Say it with Red Ribbon Valentine Mamon Red Ribbon launches the sweetest treat for Valentine’s Day

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"Team Hugot" Red Ribbon Valentines Mamon & ""Team Kilig" Red Ribbon Valentines Mamon

Say it with Red Ribbon Valentine Mamon Red Ribbon launches the sweetest treat for Valentine’s Day Love is one of the hardest emotions to express. That is why, oftentimes, it is hard to either show or say it.

But, what if you can do both ways for your loved ones this Valentines? 

This February, Red Ribbon, one of the most loved bakeshop chains in the Philippines, joins its customers in celebrating 

Valentine’s Day with its new limited edition “Team Kilig” and “Team Hugot” Valentine Mamons that are guaranteed to make this Love Month more memorable. 

The Red Ribbon Valentine Mamons are made with moist white chiffon Mamon topped with Valentine-themed designs. 

It comes in two variants, the “Team Kilig” and “Team Hugot.” 

The “Team Kilig” Mamons are for those who want to give their special someone with Valentine messages that will surely make them feel the warmth of love. On the other hand, the “Team Hugot” Mamons, which are decorated with witty “hugot” lines, are perfect for those who choose to happily celebrate the occasion even without a special someone. 

“We know how important Valentine's Day is to our loyal customers whether they are single or not. These two new Valentine Mamons are our way of making the day for them more memorable and sweeter,” said Ned Bandojo, Head of Marketing of Red Ribbon. Both Team Kilig and Team Hugot Valentine Mamons are topped with unique designs and are packaged in a Valentine’s Day gift box of threes. It is available in all Red Ribbon stores nationwide for P100 per box only.

As one of the fastest growing bakeshop chains in the country, Red Ribbon is dedicated to making every celebration more special by offering new, exciting, and delicious lineup of cakes, breads, and pastries. 

To know more about Red Ribbon’s many delights, visit www.redribbonbakeshop.com.ph. 

Rex Smith Live at Estancia: a magical evening of love songs dear and familiar at top-tier Estancia Mall

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Picture a most romantic post-Valentine’s Day evening at Estancia, a topnotch retail facility where you can find an array of fine international fashion brands and retailers. Estancia is nestled regally within Capitol Commons, a 10-hectare mixed-use development located along Meralco Avenue corner Shaw Blvd. in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The area used to be the Rizal Provincial Capitol. 

Owing to Ortigas & Co.’s expertise in transforming some of the country’s most iconic places to destinations that provide unique experiences without losing their historical charm, Capitol Commons is poised to set a new standard for modern urban development. The benchmark has become all about a confluence of modern living spaces, office facilities, and commercial areas that showcase premium retail and entertainment options. 

On February 15 at 7 p.m., families, young people, residents of Capitol Commons and visitors alike, and lovers will converge at the Estancia Bridgeway. It will be the venue of a free concert featuring the timeless tunes of Rex Smith; Smith is an American actor-singer who was a teen idol during the poster-plastered wall era of the late ‘70s. He performed live at the 1982 Miss Universe pageant held in Lima, Peru. Among Rex Smith’s hits are “Simply Jessie,” “Forever,” “Everlasting Love,” “You Take My Breath Away,” “Don’t Give Up On Us,” and “Let’s Make A Memory.” 

Rex Smith Live at Estancia will be a walk down memory lane when music sounded soothing and soft rock and pop was king. Featured artist is JV Decena of “Showtime’s” popular segment Tawag Ng Tanghalan.

The air will be filled with love songs that even in the age of social media will never grow old. At the Rex Smith Live at Estancia concert, love will be the order of the day while taking in the whole breadth of Capitol Commons with its tall buildings and the lovely park between Estancia and Royalton Condominium. The park is a welcome sea of green, like an oasis right in the middle of a business district. Rex Smith Live at Estancia is a free concert but with limited seating. 

Celebrate the day of love with a Valentine's dinner at the stunning Palazzo Verde

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Love is in the air! Want to do something special on Valentine’s Day with a significant other, family or friends?

