For Filipinos, nothing beats waking up to a good breakfast that is not only delicious and filling, but one that also brings a sense of comfort and familiarity.

Starting July 24, Pinoys are in for a breakfast solution that will bring customers the familiar feeling of home, allowing them to enjoy relaxed and worry-free mornings. The all-new Cheesy Eggdesal is the perfect combination of fluffy folded egg and melted cheese in between warmpandesal buns. This new McDonald’s offering is sure to make mornings extra awesome, while giving the energy that one needs to face the day’s challenges.

For only P39, the Cheesy Eggdesal is an affordable and convenient breakfast option for working individuals who are always rushing to go to work and complete their tasks. Not only does it givethem a delicious home-style breakfast, it does so without having to empty their pockets.

Along with the Cheesy Eggdesal, customers can also enjoy their mornings with their Hamdesal favorites – Hamdesal Plain, Hamdesal with Cheese, and Hamdesal with Egg, now made with softer and tastier buns.

Whether you’re an early riser or a ‘savor-every-minute-of-sleep’ kind of person, McDonald’s gives you reasons to look forward to every waking moment with its affordable, filling, and delicious breakfast options.

Enjoy the all-new Cheesy Eggdesal and any of your favorite Breakfast Everyday McSavers from 4:00 AM to 10:30 AM in McDonald’s stores nationwide through Dine-In, Take-out, Drive-Thru, and via McDelivery.

Digging the all-new Cheesy Eggdesal? Share your breakfast experience on our Facebook page,www.facebook.com/McDo.ph, or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags#McDoBreakfast and #CheesyEggdesal.

In 1964 Baskin Robbins made history by being the first brand to put cheesecake pieces into ice cream! Today Strawberry Cheesecake is Baskin-Robbins’ most popular cheesecake flavor. Delight in the creamy, fruity taste of Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month - Strawberry Cheesecake - a rich cheesecake flavored ice cream loaded withdelicious cheesecake pieces and a fruity strawberry ribbon. 

This classic flavor goes great with Chocolate Mousse Royale, for a perfect balance of fruity and rich chocolate flavor. Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream transforms into an irresistibly creamy milkshake, or try it as a sundae by topping it with real strawberry sauce, whipped cream, nuts and cherries.

Visit Baskin-Robbins shops at the Central Square, Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 5 in Makati; Fairview Terraces and Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. For more details about Baskin-Robbins, visitwww.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their Facebook (facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph), Twitter and Instagram (baskinrobbinsph) accounts.

Condo life isn’t just about the flat you’re staying in, it’s a mindset that strives for efficiency in all things, even in your kitchen and clothes closet. When space is an ever-present concern, you might not have room for all the bells and whistles, but the appliances you do use should be the best at what they do.

While the market for appliances is never in short supply, Philips’ Business Development Manager for Domestic Appliances, Reah Ronsayro believes that people should actively choose appliances that match their living situation over anything else.

“It’s a matter of practicality – the form of the device, and how it makes apartment life easier and less of a hassle. You might want to start with cookers for your daily staples, and move on to different size meals from there,” saysReah. “And of course, you’ll also want to have the right tools in your aparadorto make you look the part of a condo owner!”

Getting ready for the main course

What Filipino household is complete without the ubiquitous rice cooker? Philips’ Rice Cooker is a smart take on a home classic, with automatic programs to control temperature and cooking time to ensure that your rice tastes great and keeps all its nutrients.

With rice on the table, we all know what’s up next: a plateful of everyone’sfavorite “ulam.”

 

Here, the Philips Induction Cooker is a great way to shorten cooking time by up to 40% and help keep nutrients in your food. Its smart panel design and cooking presets simply makes cooking a breeze, a must-have for every condo-dweller.

Keeping it light and easy

While frying is rightly seen as one of the tastiest ways of cooking, traditional frying also has a reputation for not being very healthy. The Philips Airfryer solves this problem by letting home chefs make fried favorites with little to no oil. The Airfryer’s Rapid Air Technology does away with unwanted fat while retaining all of the crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside goodness offered by the best fried dishes.

Shakes and smoothies on the other hand are great because you can make quick, healthy, and ultimately enjoyable treats out of the available fruits and vegetables at any given time. The Philips Mini Blender gives you more portions of everything from soups and dips to cocktails and other sweet concoctions.

The clothes make the man

Apart from the appliances needed for tasty and healthy home-cooked meals, the complete modern apartment also requires the right sartorial tools as well. After all, condominium living is all about the good life, and that means looking snappy and stylish at all times.

“Apartment living definitely has a lot of appeal, but the pace of city life and the physical constraints of the places where we live can make things challenging,” says Reah. “That’s where these tools come in. From cooking tasty, healthy, and quick meals, to managing your ever-growing wardrobe, these appliances make living in a condo much more fun and rewarding.”

