A festive Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Bayview Park Hotel

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Christmas time is coming! Every homes, malls and places are being dressed with its finest decorations, Christmas balls and Christmas lights ! 

To kick-off the holiday season, Bayview Park Hotel Manila illuminate the Christmas spirit with the “First Tree Lighting Ceremony” on December 1st, lead by Bayview Park Hotel Manila General Manager Mr. Eugene T. Yap and talented Bayview Employees All-Girls Chorale provides the Christmas Spirit by rendering songs during the event. 

Mr. Eugene T. Yap, Bayview Park Hotel Manila General Manager

The Bayview Employees All-Girls Chorale, will provide the Christmas Spirit by rendering songs everyday up to December 15.

The Bayview Employees All-Girls Chorale

Mr. Eugene T. Yap and Bayview Park Hotel Manila Staff / Employees

Mr. Eugene T. Yap and media / bloggers guests 

The Bayview Employees All-Girls Chorale with musical director

The Bayview Park Hotel Manila 

Located along the famous Roxas Boulevard, Bayview Park Hotel Manila, fronting the U.S. Embassy with the full view of Manila Bay. It is just 20 minutes away from the airport, easily accessible from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the PICC, CCP, and World Trade Center. 

Making it a convenient location for your unforgettable stay here in Manila. It is a walk away from Intramuros. Walking distance to airline and travel offices, malls, galleries and entertainment centers. 

It boasts of its 75-year history as the most sought-after destination for travelers who are here for business and leisure. A boutique-style hotel in Manila that offers very affordable and friendly rates, it provides unparalleled service and exclusive privileges for the most discriminating guests.

Being in the historic heart of the city, guests can enjoy the spectacular views of Manila Bay and its famous sunsets while experiencing the significant sites and the nightlife as well.

It is truly in the historic heart of the city as any guest can enjoy fully the spectacular views of Manila Bay and its famous sunsets, experience the historical sites and the nightlife as well.

But what makes Bayview endeared to most of its clientele is the easily noticeable Filipino hospitality and fervent smiles as one welcomes the guests into the hotel premises. Hospitable, dependable, modest, respected, distinguished – are the very characteristics of Bayview Park Hotel Manila.

Utmost comfort and relaxation offers to guests whether they are staying for a while or for a longer period at Bayview Park Hotel Manila. Each room truly special for them complete with cozy setting and design. Likewise, a variety of rooms is available for the most discriminating traveler. Thorough management is applied to the 283 newly-renovated Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Suites that are equipped with the necessary amenities guaranteed to make your stay as memorable as possible.

All the rooms contain a mini bar, an individual temperature control panel, cable television, bathroom amenities, and a coffee or tea maker plus your choice of a queen-sized bed or two single beds for the Superior Rooms and Deluxe Rooms. Aside from the Superior Rooms and Deluxe Room good for a maximum of two guests, choose to be pampered in the the Bayview Suite and the Executive Suite for that ultimate hotel experience.

For travelers searching for a way to make travels more budget-friendly, and for people to Celebrate Christmas Eve and New Years Eve at Bayview Park Hotel Manila with friends, family or love ones, Bayview Park Hotel Manila has a festive package that offers you a great chance to celebrate the season with your family in a very fun and jolly fashion. For a very affordable price, the hotel will offer super snug accommodations and a chock-full of freebies like free buffet, gratis theme park tickets and Christmas souvenirs. Plus, the hotel will also have free scheduled shuttle service to SM Mall of Asia for you to do all your last minute Christmas shopping as well as access to its fitness center, Children’s Activity Center and swimming pool.

Bayview Park Hotel

1118 Roxas Boulevard, cor United Nations Avenue, 

Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

Phone: (02) 526 1555

www.bayviewparkhotel.com/

Sweet Attack by Goldilocks

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You can always count on Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, to bring you a delightful day of non-stop fun and tasty sweet treats.

As part of its 50th Anniversary, Goldilocks formally launched its first interactive smartphone app called Sweet Attack.

Once the app is downloaded, players use their phone cameras to scan any Goldilocks 50th anniversary cake logo to start the game. The premise is as simple as it is intuitive: using the touchscreen function, players must protect a delicious cake from a swarm of hungry ants by squashing them with their fingers.

Due its dynamic gameplay, charming graphics, and easy interface, it is not surprising that Sweet Attack has become a remarkable success all over the country.

Last December 8, 2016,  Sweet Attack Battle Tournament happened at Goldilocks, SM Megamall, the apps highest scorers from the past month were invited to compete among themselves for the chance to win cash prizes and gift certificates from Goldilocks. 

