Be Beautiful, Be LOHAS

Be Beautiful, Be LOHAS

As an athlete and a traveler, I somehow overlook my skin's health and as much as you want to go to a facial spa, you also try to consider the quality that you get without harming your wallet. On top of that, we prefer going thru a less painful process. Oh yes, you know how painful it can get when they start pricking the nose area and other sensitive part of your face.

I have been exploring a couple of great skin care establishments for a while now and they have their asset associated to the mission and vision of their business, but I would have to give a huge kudos to LOHAS Skin and Slimming for their one-of-a-kind service and top notched technologies. I personally am impressed with their technology that scrubs away your black and white heads. This is the alternative way of the painful pricking and shoveling. LOHAS Skin and Slimming is the only facial spa that has this technology.

I went thru a consultation a week ago and was recommended to get their Aqua Spiral Thereapy that undergoes 3 solutions: deep cleansing; oil control; and antioxidant. What's good with LOHAS is that their products are proven and tested and is suitable to any type of skin. Definitely  the home of beauty and wellness!

You are given your own private room that will give you a more relaxing experience without the disturbance of other clients.

These patches will help soften your clog pores.

Capping the whole process with a cold minty mask to close the pores.

The after result: cleaner, firmer and glowing skin!

Now I'm ready to face my everyday activities! I'm also looking forward to try their BMC (Break. Melt. Countour.) non-invasive treatment now that I have enrolled back to the gym for another year. More details about BMC on my next posts. I personally recommend their services to everyone and would also like to congratulate LOHAS for winning the Best of Cebu 2014 for their Facial Services.

LOHAS Skin and Slimming is located at One Paseo Saturnino, Ma Luisa Road Banilad Cebu City or you may call 0325201381/09164396586/09432735739 for more details.

To know more about Lohas, visit the links below:
Website: www.lohas.com.ph
Facebook: facebook.com/LohasSkinSlimming
Instagram: instagram.com/lohasph

Make Your Own Havaianas Cebu 2014 (#MYOHCebu2014)

Make Your Own Havaianas Cebu 2014 (#MYOHCebu2014)

And the most awaited flip-flop customization event is undoubtedly back! Inspired by the recent host of FIFA World Cup this year, Make Your Own Havaianas Cebu 2014 brings the vibrant culture of Brazil in our very own Queen City of the South. Yes, you heard that right! This August 1-3 at the Activity Center of the Ayala Center Cebu, the much awaited #MYOHCebu2014 gives everyone the creative license to enjoy in the ultimate celebration of self-expression. The entrance is free and everyone is welcome to customize their own Havaianas and celebrate the streets of Brazil from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Just try to imagine Sinulog Fever x Summer Party x Fifa Spirit all together! Are you feeling it already? I do! ;)

The featured commemorative flip-flop for this years MYOH Cebu 2014 and the limited edition pins!

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Now on its ninth year, Make Your Own Havaianas returns to its Brazilian roots. After all, flip-flops were made to perfectly complement the Brazilian vibrant lifestyle: vivacious, expressive, adventurous, and always the life of the party. The thrill in this full-customization event comes in the ability to mix and match everything: from the soles and the straps, to color combinations inspired by street art, and to the fun limited edition pins – this year all exhibiting everything Brazil from the beats to the wildlife, flavors and beaches, to symbols representing summer fun. Classic staples include geometric and crystal pins plus to give some local flavor, a special Cebu pin designed by renowned Cebuano furniture designer Vito Selma will be available.

Inspired by a 200-year old tradition from Brazil, this year’s commemorative pair features colorful Bonfim wish ribbons that are worn for good luck. The print wishes every wearer Alegria, Diversao, Empolgacao, Euforia, and Felicidade or Joy, Amusement, Excitement, Euphoria and Bliss – true to the Havaianas “always summer” spirit.

Havaianas encourages everyone to be as daring as the Brazilians when customizing their flip-flops. “Brazilian culture is all about self expression, and not being ashamed of how vividly you express it.” Anne Gonzalez, Terry SA Managing Director shares with Brand Development Group Director Ammiel De Leon adding, “Think of how the Brazilians would do it—always bold and fun in style and a natural stand out.”

As you enter this year’s Make Your Own Havaianas Brazilian Carnavale, come in your most festive always summerattires and allow the Brazilian roots of Havaianas to unleash the creativity in you. Then flaunt it, the Brazilian way.

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I have already decided my design thru http://myoh.havaianasphilippines.com. See photo below for my pair. You should start customizing your pair too before the big day. Trust me, it will save you time.

My customized MYOHCebu2014 flip-flops!

Now, mark those calendars and see you all there!!!

Eat-All-You-Can Dinner Buffet at Golden Prince Hotel

Eat-All-You-Can Dinner Buffet at Golden Prince Hotel every Friday!

