Mommy's MAG Life: June 2015

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Cherry Mobile launches smartphone brand CUBIX to be sold exclusively in Lazada

Cellphone 6/24/2015 06:05:00 AM

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Ara Vista Village inspires moms to live an active lifestyle

Ara vista 6/24/2015 05:28:00 AM

Moms always have the family’s best interest in mind. Oftentimes, a mother’s concerns go beyond preparing meals, seeing the kids off to school and overseeing the house. It follows that in choosing a home, mothers place a premium on an environment that enables their family to pursue a happy and healthy lifestyle.

With health and fitness as top priorities for families today, moms now prefer a more dynamic neighborhood that encourages their children to play and be active. Ara Vista Village has all the venues to make this happen. Measuring 50 hectares in land area, the seven-phase Ara Vista Village in General Trias, Cavite is master planned by Palafox Associates to be a vibrant community that addresses every mother’s desire to raise a healthy brood. As a self-contained township development, Ara Vista Village has everything that a family needs, including several family-oriented amenities that promote a more active lifestyle.

Families can bond over sports and fitness activities at the tennis and basketball courts or enjoy a relaxing dip in the cool waters of the adult and kiddie pools. Themed parks and playgrounds where moms can take their young ones for a bit of fun and exercise are also available. Simple activities such as playing in the park with other children or joining a youth basketball team encourage kids to be more alert and sociable.

Meanwhile, parents looking for a more relaxing and serene form of activity will find the scenic tree-lined jogging paths and bicycle lanes as well as the lush green gardens perfect for an invigorating early morning run or stress-relieving yoga sessions.

More than just promoting an active lifestyle, the amenities in Ara Vista Village are also designed to foster a close-knit community among the residents. Families can converge at any of these spots or at the clubhouse where many community activities can be held. Dubbed as a Telepolisfor transforming Information Age Technology into a physically built subdivision, Ara Vista Village features Wi-Fi connectivity in several common areas to keep families connected to thevirtual world anytime of the day.

Being active as a whole family can bring each member closer together. Enjoying each other’s company in a beautiful home and a secure community creates life’s memorable moments. With its first-class amenities designed to inspire families to grow together and lead happy and active lives, Ara Vista Village is every loving mom’s ideal choice for a neighborhood where anenjoyable and positive approach to life awaits.

To learn more about Ara Vista Village, visit www.aravista.com or email at inquiry@aravista.com or call +632.822.3443

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Get Savory with Chik'n Skin ni Mang Juan with Suka Flavor

Chicken Skin 6/21/2015 07:39:00 AM

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Tourism Malaysia 2015

bff campaign 6/21/2015 06:46:00 AM

With 2015 dubbed as the Year of Festivals, Tourism Malaysia – Manila is happy to welcome His Honorable Dato’ Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia along with the rest of the Malaysia delegation comprising of State Tourism Boards, Product Owners, Hoteliers and Tour Operators, to the Philippines to meet and greet with those from the local tourism industry including local travel agents and airline companies as well as the press, as Tourism Malaysia-Manila gets ready to launch a special campaign.

The special Networking and Open Opportunity discussions were held last June 8, at Ballroom 2 of Fairmont Hotel in Makati City from 2PM, with the special launch held later at 6PM.

In his speech, His Excellency shared, “For MyFest 2015, we aim to have 29.4 million tourist arrivals and RM89 billion in tourist receipts, leading up to our ultimate goal of 36 million tourists and RM168 billion in tourist receipts by 2020. This is part of the government’s National Blue Ocean Strategy to create value innovation through public-private partnership collaboration. To that end, I would like to invite all of you to work with each other and develop new tourism products and packages that will highlight our culture, and promote it as a tourist attraction to the rest of the world.”

The event was hosted by Sam Yg. My Favorite Isabelle De Leon performed as well during the event and sung the theme song of Tourism Malaysia.

Be Friends Forever campaign

In line with the Year of Festivals 2015, with the theme, “Endless Celebrations”, BFF or Be Friends Forever very well complements the year-long campaign of the Manila office. These three letters effectively mirror the bonds that were built, the fun and adventure shared, and the lasting memories that have been created from traveling with best friends.

