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Nescafe Philippines Fans Day: A Celebration of 2 Million Likes

Last Saturday as a way of thanking their 2 million ++ fans, Nescafe celebrated its Fans Day at the SM MOA Music Hall, being the current no.1 top brand page on Facebook. The brand's page was launched in Facebook on July 8, 2009; in December 2011, it reached the 1 million mark, and shortly a year after, in October 23, it held its spot as the no.1 brand page in the Philippines, with 2 million likes.

According to Mr. Mark Castillo, Consumer Marketing Manager of NESCAFÉ in the Philippines. We receive overwhelming support every day on Facebook. One post may get as many as a thousand likes and shares, and comments may reach up to the same level – we’re blown away. It is heartwarming to see people love and understand your product at almost the same level that you do, and through this event we say, ‘Thank you’.” 

The event provided each and every fan participants a series of events, such as interactive video and photo booths, games, and variety shows to reward fans that have made the success of the brand possible. 

Merienda were also served, Nescafe with pandesal - nothing but a favorite Filipino food combination not only during breakfast but all-day long.

Stage programs were hosted by Survivor Philippines castaways Betong and Maey, and sports enthusiast Drew Arellano; also present were YouTube sensation and comedienne, Petra Mahalimuyak with Frank Magalona; top rock bands Callalily, 6 Cycle Mind, and Urbandub sets the concert-stage.

NESCAFÉ shared that from the time it hit a million fans, it has been adding over a thousand fans every day, and now that they’re at 2 million, fans grew daily by over 3,000 likes.

NESCAFÉ Philippines has shown that constant engagement and genuine interest in fans’ opinions will not only earn mass respect, but also garner love. Undoubtedly, the brand’s efforts to add local flavor to its Facebook posts have paved the way for this social media success. Understanding what matters such as friends, families, celebrations of life and love are what brought NESCAFE closer to the hearts of Filipinos.

“This event is a testament that fans and brands go hand in hand in ensuring social media success. We listen, we care, we respond. Your fans will know if you are worthy of their attention, more so, their love, and we cannot be any happier that they gave us both,” says Christophe Stern, Business Executive Manager of NESCAFE in the Philippines.

About NESCAFÉ

Launched in 1938, NESCAFÉ today is one of the world’s most popular brands. In the Philippines, NESCAFÉ offers pure soluble coffees, coffee mixes, healthy coffees, premium coffees, and ready-to-drink coffees. For more information, visit our website at http://www.nescafe.com.ph, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nescafe.ph, and follow @NescafePH on Twitter. 

Dimsum Break Restaurant at SM North EDSA

Dimsum Break opens its very first venture in the Metro Manila food scenery. Owned and operated by a private family corporation Harbour City Dimsum House Co., Inc. (HCDHCI), primarily engaged in the fast food business in Cebu.  This is their 16th branch and the first one in Metro Manila and within the Luzon area.

What sets them apart, it is but very common in other restaurants or any other food outlets that dim sums are offered and served only as a side dish.  But with Dimsum Break, you can have dim sum all-day and with the interactive concept wherein customers just need to line-up and reach for their very own choices of dim sum.

Geared to keep attuned with the fast-paced urban lifestyles, especially for professionals who are always on the go.  One can get dim sum in  a dash and with the widest selection of over 20 steamed and fried dim sum ready for customers picking.

Everything here is very affordable, nothing exceeds P100 except for the yummy feeling one can get after you've tasted what's on the menu. Fried dim sum at P65, steamed dim sum at P65, rice pots at P68, noodles and soups at P80, vegetables at P55, beverages is from P15 to P35.

I was indeed privileged enough to sample their dishes. Here's what I got.

What I like most is their very own signature dish, "The Original  Steamed Fried Rice", its a complete rice meal in itself with a very generous servings of meat and shrimp bits, even kids will surely love it.

The venue provides a very relaxing atmosphere as well.  In here, one can get himself well rested while enjoying the savoury food. With the spacious tables and the unique "wooden steamer" which served as light covers, locally we call it "agkay" for a more enlightening ambiance.

