HIRAYA Chocolates

Hiraya Chocolates

• HIRAYA an ancient Filipno word which means "fruit of our hopes, dreams and aspirations.
• A Filipino bean-to-bar chocolate company who sources cacao directly from local farmers.

MISSION/VISION :

• To improve the lives of our cacao farmer communities through direct and fair trade.
• To produce a strong brand of fine quality chocolate and chocolate product.
• To date, we have (1) one community composed of 58 farmers in Brgu. Malabog, Davao City

PRODUCTS

1) 72% Dark Chocolate Single Origin Davao (25g)   Price : 180.00php

- Fruity with just a slight hint of bitterness. This chocolate is made from the best grade Trinitario beans naturally grown in the scenic highland of Malabag Davao.       

Ingredients : Cacao beans, Refined Sugar, Cacao Butter 

My Verdict : I love its bitterness that its not that bitter at all but their is still sweetness intack on the flavor. 

2) 72% Dark Chocolate w/ Coffee Nibs (70g).           PRICE : 200.00php

- This chocolate bar is inspired by the coffee producers of Benguet and cacao producers of Davao w/notes of dried cranberries, raisins and sweet red wine. This carries the characteristics of these two direct trade farms perfectly.                                     

Ingredients : Trinitario cacao, refined sugar, cacao butter, Arabica beans

My Verdict : When you opened it it has the aroma of the Arabica beans. It also has coffee nibs on it so it will be kinda crunchy when u bite it. It is not bitter as I was expecting it because of the coffee nibs. The taste is just right. Not to much bitter and Not to much sweetness. I think this is great to eat when you are kinda sleepy at work. 

3)  Coconut

- Often called the tree of life, all parts of the coconut tree can be used for a purpose. This chocolate bar makes use of both the coconut milk and roasted coconut meat for an especially creamy and decadent taste.                                                                   

Ingredients : refined sugar, cacao butter, cacao beans (trinitario), milk powder, coconut milk powder, dessicated coconut

My Verdict : A rich flavor of chocolate with a hint  roasted coconut meat. You will feel the coconut meat on the chocolate once you savor and indulge on it.

4) Chicharon

- A unique combination of spicy dark chocolate paired w/ softly and crunchy chicharon. It opens with our signature dark chocolate, punctuated by salty and crunch bits of pork rind, and finally finishes w/ a spicy kick that makes you crave for more.             

Ingredients : cacao beans, cacao butter, refined sugar, pork rinds, dried chillies, salt

My Verdict :Once you bite on it there are small bits of chicharon combined with the chocolate. Its kinda spicy but tolerable to add flavor and make you crave for more, This is one of my favorite. Good for people who just want to taste a little snap of chicharon.

5) Quezo de Bola

- The Quezo de bola is a Filipino staple in celebration, most notably during the Christmas season. This interesting and unique combination of rich, dark chocolate paired w/ the salty and sharp flavor of Edams cheese is unique to ignore.                    

Ingredients : cacao beans, refined sugar, cacao butter, Edam cheese

My Verdict : A rich flavor of dark chocolate w/ a hint of dried quezo de bola bits that is included on the chocolate. I mean there is a real quezo de bola on the chocolate itself. T think this is a good gift for this coming Christmas season because we all know that Quezo de Bola and Christmas is associated with one another.

PRICE

Its SRP Price is between P180-200 Philippine Money.

- I can say that the price is kinda expensive especially if you are just starting, The priice is comparable to the imported chocolate and are more well known than this one. The good side is that when you buy this chocolate think of it as you are helping out farmers in Davao.

CONTACT

 - Office 

c/o Roots Katipunan 

Unit 106 FBR Arcade Bldg. 

317 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Q.C.

