There’s Kodanda Archery Range that has branches in Makati, Pasay, and a few other places.

Googling the keywords “archery manila” will give you options on which archery schools or clubs are closest and most convenient for you to visit. For example, there’s The Archery Academy in San Juan.

However, if you want to up your game into something that pumps up your adrenalin, you can try Archery Attack. Essentially, this is similar to the paintball shootout games except that, of course, you use soft, ball-tipped arrows instead of paintball guns. A two-hour session costs P500 per player.

Or why not play the ultimate game in intelligence, discipline, class, and honor? We’re talking about fencing. 

Republic Fencing and Sports Club lets you and your date en-garde, cross blades (don’t worry the fencing sword or epee is designed for sport safety, not actual combat), and touche each other for fun. Be sure to learn the French fencing terms--because if you whisper them properly, they sound really romantic. 

With these activities, you’ll get your heart pumping and have fun making metaphorical and imaginary shots to each other’s hearts. It’s no wonder that the best love stories on-screen and in books involve dashing heroes and beautiful damsels in scenes with arrows and swordplay: think The Princess Bride and The Hunger Games.

V-Day online deals are much easier to snatch up when you use your BDO credit card. BDO credit cards have ongoing promos that will give you more discounts on the day of hearts. 

You can always find ways to make Valentine’s Day more enjoyable, less stressful, and more affordable. 


Reduce your V-Day stress. For more fun and budget activities, check out this video

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On Valentine’s Day and other celebrations, there are enjoyable things to do with a date, by yourself, or with friends and family, so that this Valentine’s Day and every day is less expensive and lots of fun. 

The most romantic Valentine's Day activity can be something simple. Happy Valentine's Day! 

No more battery woes, just woos this Valentine’s with great discounts on OPPO R17 Pro and Find X!

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Enjoy Valentine’s more with huge discounts from OPPO and get a chance to be featured in its 10-second love story video!

It’s that time of the year when love is much more celebrated than any other day – Valentine’s Day. Valentiyou’re single, committed, in love or have fallen out of love, OPPO will be your best partner from this moment on! Dodge the battery woes and just prepare to woo your lover (or yourself) with OPPO’s premium smartphones.

The OPPO R17 Pro, powered with SuperVOOC fast charge technology is available for a special Valentine’s price offer of Php 32,990, from its original price of Php 38,990. Or if you are feeling extra this love month, get your partner or yourself the extravagant OPPO Find X in its limited Valentine’s Day price of Php 41,990, that’s Php 8,000 off from the SRP of Php 49,990.

Experience R17 Pro’s SuperVOOC: from zero to 40% in 10 minutes

A premium smartphone that promises high-performance and efficiency, the R17 Pro is equipped withSuperVOOC flash charge technology which users can experience safe and efficient charging from zero to 40% in 10 minutes. SuperVOOC system is the first in the smartphone industry to use a Bi-cell design that increases the output voltage of up to 10 volts while still remaining safe for daily use.

The R17 Pro is also powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 for seamless and snappy performance. It features triple cameras to capture professional-grade photos and videos in low-light conditions, 6.4-inch screen with 91.5% screen-to-body ratio and an in-screen fingerprint unlock.

Redefining Flagship smartphone with Find X

Meanwhile, hailed as the future of flagship smartphones, the OPPO Find X delivers not only futuristic style but also exceptional power for unparalleled performance. The Find X boasts of 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 platform—plus a sleek, unique 6.42-inch panoramic arc screen with an industry-leading screen ratio of 93.8 percent and features full stealth 3D cameras on the front and back of the smartphone body.

Share your unique love story in #MySuperVOOCLove

We’re letting you hit not just two but three birds in one stone this Valentine’s month. Aside from discounts, OPPO is launching its special Valentine’s campaign where fans can share their extraordinary and unique story along with their photo for a chance be featured in #MySuperVOOCLove 10-second video.

“This Valentine’s season, we want to share our love to our loyal customers by giving them the opportunity to own OPPO premium phones, the R17 Pro and Find X.” said Jane Wan, OPPO Philippines’ VP of Marketing.

OPPO Valentine’s Day Sale will start on February 13 at all OPPO authorized stores and resellers nationwide. 

