Shimmian Manila Opens its services in the south

Last October 26, 2013, Shimmian Manila, a well noted aesthetic clinic for their Gore-Text implants and with various branches in the metro, finally opens their aesthetic services in SM South Mall, Las Pinas. 

Its grand opening was celebrated by some of the well-known faces in Show business of today. These celebrities were not just present to entertain the audience, but they’re there to give personal testimonies on how Shimmian was able to help maintain their facial look at its best condition. 

Shimmian Manila, offers a wide range of aesthetic services from simple facial treatment to sophisticated reconstructive surgeries such as nose-lift, facial lift, breast augmentations to name a few. The clinic became more popular amongst celebs with its Gore-Tex nose-lift technology. 

After the program, members of the media took the opportunity of trying out first hand the Shimmian Experience. I personally chose the facial treatment with age defying serum. Honestly, after the treatment, I never notice immediate changes on my face but my friends and wife told me that my face became a bit vibrant. 

The aesthetic experts behind the Shimmian Manila are the husband and wife dermatologists Dr. Marie Lansangan and Dr. Levi Lansangan. Both doctors received their training in their chosen fields at the University of Santo Tomas college of Medicine. Dr. Levi Lasangan took further studies to obtained Diplomate in Facial Plastic Surgery. He became a fellow in training at the Shimmian Plastic Surgery Center and Oriental Cosmetics  Medicine Institute in Seoul, Korea.     

To name some of the stars that were present that day at expressed their satisfaction in the services Shimmian is offering are, Tippy Dos Santos, Yassi Pressman, the king of Philippine R&B, JayR Sillona, Janice Hung, MYMP, TakeOFF and Bea Binene.

Shimmian Manila has now branches in Medical Plaza Ortigas, Tomas Morato, Connecticut Greenhills, SM City Pampanga, SM Southmall and soon to open SM City North EDSA – The Block. For more inquiries you can check its website: http://www.shimmianmanila.com. Facebook: Shimmian Manila Surgicenter. Twitter: @ShimmiaManila

Pharmaton hosts an exclusive screening of Hunger Games

Last week, I had the opportunity to be invited for an exclusive screening of Hunger Games: Catching Fire starring Jenifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson at Greenbelt 3, Makati City. It is the sequel of the first Hunger Games that took young audiences by storm last 2012. When the sequel started feed some previews, many were very much excited to watch it again. 

In the sequel, Jennifer Lawrence have certainly have grown so much not just in physical but in her acting prowess as well, Very much different from the first Hunger Games. Josh Hutcherson has grown so much as well and has developed into a more serious type of acting maturity. 

Prior to the screening, media gusts and friends was treated by a delectable dinner at Bubba-Gump Shrimp Co. The restaurant served a full course menu from soup to dessert. I really enjoyed eating their  Carbonara with Shrimp. After the delicious dinner, we all proceeded at the third level of greenbelt 3 to watch the movie. 

Pharmaton, is a multi-vitamins created by Boehringer Ingelhiem of Germany. It is packed with all the essential vitamins, minerals, Deanol and Ginseng Extract a person needs to support an active lifestyle. And even if you are not the active and sporty type like Katnis of Hunger Games, Pharmaton will also helps in combating fatigue brought about by long period work hours in the office. 

With Pharmaton, you can be sure to sustain physical stamina, strong enough to get yourself back in the game.

Greenfield Christmas Run 2013

On its 5th year, Greenfield City, the prime real estate developing company that is flourishing in the heart of Sta. Rosa, Laguna offered another reason to celebrate Christmas. A fun run designed to be enjoyed by the whole family is the Greenfield Christmas Run 2013.

To be held on December 8, 2013 at the Greenfield City, Sta. Rosa Laguna, the Christmas fun run offers four categories – 1k, 5k, 10k and 21k. The 1k and 5k are for the kids and mommies who are just starting to adapt the healthy running lifestyle, while the 10k and 21k are for those dads and seasoned runners who wish to push themselves to the limit and those who will vie for a new PR before the year ends. 