- Offline

09178511685 look for Arvin Peralta

- Email

hirayachocolates@gmail.com

- Online

www.hirayachocolates.com

- Social Media

Facebook : facebook.com/HirayaChocolates

Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/hirayachocolates 

Product Review : ALTHEA VELVET POWDER

Althea Korea recently launches it's first brand product which they called  

ALTHEA PETAL VELVET POWDER

Size : 3g

Price :  210 (Philippine Money),  RM17, (Malaysian Riggit),
SGD6 (Singapore Dollar), Rp60,000 (Indonesian Rupiah), THB150 (Thailand Baht)
4.5 USD ( US Dollar)

Althea Petal Velvet Powder is made with micro- fine particles that minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines to reveal a flawless, petal-like complexion. It's translucent and perfecting qualities also create a satin finish that mattifies without dehydrating the skin. Its Non-comedogenic, cruelty free, light weight formula, uses natural ingredients and translucent.

Main Ingredients :

ALTHEA

Revitalize the skin with natural goodness from Korea.

Althea flower seed extract is full of antioxidant that protect the skin's barrier from dehydration and invigorate the ski for a beautiful complexion.

GREEN TEA

Sebum Control prevents hyperpigmentation

Seed oil carefully extracted from precious green tea grown in Bosung contaings vitamin A, vitamin B2, and Catechin to control sebum and brighten the skin, leaving you with clearer, more radiant skin.

MANDARIN ORANGE

Vitamin C-rich cirus brightens dullness and prevents dehydration

Enriched with vitamin C, mandarin orange peel oil brightens dullness and prevents dehydration by balancing the skin's moisture levels.

THE VERDICT :

• i love the silky feeling because I dont have a perfect skin. I have bumps on my face but once i put the powder, I can feel no bumps on my face because of the its smoothen my face

• Its translucent so your make up will still be noticeable.

• It will not make your face cakey

• It has a mild floral scent

• It has a good sebum control. I have oily skin and when I use it it delays my oilness from 2 hours/ 

• Its cruelty free so no animals were use to test this product which is good and a plus factor for a person like me who loves animals especially dogs 

•  I love the packaging but I wish they could make a bigger version of it. Because the product only lasted for 2 weeks of using it daily.

You can order the Althea Velvet Powder at Althea Korea Philippines

Althea Review : CHOK CHOK BOX

Chok Chok which essentially translate to plump and moist. So if you see this on a product, it would give you a moisturized look since it has a moisturization aspect. This word can also mean plump. Plump in a way that your skin would look healthy.

The Chok Chok box is compose of the following :

(1)          Laniege Water Bank Mineral Skin Moist  (60ml)

(2)         Dr. Young Sliky Primer (25ml)

(3)         W. Lab Water Hole Cushion (#223)

(4)         A’Pieu Creamy Cheek-Chok Blusher (CR01)

(5)         Milky Dress Barbie Mask  Colour Pop Tint (Delight Coral)

(6)         B&A Soap Glacial Water Mask (TEA)

(a)          Laniege Water Bank Mineral Skin Moist  (60ml) instantly replenished moisture. Soothes the skin & boost skin texture

(b)         Dr. Young Silky Primer (25ml) – Evenly minimizes the look of the pores and controlling sebum while ensuring that your skin stays soft and hydrates.

(c)          W. Lab Water Hole Cushion (#223) – The secret lies on the hydrating water droplets formula. Skin Trouble disappears under the moisturizing cabinet.

(d)         A’Pieu Creamy Cheek-Chok Blusher (CR01)-Bright, solid color leaves a petal like effect that brightens your competition

(e)         B&A Soap Glacial Water Mask (TEA)- Replenish moisture to every single laugh of your skin for dehydration.

For more info about Althea go and visit www.althea.kr for more Korean makeups and skin care. 

Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa brings you to London

Noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of both England and of the United Kingdom.

London is known as the leading global city in arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, tourism and transportation

London is a premier tourist destination. For many years running, it has been the European City most visited by tourist. Why? Well, there’s everything to be seen here!

Pccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Soho, Covent Garden, Chinatown, Hyde Park, Notting Hill, Abbey Road, Big Ben and Parliament, The British Museum, London Eye, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London to name some... one could literally go on and on and on...