The winners were determined through several elimination rounds until one sweet champion emerged. 

The top 3 players play against each other and the top scorer from the 3 will be declared as champion. 

Top three scorers from the live tournament will win the following prizes:

1st Prize 5, 000

2nd Prize 3, 000

3rd Prize 2, 000

Consolations: (9) 1, 000 worth of Goldilocks GCs

Sweet Attack app is a lively new game that uses augmentation reality technology. All you have to do is scan the image of the Goldilocks 50th Anniversary logo and once your phone camera detects the cake logo image, ants will start to come out. Defend the Goldilocks cake from a sweet attack by squishing those hungry ants with your fingers. Before they reach the cake. Top scorers will get rewards and treats from Goldilocks. 

During the recently concluded Sweet Attack Battle Tournament, the app’s highest scorers from the past month were invited to compete among themselves for the chance to win cash prizes and gift certificates from Goldilocks. The winners were determined through several elimination rounds, until one sweet champion emerged.

The afternoon was a buzz with excitement and entertainment as players and spectators alike enjoyed the festivities, not to mention the scrumptious Goldilocks treats and giveaways.

Get in on the action and download the Goldilocks Sweet Attack game on the App Store or Google Play Store. Who knows.... the next champion could be be you!

You can download at Google Play link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DarkFX.SweerAttack&hl=en

Chat with CLiQQ on Messenger!

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7-Eleven makes earning rewards more fun and interactive by introducing CLiQQ on Facebook Messenger.

CLiQQ, the 7-Eleven loyalty program, (formerly EveryDay! Rewards) is the first rewards program in the country to be accessible on Facebook Messenger.

Not enough phone memory? No problem! 7-Eleven customers can now sign up for an account for free simply by searching CLiQQ on Messenger. Just start chatting with CliQQ to set up or link your account and find out what you can do with the the rewards program!

To start earning points, e-stamps, and raffle entries, just present the barcode generated by CliQQ every time you buy at 7-Eleven.  

Every P50 worth of purchase earns you a point. 

Points earned can be used to redeem products on the rewards catalog. Customers can also use their points/e-Stamp store deem limited edition collectibles, and participate in different raffle promos.

Not only that, CLiQQ on Messenger now makes it easier for customers to transact, all with a CLiQQ of a button. It’s so easy! Update your profile, check your balance and current points, view the latest reward catalog, and redeem all inside Messenger.

New members can get 70MB of free data for CLiQQ Wifi when they register their account using their mobile number. Points can also be used to top up data, where 1 point = 1MB. Since every ​7-Eleven store in the

On the other hand, CLiQQ app users and Every Day! Rewards cardholders may link their existing accounts to CLiQQ Messenger by adding their mobile number used in their previous accounts to their profile.

Philippines is a CLiQQ Wifi zone, customers can easily access the internet by using the WiFi feature and connecting to the hotspot. To connect, simply turn on your phone WiFi settings and connect to CLiQQ WiFi hotspot. 

Never miss out on points again by having your CLiQQ barcode on your phone when you visit 7-Eleven. Stay connected, stay updated with the CLiQQ on Messenger!

Start chatting with CliQQ on Messenger now!

For more information, visit www.cliqq.net and follow CliQQ on Facebook (facebook.com/cliqq.ph) and Instagram (instagram.com/cliqq_ph).

2016 Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair : Give the Best of the Philippines this Christmas

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Lighting of the special setting to mark the official opening of the Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair. In the photo are (from left): Hon. Jocelyn Limkaichong, 1st district representative of Negros Oriental ; Asec. Christopher Naga (ROG) ; Director Rhodora Leano, Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion.

Looking for Christmas gifts that are unique and meaningful, yet affordable? Do you want to share your Christmas blessings by supporting the livelihoods of home-grown small and medium entrepreneurs? Do you want to help provide employment to our countrymen in the provinces, and preserve our heritage crafts?

The 2016 SikatPinoy National Trade Fair, with its theme Piling-Piling Produktong Pilipino, brings the best products of SMEs from all over the Philippines under one roof for the convenience of Metro Manila shoppers. This is happening on December 7-11, at the Megatrade Halls in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Admission is free.

Over 280 exhibitors were carefully screened and selected to bring a mix of regional delicacies, artisanal crafts, home décor, novelty items, knick-knacks, etc. Here is a rundown of what visitors will find at the fair:

• FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS – dining sets, sala sets, tables, chairs, stools, bar counters, beds, cabinets, wine racks, wall panels, chandeliers, lamps, and clocks made from wood and other locally available material.

