Get a new gadget for free when you PayLite with Citi Credit Cards at Beyond the Box

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Shopping for new gadgets and accessories at Beyond the Box has never been more rewarding with your Citi credit card.

Simply spend at least P50,000 and sign up for 0% PayLite up to 24 months to get a new Momax iPower Go Mini 8400 mAh worth P2,600. Or you can choose to get an Urbanears Plattan worth P2,950 instead, also for free.

Plus, you can also avail of a free buffet at Vikings. After claiming your freebie at Beyond the Box, drop by at any Vikings outlet and surrender your valid charge slips and present your Citi card to dine for free.

This promotion is exclusive to all Citi cardholders and runs until April 30, 2015. The Beyond the Box freebie and Vikings free buffet are redeemable until June 30, 2015.

For more information, visit www.citibank.com.ph/beyondthebox or call the CitiPhone Hotline at 995 9999.

World of DC Comics: Manila joins Cities Around the Globe to Break the World Record

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The World of DC Comics campaign in Manila offers fans a series of events that they can participate in with their families and fellow DC enthusiasts.

Pacific Licensing Studio (PLS) unveils the World of DC Comics campaign, a year-long program consisting of events, merchandising and promotions for 2015. 

The program includes a 3-day event highlighting the World of DC Comics in Television, Movies, Comic Books, Video Games and Animation. Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and PLS worked closely with main retailer, the SM Store, local licensing partners and sponsors to offer exclusive merchandise, promotional support and others to bring fans this exciting campaign in Manila. 

This April, fans are invited to enjoy two major events which are the DC Comics Super Hero World Record event and the DC Comics All-Star Fun Run.

The DC Comics Super Hero World Record event is set to achieve a world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as DC Comics Super Heroes on April 18, 2015 at the SM North Edsa, The Block Atrium. Manila will be joining 12 cities around the globe in an attempt to break the record within 24 hours. Aside from the DC Comics Super Hero World Record event, fans can enjoy exhibits, interactive games and activities on April 17 to 19, 2015 at the SM North Edsa, The Block Atrium and Cyberzone. World of DC Comics exclusive merchandise from SM Youth and the SM Store will also be available at the said event. 

To increase the hype leading to the DC Comics Super Hero World Record event, SM Supermalls and Cyberzone will have a series of DC Comics pocket Cosplay competitions every weekend starting March 27 and ending April 12, 2015. The Top three (3) winners in each location will walk away with a cash prize and will compete at the finale event on April 18, 2015 for a chance to win the Grand Prize. 

To participate in the DC Comics Super Hero World Record Event, fans must dress from head-to-toe as an instantly recognized Super Hero that has been featured in a DC Comics published book, television program or film. Both homemade costumes as well as official costumes from licensees and official event retail partners will be considered as long as they are a full representation of the Super Hero and are as close to the original DC Comics’ Super Hero’s costume as possible. The world record will be set once fans gather in the assigned area and stay there for a full five minutes to be counted in the record. 

In addition, an All-Star Fun Run will also be happening on April 18, 2015 at 4:00 am at the SM by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia. Fans can run with the World’s Greatest Heroes and receive a limited edition Justice League Race Kit. 

The run consists of three categories: 3k-, 5k- and 10k-runs. 

For more information about the events, visit https://on.fb.me/1HyMMkZ,http://worldofdcph.com/ and #DCWorldRecord and #WorldofDC_PH.

Perfect summer combination: Thread 365 goes googoo&gaga A collaboration that will make colors pop this season

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Homegrown brands Thread 365 and googoo&gaga team up to give us the perfect summer wear – ones you can wear from the mall, up to the mountains, and down to the beach.

Yes, they’re that versatile and comfortable!

Fozzy Castro Dayrit

You really can’t go wrong with these colorful tops and shorts, with a twist.

It was a series of chance meetings that led to this match made in heaven. 

Thread 365, led by Terry S.A. President Anne Gonzalez, is a homegrown brand known for its high-quality essential tees in an array of colors. From its distinct name, Thread 365 produces timeless pieces that endure seasons and trends, ones you can wear any day of the year. Made of 100% cotton, these tees are thoughtfully designed to make you not just look good, but feel good.