There is also a vast of range of iconoclasm here: the red phone booths, the double-decker buses, the Tube and its famous logo, the Black Cabs, the Royal Family, the tea culture, the history and just so much more! It’s a city that you will never cease to explore and never fully conquer.

Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa pinned London as the perfect destination for relaxation and pampering with their “Escape to London” promo. It is our top priority to provide the best and real pampering experience to our customers. We want to show how we value them and in an effort to show our gratitude and appreciation for their loyalty and support. Last year we gave out Maldives gateaway and this year, we are going further and treat them to a chance to win a free trip to the City of London per Lorraince Baterina (Brand Manage of Nailaholics)

By simply availing any of the Nailaholics’ pampering packages starting June 1 to September 30, 2017, a customer is entitle to have a raffle entry for a chance to win a vacation gateaway for 5 days and 4 nights to London for two.

Watch out for more exciting pampering experience and reward promotion from Nailaholics by visiting https://nailaholics.com/

Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/nailaholics/

Nailaholics Now at SM Fairview

Having a hard day at work...

Too much stress at the office, hard dealing boss, cramming deadline and traffic...

Ugh!!! This is what everybody is facing now a days.

Once in a while we need to unstress and disconnect ourselves to this chaotic environment. Why not ry Nailaholics SM Fairview 2nd level, where in you can get away  from the crazy routine you have and relax, be pampered at least once in a while,

Set in a amid beautiful destination Hampton's themed interiors, the destination is designed to whisk you off to sandy shores and sun-drenched landscapes with a seaside breeze. Best of all, you'll be left under the care of Nailaholics expert technicians where you can expect to be pampered until your worries melt away.

Located at 2nd level SM Fairview. Book your appointment today 09568462352

 

 

 

Hey Sugar! The Sweetest Thing, made sweeter!

Hey Sugar, the most trusted, all natural and organic waxing destination around the Philippines is up to spread the return of Sweet Thing Promo

Last year IPHONE 6 unis were given away. Now they are giving away IPHONE 7 for grabs. Anyone can definitely get a chance to win by simply heading to the Hey Sugar Salon nationwide starting June 8 to September 30, 2017 and avail of the signature services and for a minimum single receipt of 500php you are entitled to one raffle entry which will give you a chance to win IPHONE 7.

Waxing Subic

Being away in the city mean that you cannot do your usual routine, such as going to the malls, watching movie, pampering yourself and the like. 

Also one of my problem when Iam away in the city is how can I maintain my smooth hair-free skin. As we can all see malls are being build at the province for the convenience of everyone. Also thanks to Hey Sugar! Waxing Salon because they are also bringing there salon nationwide. They are opening a branch at Ayala Harbor Point Subic which is my usual destination when I'm out of town, I can now achieve and maintain a hair-free skin just by having an appointment. I can now hit the beach & pool without worrying about my hair at my armpits and bikini area.

 Hey Sugar! Waxing Salon is one the popular waxing salon nationwide. They uses 100% naturally hypoallergenic sugar wax that minimize the side effect of allergic reactions and chemical reactions caused by traditional wax. They strive to bring reliable and fast service but also connect with their customer. They are dedicated to making customer happy and comfortable because they know that their client expect quality service, superior treatment and affordable prices under a warm and comfortable environment.

Also their aestheticians are well trained to deliver only the best result for your skin and ensure you that you will have a great experience and be a returning customer to them.

Hey Sugar! Waxing Salon has 25 location nationwide including UP Town Center, Festival Supermall, SM Bicutan, SM Sta. Rosa, SM Bacolod, SM Calamba, Unimart Greenhills and the newest branch which is in Ayala Harbor Point Subic.