 If you haven't noticed, I've been cheating a lot lately. No, not that kind of cheating. Lol! I just can't stop myself from eating, especially if I hear an EAT-ALL-YOU-CAN! Hahaha!

Anyhow, I made a visit to this rumored hotel for having a really good throat-stroking baked oysters that will make you scream for more-more-more!!! Talking about aphrodisiac! Lol! I must say, this is one of the most worth it eat-all-you-can  by far. For only Php385.00, you are guaranteed with a flavorful day and a well satisfied stomach.

Prince Fushion Gourmet is located at the ground floor of Golden Prince Hotel, Acacia St. Cor. Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City 6000

Website: www.goldenprincehotel.com
Facebook: facebook.com/goldenprincehotel

Despite the limited space, they put all their credibility to their food. My taste buds were sooo happy! Hahaha! My favorites among all are their baked oysters, beef salpicao, pasta, sushi, leche flan and their halo-halo (and please make sure your halo-halo is large please. Hahaha!) It's more than worth it, trust me...and if you se me there, please do not disturb! I concentrate when I eat. Lol! Too bad I wasn't able to take good photos of the food because I was too hungry, but please refer to the links below with the photos:

Cebu Photo Blog article here.
Face Cebu article here.
Foodelity article here.

Eat All You Can Dinner is available every Friday from 6:30PM - 10PM at Golden Prince Hotel.

Ayer's Lechon Opens in Elizabeth Mall

Ayer's Lechon Opens in Elizabeth Mall.

Due to a huge demand on the southern part of Cebu, Ayer's Lechon opened their first branch at the most convenient mall for the Cebuanos who lives in the South of Cebu, The Elizabeth Mall (often called 'E-mall'). They are located at the ground level (at the back of SaveMore).

Just look at that Ayer's Boneless Lechon!!! I want more more moooooore!

If you can't visit the mall early, you can request to reheat your order since it is way better eat lechon hot and crispy! They also offer some desserts to get a smoothing effect after taking a heavy meal.

Budget Friendly Meals at Golden Valley Hotel

Budget Friendly Meals at Golden Valley Hotel

Yes, you are seeing that right! A hotel with budget meals available. I even went there myself and below are my fave dishes!

Lumpia Shanghai for Php88.00 only!

My fave Beef Teriyaki for Php88.00 only!

Loving the smoky flavore of their Grilled Porkchop for Php99.00 only!

Nothing beats a classic Sinugbang Anduhaw for Php99.00 only!

Golden Valley Hotel is located at 155-A Pelaez Street, Cebu City (accross USC Main Campus). To those people who are on a tight budget without compensating the quality of the food, this budget meal is absolutely perfect for you and your hungry tummy! Did I forget to ention that these dishes comes with unlimited rice? Now I'm seeing huge SMILE on your faces! Hahaha! Check out their pastries too, the Chocolate Moist is 'to-die-for'!!!

Website: www.goldenvalleyhotel.net

The salivating Chocolate Moist!

Jollibee Family Bee Day in Cebu

Nearly 10,000 Filipino families celebrated as one during the Jollibee Family Bee Day, held simultaneously in Manila, Pampanga, Laguna, Cebu and Davao.

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Close to 2,000 Cebuanos gathered with their family and friends last May 10 to be part of the Jollibee Family Bee Day held at Plaza Independencia.

Dubbed as the grandest family picnic ever, the outdoor event featured fun games, awesome raffle prizes and exciting performances top-billed by young stars such as Gerald Anderson and Julie Ann San Jose. Rock band Sponge Cola also got the Cebuanos singing and dancing on their feet.

Apart from the game booths and side activities, picnic-goers posed for and captured picture-perfect moments by the giant picnic basket and photo frame installations.

The Jollibee Family Bee Day was mounted by the country’s number of fast-food chain in five venues. Apart from Cebu, it was also staged at Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Bayanihan Park in Pampanga, Nuvali football grounds in Laguna, and Crocodile Park in Davao with about 10,000 people in attendance.

“The Jollibee Family Bee Day is our way of uniting Filipinos nationwide as one family,” said Jollibee Philippines Vice President for Marketing Harvey Ong. “It is a grand celebration of what family truly means to us Filipinos. Apart from those we’re related by blood to, family also include the people nearest and dearest to our hearts.”

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(Official Press Release)

The Search for Miss Scuba Philippines 2014

The Search for Miss Scuba Philippines 2014

I personally believe that water is life and there is a reason why 70% of the world is water. I lived in a place where splashes of the sea wakes you every morning for about 21 years and I know how it feels if your main source of food (the sea) is damaged. Yes, my family had that moment and was a good eye-opener for us to be more conscious with our action and the environment.