 Check out the other promos and deals for OPPO F3, F3 Plus, F5, F5 Youth, F5 6GB, F7, F7 128GB, F7 Youth. For more information on OPPO’s products and activities, follow www.facebook.com/OPPOPH and @OPPOPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

Experience Romance , Indulgence, and Luxery at City of Dreams Manila this Love Month

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City of Dreams Manila celebrates the season of love and passion with romantic offerings that include epicurean experiences at signature restaurants The Tasting Room, Crystal Dragon, and Nobu Manila; sweet treats from Chocol8 and Café Society; Valentine’s weekend acoustic nights at The Garage; a dreamy staycation package at Nobu Hotel; and revitalizing spa treatments at Nobu Spa and Nuwa Spa. 

The Tasting Room

Bringing in a Michelin-star dining experience of contemporary French cuisine infused with Asian influences, The Tasting Room is a fitting choice for a memorable Valentine’s indulgence. 

Available from February 13 to 15, The Tasting Room’s five-course Valentine’s dinner menu at Php 6, 600++ per person begins with Lentils Hummus with Hazelnut Oil, Grey Shrimp, Tiger Prawns and served with Socca; and Crackers served with Eggplant, Apple, and Mint; followed by Grilled Foie Gras Terrine with Artichoke and Port Wine; Cod served with Pineapple, Coriander And Sesame Seed; Smoked Grim Beef Tenderloin with Coffee, Salsify and Hazelnut; and concluded with an indulgent dessert of Chocolate Ginger Tart with Exotic Fruits and Pomegranate.

The set menu comes with an option for wine pairing at Php 3,100++ which consists of Pascal Jolivet, Pouilly Fume, Sauvignon Blanc 2016; Babich, Gewurztraminer 2012; Louis Jadot, Pouilly Fuisse, Chardonnay 2015; Penfolds Bin 389 2011; and Jurancon, Clos Lapeyre 2013 respectively.

For added enchantment, The Tasting Room’s Valentine’s dinner comes with a complimentary welcome glass of Henriot Brut Champagne, a door gift of Mexican hot chocolate cube and lemon cake, and a long-stemmed red rose for each lady.

Crystal Dragon 

Crystal Dragon, known for its award-winning Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties, is featuring a Romantic Dinner Set Menu for a dining experience that captures the heart and palate from February 13 to 15.

The five-course Valentine’s set menu at Php 3, 880++ per person consists of a Romantic Heart-shaped Stuffed Breaded Prawns Cake on Mixed Salad with Swan Dumpling filled with Black Pepper Duck Meat; Braised Sea Treasures and Scallop Dumpling served with Black Truffle in Lobster Bisque; Braised Pork Ribs with Red Wine Vinegar and Wolfberry Reduction; Wok-fried Egg Noodles with Seafood, Sliced Abalone and Vegetable Sauce; Earl Grey Vanuari Milk Chocolate Crème Cake with Rose Water Strawberry Gel. Complimentary Jasmine Tea is served for the set menu.

Nobu Manila

Ideal for a standout Valentine’s dinner that explores Japanese-Peruvian flavors, Nobu presents a five-course Valentine’s Weekend Omakase with Sake Cocktail Pairing from February 14 to 16 at Php 10,000 nett for two persons or Php 5,000 nett for one (optional).

The Valentine’s Nobu Omakase dinner starts with Zensai, a Chef’s selection of appetizers paired with Sake Rosé composed of TK 40, rose petal syrup, lemon, mint, ginger ale, and Kumomo; followed by Nobu Sashimi Platter which consists of Ceviche, Big-eye Tuna with Chocolate Balsamic Sauce and Oyster with Maui Onion Salsa; seasonal selection of Nobu Sushi which includes Toro, Nobu Tamagoyaki, Lapu Lapu, and Salmon. The dinner is punctuated with a serving of Spiced 40, a medley of spiced syrup with notes of anise, vanilla and cinnamon; Don Papa Rum; cherry syrup; lemon; and egg white. Brick Oven Roasted Slipper Lobster Tail with Lobster Miso Cappucino and Sweet Corn Kakiage, and Sous Vide Australian Tenderloin with Nobu Bonito and Uni Egg Sauce, Crab, and Umami Vegetables precede dessert consisting of Strawberry Adzuki Bean Entremet with Kinako Cookie and Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream.

Chocol8 and Café Society

Impressive Valentine’s gifts for love ones is not complete without indulgent chocolate treats, hampers and other sweet delights from Chocol8 and Café Society.