This year’s Greenfield Christmas Run is not like the other Greenfield runs in the past where it was used to be held on the summer season, where it’s a little hot for the runners. This time, it will be in December, where the weather is a lot cooler. Plus, the new race route is quite different because part of it is the new Solen Residences. Solen Residences is the newest developing high-end residential village soon to rise in the heart of Sta. Rosa, Laguna. 

Another new in this year’s Greenfield Christmas Run is the race organizer. This year, Greenfield is teaming up with Run Mania Philippines, a new yet competitive and one of the most sought after race organizer, who is setting a trend in the ultra running races in the south. Run Mania Philippines is the group that brought us the races in like Caliraya 360, C to L, R to L and L to Q ultra races. 

Since this is Greenfield City and Run Mania Philippines Christmas treat to runners this year, Registration will only cost you P300, P350, P400 and P500 for 1k, 5k, 10k and 21k respectively.  But wait, there’s more… All finishers for 1k, 5k, 10k, will get very cool medals. And for the 21k finishers, they will get a very nice trophy.  It’s like finishing an ultra run! Now, how cool is that?! 

Greenfield Christmas Run 2013 is now open for registration in selected Mizuno branches such as, Mizuno Festival, Paseo Greenfield City, BGC, MOA, and Robinsons Galleria. 

Samsung and SM Aura launched the Samsung Hall

Samsung, the leader in technology and innovation finally broke another barrier of technological feature of entertainment. In partnership with SM Aura Premier, the newest shopping address in town, the two iconic brands collaborated together to bring its ever discriminating clients a cutting edge environment that offers a one of a kind entertainment experience. 

Samsung and SM Aura Premier present the new SAMSUNG Hall.

This state of the art concert hall offers the market a different kind of multi-experiential arena. What makes this hall special is not the size but the audio and lights features that only Samsung can offer. It has a 250 capacity seat that offers a closely knit and cozy environment, a very much ideal to a discriminating crowd who prefers to be entertained by exceptional artist. 

Last October 25, 2013, special guests, close friends and members of the media gathered together at the scenic Sky Park of SM Aura Premier to witness the unveiling of the opening of Samsung Hall that was graced by no other than the president of SM Prime Holdings Mr. Hans Sy and the President of Samsung Mr. Oh Yun Kwon. 

The celebration began with delectable cocktail s with wide selection of fine drinks available to every guest. After which, the hosts introduced the two industrial and brand leaders Sy and Kwon and officially led the ceremonial toast to open the new Samsung Hall to the general public. 

After some short inspirational talks from the two leaders, guests were ushered inside the hall. As a special treat, the guests were entertained by the famous Norwegian Jazz and R&B band D-Sound. The acoustic sound of the hall was definitely world class, as we all groove to a fine Friday night concert. 

So whenever you visit SM Aura Premier and check out their shops with some good buys, you may want also to drop by Samsung Hall and check the line-up of up-coming concert and events that would certainly bring you to a whole new level of mall experience.   

SM FOUNDATION allocates P100 million to fund areas affected by calamities

PRESS RELEASE:

In the wake of damages brought about by the recent 7.2 earthquake and the super-typhoon Yolanda, SM Group announces its plan to allocate P100M as a calamity fund for areas devastated by the earthquake and the typhoon, particularly in, Tacloban, Ormoc , Samar, Bohol, Cebu, Iloilo Capiz, and Bicol.

The fund will focus on five different types of assistance: rebuilding homes, community centers, schools, and churches, and providing immediate relief through food and supplies. 

SM Foundation is taking the lead in the relief effort with the nationwide reach of SM Cares of the mall group, SM Savemore, and BDO Foundation. Each group has a different expertise in the community support program, and will be working with community groups to expand the efforts and widen the reach of the relief operation.

In addition to these efforts, “Operation Tulong Express” will be open for the donation of relief goods in SM malls, and an account in both BDO and Chinabank will be open to accept cash donations.

With the P100M calamity fund, SM seeks to extend an extra hand to these affected communities.

TENA-HEALTHWAY:Giving the Gift of Wellness

PRESS RELEASE:

The season of sharing is about to begin. For TENA, the World’s No. 1 Adult Diaper and Incontinence Specialist, and Healthway Medical, the most preferred mall-based outpatient clinic in the country, it’s the best time to give the gift of wellness, especially to those who need it the most.