The Search of Miss Scuba Philippines 2014 is a great opportunity for all the ladies out there who have the heart for the ocean. Please be reminded that the minimum requirement is at least the interested applicant knows how to dive.

Please read through the Press Release below for more details.

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The search is on for the country’s representative to be the next Miss Scuba International 2014.

This year’s national search, Miss Scuba Philippines, will be held at the Pacific Cebu Resort managed by sáv Hospitality in Mactan, Cebu on the 26th of September.

The winner will then represent the Philippines in this year’s international pageant to be held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on the 28th of November.

The Miss Scuba International pageant started in 2011 and is founded by Mr Robert Lo who is a strong believer in sustainable development within the realms of the marine environment.

Lo hopes that through this pageant, it will enable more people to understand how fragile the oceans are and how to make a big difference by protecting it.

Pacific Cebu Resort Acting Hotel Manager Mr. Reynold Belandres said that “this one-of-a-kind pageant promotes scuba diving and ocean preservation while celebrating the inner beauty and courage of today’s women.”

Belandres added that the pageant also aims to promote safe diving practices through worldwide professional training organizations, and to elevate international tourism and cultural appreciation.

The winning delegate of Miss Scuba International 2014 will undergo an intensive year-long ocean conservation campaigns to educate and inspire everyone in safeguarding the oceans.

Last year, Miss Scuba Philippines Christine Bernasor won first runner-up, coming in second to winner Jaime Lee Faulkner from United Kingdom.

This year, the country hopes to bring home the crown.

For interested contestants, filling of applications and screenings dates will start on the 19th of June and will end on the 15th of August. Please like and visit facebook.com/MsScubaPH or email msscubaph@gmail.com for complete details and application forms.

Miss Scuba Philippines 2014 will bring home one hundred fifty thousand pesos in cash. The 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up will receive one hundred thousand and fifty thousand pesos consecutively.

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Durian Halo-Halo in Cebu - Frozen Snack Bar

Frozen Snack Bar proudly promotes their best-seller Durian Halo-Halo!

A big HELLO to my dear readers who are originally from Davao and are now working/living in Cebu, your smiles must be up to your ears right now. Hahaha!

I have traveled back and forth to Davao and with my (more or less) 4 months of exploring Davao, I saw how the Davaoeños eager for more Durian inspired delicacies. They understand that liking Durian is an acquired taste. So, they incorporate Durian with different products to be more salable  and customer-taste-friendly such as candies, ice cream, coffee (which I absolutely love!), cakes, halo-halo and so much more!

(Check out my Davao travels here.)

I prefer my Durian straight from the fruit and frozen. Unlike processed products, it still gives you the original flavor of what Durian tastes like. Chilling/freezing only lessens the aroma of the fruit. With that, I would like to share what Frozen Snack Bar has to offer.

Frozen Snack Bar offers Durian Halo-Halo with Durian straight from the fruit! Exactly what I prefer!
For Php 135.00 only, you can never go wrong with Frozen Exotic Durian Halo-halo!

Here are some of my other favorite choices:

Al dente Spaghetti!!!

Crispy Chicken and Fries!

Mouth watering Vanilla Fudge for only Php 110.00 only!

Frozen Halo-halo Supreme Whoppers! Perfect for 4-5 people.

Follow Frozen Snack Bar at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FrozenSnackbar
Instagram: instagram.com/FrozenSnackBar

Tonkatsu by Terazawa now in Cebu

Tonkatsu by Terazawa now open in Ayala Center Cebu!

The reason why I love travelling, aside from learning other culture, is to widen my culinary horizons with new food and taste. I must admit, I was born with a family orientation that 'whatever is in the table, you it' and that is basically how I role. Friends normally call my tummy a black hole because I simply eat-and-eat-and-eat. I guess for me, it is simply black and white per Chef Gusteau (from the movie, Ratatouille) saying: 'I don't like food; I LOVE it. If I don't love it, I don't SWALLOW.' 

Kurobuta Rosu Katsu (Deep Fried Black Pork Loin)

Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream Cake! A must try!!!

Though I'm lucky enough that a Japanese friend of mine gave some tips while we ate at Tonkatsu in Ayala Center Cebu. We both got the Chef's specialty which was the Kurobuta Rosu Katsu and I must say that it was crispilicious! It was just well cooked and you just want to eat more and more. I almost forgot that they give you rice and shredded cabbage until you remember what gluttony means. Lol! Their Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream Cake is also a must try!

Everything inside this restaurant is just wonderfully packaged and want you to visit them again and again! More photos below.

Tonkatsu by Terazawa also offers their special sauce to experience taste with their shredded cabbage.

A clean and hygienic environment is a number 1 priority for Tankatsu by Terazawa.