From February 1 to 15, Chocol8 showcases signature and handmade Chocol8 brown bear chocolate and pink bear chocolate at Php 2,300 nett each; and Chocol8 dragées box at Php 1,250 nett among others. Guests can also express their affection for those close to their hearts with different kinds of Valentine’s hampers that include an assortment of chocolates that come with other treats to choose from: a snuggly teddy bear or a bottle of Martini Rose starting at Php 2, 000nett.

Similarly, Café Society captivates those with a sweet tooth, through its Valentine’s treats from February 11 to 15 that include Valentine Cookies (Php 340nett); St. Valentine’s Cake (Php 420nett); Valentine Heart Danish Set (Php 240); and Chocolate Lemon Heart Cake (Php 1,600nett) among other sweet choices. These delectable creations can be paired with a selection of floral arrangements: a single stemmed rose at Php 500nett; a bouquet of roses starting at Php 1,500nett; a spring bouquet at Php 2,000nett; or a grand flower arrangement in a basket at Php 2, 300nett. Café Society also features Valentine’s gift sets with different selection of cakes and other sweet treats paired with either a snuggly bear or a bottle of wine, starting at Php 1,050nett.

The Garage

For singles, couples, families and friends, The Garage, an entertainment and dining destination with a VR Zone and food park is a place to come together for a Valentine’s celebration with music and free-flowing drinks. The Garage will feature a “Valentine’s Serenade” - acoustic nights that go hand in hand with packages for singles or couples from February 13 to 15, 7 PM to 9 PM

Thor Dulay, dubbed “Master of Soul,” entertains the crowd with ballads on February 13; guitarist and singer-songwriter Pido will make Valentine’s Day sweeter with his music and on February 15, Paolo Santos, who is behind hits like “Moonlight Over Paris” will bring in the Valentine’s vibe with his heart-melting performance.

The Single’s Package is at Php 1,400 nett per person and includes free flowing house red wine, white wine, and sparkling wine; San Miguel Pale Pilsen and Light draught beer; chilled juices at The Bar; sodas; and signature iced tea. The Couple’s Package at Php 3, 499 nett, , includes the same free-flowing selection of drinks for two persons with the addition of one Ecuadorian Rose, one Teddy Bear plush toy, and a 150 gram chocolate tile from Chocol8.

Staycation at Nobu

For celebrating important occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Nobu Hotel provides a blissful escapade with its Dream Celebration package starting at Php 14,088 nett. The package includes a complimentary breakfast for two at Nobu Restaurant and Php 5,000 worth of dining credits at any of City of Dreams Manila’s operated restaurants such as Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, The Tasting Room, Red Ginger, Jing Ting, and Café Society, and more.

The package also provides guests with a special turndown amenity; 25% discount on food and beverage items on at any of City of Dreams Manila’s operated restaurants; 20% discount on Dreamplay and K-Golf; 10% discount on VR Zone at The Garage and Dreamshop at DreamPlay; complimentary local calls; and complimentary shuttle service to and from SM Mall of Asia.

Nobu Spa

A contemporary Japanese oasis with signature massages, Nobu Spa highlights the Romantic Indulgence package for two at Php 8,999 for the whole month of February. The package includes a choice of either an indulgent Chocolate Body Scrub or a soothing Express Facial Scrub; and is followed by the Yin Yang Couple’s Harmony Massage which uses harmonious energy movement based on the principle of Qi, set to enhance relationship energies of couples.

To make the spa journey more memorable, a complimentary long-stemmed rose, a box of chocolates, and a bottle of red wine are given to each couple.

Nuwa Spa

Romance and luxury goes hand in hand at Forbes Four Star Awardee Nuwa Spa. For the love month, couples can avail of Nuwa Spa’s Pure Love Radiance which includes a pampering Chocolate Body Scrub followed by the Yin Yang Couple’s Harmony Massage. For Php 9,999 nett, the package provides a complimentary long-stemmed rose and a box of chocolates. For added indulgence, guests can opt for the Php 11,999 package, which includes an additional bottle of red wine.

For inquiries and reservations, call 800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.

Best Valentine gifts for your coworkers

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Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers. It’s the one day when you can show friendly affection for everybody you have formed good relationships with: friends, family, and even coworkers. 