To know more about them you can follow their social media :

Facebook: www.facebook.com/HeySugarWaxingPh

Twitter: www.twitter.com/HeySugarPhils

Instagram: www.intagran.com/HeySugarPhils

For booking you may contact them at 0936-6420530 

#UPL : Doing Things Better

Last May 11, 2017 I was invited to attend an event at Holiday Inn, Makati. It was about a multinational agrochemical company called UPL.

WHAT IS UPL?

• UPL stands for United Phosphorus Ltd. 
• It is a leading global producer of crop protection and post harvest products, intermediate, specialty chemicals and other industrial chemical.
• They offer insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, fumigant and rodenticides.
• They are also known as the 10th largest agrochemical company in the world.
• They are included at the TOP 50 most caring companies in 2014.

UPL has been around the Philippines for 5 years since August 2012.

They doesnt believe in cheap price, but rather in reasonably prices in order to maintain good quality.

They are present in other countries 128 countries to be exact.

Their product are not all made in India because they have manufacturing facilities around the world.

Some of there products are the following :

The Officers behind UPL

 

Rizmel Librigo (Sr. Executive for Registration & Product Development), blue girl, Tapas Bhattacharjee (Country Head) Marvin Angeles (Sr. Technical & Product Development Executive), Jacxyl Silvosa (Account Manager)

 

 

Alcatel and PLDT Delivers Kids watch through PLDT Telpad Promo

Parents can now keep track of their kiddos through the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch for an additional P199 per month in Telpad plan

Ever wish you could know where your child is all the time?

We are always concerned with the safety and security of our children, especially when we are not with them. We never fail to think of them; wondering of their activities during the day, contemplating if their journey back home is safe and sound. If only we could be with them every minute and could guard them under our watchful eyes every second, it would definitely be worth a peace of our minds.

With breakthroughs in technology, nothing can be impossible nowadays, including the opportunity to track your children when you are not with them. Alcatel, a mobile device brand of TCL communication has developed its newest product that saves you from worry of your kid’s safety and protection

Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch is an innovative security tool that children can wear. Download the MOVETIME Track & Talk app to connect your smartphone to your kid’s watch. The app enables you to track your kids through their smartwatch anytime and anywhere you are. You can also pre-set the safe zones for your little one.

PLDT, the leading telco and digital services provider in the country, is offering this to their subscribers through its PLDT HOME unit. For an additional P199 per month on top your Telpad plan, you can already have the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch and have your kids wear your peace of mind.

The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch has the following features that add security and safety to your child’s well-being:

Geo-location- Using a blend of GPS, GSM, and Wi-Fi, you can easily locate your kids within 90 seconds. It is fast, reliable and simple. With this feature, you are assured of their safety by getting to know every place they go. You can even track their pace, activities and get statistics. By knowing where they run and go, you are saved from worry and anxiety.

Set a safe place- This feature warns you immediately when your kids enter or leave a pre-set safe zone. By setting a safe place, you are assured that they are within the bounds of their comfort zone, thus become protected from unwanted areas that may pose risk to their protection.

Alert Notifications- With alert notifications, you get instant notices on your smartphone. You don’t need to check on your phone minute by minute, the notifications will alert you of your kids’ activities. In this way, you can attend to matters in the office or at home without the hassle of checking on your phone every now and then.
Send voice message- This feature allows you and your assigned family members to call your kids to check on them and remind them of stuff to do or things to remember. You can also send voice messages if they cannot answer your call. And enjoy conversations with them anytime of the day and feel more connected to them. And in turn, your child can call up to 10 assigned numbers.

The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch also have other impressive features that you will surely love. It comes with a touch button that your kids can easily operate. It has a contact list that can save all family contact numbers, so that you kid can easily scroll and call if they need to.

The watch also comes in cool and funky colors, blue and orange that your kids will adore. Its battery life can go as long as four days on stand-by time. It comes with a flexible and durable structure, and is water and dust proof.

But on top of all these amazing features is the assurance that you stay connected with your kids and secure their safety. The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch helps connect and secure families with the help of digital innovations.