“We have always believed that traveling builds more than just character and life experiences. In an eventful place such as Malaysia, you can also build lasting memories, memories that you will cherish forever especially if built with close friends and family. In this endless celebrations theme lies a call for people to take these celebration with them long after they have returned home,” shares Dato’ Mirza.

For this new campaign, Tourism Malaysia would like to position itself as a best friend to a certain extent who is looking out for their visitors, who wants them to have fun, who caters well to their needs, and helps create the best memories during your travels. Likewise, the campaign would also like to imbibe the feeling that Malaysia remains to be a destination of choice for families and friends who are looking for a very enjoyable vacation. He adds, “This special campaign inspired by the Filipinos’ love affair with selfies and picture taking, focuses on not just keeping but on sharing these lasting memories captured digitally and immortalized on social media. In as much as I would love to think that all of us here are all BFF’s, I want to let all Filipinos who have at least once travelled to Malaysia know that we consider all of them and the future generations of countless Filipinos who will take time out to visit my beloved Malaysia, as our best friends forever and my hugs and kisses go out to all of them.”

And given that Tourism Malaysia ensures guests of a very enjoyable time, the BFF campaign is a great way to let others know what exactly they can expect from trip – through the experiences of those who have already been to Malaysia. The campaign encourages travellers who have been to Malaysia to post their favorite vacation photos on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #mybffxoxo, which also qualifies them to win special monthly prizes from Tourism Malaysia, as well as the grand prize for the promotion – a three days/two nights stay in Malaysia accompanied by his or her best friend (or family member).

With so many things lined up as well as more events and attractions being held and being put in place in this charming country, Malaysia is happy to inform Filipinos of what they can expect from their trip.

Another special Networking and Open Discussions event will be held in Cebu last June 10, at the Sampaguita Ballroom of Cebu City Marriott Hotel.

For more details, visit: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my

https://www.facebook.com/taranasamalaysia

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Mr. Pizza is Now in the Philippines

Event 6/19/2015 08:06:00 AM

Are you tired of eating the usual food? Me, yes because there are times that I experienced food fatigue. I don't want to eat rice or the usual meal in the house, I am craving for something new in my taste bud.

To my surprise, I received an invite for the opening of Mr. Pizza which is actually Korea's #1 Pizza chain with outlets in China and in the US. Mr. Pizza is located at Greenbelt 3, Ayala Centrer Makati City. According to Mr. Pizza their Philippine branch is their 505th store worldwide. This pizza chain is popular for its unique flavors and crusts as it offers a delectable food experience where pizza is served in different ways. Since we, Filipinos, are also known to be adventurous and willing to try something new each day, this is the answer to people experiencing food fatigue, like me.

Mr. Pizza abides by the 300% principle: 100% Hand-Kneaded, 100% Full-Hearted Topping, and 100% Grill-Baked.

“We take pride in being able to provide Filipinos the opportunity to experience Korea’s best-tasting pizza. It is definitely something to look forward to,” says Tony Son, Mr. Pizza Korea’s Director for Global Division.

Among others, Mr. Pizza credits its success to its unflinching commitment to cleanliness, kitchen sanitation, store ambiance/atmosphere, ingredients, and customer service.

The place comes with a KPOP ambiance plus the music videos playing on the big screen are what else but KPOP. Dining here gives you the opportunity to experience Korean restaurants.

In line with these, during the opening, we were able to witness the Dream Team straight from Korea doing some of their tricks and dance steps with the dough.

Here are the food that Mr. Pizza offers

Ms. Chicken (sweet) is Php 230.00 for 8 pcs. and Mr. Chicken (hot and spicy)

Php 230.00 8 pcs. as well. I love the Ms, Chicken, it is exactly fits the taste buds of my kids.

They also offer different premium pasta that suits your palate

Seafood real tomato pasta Php 330.00 A wide variety of fresh seafood including shrimp, calamari and scallops served with flavorful real tomato sauce.

You can make your pizza even more flavorful and exciting with

Mr.Pizza's choose your crust!