About Dimsum Break

Dimsum Break is the fastest growing brand of Harbour City Dimsum House Co., Inc. (HCDHCI) based in Cebu, now in Metro Manila. This is the latest addition to their growing chain of restaurants. It takes its concept from the family's first venture in fast food business, the Ding How Dimsum House.  Established in 1969,the brand pioneered the concept of all-day dimsum dining in Cebu. Their other brands are the Ding Qua Qua Dimsum House and Harbour City Dimsum House.

Dimsum Break together with the other two brands, continue to build on the household name established by Ding How since 1969 and have become synonymous with authentic, quality dim sum cuisine, served from the heart at pocket-friendly rates.

Today, Dimsum Break is popularizing the novel means of serving dim sum - the interactive style.
Now serving at the
3/F SM North EDSA Annex, EDSA, Quezon City
Metro Manila, Philippines

They are open 10am - 9pm (Sunday - Thursday) and 10am - 10pm during Fridays and Saturdays.  You can also visit and like their Facebook Page for more updates.

The Largest Gathering of Sulitizens at Sulit City

Yesterday, Sulitizens trooped over to Eastwood Central Plaza to celebrate Sulit.com.ph's 6th anniversary. To date, Sulit.com.ph is the Philippines no.1 classified ads website.

RJ and Arianne David, founders of Sulit.com.ph started the company in their home as an experimental website.  Upon receiving great feedback from online citizens, they eventually transformed it into a full-blown business venture under the corporate name Netrepreneur Connections Enterprises, Inc.  Since then Sulit.com.ph has been committed to providing advertisers and consumers with an online platform that constantly innovates and keeps up with the demands of the growing and changing market.

Within its dynamic pages, Sulit.com.ph has everything - consumer electronics, vacation packages, accessories, a variety of services - name it, they have it. This is why they get millions of page views daily.  Being the first to appear in search engine results also gets them to be the #1 go-to site for online consumers.  Their user friendly interface and easy purchasing scheme namely, hanap, usal, deal, attract more and more Filipinos to perform hassle-free online transactions.

Sulit.com.ph also builds Filipino entrepreneurs by providing seminars like the Sulit Netrepreneur Academy.  Their goal is to not only provide an online market place for Filipinos, but to also equip their members with online tips that can help enhance their netreprenuerial skills.

Ano Hanap Mo?

Last April 2012, Sulit.com.ph launched the Ano Hanap Mo? campaign featuring their brand ambassador Lourd de Veyra to create brand awareness.  This campaign efficiently showed us that whatever we need, we can surely find it in Sulit.com.ph.

With just a few clicks, globetrotters can find the perfect vacation packages, techie people can get the latest gadgets, fashionistas can discover fab fashion finds, car enthusiasts can get great deals on brand new and used cars, and more.

The Sulitizens Gathering

The Eastwood Central Plaza served as venue for the biggest gatherings of sulitizens this year, with the celebration of Sulit.com.ph's 6th year anniversary. Registration gates opened at 7:00pm and there was a very long line of attendees all waiting to get registered and join the event.

The event was hosted by DJ Jessica Mendosa and DJ Tyler Ramos with performances by bands Yolanda Moon, Hidden Nikki, Maude and Up Dharma Down.

Upon registration each was given a passport with different activities to complete and to qualify for the games and raffles wherein Sulit.com.ph lived up to its name as they showered their guests with the latest gadgets as raffle promo prizes, iPhone 5, iPad Mini, iPod Touch are just some of the items that were given away during the event.

It was also a memorable one for the Sulit Ano Hanap Mo grand prize winner, Mr. Ringo Perreras, who officially received his brand new 2012 Honda City.

IKAW ANO HANAP MO? DEAL!

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Sulitizens 2012 Gathering

Everyone's invited to the largest gathering of SULITIZENS on the 15th of November 2012 at Eastwood Central Plaza. 