The upgraded Telpad plan comes with PLDT Smart Call All Sim with the inclusion of 60 mins call to Smart, Sun, and Talk N’ Text and 60 mobile data. Telpad plan starts at P1849 and comes with the landline, Home DSL, and Telpad unit.

Get the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch for your kids now and safeguard their protection today visithttp://pldthome.com/telpad/smartwatch. For more information about MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch, go to Alcatel Philippines Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/alcatelmobilephilippines).

Mekeni: 30 years of Uplifting Filipino Lives

"A person's measurement of success is not by how much money he has but by how much the same success affects other people. You cannot only look at your own success but also see the others around you succeed too. Then you can say that you have a succeded in life. -Tatay Felix Garcia (founderof Mekeni Food Corporation).

For those who have seen the havoc wreaked upon by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 it was ckearly a devastating event how Porac, Pampanga was almost wiped off in the Philippines map. Tatay Felix and Imang Meding Garcia believed in sharing hope and creating spark in the darkest moment of their lives. The spark ignited a light for the people of barrio Balubad, and transformed whatvwas then an ashen ghost town into a thriving community that is today. It started 30 yearsvago and is now being continued by their children and grandchildren.

More than producing world-class quality food products that continues to bring honor to the country, Mekeni Food Corporation is remembered and recognized as a Filipino family-oriented company that offered employment opportunities to the lesser privileged which contributed in building a happy, committed and productive community despite the major calamity.

Mekeni lives up to its name of always being open and welcoming. Through the years, they have gladly welcomed both challenges and opportunities, relying on their faith in their people and an even stronger faith in God. So whenever awards and recognitions are accorded to Mekeni, it is not only the company that takes pride in its own achievements but also the whole community shares in the joy and honor given. Because Mekeni believes that their best asset are the people who stick with them through thick and thin.

Now celebrating their 30th Year with the theme “30 Years of Uplifting Filipino Lives”, Mekeni continues its mission to provide employment opportunities and contribute to the improvement of life within and beyond the community.

In their recent thanksgiving celebration, Mekeni did not only celebrate their milestones, but also celebrated their employees' achievements. Promoting the value of the 5Rs in their people (Relationship, Respect, Result, Rewards and Recognition), they gave their outstanding employees awards and recognition for their excellent service to the company. Amazingly, some even beyond the call of duty! Group awards and recognition were given for the Best Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Best 5S Practitioners, HACCP/Food Safety Management System Team, Internal Audit Team, Safety & Health Committee, HR Point persons Team, Emergency Preparedness & Response team, 5S team, Mekeni Dancers, MFC Chorale, Best Delivery Team National Category, and Outstanding Factory Outlet Team. Individual awards and recognition were also given to the Most Outstanding Admin Personnel, Best Account Analyst, Perfect Attendance, Outstanding CSLM Support Personnel, Best Delivery Crew/Helper, Best Lead Delivery Crew/Helper, Best Delivery Driver, Best Cash & Goods Model, Service Excellence, and Loyalty Award for those who have been with the company for 10 years or more.

This is what makes Mekeni successful, they value their people and their contributions; showing them that they and their family are always part of Mekeni. In the same way, this is why the employees are happy to stay on, because they are all treated as valuable assets of the company.

In keeping with their thanksgiving party tradition, Mekeni did not let any of their employees to go home empty-handed. Everyone took home a sack of rice, assorted grocery items, and a pack of their Picnic Super Jumbo hotdog, all courtesy of the management. After many decades, Mekeni is still grateful for all the blessings that let the company continue this practice.

Lastly, Mekeni thanks all their valued customers in the Philippines and throughout the world where every Filipino have been served their delicious world-class quality products. It is through them that Mekeni continues to grow not only as a company but also as a community builder that will continue to provide opportunities and uplift poverty in the community that they serve. Truly, Mekeni is committed to be a partner of growth not only in the province where they built their reputable company, but also in the entire country where they have been happily and productively working with their dealers and distributors nationwide.