• HOME DÉCOR – dividers, trays, hampers, baskets, paper weights, wall décor, vases, planters, fossilized flowers, corn husk roses, water bonsai, fine bone China home décor, curtains, fitted sheets, blankets, mats, soft toys, candle holders, chimes, and many other decorative items.

• FASHION ACCESSORIES – fine jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles) made from gold, silver, pearls and other semi-precious stones; costume jewelry; bags, wallets, pouches, backpacks and satchels made from leather, snakeskin, buntal, pandan, ticog, and other indigenous materials.
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• HANDWOVEN – wall hangings and tapestries; table runners, placemats and napkins; blankets and rugs; shawls, ponchos, and tribal wear — made from Banaue ikat, Kalinga fabric, Vigan abel, Negros silk, Bohol raffia, other local weaves. 

• FOOTWEAR – shoes, slippers, sandals, espadrilles made from local materials such as abel and sabutan.

• SNACK FOOD – chicharon, chicharabao, empanada, macapuno, nata de coco, coco jam, peanuts and peanut butter, bibingka, macaroons, uraro, biscocho, butterscotch, rosquillos, cookies, sans rival, polvoron, turones de casoy, cashew nuts, mazapan de pili, pastillas, banana chips, durian candy, noodles, and many other regional delicacies.

• PROCESSED MEAT — different types of longganisa from Vigan to Lucban; as well as tocino, bagnet, embutido, tapa, pork barbeque, and other meat products.

• CONDIMENTS – vinegars such as sugarcane vinegar, coco vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and sukang Iloko; different types of bagoong, shrimp paste and crab paste; bottled laing, sinaing na tulingan, ginataang tailis, and bicol express; chili flakes and paste, garlic bits; fruit preserves, macapuno, and coco sugar; Himalayan sea salt, and many others.

• COFFEE & BEVERAGES – robusta/arabica coffee from the Cordilleras and corn coffee from Agusan del Sur; fruit wines made from bignay, bugnay, pineapple, guyabano, honey, rambutan, yacoon, sugar cane, and mango; herbal teas made from moringa, lemongrass, turmeric, and ginger brew; fresh milk, yoghurt, and kesong puti; pure tablea, calamansi concentrate, and other health drinks. 

• HEALTH AND WELLNESS – organic soaps, facial creams, body lotions and moisturizers, shampoos and conditioners, and other beauty products; virgin coconut oil and herbal oils and balms; wild honey and bee propolis.

Come and do your shopping at the 2016 SikatPinoy National Trade Fair. You will not only find a unique gift that will surely be appreciated by friends and loved ones, you will also be contributing to national economic development and inclusive growth by supporting the Trabaho at Negosyo (Employment and Entrepreneurship) initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry.

For more information, contact the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion at telephone no. 751-3223, fax no. 751-3224, or email bdtp@dti.gov.ph. Please “Like” the Facebook page www.facebook.com/sikatpinoyfairs for updates on Sikat Pinoy events. 

HAIRSPRAY LIVE! DANCES ITS WAY TO DIVA SAME DAY AS U.S. ON THURSDAY, 8 DECEMBER AT 9:25PM

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The highly-anticipated television musical event will feature a brand new 

original duet performed by stars Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind television experience as Hairspray Live! dances its way to DIVA– Same Day as the U.S. on Thursday, 8 December at 9:25pm. Featuring a stellar cast of Hollywood A-listers (Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson), Tony Award winners (Kirstin Chenoweth, Martin Short and Harvey Fierstein) and up-and-coming Disney alumni/millennial favorites (Garrett Clayton and Dove Cameron), the latest stage-to-screen production will see Broadway’s finest creatives team up to breathe new life into the beloved Tony Award-winning musical.

Filmed at the sprawling backlots of Universal Studios Hollywood, Hairspray Live!marks the first time the musical is being adapted for a television audience, culminating with a special duet by stars Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson. The two powerhouse vocalists will take on “Come So Far (Got So Far To Go)”, originally sung by Queen Latifah in the 2007 Hairspray film.

Hairspray Live! stars exciting newcomer Maddie Baillio as the iconic Tracy Turnblad, alongside Dove Cameron (Amber Von Tussle), Kristin Chenoweth (Velma Von Tussle), Garrett Clayton (Link Larkin), Harvey Fierstein (Edna Turnblad), Ariana Grande (Penny Pingleton), Derek Hough (Corny Collins), Jennifer Hudson (Motormouth Maybelle), Martin Short (Wilbur Turnblad), Ephraim Sykes (Seaweed) and Shahadi Wright Joseph (Inez). Additionally, the musical will feature special appearances by Billy Eichner, Sean Hayes, Andrea Martin and Rosie O'Donnell.