Performing Guests: 

UP Dharma Down

Yolanda Moon

Hidden Nikki

Maude

Hosted by Jessica Mendoza and Tyler Ramos

with special participation of Lourd de Veyra

Free entrance to all, play exciting games, enjoy treats and get a chance to win amazing prizes!

 

Don't miss out on this event! 

 

FAMAS: A "FINE" Night

FINE Nutrition Trading International, the local subsidiary of Osaka-based FINE Company, Japan’s leading player in the global nutraceutical industry, and makers of the revolutionary product FINE Hyaluron & Collagen, served as one of the sponsors of the recently-concluded 60^th FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences) Awards Night held at the historic Manila Hotel.

Company executives, led by Imelda Manook Tesalona (center), President of FINE Nutrition Trading International, presented the award for “Best Editing,” which went to the movie “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.” Others in photo include Takeshi Hayashi, Director of FINE Group Limited HK (left); and David Chan, President of Manola Company.  The two flew all the way from Hong Kong to join Ms. Tesalona as presenters during the awards night. 

Aside from hyaluron and collagen, FINE Hyaluron; Collagen, Japan’s best-held longevity and beauty secret, contains Elastin, Vitamin C, Biotin and Pear Coix Extract. Each 7g sachet of FINE Hyaluron; Collagen contains 60mg Hyaluron, 5,250mg Collagen, 15mg Elastin, 100mg Vitamin C, 45mcg Biotin, plus Pear Coix Extract, an essential element that helps maintain the youthfulness of the skin. FINE Hyaluron; Collagen is available in all Watsons stores nationwide.

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Village People: Its More Fun to Do the YMCA in Manila

Reminisced old times! Remember the songs that you groove with? "YMCA", "Go West", "In the Navy", "Milkshake", "I Am What I Am", and "Can't Stop the Music".  These are just some of their biggest hits that shook the world and triggered a disco revolution. Village People is synonymous with dance music, that earned them the title "Kings of Disco" with record sales of more than 100 millions worldwide. Ten (10) Gold and Triple Platinum albums and 17 Chart Singles. Having the combination of talented choreography with outrageous fun, bumping and grinding, these six talented men continuously provide entertainment for all through their singing and dancing for 35 years already.

The group started out in 1977 with the discovery of Felipe dancing in his Native American costume, what began was the idea of putting together a group of men to represent various American social groups. The rest of the three and half decades were but successful worldwide concert tours, awards and recognitions, best-selling albums, top charts and significant influence even in motion pictures, televisions and sports.  Their songs can be heard in many movies, they have performed several times on American TV shows and other programs worldwide. They are the half-time entertainment for Australia's Rugby Grand Finals seen by more people than Superbowl, among other sporting events worldwide.

The Philippine concert seen will soon be sharing the limelight with the Village People as they perform live on November 17, 2012 (Saturday) at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Manila.  Party begins at 8:30 pm.

This one night only event is brought to us by Red Stone Productions, in cooperation with Jinga Juice, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Esquire Financing Inc., Talk TV, 2nd Avenue, Jack TV and Media Partners: The Philippine STAR, Business World, Business Mirror, People's Journal, Mellow 94.7, Barangay LS 97.1, 101.1 YES FM and Pinas FM 95.5.

Tickets are available at Ticketworld and SM Ticket Outlets.

Limited - P5,500.00
VIP - P4,500.00
Premiere: P3,500.00
DeLuxe - P2,000.00

Trivia:

In 2008, Village People were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (between Liberace and Betty Grable at 6529 Holywood Blv)! It was a very special moment in their history.

"YMCA" is #2 MOST SING-ALONG-ABLE SONG IN HISTORY. Goldsmiths University has done the research and declares that YMCA is #2 in UK history as most sing-along-able. Who knew?

Like MommyGiay on Facebook, I'll be giving away FREE concert tickets to this event to two (2) of my lucky readers. Stay tuned.

The Famous MOCHI Sweets Invades Manila

Filipino's are known to have sweet tooth, such we are "sweet lovers".  Now come to invade the local food scene that will surely suit the Filipino taste is the ever popular MOCHI SWEETS, that we have seen in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and China.