Follow Tonkatsu by Terazawa at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TonkatsuByTerazawa
Instagram: instagram.com/Tonkatsuph

Zee Lifestyle's First Beauty Issue for June

Zee Lifestyle's First Beauty Issue for June

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Zee Lifestyle, the premiere lifestyle bible for Cebu and Davao, marks another milestone with the unveiling of its first beauty issue this month. Helmed by guest editor Melo Esguerra, the beauty issue reveres the uniqueness of the Filipina beauty.

Gracing the cover is model, host, singer, actress and now artist Heart Evangelista. The versatile personality reveals a different side from her show business persona that proves true beauty goes far beyond the physical aspects. The importance of inner beauty is one of the topics of conversation as Zee Lifestyle invites Cebuana beauty queens Mia Ali, Sarah Enclona, Anther Infante, Christine Inocencio, Reena Malinao-Tan, Diane Muego, Lou Piczon and Steph Señires-Villarica for a beauty brunch at Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Resort’s Ibiza Beach Club.

Mövenpick’s Spa del Mar is also one of the magazine’s handpicked top luxury spas in Cebu, alongside Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa’s CHI The Spa, Plantation Bay Resort & Spa’s Mogambo Springs, Crimson Resort & Spa’s Aum Spa, and Bluewater Resorts’ Amuma Spa. Indulge in these places, or travel to our featured beauty and wellness destinations, Vietura at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and Fontana Aurelia at The Peacock Garden in Bohol.

In Brown and Proud, Asia’s Next Top Model runner-up Jodilly Pendre and Filipino model Tommy Esguerra model for a fashion editorial inspired by the legend of Malakas and Maganda.

Read all these features and more in Zee Lifestyle’s beauty issue. Grab your copies at National Bookstore and at Fully Booked. For subscriptions, visit http://www.zeelifestylecebu.com/.

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(Official Press Release)

My Bet for Level Eight Singing Idol 2014

My Bet for Level Eight Singing Idol 2014

March 1, 2014 -- It's just around the corner and I, personally am very excited to watch and support this lady over here win the Level Eight Singing Idol 2014. Unfortunately, I accidentally lost the paper where I wrote her name but I will never forget how amaaazing her voice is! She was very stunning on stage and I really hope she wins! Want to hear? Good thing I was able to record a quick video of her singing:


Presented by Level Eight Bar and The Fashion House of Maria Elena, the Level Eight Singing Idol 2014 will be giving Php 150,000 cold cash to the winner. See you all on March 1 at Level Eight ADNAMA Building, North Reclamation area. See you there!

My Pick for Miss LOHAS 2014

Ms. LOHAS 2014

One more day to go and the Miss LOHAS 2014 will be crowned and will represent the LOHAS Skin Clinic from the Cebu and for Visayas Leg. This is by far the biggest and grandest beauty search ever held in the metro for LOHAS. Sixteen beautiful ladies will vie for the title, of which to be chosen to complete the LOHAS Skin Clinic beauty ambassadors.

The winner will take home Php 150,000 cold cash and other fabulous prizes! I'm even more excited to introduce my personal choice during the LOHAS Media Presentation. During the question and answer, this lady gently picked up the phone and threw all her wit answering the answers with confidence. See you all on February 28, 2014 and support Ms. Jaya Lazano for Miss LOHAS 2014 at Level Eight ADNAMA Building, North Reclamation area.

Jaya Lazano - my bet for Ms. LOHAS 2014!

(Presented by Level Eight Bar and The Fashion House of Maria Elena.)

Lee Jeans - 125 Years of Craftsmanship

LEE Jeans celebrates 125 Years of craftsmanship and counting!

It was an absolute honor to be invited and celebrated Lee Jeans 125 years with fellow bloggers and social media celebrities. A hundred and twenty-five years of outstanding artistry and uniqueness! In celebration with Sinulog 2014, Lee Jeans conceptualized a DIY event that will extract those creative juices and I, myself had to knock my brain harder to create my own DIY. Hahaha! Trust me, I'm not that artistic as you think so please bare with my creation.

Before I share my very own DIY jeans (YES! I'm very proud of it! LOL!), Let me share with you some photos I took during the event.

Lee DIY Denim Craftsmanship Workshop 2014

Instructions provided how to start with your own DIY

Our DJ for the night, the Mixtress of Manila's clubbing scene Nina Saputil.

Host, Karla Henry, is very excited of all the creation!

Dropped my jaw when I saw this creation by Uzi Emperado. This guy is one imaginative guy!

Okay, don't be too harsh...yes, that's the best I've done so far! Teehee!

My Lee DIY jeans!

Wait a minute, it's technically not yet finished. I still need to alter the jeans to make it slim-fit and cut the excess at the bottom part (see that folded part at the bottom). Yes! Hahahaha!

A HUGE kudos to Mike M. and Niche D. for a very successful event! I just realized I never had a photos with you two. Ugh! I hope to see you real soon!!!