This upcoming Valentine’s day, bring some heartfelt feels to the office and show your appreciation for the people you spend most of your weekdays with by giving them small presents to show you care. 

Stumped on what to bring to work on the day of hearts? 

Here are a few easy-to-accomplish suggestions that are guaranteed to make your recipients feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

1.  Put out some pizza. This works for a smaller team, or even bigger teams if your budget can afford it. While it could potentially be a splurge, it’s also a particularly nice treat for your teammates. Bonus team bonding experience points if you could all gather around the pantry and just hang out, too!

2. Ease the day’s stress by having a ball. Every day has a little stress mixed in with the tasks, and a little squeezeable cutie by your side makes everything a little better. So why don’t you provide your work mates with a little relief and pass around a basket of stress balls on Valentine’s for those who might really need them? Even when your day isn’t completely crazy, these soft, cute balls will remind people that there’s a reason to smile. 
If you can’t find stress balls to your liking, there are many little puzzle games that provide helpful distraction from the day’s worries. There are also cute mouse pads that double as wrist rests and ease the stress of working on a keyboard for extended periods of time. 

3.  Perk them up with their favorite drink. Start Valentine’s day right and offer to go on a morning coffee run for the team. To make sure you get each person what they want, take orders the night before. Not only does this gift start everybody’s day off on a high note, but if you write each person a nice note to go with their coffee, it can boost more than just their caffeine levels. Take it a step further and provide filling, sweet treats that pair with their brews. To avoid breaking the bank, avail of budget-friendly treats. Super Delights Brownie Bites, for example, are great for this purpose. They’re fudgy, chewy, and individually wrapped, so you can pass around a heaping bowl of these fun treats and everyone can just help themselves.

4.  Stock up on stationery supplies. Another thing nobody can get enough of at the office is stationery supplies. And while every office might provide standard pens and paper, where’s the fun in that, right? A quick visit to a school supply or an art supply store easily yields a wide selection of affordable sticky notes, page markers, pencils, magnets, and even paper clips that range from stylish to cute to quirky and even sassy. Tie up a few with a simple ribbon and leave a heartfelt note, and there’s a good chance your recipients will smile a little every time they use them. 

5.  Say it with brownies. Who doesn’t love to sneak a little snack in the middle of the day? Show your coworkers you support their snacking habit by slipping several pieces of Super Delights Brownie Bites in a cute bag and leaving them on the desks of chosen co-workers. Delicious and affordable, these treats come in easy-to-bring-around packs that hold a single fudgy serving at the peak of freshness until they’re ready to be enjoyed. A prime example of responsible snacking, a pack of these can easily last a colleague with a sweet tooth an entire week. 

It only takes a bit of time and effort, but these little gifts will make your office environment sweeter for those who share it with you. On the one day when people are either taken or single, take the time to remind those around you that we’re all in the same boat after all. 

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER AT CENTURY PARK HOTEL : Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Your Home Away From Home

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The most romantic day of the year is drawing near, love is in the air indeed! If you are looking for a quiet and classy place to have dinner, Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the finest hotels in Manila, is definitely the go-to place this Valentine’s Day.

On February 13, 14 and 15, 2019, “An Affair to Remember” brings you the finest cuisine for only P2,300 net per person. This package comes with three glasses of wine. 

For those who prefer dinner only, the price comes at P1,800 net per person. The same rate applies to kids.

Carefully prepared by CPH’s Executive Chef Raymond Chua, the Valentine’s Special includes Soup of the Day to be then followed by Mixed Green Salad with choice of three dressings. For the main course, choose from Pan-roasted US Beef Tenderloin Steak marinated with the finest herbs and topped off with marble potatoes, house made salsa verde and char-grilled vegetables or Mixed Seafood Picatta, a concoction of angel hair pasta, sauteed leafy vegetables and scallion cream sauce. To cleanse off the palate, a Trio of Lemon dessert will truly cap off this sumptuous dinner composed of Lemon Meringue Tart, Cheesy Lemon Cake and Lemon Gelee.

“Valentine’s Day is not just for couples, it is really for families as this occasion is a celebration of love in all forms. We look forward to having you spend this memorable night at Century Park Hotel,” said Anthony Tan, CPH’s General Manager.

Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience.

To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contactinformation@centurypark.com.ph and telephone number: (632) 528-8888.