Business partners Jason Yap and Samatha Paz chanced upon Mochi Sweets in their trips to Malaysia and Vietnam and saw the store drawing huge crowds. Both only in their early 20s but with entrepreneurial exposure from their parents, they decided to write to J Sweets in Hong Kong and were soon awarded the official franchise for Mochi Sweets in the Philippines.

Garry Cheng, President of J Sweets was in Manila to grace the unveiling of the first Mochi Sweets store in the SM Mall of Asia. He was very excited for Filipinos to try Mochi Sweets. He says their dessert is superior to other desserts which loosely uses mochi but don’t produce the right texture and experience. Cheng offers a clue on how premium their product and standards are: “We learned from Japan. We had a Japanese chef who creates these delectable concoctions for us and we use only 100% Japanese mochi.”

Just looking at the cute and colourful balls of Mochi Sweets neatly placed in its classic gift box and you understand why it has earned raves abroad. “First impression counts,” says Jason Yap, president of Mochi Sweets Philippines. “Mochi Sweets first tempts you with how it appeals to the eyes. But the real pleasure is the taste and experience once you bite into it. This is because Mochi Sweets is made from the best ingredients. There is meticulous control to ensure consistency of quality. We do not short-change our customers. We aim to satisfy each customer and make them enjoy life’s simple indulgent treats.”

Hence, the real test is resisting the urge to sink your teeth into these decadent sweets. Mochi Sweets comes frozen and you have to wait 10-15 minutes for it to thaw before you can bite into its gummy goodness. But unlike those with ice cream filling, Mochi Sweets is not prone to messy meltdowns as you eat it. It is also a perfect to-go or bring-home treat since it does not melt all the way through and will be thawed and just-ready by the time you meet your family and friends.

Jason Yap further shows how Mochi Sweets will be enjoyed: “We are a gifting society. A box of Mochi Sweets has 6 to 12 pieces and will definitely be a fun gift for sharing during those special moments and celebrations. Customers can pick different colors and flavors of Mochi Sweets based on the personality and preference of the lucky recipient and this makes each box of Mochi Sweets special and personal.”

Mochi Sweets indeed has a wide array of flavors – from the classic favorites to inspired special concoctions. Clear winners for chocolate lovers are the wickedly good Chocolate Mousse, Cream Chocolate and Dark Chocolate. Coffee aficionados will find delicious comfort in Caramel Macchiato. Kids and kids-at-heart looking for something wholesome will enjoy the fruity confections: Strawberry Mousse, Mango Yoghurt and Honey Lemon Cream. Those who want something different and exotic can try Sakura (or cherry blossom, which is very popular in Japan), Green Tea and Durian Mousse. Currently, Mochi Sweets offers 17 flavors and will continue to dish out cool and yum variants that will make customers think Mochi Sweets when they crave for desserts and comfort food.

From the first Mochi Sweets kiosk in SM Mall of Asia (beside the Skating Rink), the team of Jason Yap and Samatha Paz will open three more Mochi Sweets stores this quarter. The next two stores will be at Robinsons Galleria and Eastwood Mall. They promise rapid expansion in 2013 with the biggest Mochi Sweets shop already slated at SM Aura which will open at BGC.

You may visit their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.

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Make Believe's Spook-tacular Halloween 2012

Make Believe Productions would like to thank everyone who supported their series of halloween events. Here;s a run-down of these successful activities.

October 20

Skycable's Show and Tell: A Halloween Talent Show

Make Believe participated in this fun and talent driven event organized by Skycable's Fun Club! Kids were treated to Make Believe's interactive booth with shadow puppetry and an exciting telling of the otherworldly story, "The Man in the Moon," during the main stage show. Our very own Creative Director, Lesley Leveriza-Lina was a distinguished judge in the talent show, where some 14 kids showed off their respective talents in singing, dancing, and even Origami! 

Make Believe hosting Sky Cable's Halloween Talent Show.