The gift of wellness comes in understanding our elders’ most delicate needs. That’s why TENA offers a wide range of adult diapers with unique features to meet all their incontinence needs, which ultimately allows them to enjoy the best of life.

Furthermore, with the strengthened partnership of TENA and Healthway Medical, which is now on its 3rd year, our loved ones in their senior years can receive more wellness gifts. A free Healthway Wellness Card can be found in specially marked TENA adult diapers. The card entitles elders to enjoy discounts on selected dental procedures, dentures, laboratory imaging and diagnostic services, plus free cataract screening and consultation with a Primary Care Physician. All they need to do is present the card in any Healthway Medical Clinic.

And of course, family members who take care of the elders will also get presents, as they deserve to be rewarded too. Specifically, they’ll receive discounts on selected dental procedures, Intense Diamond Peel, laboratory imaging and diagnostics services, and free consultations with a dermatologist and Primary Care Physician.

As the season of gift giving fast approaches, elders can expect to receive one of the greatest gifts of all. And that’s an improved over-all wellness, courtesy of TENA and Healthway Medical.

For more info, log on to www.tena.ph and www.healthway.com.ph or call the Healthway Medical Clinic customer care hotline at 02-7514929 or SCA Hygiene Products Corp. Philippines at 02-5562405.

St. Luke's Invites You to Run for Wellness!

FOR RELEASE:

St. Luke's Medical Center calls on the Filipino community to put on their running shoes and step up for their health by joining the St. Luke's Run for Wellness on December 7, 2013, Saturday, 6 a.m. onwards at the Bonifacio Global City grounds.

Aiming to engage experienced and first-time runners, the young and young-at-heart in a running activity like never before, the Run for Wellness promises to be a creative, non-traditional fun run that combines the exercise of running and fun-filled activities along the race route. It is also St. Luke's way of promoting disease prevention and overall well-being for the general public.

Among the stations the participants will encounter during the race are: the Water Gun Station where marshalls will spray runners with water along 100 meters; the Color Me Blue Station where blue powder will be thrown as runners dodge their way through the course; and the Air Blower Station where runners will be dried off and blown away as they try to reach the finish line. The fun doesn't stop as other activities,such as the Giant Slide, Creative Photo Booth, and Balloon Wall await them.

Registrants may choose from the 3K, 5K, and 10K distance race categories all sold at 750 pesos only. Each runner also gets a St. Luke's Run for Wellness shirt, bib and freebies from participating sponsors. Winners also get Executive Health packages. On top of that, part of the proceeds of the Run for Wellness will go to St. Luke's Medical Center Foundation, Inc. (SLMCFI), which funds projects that benefit social service patients, provide scholarships for underprivileged medical students, and support continuing medical education for doctors and medical research.

This activity also coincides with the hospital's celebration of Dr. Joven Cuanang Week, which pays tribute to its Senior Vice President for Medical Practice and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joven R. Cuanang who has dedicated 51 years of service to the medical profession and has significantly been instrumental to the hospital's success.

Register now to be part of St. Luke's Medical Center's milestone this December For complete registration details, visit www.stlukesrun.com, or visit any of the following establishments near you: Toby's (Mall of Asia, Trinoma, Glorietta and Shangri la), Runnr (Bonifacio Global City and Alabang Town Center), SM Cinema, and St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City.

Siklab: Now serving Filipino Favorites that are worth dining for

The Bistro Group, a pioneer in casual dining restaurants, which offers mostly foreign cuisine, finally opened a Filipino Restaurant that depicts Pinoy’s everyday favorite. Since its inception in 1994 in the opening of the first T.G.I Fridays, the Bistro Group has grown to manage more than 50 chain of restaurants all over the country. They’re the same group that brought some iconic food shops and restaurants such as Italianis, which has now 15 branches, of course TGI Fridays with 13 branches, Fish & Co and others. 

And now, after 20 years, they are proud to bring in to their loyal food followers something that totally home-grown, introducing SIKLAB Filipino Favorites. SIKLAB is located at the third level of Greenblet 3, right in the heart of the Makati Business District. As the name implies, Siklab specializes in the grilled cuisine which a lot of people are craving for. But of course, the stew-like dishes are also worth a try.   