Mall of Asia Arena opens private café to offer luxurious dining to concert-goers

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The Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena is the leading venue for local and international entertainment and sporting events. Aside from this, it also offers an all-around leisure experience with its ultramodern facilities, including deluxe corporate suites and specially-curated food establishments.

Among the arena’s world-class facilities is the Premiere Café + Lounge, a luxurious, private restaurant catering to Premiere Suite section ticketholders.    

Located at the third level of the Arena, the Premiere Café welcomes diners into a classy and stylish lounge where they can savor delectable gourmet dishes. During sporting events, guests are also treated to a view of the game with its bar seats facing the arena.

The VIP treatment for all

Recently, the Premiere Café + Lounge opened its doors to all ticketholders of the #PaMORE pre-valentine concert. Not only were the guests able to enjoy the stunning voices of iconic OPM artists Martin Rivera, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez and Erik Santos, they also savored a delicious buffet dinner at the exclusive restaurant.

With every ticket purchase, concert-goers were given an option to buy a ticket for the buffet dinner. Many couples looking for a complete Valentine’s date package availed of the dinner. The restaurant’s ambiance was fit for romance as a red carpet, “Happy Valentine’s Day” greetings and pink heart decorations welcomed guests as they were led to candlelit dinner tables adorned with vases of flowers and hearts. Outside, lovely pairs captured their sweetest moments in a photo wall of fairy lights and roses that formed a gigantic heart.

Previously, the Premiere Lounge was also opened to concert goers at Mariah Carey’s “The Elusive Chanteuse Show” and Madonna’s “Rebel Heart Tour Concert”. This year, SM Mall of Asia Arena patrons can expect to avail of the exclusive offer during select major concerts.

“With this special  Premiere Café package, we wanted to give our patrons the VIP experience as we are definitely looking into more opportunities for them to enjoy not just the events but also the luxurious amenities that the MOA Arena has to offer,” shares Herman Medina-Cue, SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. Chief Operating Officer.

Watch out for the next cool concert or upcoming sports event and get ready to dine at the Premiere Café + Lounge to experience the VIP treatment that only the Mall of Asia Arena offers!

About SM Lifestyle Incorporated, Inc.

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated or SMLEI is the lifestyle and entertainment solutions company of SM Prime Holdings Inc. that offers the best in, events, movies, and leisure. The company has now grown major brands, which include the Mall of Asia Arena, SM Tickets, e-PLUS Tap to Pay, SM Skating Rink, SM Bowling and Leisure Center, Snack Time, Galeón, and SM Cinema.  SMLEI aims to promote bonding activities among Filipino families and friends, through entertainment and leisure facilities, while advocating the ease of use and personalized service created to complement the Filipino lifestyle.

DITCH CHEMICAL ROMANCE FOR NATURAL LOVE THIS V-DAY WITH NOVUHAIR

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Its Valentine’s month once again! A month full of seeking to perfectly express your love in beautiful and fabulous ways. This is because they want to ensure they're the apple of the eye of their special someone come the romantic occasion of the year that they will celebrate together. 

So if you find yourself being whisked away to a charming place or have planned on a candle-lit dinner date with your beloved, you’ve got every reason to get all glammed up on Hearts Day! Why not? T’is a celebration of love after all. 

Make a big impact by putting together a look that brings out the best in you. From your clothes and make-up to the tiny details that count, you have many options to get that stunning aura on V-Day. 

Better start with the hair, which usually draws attention to a person. Per studies, a head full of hair indicates youth and health at its best. Power and stability, on the other hand, corresponds to a long, shiny tress. A bouncy bob means bubbly personality. Meanwhile, curly locks add to masculinity and femininity. 

Gotta hair like them? Well, don’t lose hope if you ain’t have any. All you need is love. And what a better way if it comes out naturally in you. Taking good care of it should not be enforced, but rather a rewarding pamper for yourself. This applies, too, when choosing the right product for your mane. 

Stay away from chemical-based ones. This is a “must”, especially when dealing with problems like shedding or thinning of the hair. Most of which contain parabens as preservative, according to aesthetics and rejuvenation expert Dr. Cecilia Catapang.

“Through the years, as you use chemical-based product, slowly and little by little, your body absorbs the parabens, which accumulate to significant levels, enough to induce what is called an estrogen sensitive breast cancer,” she says.