October 27

Glorietta Halloween (Hollyween)

 

It was red carpet and glitz and glamour galore at the Glorietta Halloween event! Make Believe had a Hollywood arts and crafts booth in Glorietta 5, where children made fabulous movie star shades and stylish glitter wristbands. Make Believe was also able to pull in Harry Potter from Hogwarts and Captain Hook from Neverland to interact and take photos with the kids! 

A participant posing with Harry Potter at Make Believe's 

Arts and Crafts booth at Glorietta 5.

October 28

 

Unilab's Run United

Unilab invited Make Believe to handle the active daycare for all children of participating runners. Make Believe was ready and waiting for the kids at the crack of dawn and facilitated a slew of energetic activities which included free drawing, face painting, interactive storytelling, and theater and movement workshops!

Teacher Lesley doing theater exercises with Unilab kids 

after their Fun Run.

Bel-Air Halloween Storytelling

 

This event was organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Bel-Air, Makati, specifically for the children of workers in their village. Make Believe storytellers entertained the kids by sharing two tales: 1) Si Emang Engkantada at ang Tatlong Haragan, and 2) Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende. The stories emphasized values such as taking care of the environment and valuing one's family above all.

Bel-Air kids listening to Make Believe's storytelling.

Fully Booked Spooky Halloween

 

Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street was truly fully booked at the atrium last October 28 as many people came and brought their children to watch Make Believe do a crazy, zany storytelling of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." There was also free face painting and a costume contest with amazing book prizes provided by the store. 

Teacher Nina and Teacher Lesley telling the crazy adventures of Alice in Wonderland to children of all ages.

Teacher Nina and Teacher Lesley telling the crazy adventures of Alice in Wonderland to children of all ages.

October 30 

 

Scienceville Halloween Party

 

Scienceville, a premiere village in Parañaque, invited Make Believe for their Halloween party entitled, "Forever Young: A Neverland Adventure." The event was organized by the Sisterhood of Scienceville (S.O.S.) to promote camaraderie among the youth and build friendships with new neighbors. Teacher Lesley and Teacher Niña did an interactive storytelling of Peter Pan interspersed with games, which were enjoyed by kids and their parents alike!   

Scienceville kids enjoying the games and interactive  storytelling of Peter Pan.

Scienceville kids enjoying the games and interactive 

storytelling of Peter Pan.

October 31  

 

Greenbelt Hollyween

Greenbelt patrons were treated to an appearance of their favorite Hollywood icons care of Make Believe!  Classic style icon Audrey Hepburn, glamorous rebel James Dean, and Twilight's Bella and Edward interacted with fans and posed for pictures at the Greenbelt 5 fashion walk.   

James Dean, Audrey Hepburn, Bella and Edward 

posing with Teacher Nina at Greenbelt.

About Make Believe:

Make Believe Productions is a theater production company founded in 2006 with the aim of building up, educating, and enriching the youth through the craft of theater. They aspire to create passionate young artists unafraid to explore, dream, create, and express themselves. They also strive to touch and captivate others through the staging of beautiful productions that push the limits of all vision and imagination.

Make Believe Productions, Inc.
Magallanes Village, Makati, 1232
Telefax: (632) 729-5899
Email: inquiry@makebelieve.com.ph
Website: www.makebelieve.com.ph
Facebook: makebelieve.productions

Twitter: MakeBelieve07

The iPad mini has come

The full iPad experience
There's less of it, but no less to it
Everything you love about iPad - the beautiful screen, fast and fluid performance, FaceTime and iSight cameras, thousands of amazing apps, 10-hour battery life - is everything you'll love about iPad mini, too.  And you can hold it in one hand.




iPad mini has everything that makes an iPad an iPad, but it's a fraction of the size.  At just 7.2 millimeters, its pencil thin and unbelievably light.  You can easily hold it in your palm.  And stash it in your smallest bag without a second thought, so its always close at hand. 

Beautiful 7.9-inch display

A screen worthy of iPad

Colors are vivid and text is sharp on the iPad mini display.  But what really makes it stand out is its size.  At 7.9 inches, it's perfectly sized to deliver an experience every bit as big as iPad.

