Fasten your seat belts as the country’s leading fast food chain revs up the excitement with JolliRace, the newest and coolest addition to the Jollibee Kids Party.
With JolliRace, all racetracks lead to a fun, Grand Prix experience. Boys and girls will have a blast on their special day with balloons, relay games, awesome prizes, and a delicious cake prepared to give them a birthday party set at full speed.
Jollibee, Yum and Popo will thrill party guests in this one-of-a-kind celebration. All these, plus Jollibee langhap-sarap favorites Chickenjoy, Jollibee Spaghetti, and Yumburger meals, make the JolliRace party a sure winner among kids and kids-at-heart.
An exciting first race
Recently, little ones came for a preview of racing fun at Jollibee E. Rodriguez. The launch of the new JolliRace party theme welcomed media guests, radio personality Delamar Arias with her sons Cooper and Parker, and celebrity mom Bettina Carlos with daughter Gummy and nephew Camilo Marco.
Everyone enjoyed the series of exciting games as well as the race-themed party hats, loot bags, balloons, prizes and other party favors. Guests also had a wonderful time posing in front of a photo wall featuring the race cars of Jollibee, Yum and Popo. Some guests even dressed up in their racing gear to win in the best in costume contest.
All in all, it was an epic day at Jollibee, with everyone enjoying great packages of langhap-sarap meals with their little ones. JolliRace guests brought home party goodies to go with their jolly, cool memories.
Recreate the thrill of the racetracks and enjoy the newest and fastest route to a memorable birthday celebration today. Parents booking a Jollibee Kids Party can mix and match party elements for 30 or 80 guests with Jollibee’s “Create-Your-Own Package” option.
After choosing from among Jollibee’s four special themes: Jollitown, Hello Kitty, FUN-tastic Factory, and the newest JolliRace, parents can get in the back seat and let Jollibee host the jolliest party experience for their kids.
The Jollibee Kids Party is available for booking in store or set up in chosen locations. For more information on birthday fun that is up to speed, visit jollibeeparty.com.
In celebration of colorectal cancer awareness month, premier health institution The Medical City (TMC) today holds a symposium titled “Advances in the Screening and Management of Colorectal Cancer” at the Augusto Barcelon auditorium in TMC Ortigas in Pasig City.
The event is organized by the TMC Cancer Center, the Colorectal Clinic, and the Center for Patient Partnership.
“The world celebrates Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this month of March. This symposium is part of an awareness campaign to promote colorectal cancer screening which is the third most common cancer among Filipinos,” says Dr. Jun Ruiz, gastroenterologist and one of the specialists from the TMC Colorectal Clinic. Dr. Ruiz hosts today’s symposium.
“The Colorectal Clinic at The Medical City aims to be at the forefront of the Filipinos’ battle against colorectal cancer. Our message is that cancer screening can save lives. This strategy has been shown to reduce colorectal cancer risk by as high as 70 percent,” adds Dr. Ruiz.
Topics to be discussed include Updates in Diagnosis and Screening of Colorectal Cancer, Recent Technological Advances in Colorectal Surgery, and Hitting the Target in Colorectal Cancer Treatment. The speakers are Dr. John Geoffrey G. Palisoc, TMC gastroenterologist; Dr. Manuel Francisco T. Roxas, chairman of the Department of Surgery and consultant-director of the Colorectal Clinic; and TMC oncologist Dr. Beatrice J. Tiangco.
A giant colon balloon will also be on display at the TMC foyer. Dr. Enrique A. Tayag, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health, is the event’s guest of honor. ###
For inquiries, you may call the Colorectal Clinic of The Medical City at 9881000 ext. 7789.
When I was in school we were taught on how to plant trees and the proper way to recycle.It is crucial that we help out in our own little way in improving the condition of the environment. It is also important to introduce eco-friendly alternatives to the youth. Nowadays kids can be passionate in keeping the environment healthy and can be very particular in the products that they use. Good thing there is one brand that even parents can approve of as one of the company’s advocacy is to save the environment , it also promotes individuality by its stylish designs.