Why not book a reservation at Palazzo Verde, one of the most romantic events venue in the metro, set to hold a Valentine’s dinner show featuring a unique gastronomic experience on the evening of February 14?

Located along Daang Reyna, Vista Alabang, in Las Piñas City, the enchanting Palazzo Verde will treat its Valentine guests to a delicious five-course set menu that will consist of a fusion of distinct Filipino cuisine and a touch of European flavors prepared by celebrity chefs Rolando and Jackie Laudico.

Chefs Rolando and Jackie Laudico.

One of the country’s well-loved crooners, Markki Stroem, will serenade guests during the special affair.

Markki Stroem

A stunning events venue, Palazzo Verde is a top choice for weddings, anniversaries, birthday celebrations, and life’s other milestones.

Encompassing more than 2.3 hectare of lush, vibrant greenery, Palazzo Verde offers beautiful ceremony venues: the gorgeous Notre Dame De Vie Chapel; the Gazebo Garden, perfect for couples who want a lovely outdoor event; and the magnified Grand Conservatory for a touch of grandeur.

Palazzo  Verde also offers other striking venues for ceremonies, parties or event receptions, and for celebrations with 150 to 500 guests.

For instance, the Colonial Ballroom is a stateroom adorned with Renaissance paintings and magnificent chandeliers, a designed inspired by the Buckingham Palace.

The Palazzo also has two Byzantine garden venues – one has glass walls for a picturesque view of Palazzo’s outdoor surroundings, a small alfresco garden and Koi pond, and the other has indoor gardens nestled in waterfalls.

For an atmosphere of royalty, bridal couples or celebrants can choose between the two Victorian rooms – one with gold-plated leaf pillars and beautiful ceiling paintings, ideal for a young bride’s fairytale wedding or a debutante’s grand celebration, and the other with an extensive indoor garden area and elements influenced by the Victorian era.

Both the Byzantin and Victorian venues can be put together to create one venue that accommodate grander celebrations.

Amenities that can make events more memorable include a gondola, horse-drawn carriages, dance panels and suite rooms.

For Instagram-worthy photos, Palazzo Verde features hilltop and pocket gardens.

Without doubt, Palazzo  Verde is one of the best venue choices for intimate or grand celebrations.

To avail of Palazzo Verde’s Valentine’s dinner, check out MetroDeal for special deals of only P2,499, inclusive of all applicable taxes.

Please contact (917) 870 3838 or email info@palazzoverde.com.ph for table reservations. Tables will be set up by couple or by group, and the Valentine’s dinner will start at 7 p.m.

For more information about Palazzo  Verde , visit palazzoverde.com.ph.

Vivo V5 Plus expected to dominate selfie-loving PH market

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 Vivo V5 Plus perfect selfie phone comes with the most advanced selfie technology to date, inclusive of features like selfie soft light, bokeh mode and face beauty mode 6.0. 

Vivo V5 Plus, the flagship model of the top five premium global brand¹ Vivo, is expected to dominate the local market for selfie-centric smartphones.

Dubbed as the perfect selfie phone, the Vivo V5 Plus is likely to win the hearts of a nation of selfie-lovers, with the Philippines now known as a certified selfie hot-spot and with Filipinos putting a premium on selfie-friendly camera features when purchasing smartphones. 

The Vivo V5 Plus, features the most advanced selfie technology to date, which includes a dual 20-megapizel front camera, a true bokeh effect—the aesthetic blur or out-of-focus impression of a photo—on the spot, without editing; a selfie soft light; and a face beauty mode 6.0. 

The new Vivo V5 Plus perfect selfie phone is highly
likely to win the hearts of a nation of selfie enthusiasts.

Globally, Vivo has been known for its competitive premium-range offerings, becoming the top five global smartphone vendor for the third quarter of 2016, a spot it has held for four consecutive quarters now. 

This is according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, which provides detailed and timely information on total mobile phone and smartphone markets across the globe. 

Equipped with the first dual 20-megapixel front camera, Vivo V5 Plus is expected to dominate the local market for selfie-centric smartphones. 