With their commitment to build people, Mekeni hopes and prays that they would sustain their passion, commitment, loyalty and pride in both triumph and challenges. It is their faith in their people and most of all their faith in God that makes them what they are now, 30 years of world-class quality food products and dedicated people.

One2Shop: Making e-Commerce Fast and Easy for Today’s Market

Contrary to what you might have read or heard, the oldest profession in the world is none other than trading. And thanks to the Internet, its impact on our lives only gets bigger and bolder every year. There are a lot of e-commerce websites that now cater to the needs of online shoppers everywhere. Surprisingly, there are none that cater specifically to the tastes and wants of Filipinos.

Enter One2Shop, the newest e-commerce destination for Filipino online shoppers located all over the Philippines. Up until now, the bulk of the "online shopping malls" available in the country have been mostly foreign. But with One2Shop, these e-commerce websites will finally have the much-needed local touch that users will love.

According to a recent research conducted by Google, more than half of the population in the Asia Pacific region prefer to shop through mobile apps. Meanwhile, over 40% like to use their browser to visit their preferred e-commerce web sites. This is also very reflective of the recent Black Friday shopping spree where 40% of the purchases were all done online.

The opportunity to capture a meaningful portion of the market is definitely hard to pass on, especially since the coverage of shopping sites just keeps on growing.

One2Shop aims to grow right alongside the growing e-commerce market, harnessing the power of both the web and various social media channels to better engage its target audience.

One2Shop’s advantage over competing digital platforms is its use of the latest high-tech solutions available for e-commerce websites. Its back-end is built on top of Amazon Web Services, and it relies on various social media channels and advertising networks to deliver its content and offerings to its users.

One2Shop will first be available through its official web site,one2shop.com, and then through the One2Shop mobile app for Android.

Sleep your way to good health

Sleep is the most underestimated activity. Most of us see sleep only as a means to rest and would easily give up sleep in order to stretch our day. In fact sleep is vital in achieving good health. 

Understanding the importance of sleep, LifeScience Center for Health and Wellness introduces its signature Sleep Analysis and Consultation. The analysis and consultation is geared towards helping individuals sleep their way to good health.
"Most of us take sleep for granted and don't fully realize how sleep impacts our well-being," says Dr. Denise Lavilles of LifeScience Center for Health and Wellness. "Beyond getting our body to rest and regain physical strength, quality sleep supports mental and physical health, and affects quality of life. How we feel and perform throughout the day is affected by how well we slept. It is during sleep when our body is working to support vital functions of the brain and organs. Sleep also helps our cells regenerate," added Lavilles.

Sleep deprivation affects us physically and mentally. Lack of quality sleep makes us feel constantly tired, less productive, moody, react slower, making us prone to mistakes and accidents. Mentally, it affects our cognitive function, making us unable to properly focus and retain information. Our risk for chronic disease also increases with chronic sleep deprivation.
"Because of being constantly sleep deprived, having a restful sleep eventually becomes a challenge and may lead to unhealthy habits and dependency on sleeping pills. But sleep issues can be addressed." says Lavilles.
The LifeScience Sleep Analysis and Consultation tackles sleep issues through a multi-disciplinary, scientific and proactive approach. “It is vital to recognize the basic underlying factors affecting and causing sleep problems, in order to determine the appropriate steps needed to sleep better. We cannot simply just keep treating the symptoms. Sleeping pills, for example, may help for a brief period of time and under a doctor’s supervision. However, insomnia cannot be cured with sleeping pills alone. They can actually make insomnia worse in the long run. Sleep is such a dynamic and relational process – it has to be understood in relation to everything else.”
"As unique individuals, sleep issues can be caused by so many things, such as occupational and lifestyle factors, as well as physiologic and biologic alterations, like hormone changes and nutrient deficiencies. Because of the varying influences and types of sleep disorders, a personalized and comprehensive approach is key in addressing sleep issues down to root cause," stressed Lavilles.
The first step is to find out more about the individual during and beyond his sleep through traditional and advanced methods such as comprehensive history taking, actigraphy, heart rate variability, 24-hour salivary cortisol/melatonin, nutrient and metabolic profiling. Once this information is available, your Physician will map-out a treatment plan that lets you fully understand what issues affect your sleep. A more thorough understanding of how your body works empowers you to be more involved in getting your restful sleep back.
For more information on the Sleep Analysis and Consultation or to book an appointment for Sleep consult, visit lifescience.ph or call 848-LIFE (5433).
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About LifeScience:
The LifeScience Center for Health and Wellness is an integrative facility that is committed to advancing and optimizing your health. We are a program-based center that practices a science-based approach called Functional Medicine. By creating programs based on your specific health goals, we are able to directly address your concerns with the exact type of nutrition, movement, and medically advanced treatments and testing suited to the needs of your body.