“With Thread 365, there’s a lot of puso (heart) in this brand. It’s homegrown, and we are making basics, but in an updated, upgraded way. We use 100% cotton that is breathable and we produce our shirts following global best practices and we are very proud of that,” Anne says.

googoo&gaga on the other hand is an online store that offers “quirky clothes for kooky kids.” Its main headquarters is here in Manila, but accepts orders from some parts of Asia, Europe, and the United States. Internationally renowned graphic artist AJ Dimarucot – who has designed for global personalities such as Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Manny Pacquiao – handles all the creatives, while his wife Audrey is in charge of logistics, operations and marketing.

“Googoo means crazy, and that’s me, and gaga means love, and that’s her,” AJ quips.AJ’s designs are those that take up all the space and uses as much colors as possible. The question he always asks himself is, “What else can I put?”

googoo&gaga always goes all out with its designs, while Thread 365 is a minimalist. They’re the complete opposites, which only proves that opposites really do attract. 

Even before the collaboration, Anne admits she was a customer of googoo&gaga apparel for her daughter. She says, “I love just how alive their prints are, and that stayed with me. I always thought if we went into a kids’ line, they would be a great brand to work with. Interestingly, we started with an adult line with them".

“We do very colorful, and sometimes wild things, and so with this project, we have something to offer the market that prefers simpler, more basic things. We were ready to do something that could appeal to more people.” Audrey adds. 

So when Thread 365 was conceptualizing its summer collection for 2015, the partnership became inevitable. 

Thread 365 incorporated googoo&gaga’s signature Spectrum print to infuse subtle yet eye-catching details to its plain tees. The result? Comfortable shirts that will make you feel like everyday is a fiesta. Thread 365 is also releasing bottoms for the first time in this collection. Don’t even try counting the number of colors they used for the prints. Even the creators have lost count.

The Thread 365 summer collection will be available online at www.thread.365.com on April 1st, and will be up for grabs at Common Thread stores in Greenbelt 5 and Power Plant Mall, as well as AVA.ph on April 5th. Limited stocks only.

“KumpleTuna ang buhay ko!” - Marian Rivera , the newest 555 Tuna endorser

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The Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, is the new 555 Tuna endorser. 

In a new TV commercial for 555 Tuna, she describes her married life as happy and complete.

“KumpleTuna ang buhay ko!” exclaims Marian Rivera in her new TV commercial (TVC) for 555 Tuna.

Greg Banzon, General Manager of Century Pacific Food Inc., the company behind 555 Tuna, also expresses joy in having Marian serve as the brand’s newest ambassador. 

“555 Tuna has found the perfect endorser in Marian Rivera, who is famous not only for her beauty and sass, but also for her genuine love for cooking. She is in fact taking cooking classes and likes posting photos of her dishes, and we’re definitely excited to see 555 Tuna gracing her dining table.”

Marian, who got married in a highly anticipated ceremony late last year, is obviously glowing with happiness in the new TVC, which featured her enjoying wedded bliss. Here, she is seen preparing a meal for two using 555 Tuna, the brand that is complete given its delicious mix of tuna and vegetables in a flavorful sauce. 

It is also complete in offering a wide range of lutong-bahay flavors. In short, KumpleTuna!

“Super happy ako to be chosen as the new face of 555 Tuna. Lumaki kasi ako sa Lola ko na lagi akong ipinagluluto, so ngayong may asawa na ako, sobrang namimiss ko ang lutong-bahay. Thankfully, sa 555 Tuna, nahanap ko yung lasang ‘yon – yung 555 Tuna Afritada nga, halos katulad nung afritada ni Lola!” said Marian. “Mas convenient pa especially pag nasa tapings dahil naka-easy open can siya.”

In the new 555 Tuna TVC which will soon air on primetime TV, Marian can be seen preparing a home for two – adding a second towel for her bathroom, setting the table for a dinner for two and of course, a KumpleTuna dish for the man in her life whose arrival is signaled by the sound of a doorbell, “Ding-dong!” Finally, Marian exclaims, “Ayan na siya, My KumpleTuna!”