Over 275,000 apps
If its made for iPad, its made for iPad mini
Right from the start, apps made for iPad also work with iPad mini.  They're immersive, full-screen apps that let you do almost anything you can imagine.  And they make iPad mini practically impossible to put down.

Ultrafast wireless

Fast connections. The world over.

With advanced Wi-Fi that's up to twice as fast as any previous - generation iPad and access to fast cellular data networks around the world, iPad mini lets you download content stream video, and browse the web at amazing speeds.

Questions? Call 1-800-MY-APPLE

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Chiz Escudero for Senator in 2013

I was there as a pioneer member of "Team Chiz". We are a group of students and young professionals who volunteered ourselves to work together and bring then Rep. Chiz Escudero to the doors of the Senate. That was way back in 2007, the very first time he ran as senator. 

So after six years of being a senator, many asked what had transpired? has he proven himself worthy of the people's votes once again and served for another six-years term.

An elected senator is expected to create or file bills, that's his primary role, to make laws.  But to date, nothing yet can be attributed solely to his name. As Chairman of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, to date Senate Bill No. 2817 still awaits signature of President Noynoy Aquino.  This bill entitled "an Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance".  If enacted, this will become a significant law for human rights, perpetrators of involuntary disappearance will be meted the penalty of "reclusion perpetua" or life sentence which is equivalent to 20 years and one day to 40 years of imprisonment.

Another bill, Senate Bill 2106 titled "An Act to Grant Monthly Pension to Government Retirees under RA 161 Who Have Reached the Age of Seventy Years." According to Sen. Escudero, this proposal recognizes that majority of this class of retirees has been living in abject poverty, and many of them have to depend on dole-outs from close relatives and friends. Aged government personnel who retired need monthly pension because of their late age their opportunities of earning are already almost nil.

To date, not a single bill can be attributed to his name as main author, probably most of his works just like mentioned earlier are still in process and/or for signature of the Philippine president.

Nevertheless, as a young and outstanding politician he is already coveted with many awards such as: 2008 Anak TV Seal's Ten Most Admired TV Personalities; 2008 Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum; 2007 Asia's Idol, Asia News Network; 2005 The Outstanding Young Men Awardee in Youth Leadership; 2002 Gawad Papuri Awardee; 2002 Most Outstanding Congressman of the 1st Session of the 12th Congress; 2002 One of the Outstanding Solons of the 12th Congress; 2000 Legislator of the Year: 2001 Top Congressman; 2001 One of the Outstanding Solons of the 12th Congress; 2001/2002 Leaders of the 12th Congress; 1998, 1999, 2000 Most Outstanding Solon; 2000 Outstanding Public Servant of the Year; 2000 Exceptional Young Achiever; 1999 Grand Advocate of Press Freedom; 1999 Youth Achiever in the Government Sector; 2000 9th KBP Golden Dove Awardee.

Many says, he talks a lot but less action. Agree! he is the one whom we always see on television, hear on radio interviews, visible in public forums talking about many issues.  He was then the Spokesperson for the Presidential candidacy of the late Fernando Poe Jr., he is a public figure and because of his talkies, someone like me have been becoming aware of the current issues and stop to think, and re-think these relevant issues. There maybe two kinds of person, the "thinker" and the "doer". He might be needing another term to continue what he has began.  He is young and intelligent and our country needs someone like him, amidst those traditional politicians, he can be someone of a trend setter, to make things happen and go for change.

What's my say with regards to his admitting a relationship with a local showbiz personality, Heart Evangelista? I would like to put this aside with regards to my admiration of Sen. Chiz Escudero as a politician.  I consider his having a girlfriend (after being separated from his wife) just as normal for a single-status person like him, he is just human.  Is this a campaign strategy? I don't care, neither I care about Heart Evangelista because I am not a fan of her.  Will I go against Sen. Escudero because this relationship might not do good for his next campaign? probably. He made it to the Senate as a known family-man six years ago.  Hopefully, he'll make it again and his answers to these questions put into action.

If "Team Chiz" will call on me again to serve the team, I will readily offer my services.

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