#GoSwift with Acer Swift 7 and New Balance this Yuletide Season

Holiday season is the perfect time to find new and exciting ways to celebrate and have fun. Millennials, known for their fast-paced lifestyle, eagerness to reach their dreams, appetite to develop deep connections with others, and fondness for documenting awesome memories, will surely look forward to the holidays. Christmas bazaars, family reunions, and barkada parties are just some events they can enjoy! An Acer Swift laptop and a pair of New Balance shoes can surely help make Christmas and New Year a wonderful experience!

The top of the line Acer Swift 7 has a 9.98mm ultra-thin form factor and 1.125 kg with a 4-cell battery pack that can have a battery life of 9 hours and a 256GB SSD, the new Acer Aspire S7 is one laptop that is worthy to be on your wish list.

With an all-metal chassis, the thinnest laptop in the world is supported with a dual-channel 8GB of on board LPDDR3 SDRAM that has the ability to transfer data twice as much faster than the previous models and consumes very low power and produces less heat.

The 7^th generation Intel® Core™ i5-7Y54 processor is the main chipset of the Acer Aspire S7 with an Intel® HD Graphics 615 on a 13.3" display with IPS technology, Full HD 1920 x 1080, high-brightness Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD that can give flawless graphics and provide better resolution for screen viewing.

An HD webcam with 1280 x 720 resolution, 720p HD audio/video recording and High dynamic range imaging (HDR) is built in to make video conferencing for professionals easier, faster and more reliable for business. Most importantly, ultra-fast wireless technology is featured. An 802.11ac wireless LAN with a 2x2 MU-MIMO technology can provide seamless connection on the web and with a Bluetooth® 4.0, wireless connectivity to accessories will be hassle-free. The USB Type-C port, supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™ and DC-in is a revolution for a unified electric connectivity and USB technology.

The Acer Aspire S7 is backed up with the latest Microsoft operating system, the Windows 10 Home in a 64-bit based processor to enjoy the advantages of 64-bit processing and the ultimate performance of 4 GB or higher memory.

Enjoy more of the holiday season with your new Swift 7 and a pair of New Balance shoes via the #Go Swift Holiday promo which will run until Dec 31, 2016. Buy a qualified Acer product—such as the trendy Acer Swift 3, Swift 5, and Swift 7 at Acer participating stores nationwide and get a New Balance Gift Card worth P5,000 absolutely FREE. To claim the New Balance Gift Card, just fill out the promo claim form and get the official receipt of your purchase from the store.  Submit these requirements together with cut-out of box serial number and two valid IDs.

For more about the latest Acer Swift units and other Acer Philippines’ products, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter twitter.com/acerphils or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH

"Boodle Fight sa Bilao" & "Shrimp Wednesday" only at St. Nicholas Cathering and Restaurant

St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant Boodle Fight sa Bilao Sets on SALE!!!

There are many ways to bond with families and friends and one of those is eating together, enjoying the best food prepared and served with love.

This holiday season, why not eat with your family in the most exciting way - a boodle fight. When it comes to boodle fight, the place to be is at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant. It’s a great thing that they are on sale!