Funtastic International Inc., established in the country almost 17 years ago, is behind the Cool Kids, Baby Bliss, Creadough, Zigo, Latitude, and Fluffy Friends brands. Colorful and lovely characters make up the Cool Kids Brand. These amazing characters have different roles to play in teaching kids how to care for the environment.
Cool Kids has also launched its new line of “FUN-tabulous” School bags and accessories. The new line of affordable, good quality school bags features the different characters of the Cool Kids friends; Royal Princesses, Glam Girlz, Forest Fairies, Viron Transformer, Earth (Geobot), Air (Aerobot) and Water (Aquabot) robots, and Space rangers to name a few.
Cool Kids has also launched its newest line of baby toys and furniture under the brand Baby Bliss. This exciting line of very safe and cool baby toys is like no other. Its wood look mixed with full color has brought a fresh look to the baby toy industry. Baby Bliss toys are competitively priced and they also offer wonderful learning experiences to our little ones. Baby Bliss by Cool Kids aims to teach moms to help in environmental care.
Cool Kids has also launched a brand new line of amazing dough toys through Creadough by Cool Kids. This creative line of dough toys brings out the imagination and creativity in children and allows them to use their hands to explore, imagine and create amazing shapes and images.
Another new range of toys to look forward to is Zigo by Cool Kids. The Zigo line of blocks not only brings out the creative juices of our little ones, they actually help prepare children to be future engineers and architects. Every kid at one time or the other has played with blocks to bring out the best of their imagination and creativity. With Zigo competitively priced, parents do not need to spend a lot to provide their children with this wholesome deal of fun and creative building.
For Back to School 2017, Cool Kids has launched a brand new line of fashion bags for our little “fashionistas” and fashion forward buddies who want to follow the footsteps of their older siblings. Made of amazing quality materials, Cool Kids bags is the perfect companion of our children in school.
Funtastic International has also launched for Back to School 2017 its newest line of bags for High School and College kids as well as for adults through Latitude. Latitude is a brand that removes all limits and allows you to express yourself. Made of excellent quality materials, this fashion forward line of bags takes the user to a whole new level of experience given the amazing features of these bags both inside and out.
Funtastic International Inc., in its commitment to preserve the environment, donates part of the proceeds of the sale of its products towards environmental care. For every purchase of any item from the Cool Kids product line, you not only get great product, you also get to help save our planet Earth!
The public will see new Cool Kids collection starting March in the shelves of major department stores nationwide. In the meantime they can already choose from other existing Funtastic products, equally attractive, fun and affordable, that are available nationwide.
Visit the Cool Kids website, www.coolkids.com.ph, this website will give kids and the kids at heart a chance to learn about Cool Kids and their planet saving advocacy. It will also give the visitor a chance to see first hand the new products of Cool Kids.
CDC Holdings and Ascott mark another milestone with Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila Brings the comfort of home with the excellent service of a hotel to North of Manila CDC Holdings and The Ascott Limited (Ascott) recently reached another milestone as CDC Holdings handed over its second residence project to Ascott.
The Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila is the newest international serviced residence located in the bustling Ortigas Center in Pasig City. The 32-storey mixed-use property combines 290 serviced residences managed by Ascott and 96 residential condominiums in the thriving North of Manila. Ortigas Center is one of the metro’s major commercial and business districts, which is home to multinationals, BPOs, and pharmaceutical companies.
Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila is expected to answer the discerning needs of expats, young business executives and long-term leisure travellers looking for a luxurious accommodation that provides the comfort and warmth of home, as well as an efficient, and professional service of a hotel. “With Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila, CDC Holdings has gone above and beyond to deliver an outstanding property in a most-sought after location in Ortigas,” shares Elsie Chua, president and chief executive of CDC Holdings, Inc., the development company behind the newest serviced residence property in Ortigas. Chua adds, “With this latest project, CDC has captured the vibrancy of the Citadines brand and combined it with the beauty and colors of nature, creating a perfect palette uniquely its own.” Celebrating Nature, Vibrant Global Living Residents and guests will truly feel at home with this newest serviced residence with its well-thought-of interiors and tasteful and vibrant design that magnify the property’s distinctive artsy vibe mixed with elements of nature.
