No-Fail Classic Holiday Dessert Recipes from Jolly Cow Condensada

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For the season of feast and festivities, nothing beats the classic and decadent Filipino desserts. Find joy and comfort from these incredibly affordable recipes that’s made creamier and perfectly sweeter with Jolly Cow Condensada, the all-time favorite dessert ingredient to round out your holiday meal.

Fiesta Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

1 can Jolly Cow Condensada

1 can (850g) Jolly Tropical Fruit Cocktail, drained well

1 cup Shredded fresh buco (young coconut)

1 cup Nata de coco, drained well

1 cup Jolly Peach halves, drained well

1 cup Pineapple tidbits, drained well

1 cup Slices of fresh fruits like apple and seedless grapes (optional)

½ cup Cheese, diced (optional)

1 can All-purpose cream

Garnish:

1 cup Mini marshmallows (optional)

Jolly Maraschino cherries (optional)

Directions:

1. Drain all the water from the cans of the fruit ingredients.

2. Combine all ingredients (except for the marshmallow and cherries) in a large mixing bowl and blend well.

3. Place in a container and chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

4. Serve with mini marshmallow as garnish on top and put a cherry if desired.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Pinoy Leche Flan

Ingredients:

1 can (390g) of Jolly Cow Condensada

1 can (370ml) evaporated milk

10 egg yolks

1 teaspoon of grated dayap or lemon peel

1 cup of white sugar

Procedure:

1. Put sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over low fire until the sugar caramelizes.

2. Pour the caramelized sugar equally into three llaneras. Evenly coat the caramelized sugar on the bottom of the llanera. Set aside.

3. In a bowl, gently mix together the Jolly Cow Condensada, evaporated milk, egg yolks and the grated dayap. Make sure to gently mix so as not to create bubbles on the mixture.

4. Gently and evenly pour the mixture on the llaneras containing the caramelized sugar.

5. Cover each llanera with aluminum foil.

6. Steam for about 30 minutes or until firm (steaming time may depend on the thickness of the llanera).

7. Cool and then refrigerate.

Tip: You can tell when the leche flan is fully cooked by inserting a knife in the middle of the mixture--if the knife comes clean, it is fully cooked. 

Makes three llaneras. 

Jolly Cow Condensada is available in leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide. 

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Jason Magbanua shoot a Wedding Prenup Video Using ASUS' Flagship Smartphone the new Zenfone 3 Deluxe

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A prenup video shoot with a smartphone? Master Storyteller Jason Magbanua put ASUS' latest premium flagship smartphone to the test

ASUS Philippines makes the impossible a reality with its game-changing technology. Together with the master storyteller, Jason Magbanua, ASUS sets the bar for incredible possibilities. 

Watch the video to find out: https://www.facebook.com/ASUSph/videos/10150753839204957/

Words from the Master Storyteller

“Steph and Francis’ love story stood out from the pack of most entries sent. It was a treat getting to know them over Japanese and discussing the approach of how to tell their story best via video. 

It’s essential for us to really get into the meat of the narrative to pick out details and to focus on the essential, "said Jason Magbanua.

To create an incredible love story, an incredible amount of research and work must be done. Steph and Francis were worlds apart in background, culture, personality and geography. They couldn’t be any more different.

And there’s the rub - what makes them tick? what makes the relationship work?” 

Click play and find out:https://www.facebook.com/jasonmagbanuafilms/videos/10154156831380886/

Add Extra Cheer to Your Holiday Toast with Franzia

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The most wonderful time of the year is finally just around the corner, and what is a better way to celebrate the festive season than to open a box of Franzia for every gathering. With the classy packaging of the three liter wine, a box of Franzia would already be more than perfect to share with friends in a small sized office, with your Christmas party barkada or a family reunion during Noche Buena.

Made from the finest grapes in California USA and known as the world’s best-selling wine, Franzia’s innovative Smart Tap technology amps up its freshness and quality that make the wine fresh and delicious up to its last glass. 

Much more, Franzia is also a classy hamper centerpiece to give to all the important people on your Christmas gift list. Franzia also offers a bottle of wine in 750ml, aside from the Franzia box, which is equivalent to three liter bottle of wine, that could serve more than twenty-five wine glasses.

Whether you choose California Red or Chillable Red, Franzia Wines provide value and pleasure out of these two selections. 

Take a cue from these recommendations on what best Franzia wine to take to your holiday shindigs:

Best wine for the meat connoisseurs. 

Smooth, easy and wonderfully balanced, Franzia California Red Wine possesses ripe and juicy blackberry and cherry flavors that ends with a crisp, clean finish. A delicious pair to rich and flavorful beef, pork, and pasta dishes, it also surprisingly blends well with sweet-spicy sauces. 

Best wine for a laid-back dinner.

Sexy but not stuffy and punctuated with a sweet cherry flavor, Chillable Red Wine is best enjoyed on dreariest days and also perfect for a cool cocktail. Pairing it with any salad, seafood or dessert will show more of its high flavor and strong finish. From big to simple events, it’s a wine that’s perfect for a relaxing night or chilling with friends. 

Ideal for special occasions and as a heartwarming surprise to your loved ones this holiday season, Franzia wines are a standout from the food-gift crowd.