Philips will be showcasing more space-friendly yet efficient products in its upcoming PHILIPS HURRAH CONDO CARAVAN activity this July in selected condominium buildings and high rise residences. For more information about our products, visitwww.philips.com.ph or check out Philips Home Living Philippinesfacebook fan page. You can also call customer hotline at (632) 6679000 if you are within Metro Manila or 1-800-10-7445477 if you are outside Metro Manila.

The Philippines’ most innovative local brand, Starmobile, and international online shopping giant Lazada come together to bring the best smartphone deals at the Effortless Shopping Sale.

From today until July 26, 2015, Filipinos nationwide can avail of three of the hottest Starmobile devices with great discounts and amazing freebies.

Starmobile OCTA: True Octa Core Smartphone with 2GB RAM and Near Field Communication Technology

Now only P8,490 (was 16,990 save 50%) with free 3-in-1 Wireless Charger, Bluetooth Speaker & Mic and Starmobile UNO B206 featurephone

Starmobile KNIGHT Visions: Watch TV, shoot photos and videos, and share moments like never before

P9,990 with free Starmobile UNO B206 featurephone

5.5-inch HD Screen: watch and enjoy with friends!

Starmobile TURBO: Intuitive All-Around Smartphone with the Latest Touch Features

Now only P4,990 (was P5,990–save P1,000!) with free Monopod and Starmobile UNO B206 featurephone

Offers are good from July 21-23, 2015 on desktop and the Lazada mobile app and from July 24-26, 2015 exclusively on the Lazada mobile app.

Apart from these, the Starmobile KNIGHT X is now also offered on Lazada with exclusive freebies.

Purchase the most powerful Pinoy Android phone for only P15,990 and get a free pair of Starmobile Bluetooth Earphones with NFC, Tempered Glass Screen Protector, and Monopod.

Even More Discounts

You can get an additional P400 discount when you use the voucher code: “STARMOBILE” upon purchase of any Starmobile gadget worth P2000 and above fromwww.lazada.com.ph/shop-starmobile.

This special code is valid only from July 21 to August 20, 2015.

For more information on Starmobile products and more awesome deals on Lazada, visitwww.starmobile.com.ph or go to www.lazada.com.ph. 

For almost a decade now, Picar Development envisions a future rife with innovative possibilities. With a vision of greater things, it recognizes the world-class talent of its Filipino partners by sharing the desire to promote local ingenuity and workmanship. This is evident in its iconic real estate projects that bear the hallmarks of globally-competitive architectural design and state-of-the-art technology complemented with uniquely Filipino aesthetics.

Known for building ground breaking property developments situated in prime locations, Picar Development created a 1.3-hectare lifestyle destination that sets the benchmark for what luxury living is all about. Its flagship project, the Picar Place in Kalayaan Avenue, becomes Makati's premier address for high-end lifestyle, refined culinary indulgence and global hospitality. 

Nestled within its exclusive enclave is The Stratford Residences. Touted as the tallest residential tower in the country, The Stratford Residences at Picar Place offers a new dimension to high-rise living for exceptional people who want to enjoy the exhilarating feeling of being on top of everything. Providing sky-high luxury, the 74-storey skyscraper brings urban living to a new height with unparalleled comfort, high-class lifestyle amenities and modern state-of-the-art services. 

The real estate company taps Architect Jose Pedro Recio, the man behind Rchitects Inc., to create

genuine architectural design that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Sy^² + Associates Inc. provides trustworthy structural engineering while interior designers Ivy and CynthiaAlmario of Atelier Almario bring comfort and luxury to life with the project’s showroom at 16 Jupiter St. cor. Antares St., Bel-Air, Makati City.

The residential tower enjoys an ergonomic structural design that maximizes its natural environment. Its accordion-inspired exterior captures the natural light to lessen energy consumption of residents. The tower possesses an intelligent design through Cisco-powered innovations such as intelligent building system management which enables centralized and real-time monitoring of the building’s facilities,virtual concierge and attendant and integrated safety and security system, among others.

Living spaces are complemented with exclusive communal amenities that marry functionality and luxury. Located at the third level, these diverse amenities ensure luxury and convenient living.Residents can take a breather from the stress of city living at the meditation garden or take a refreshing dip at the pool. Have a movie marathon at the mini theatre or have a mini concert at the music library. The Stratford Residences has it all.

Picar Place is also home to Buddha-Bar Manila, a culinary wonderland where guests can dine, unwind, and indulge. The three-storey fine dining establishment redefines Makati nightlife and converges refined pleasures and gentle atmosphere. Buddha-Bar Manila is the 13th franchise of world-renowned Buddha-Bar Paris and the first branch in Asia. The metro’s trendiest hotspot takes pride for being the brand’s largest branch in the world.

To know more about Picar and its developments, visit www.picardevelopment.com or reach them through email at inquiry@picardevelopment.com or call +632.822.3443.