Last October 21, 2013, Siklab opens its doors to the media particularly food-bloggers who were treated with some of its top-notch specialty.

 I settled down together with some of the food bloggers who were invited that day and upon sitting down, the friendly waiters offers us some of their special healthy beverages. Among them is the Fresh Lemonade with fresh basil leaves. They also have vegetable juices like carrot and celery.

First dish on the table is the Kuhol cooked in coconut juice. The coconut soup is a little bit spicy but tolerable for my palate. The kuhol is delicious as well. But I guess a dish like this is an acquired-taste for some because no many like eating shell dishes. The dish is served with small forks to scoop the meat inside the shell. At least, no more effort in sucking the meat out of the shell which was the usual process of eating them. 

Soon after the kuhol, is  a lighter meal, the Crispy Pork-belly Bacon. These are bacon strips cooked in deep fried, served with lemon and chopped onions and chili.This one is good also but not to my taste since I'm not fund of eating bacon. But for some who are fund of eating bacon, like my wife, I'm sure you'll enjoy them, because its not too salty. 

 

Crispy Pork Belly adobo in eggplant. It was my first time to eat this type of adobo, but its good. The meat of the pork belly were not so tough and the skin of the pork were also so east to eat. 

Nos this one is definitely something different. Its Sisig-Fried Rice. For me, its more like a toppings. Ideal for those who wish to eat with something on top of it to complete the "ulam" -rice combo. Good for those who wants to have a quick lunch in between work. 

 

This one is something to look forward to. Siklab's version of Pinakbet. It has all the usual pinakbet ingridients inside plus with some twist in the sauce and crust chicharones on top. The sauce is a little spicy too but not too salty, that is why it taste really good. 

The grilled dishes is what makes Siklab is known for. The grilled spare-ribs are definitely something you don't want to miss when you visit Siklab. The meat are marinated in Coconut and soysauce with Chef Josh's secret recipe. The chicken barbecue are cooked in the same way. 

  

Now, if your're saving some space in your tummy for desserts, there two desserts you don't want to miss. The special Biko with choco-powder on top and the Toron 2.0. This I decided not to describe as to not to spoil your anticipation. Better to taste them firsthand and experience a blissful moment as you devour each one them.  

Cebu Pacific, GMA Pinoy TV treat 100 Lucky Juans to a joyful homecoming

PRESS RELEASE:

100 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were reunited with their loved ones in the Philippines through Cebu Pacific and GMA Pinoy TV’s 100 Lucky Juans promo. Families and friends of the winning OFWs surprised their loved ones in a touching reunion celebration at Resorts World Manila.

The 100 Lucky Juans flew back home last October 7, 2013 aboard the Dubai-Manila maiden flight of the country’s leading low-cost carrier. These include Michael Cerillo, who has been working in the UAE for 23 years. “Mula no’ng pagtapak ko sa UAE, ngayon lang nagkaroon ng ganitong promo kaya nagpapapasalamat ako sa kanila. Gusto ko na umuwi kasi nami-miss ko na aking pamilya (Since I set foot in the UAE, this is the first time that they had a promo like this, so I’m really thankful. I really wanted to go home because I miss my family),” he said. 

“Nami-miss ko na ang aking bulinggit. Sobrang saya kasi napaaga ‘yung bakasyon ko instead of December (I really miss my little one. I’m so happy because I got to go home earlier for a vacation instead of going in December),” said Joanna Baluyut, who has been working in the Middle East for two years. 

“’Yung ticket ko na panalo, sobrang laking tulong na po sa’min na OFW. ‘Yung pera ng pambili mo ng ticket, pampasalubong na sa ‘Pinas (Winning the ticket to fly home is a big help for OFWs like us. The money we could’ve spent on the ticket, we can now give to our families),” added John John Cabrillos, who has been based in the Middle East for a year.

A total of 100 winners were named in the promo’s 14-week run from June 3 to September 2, 2013. To join, the contestants simply had to “like” the official Cebu Pacific Facebook page, click on the 100 Lucky Juans application, and answer the question: “How will I make my homecoming in the Philippines fun?” 