Thousands of youth in Philippines to join regional Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build campaign

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Annual campaign rallies young people to speak out, raise funds and build decent homes

Housing organization, Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP), announces today its 2017 launch of Young Leaders Build. The campaign is Habitat’s largest youth movement in the Asia-Pacific region. Organized for the sixth consecutive year, the regional campaign is driven by dynamic and socially responsible youth to ensure decent housing for all in a region where one in eight people live in slums, according to the United Nations. 

The Philippines is currently facing a housing crisis with 5.5 million Filipino families lacking access to their own safe, decent home. 

“At Habitat, we aim to serve these families in need by partnering with others to build better communities, and a better nation – together. We believe the best way to face this crisis is work alongside the next generation of empowered youth leaders who are socially conscious and energetic to volunteer, fundraise and advocate for poverty alleviation,” Charlie Ayco, HFHP Managing Director and CEO said. 

HFHP has engaged more than 1.2 million volunteers in the past fiscal year, which garnered more than 2.5 million volunteer hours and the organization looks forward to engaging even more youth volunteers through the Young Leaders Build campaign in the coming months. 

The Young Leaders Build was first pioneered more than a decade ago by Alexandra Eduque, Founder and Chairwoman of the Habitat Youth Council, who kick-started the project as a national effort. Now, due to the campaign’s successes, it is now a global youth movement. 

“We look forward to this years Young Leaders Build to be more empowering to the youth and more transforming for the families and communities we serve,” Ayco added. 

In the coming months, youth, celebrities, schools and corporate supporters will volunteer, raise funds and lend their voices to help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Events planned across the region include workshops, rallies, runs, volunteer trips, a youth forum, an advocacy grant program and a Twitter party.

The multi-month Young Leaders Build campaign will culminate on 22 April 2017 with thousands of young people taking part in simultaneous activities across Asia-Pacific. These include house building, school cleaning, fundraising events, and advocating for decent housing on social media.

The campaign in the past year (2016 campaign video link) saw a record 2,448,914 supporters from 16 countries and one Special Administrative Region in the Asia-Pacific region. Volunteers worked on 420 houses, and served 7,620 families. The campaign raised US$ 1.6 million to enable families to have a decent place to live. 

Join the Habitat Young Leaders Build community on Facebook bit.ly/HabitatYLB.
Post on social media with the hashtag #HabitatYLB. Follow on Instagram @HabitatYLB.

About Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build

Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build brings together youth from across the Asia-Pacific region in support of affordable housing for everyone. Young people volunteer, fundraise and lend their voices to help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. The campaign motivates youth to take the lead in building homes and communities, on a Habitat build site and/or online through their social networks.

About Habitat for Humanity Philippines 

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The Christian housing organization has become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 70 countries. In the Philippines since 1988, Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 140,000 people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.

To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitat.org.ph.

The Stunning Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel Takes Top Title at the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards!

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Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel was excited and honoured to be awarded yet another prestigious accolade by the internationally respected World Luxury Hotel Awards. Heralded for the second year in a row as the number one ‘Luxury New Hotel’, the picture perfect beachside hotel gives Conde NastTraveler’s ‘Most Beautiful Island in the World’ yet another top title to be proud of!

The recent award is certainly not Villa Caemilla’s first – shortly after opening, in 2015 the hotel fought off some of the best establishments on the planet and won their first prestigious accolade at the Boutique Hotel Awards, for the much-coveted ‘Best Newcomer’ award. Soon after, they took top spot at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, winning ‘New Luxury Hotel’ and ‘Hotel of the Year’ awards. Earlier this year the hotel got listed as one of the World’s Best Bars and won “Best Boutique Hotel of Year 2016” with the ‘Luxury Travel Guide’ awards. 

The globally recognized World Luxury Hotel Awards took place on 29 October, 2016. Wellknown in the industry for giving recognition to top hotels for exceptional service and world-class facilities, a panel of hospitality professionals chooses nominees, and a wider audience votes for the award winners. Villa Caemilla was delighted to have been voted into the top spot for the second time in a row!

The tropical island of Boracay, Philippines, is famous for its stunning four-kilometre stretch of powder-soft sand that is White Beach. The island (one of 7,641 in the country) has been recognized as the most beautiful island in the world by global media. 

One of the few boutique hotels on Boracay Island, Villa Caemilla is located on the gorgeous beachfront of tranquil Station 3. Surrounded by white sand, palm trees and the beautiful azure ocean, the views from the hotel are breath taking.

Stylish yet intimate, the hotel boasts 39 luxury rooms and a bar/restaurant that is a gastronome’s delight –listen to mellow live music while sipping on Happy Hour cocktails, or relax on the ergonomic beach loungers. The highly trained team providesa world-class service and you can enjoy a global culinary experience with a delightful Filipino twist.

Guests enjoy myriad activities like boat trips, kite surfing and snorkelling, and right on the doorstep of Villa Caemilla is some of the best diving in the world! All this combinedwith the comfort of the hotel makes Villa Caemilla the perfect place for a life-changing tropical holiday.

Says Villa Caemilla’s Resort Manager, Wesley van der Voort:

 “The Villa Caemilla Family couldn’t be more proud about winning multiple awards since our opening. We have created a family of different nationalities, learning everyday about what our guests want to experience and adjusting to this on a daily basis. We could not be more proud and happy with our team.”