Original - the standard pizza crust with garlic dip

Cheddarella (P100) - crust with cheddar and mozarella

Gold (P100) - Potato filling crust

Cream Cheese (P200) - cream cheese filling crust

Mocha Bun (P100) - the edge taste like mocha buns or coffee buns with cream cheese

Egg Tart (P100) - the edge of the pizza with custard

Cheese Cap (P200) -filled with cheese mousse (coming soon!)

“There is nothing in the market that is similar to our top-of-the-line pizzas - Eggta, Seafood Island, Potato Gold, GesalMontand, Macho Grande, and Secret Garden,” prides Mr. Son.

When it comes to naming the pizza, Mr. Pizza is really different and it is inviting, well it is definitely a must-taste pizza ever. Among the pizza, I like the Potato Gold. I will let my hubby and my kids to taste the pizza and visit the store very soon.

They're planing to expand more branches across Metro Manila within this year so watch out for it. For more details: https://www.facebook.com/mrpizzaph www.mrpizza.ph instagram and twitter @mrpizzaph

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Get Inspired with the Trends Showcased at Trinoma’s Style Origin

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RAMEN SORA'S FATHER'S DAY TREAT

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My Experience at Gerry's Megamall and Aseana Branch

Gerry's 6/18/2015 06:08:00 AM

Gerry's offers a variety of Filipino dishes that we really love and creating some twist on this food offerings to bring something new for their customers. Aside from the twists that they are creating, they are also renovating their store to bring a unique ambiance for Gerry's restaurants. They want their place as inviting as it is for everyone and have a great time dining in..

Gerry's opened a back-to-back outlets at the Ground Floor of Megamall's Mega Strip B in Mandaluyong and in Aseana along Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City with an entirely different ambiance that guests would surely enjoy and talk about.

“We have set a new standard to ensure that we provide customer not only the best Filipino dishes but fast, efficient service and a cozy ambiance. We want diners to have that experience of being in a restaurant where they will feel relaxed, and comfortable,” said Francis Villaluz, Gerry’s Senior Marketing Manager. "It’s important that guests feast not only with what they eat but with what they see inside the restaurant," he added. That’s the principle behind the two restaurants' new looks.

At Gerry’s Megamall, the main wall of the dining area is decked with foliage, which is installed with a fully automated water system to nourish them. “The lighting is calibrated in a way that it has the same effect as sunlight. Nothing could be more refreshing,” explains Villaluz.

The Gerry's at SM Megamall is somewhat a venue for the people who are feeling tired after shopping or strolling at the mall. It is really a refreshing one and take away the tiredness feeling over a sumptous food just like this.

After the Mall, Gerry's treat us, bloggers, to a tour at their Aseana Branch. The 250-seater Aseana branch sports an updated version of Old Manila surrounded by balconies, as well as, huge windows of varying designs. Chairs are a mix and match design which is a first for us “We want guests to feel that they are enjoying their favorite Gerry’s dishes with family and friends in a huge patio,” Gerry’s senior marketing chief said.

The place is so good, the ceiling is so high that's why it is not too hot inside the restaurant. I think the design is Spanish inspired. Aseana branch is really different among the branches of Gerry's, the long table that will cater big family and the spacious look even the venue is fully crowded you'll never feel that it is crowded.

Here are Gerry's Grill Filipino Dishes dubbed as "Regions' Hidden Treasures"

Mommies, treat your family at Gerrys, at the newly renovated branches: Megamall and Aseana, it will truly highlight an amazing, more relaxed and memorable experience.

Gerry’s currently has 71 branches nationwide. It has two branches in the US and Singapore, and soon to be two in Qatar as well.

Gerry’s Group of Companies has expanded its brand concepts – Gerry’s Plus, Ramen Sora, Sweet Chili, and Kusina ng Gerry’s. Yakitori Binchotan is set to be launched next month in Cebu.

For more information please log on to www.gerrysgrill.com.

Follow Gerry's on FB: https://www.facebook.com/gerrysgrill.com.ph

Instagram: @gerrysrestaurant. Or call 332-1111.