Like Marian Rivera, Pinoys can enjoy 555 Tuna’s lutong-bahay sarap which is available in 12 delicious variants: 

The best-selling blue line - Afritada, Caldereta, Adobo, and Mechado; 

the green line featuring -  Bicol Express, Lechon Paksiw, and Sisig; 

orange line, featuring -  Flakes in Oil, Hot & Spicy, Sweet & Spicy, Corned Tuna, and Chili Corned Tuna.

Delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare, 555 Tuna is truly Marian’s – and every Pinoy’s – KumpleTuna!

Stay fit and healthy: Fiber-up with MEGAFIBER for a healthy and fabulous you

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Be healthy, stay healthy.

Being healthy is one of my main goals in life. Eating the right foods and the right amounts of foods; exercise and staying physically active are a few examples of good habits that can help you stay healthy and can help you live a longer, healthier life.

Get fit, stay fit.

No other time is a better time to lose weight than now. If you’ve been forever planning to get rid of those extra pounds, it’s time to get serious about it. Besides, it’s not just about looking fabulous and feeling good about your body. Being overweight or obese exposes a person to various health problems. These include coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, cancers (endometrial, breast and colon), liver and gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, infertility… the list goes on.

Shedding off the extra pounds is part of a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a diet that must meet the body’s nutrient requirements, particularly fiber.

Controlling or maintaining weight is easier to do with a fiber-rich diet because fiber has the power to fill you up without filling you out. Eating healthy high-fiber foods makes you feel full, so you can resist eating more food than you need. Fibrous foods can also take longer to chew, giving your brain time to get the signal that you have had enough to eat.

Most people, however, do not get the daily 38 grams of fiber for the average adult male and 25 grams for the average adult female recommended by the Institute of Medicine, Washington.

Incorporating fiber into the daily diet entails making smart food choices like eating whole fruits instead of drinking fruit juices; replacing white rice, bread and pasta with brown rice and whole grain products; choosing whole grain cereals for breakfast; snacking on raw vegetables instead of chips, crackers or chocolate bars; substituting legumes for meat two to three times per week; and others.

This is particularly difficult in the Philippines where such food choices go against the norm as well as the budget. Meanwhile, the few who commit the time, effort and financial resources to increase dietary fiber via careful meal preparation and planning run the risk of increasing overall calorie intake as well.

One way to bridge the “fiber gap” is to take the all-natural fiber supplement MEGAFIBER. It is made from 100% all natural Psyllium Fiber, reputed as nature’s best and most efficient source of natural dietary fiber. To compare, one teaspoon of MEGAFIBER has 14 times more fiber than oat bran and other cereals.

MEGAFIBER is available over the counter at Mercury Drug outlets nationwide. It comes in bigger 7.5g sachets at P10.75 each, travel pack of 30 sachets at P325, and in bigger 300g jars at P430, with 50% more fiber than other brands to give you more value for your money. It is also offered in half-kilo family size packs at P705 for even greater savings. 

MEGAFIBER is FDA-approved. Product inquiries may be coursed thru the MEGAFIBER customer service hotlines 524-6549, 354-2208 to 09 and 09474890262, and info@megafiber.com.ph email. Product information is also available at www.megafiber.com.ph and the MEGAFIBER facebook page.

Those who are looking to include MEGAFIBER into their weight loss plan are advised to add one heaping tablespoon in a half glass of water or juice 30 minutes before meals, followed by one glass of water.

MEGAFIBER provides a feeling of fullness, which in turn helps reduce hunger pangs, and lessens the tendency to overeat. This should be welcome news to those having difficulty resisting the food-laden table that is part and parcel of Filipino family outings and gatherings that usually occur during the summer break.

The all-natural fiber supplement is also a natural fat absorber that assists in capturing the fats in our food, which are then excreted during regular bowel movement.

Aside from assisting in weight management, MEGAFIBER also helps prevent constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, control Diarrhea or Loose Bowel Movement (LBM), reduce the risk of heart diseases and cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels and uric acid levels.

Waste no more time and be on your way to being healthier and feeling better about how you look. Supplement your existing weight loss program with MEGAFIBER and achieve MEGA results.

MEGAFIBER is distributed by PHILUSA Corporation with tel. no. 631-1731.