Synthetic haircare products have several adverse effects because they are drugs. What you don't know about them might hurt you. So avoid it the next time you go over the counter for your supplies or ditch what you’re using today for naturally-made products because they aid in stimulating hair growth while maintaining its natural water, shine and vibrancy.

Amid a glut of chemical-free hair solutions out there, Dr. Catapang recommends NOVUHAIR for its being natural and compliant to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, which means it doesn’t have paraben. In addition of its safety benefits, this topical scalp lotion specifically is the only hair growth product in the market containing 19 natural herbs, essential oils and co-factor nutrients working synergistically to help remedy hair problems from growth to vanishing.

NOVUHAIR helps rejuvenate, nourish and maintain moisture in the scalp and improve the overall appearance of the tress. Lastly, it’s more effective and safe solution to help remedy hair loss and promote hair growth.

Sounds like it’s time to shift to “nature’s answer to hair loss”, ladies and gentlemen. It’s time to start loving again your hair with NOVUHAIR to enhance or bring back the old “crowning glory” to look your best in front of your dearest, or turning the head of a potential mate on you this V-Day. Let the love begin! 

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Piip It for a Sweet Treat ! Piip Mobile partners with DQ for a sweeter Valentines day

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‘Tis the season for sharing all kinds of sweets, from sweet nothings for your loved ones, to heart-warming messages for your friends and maybe even a gratifying staycation for your significant other or a relaxing spa date for yourself to celebrate the Day of Love. And as a Valentine’s special, Piip Mobile, the go-to mobile application for personalized location-based promos and deals, launched “Treats for my Sweets” Valentine’s promo with Dairy Queen to bring you a heartfelt celebration with friends and loved ones for FREE. 

Participants can avail of this special treat by downloading the Piip app, available on Google Play Store and IOS App Store, within the pre-promo period February 9 to 13, 2018. Once registered, locate the participating Dairy Queen branch promo offer nearest you then Piip It! Lucky winners will be notified to claim the FREE Valentine’s Day Treat on February 14, 2018.

Winners can choose to claim a FREE Dairy Queen Dipped Vanilla Cone or Dairy Queen Valentine’s Day Dilly Bar with red roses or heart-shaped balloon.

Download the Piip app and register now to have a malu-Piip Valentine’s Day!

For more information about the promo, check out Piip PH’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/Piip.PH.

Experience a unique romantic tale of love at ElNella's My Fairy Tail Love Story

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Feel the love, feel good this February!

This Valentines Day, Regal Entertainment Inc. will give you a no ordinary fairytail!

Directed by Perci Intalan, "My Fairy Tail Love Story" marks Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador - "ElNella's"  big screen debut after their love team launched in ABS-CBN's primetime TV series Born For You in 2016. 

"Working with ElNella was a breeze because of their effortless chemistry as actors" said Direc Perci. 

Direc Perci shared that "My Fairy Tail Love Story" is meant to give you a Disney vibe, they were able to set the tone and the mood of the film through meticulous color grading. Taking inspiration from Disney, he shared that they wanted the underwater scenes to be as magical as possible, almost as if you were watching an animated movie.

Direc Percival Intalan

During the #MFTLSBlogcon, Janella said that she had to overcome claustrophobia, the fear of small or enclosed spaces, while doing the movie. 

Even she knows how to swim, despite taking swimming, diving, and mermaid lessons, Janella recalled that she still felt anxious while in a 14-foot dive pool during the shoot.

"Claustrophobic po kasi ako so kinakabahan ako pag nando'n na ako sa ilalim, sa pinakababa," Janella recalled.

Experience a unique romantic tale of love, My Fairy Tail Love Story starring Janella Salvador, Elmo Magalona with Kiko Estrada. 

The romantic comedy stars Janella Salvador as a girl whose life is similar to that of a pampered princess.  She then wakes up one day as a mermaid unable to speak normally and can only sing her thoughts. The plot sees her and her best friend, portrayed by Salvador's love-team partner Elmo Magalona, trying to figure out how to return her to normal.

Feel the love at "My Fairy Tail Love Story" starring Janella Salvador, Elmo Magalona with Kiko Estrada together with Kiray Celis, Dimples Romana, Dominic Ochoa, Kakai Bautista and more.

The movie is produced by The Idea First Company for Regal Entertainment and is directed by Percival Intalan. 

"My Fairy Tail Love Story" opens February 14, 2018 in cinemas nationwide.