According to the market-research firm IDC, the worldwide smartphone market grew 1.1% year over year for Q3 2016, with 363.2 million shipments. Of these shipments, global smartphone brand Vivo shipped a record amount of 21.2 million smartphones, giving the brand a 5.9% share in the smartphone market. 

The continued upward trajectory of Vivo is attributed to a growing following in China and India, the world’s two biggest smartphone markets, and to a significant growth in Myanmar. The remarkable growth is also recorded as Vivo expands to different markets in Southeast Asia. 

Known for its competitive premium-range offerings, the top five premium global brand is also poised to develop one of its biggest markets here in the Philippines. 

Vivo is largely known for its first-to-market innovations such as the Vivo X1, one of the slimmest phones in 2012, and the world’s first smartphone to feature a Digital-to-Analog (DAC) converter Hi-Fi chip, and the Vivo X3 in 2013, the first smartphone in the world with a 2K resolution display. 

Now, the global manufacturer has produced the Vivo V5 Plus, the world’s first smartphone to have a dual 20-megapixel front camera. 

The Vivo V5 Plus is the latest flagship phone of Vivo, the top five smartphone manufacturer in the world for four consecutive quarters now.

Aside from its front-facing dual cameras, the Vivo V5 Plus also has a 16-megapixel rear camera that captures candid moments beautifully. 

These outstanding camera features, however, make up just one aspect of the Vivo V5 Plus. The phone is revealed to have a 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Qualcom Snapdragon 625 processor, and Funtouch 3.0 OS, for superior power and efficiency. 

Additional features include a 3160 mAh battery, a fast-charging feature, an upgraded fingerprint sensor, and an ultra-slim bezel technology. 

Consumers may now experience the Vivo V5 Plus perfect selfie phone, available for Php 19,990. 

For inquiries about Vivo V5 Plus, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph, or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivophil) accounts. 

1according to International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker (http://www.idc.com/promo/smartphone-market-share/vendor;jsessionid=7595C1498F4F0FBF496CC767E273121B)

Winners of Pioneer Insurance’s #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition

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Complete with live performances, it was a concert night to remember at Hard Rock Café Makati, as Pioneer Insurance awarded the winning entries of their #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition.

Yosef Escoto of San Beda College Alabang with his "Invisible" is the Grand Winner of  #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition.

Finals Night marked the end of the contest, as the judges - Joy Mesina of OneMusicPH, Noel Cabangon and Rico Blanco of FILSCAP, Pioneer Retail Organizational Head Lorenzo Chan Jr. and prolific songwriter Nonoy Tan proclaimed the Grand Winner, who received a prize of Php 100,000. The first and second runners-up won Php 50,000 and Php 30,000 respectively.

The Judges

2nd Placer : “Aking Mundo” by Benjamin Quijano of University of the Philippines Los Baños

3rd Placer : “Alive” by Kenneth Roquid of University of the Philippines Diliman

To recognize their songwriting prowess, Pioneer awarded the remaining seven finalists with Php 10,000 each.

Julia Dichoso’s song “Hand In Hand” received 44.96% of online votes and was crowned as Online Favorite.

Pioneer also gave a Special Recognition Award to Drei Chua of San Beda College Alabang for his song entry “Bangon,” an exceptional composition that perfectly describes Pioneer’s promise to its clients. Aside from the cash prize, all winners received Php 100,000 worth of insurance coverage from Pioneer.

Pioneer received a total of 150 song entries from colleges and universities all over the country, but ten were selected at the Preliminary Judging conducted by FILSCAP.

Pioneer launched the #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition in partnership with FILSCAP and One Music PH to encourage the youth to pursue artistic endeavors and to celebrate the Filipino trait of resiliency. Applicants were challenged to write a song expressing their take on resiliency in 3 minutes or less.

Watch the coverage of the #MoveOnLang Finals Night on Pioneer Insurance’s Official Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/PioneerIsYourInsurance) and listen to the winning song entries on the official #MoveOnLang Website (www.moveonlang.ph) and Pioneer Insurance’s Soundcloud (www.soundcloud.com/pioneerph).

All 11 songs will be available on Spotify, iTunes and Google Play on February 3, 2017.