For a special price of Php999.00, the Boodle Fight sa Bilao Set is indeed very affordable compared to other restaurants having the same idea. Restaurant diners have the option to choose from the of other Boodle Fight variants that the restaurant offers like from Palawan, Boracay, to Batangas for the same price of Php999.00.   

BEST SELLER: The Hot and Juicy Shrimps

The restaurant's Hot and Juicy Shrimps are available in the following flavors/variants: regular, spicy, mild, sweet, and medium. The shrimps were sourced from Roxas City,known as the seafood capital of the Philippines. So it is guaranteed fresh!

Trivia: Did you know that Chef Nick personally came up with its signature sauce. And once you tasted it, mapapa extra-rice ka talaga!

Best Deal: Shrimp Wednesday

Wednesdays is a special day for shrimp lovers and regular customers at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant for its called "Shrimp Wednesday" A Good Deal you shouldn’t missed. Regular customers of St. Nicholas have been returning every week for the 50% off promo. YES 50% OFF. From the regular price of Php399.00, marking down to only Php199.00 with the very same quality of Hot and Juicy Shrimps is basically a promo offer to grab!

Meet The Chef

Chef Nick Pelaez

He owns and managed and still cooks for St. Nicholas Catering and the restaurant. St. Nicholas Catering started back in 2003 while the Restaurant is his newest baby that is already in its third year serving sumptuous Filipino dishes in Mandaluyong. We all know that fast-food chains were almost everywhere, but St. Nicholas has its own charm. Having the intimate ambiance of the restaurant, diners visit at the odd hours of the day like brunch or late afternoon for early lunch or merienda, respectively. The busiest hours, of course, are lunch and dinner times. The usual guests are those who prefer clean and delicious home-cooked food over random finds at eateries. *plus Chef Nick is charming too.

Visit St. Nicholas Catering at #1 Fatima St. corner San Rafael st., Bgy., Plainview, Mandaluyong City, Philippines 1550

Phone: (02)535-7637 | Email: st.nicholascatering@yahoo.com

Follow them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/st.nicholasresto/

Blogpost 0020: PHAREX ensures every loved one's safety with every medication

The idea of close family ties is widespread among Filipinos as evidenced in their habits and practices. Filipinos value the concept of extended families with in-laws living in one household or overseas workers who overcome loneliness in order to support the family or of caring for the elderly members at home instead of packing them off to a hospice for the aged. But more importantly, family members care about their loved ones’ health as much as they care of their own.

Filipinos show concern for the people they love most, especially the elderly, by taking care of them when they are sick. Health concerns are usually discussed with the trusted members of the family for motivation to recover and further assistance. Indeed, oftentimes, family members come together in nursing a sickly member back to health or when paying medical bills.

Other than ensuring that their loved ones’ health are monitored, family members actively see to it that medical regimens are maintained so that they get well, expenses do not get aggravated or hospitalizations are minimized or avoided altogether.

In order to help Filipinos take better care of their loved ones, Pharex HealthCorp—the most prescribed unibranded generic medicines—has long advocated the importance of adhering to prescribed medication. This is why the Pharex 15-day Compliance Pouch or Pharex CP15 was launched. This innovative product aims to assist patients to better adhere to their treatment regimen.

“We see how individuals put importance to family and their health. And with this, we want people to know that Pharex is one with them in the care for their elder family members,” said Tomas Marcelo Agana III, President and CEO of Pharex.

The company has been in the service of Filipinos for more than 25 years, showing sincere concern for their families by providing anti-infective and chronic care drugs, as well as, vitamins.

“In line with our support to disseminate the essence of compliance, we make sure that our medicines are affordable and accessible without compromising on quality. This is our mission: to promote strict compliance to medication for recovery and a better quality of life,” Agana added.

Pharex CP15 are all available in any leading drugstores. For more details, kindly contact 433-8088 (local 820).