Answers were submitted as a photo collage, two-minute video or essay with 200 words or less. These were judged based on creativity, adherence to the theme and the number of “likes” they garnered on the social networking site. The contestant’s length of stay in the UAE was also a factor in the results.  

“Cebu Pacific is very proud to be reuniting 100 of our hardworking kababayans with their families in the Philippines. This has made our maiden Dubai-Manila flight a truly meaningful milestone,” said Cebu Pacific President and CEO Lance Gokongwei. “We look forward to be of service to even more Filipinos, as we continue to offer our trademark low fares to even more long haul destinations in the future. ” 

“I commend Cebu Pacific for their commitment to serve Global Filipinos. We at the UAE are fortunate to now have a low fare travel alternative so we can come home more often,” said Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Grace Relucio-Princesa. “We look forward to more Cebu Pacific flights in the Middle East soon.” 

The first and only Philippine carrier with direct flights to Dubai, Cebu Pacific offers daily flights from Manila starting October 7, 2013, with year-round fares starting at P4,999. 

Make family reunions with your loved ones happen with Cebu Pacific. For more information, booking and inquiries, visit www.cebupacificair.com.

Avaya launches the new IP Office 9.0

Several years ago, Avaya has been known only in the hardware components used by call center companies. In fact, approximately eight out of 10 call center agencies operating in the Philippines today uses Avaya in their PBAX Telephony system. But in recent developments, Avaya have evolved into a much bigger industry covering not just the hardware of telecoms but the software applications as well. 

Last October 16, 3013, Avaya, a leader in telephony provider in customer telecom services unveils new software designed from the ground up to streamline the way midmarket companies collaborate and communicate. And at the center of this unveiling is the newest Software Avaya IP Office 9.0. It is a single software platform for collaboration with highly flexible deployment options for companies up to 2,000 users that is capable of being deployed in as little as one hour. 

With enormous expansion, big players in the banking industry now use Avaya software. Two of the biggest resort casino in the country today Resort World and Soleire Casino Resort uses Avaya in all their digital information requirements. In addition to their top users of IP Office 9.0 is the coming Winter Olympics to be held at Sochi, Russia.

With this aggressive growth, the company’s services dominate 70% as software applications and platforms and are now ranked as the 5th largest software infrastructure in the world.  

LG Pocket Photo: Print your digital photo anytime anywhere…

In the world of social media, Filipinos are among the top people who are fund of taking pictures of just about anything. May it be a “selfie” or food, the Pinoys are the type of “netizense” who will document everything in pictures and love to share it to everybody. 

Last October 8, 2013, LG, a leader in technology and innovation finally came up with a portable printer that allows you to print your digital images in a pocket size printed hard copy. With this cool gadget, you can already share your pictures outside the realm of the social media. 

It is called the LG PD233 Pocket Photo. This handy printer is compatible with any mobile smart phone that runs on either Android or iOS application. The your phone and Pocket Printer can be connected via Bluetooth. The handy printer will deliver a high definition quality printed output.

A cool feature of this gadget is the ZINK technology where it runs on zero-ink photo paper. Such feature offers much brighter and vibrant images compared to ink-based printer. It doesn't smear compared to picture printed using ink.  

LG Pocket Photo is now available in stores nationwide. Grab one now at Ambassador branches in Glorietta 1 and Shangri-La Mall; MemoXpress branches in North Edsa, Mall of Asia, Hive branches in Alabang Glorietta, Trinoma, SM Megamall, Festival Mall, Imus Cavite, Clark Pampanga, San Lazaro, Sta. Lucia, Cagayan de Oro, Sta. Rosa, Marilao and Calamba; Automatic Centre branches in Gateway Mall; Ramlay Prime Holdings in Phone Center (Robinson's Galleria), Phone Center (Alabang), and Modern Gadgets (Festival Mall); Shopper's Mart Zamboanga; Blue Lite branches at SM Mall of Asia (LG Concept Store); Fone Twist at SM North Edsa; and Ephone branches at Robinson’s Manila, SM Megamall and SM North Edsa at the LG Concept Store. 

To find out more about LG Pocket Photo, visit www.lg.com/ph or www.lgblog.com.ph, like LG’s official Facebook page “LG Philippines”, or follow LG on Twitter or Instagram @LGPhilippines.