CDC Holdings has tapped RMDA Architects, spearheaded by Architect Rolly Mercado and Almario & Associates under Cynthia and Ivy Almario, for the design aesthetics. All throughout the building, greenery is incorporated as part of the building features. For a cohesive look design pieces are likewise inspired by nature, including the hallway carpets and couches in vibrant green color that are found in the lobby.
This are also feature unique and innovative designs like Kenneth Cobonpue’s “The Bloom Chair,” an award-winning lounge piece reminiscent of the delicate soft petals of the Hibiscus-flower. And to add Filipino touch, the apartments’ interiors have various displays of framed photos of indigenous Filipino materials like the vibrant banig and the intricate barong, which are likewise works of art. Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila features pockets of green with its garden deck found at the building’s 4th floor, providing the serenity and beauty of nature amidst the bustling city.
A mixed-use property and Service Excellence The successful partnership between CDC Holdings and The Ascott Limited began 17 years ago with Somerset Millennium in Makati. Arthur Gindap, The Ascott Limited’s Regional General Manager for the Philippines and Thailand said, “We have been working closely with CDC Holdings for almost two decades already. Our first collaboration, the Somerset Millennium Makati, has created a solid foundation of our partnership and we look forward to this second venture with them with the opening of Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila, which is Ascott’s first managed property North of Manila. With a portfolio of over 290 properties spread out across 100 cities worldwide, The Ascott Limited is the world’s biggest international serviced residence owner-operator.
The Ascott brand is a reputable name in property management. Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila offers corporate guests and leisure travelers 290 premier units located from the 4th to the 24th floor, ranging from studio to one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Each unit is spacious and reminiscent of home, with separate living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen and wireless internet. Art comes to life in the property with its vibrant design, artworks and other pieces, making it a unique home in the city. Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila also has a guest lounge, garden deck, swimming pool and a fitness center for residents’ and guests’ exclusive use. Meanwhile, CDC Millennium Ortigas, the residential apartments located from the 25th to the 30th floor, have a private entrance along Sapphire Road. There are also separate amenities (pool and Sky Lounge) at the 31st and 32nd floors. The residential apartments cater primarily to independent professionals who love city living. CDC Millennium Ortigas’ location provides easy access to other key areas such as Pasig, Greenhills, Mandaluyong, and Makati. Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila is set to formally open in April 2017.
Aside from being the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, Marikina has been keeping up with the current trend in the food scene,thus, the presence of food parks. I have heard of Carnival food park when my best friend showed me a clip of a tour that was done to promote the latter. I was privileged to be one of the bloggers who had a gastronomic experience with 6 different restaurant offerings. Carnival food park is already a home for 26 stalls that will cater to anyone’s craving.
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Upon entering the vicinity you will be greeted with the Food Park’s spot on interior including the creative road signs that will entice one’s curiosity. Along with 5 blogger friends here is my top 6 restaurants to try at Carnival Food Park .
Kuxina
Filipinos love a good serving of rice in their meal especially if it’s topped with the traditional well-loved viands. A mother and son restaurant that is owned and managed by Elena and Lawrence Lagamson, they brought their own twist to the Filipino delicacies such as the Tapaleng and Crispy Kare-Kare.
Tapaleng
Tapaleng was named after Lawrence’s favorite dish and nick name in high school. This dish is a combination of sweet and spicy with a siding of fresh Tomatoes and salted egg. The tapa was so tender with a flavorful combination of sweet and spicy. The salted egg complemented the freshness of the tomatoes.
Crispy Kare-Kare
The dish is a fusion of Lechon Kawali and Kare-Kare. The Lechon Kawali was cooked to a perfect crisp that will make you crave for more. Kare-Kare’s sauce was nutty and sweet with fresh vegetables incorporated in the mix. The presentation of both dishes including Tapaleng was served using a mini frying pan which is good for sharing.
Sisig roll
This dish is made with a fusion of spring roll and Sisig. I was hooked with just one bite as it was light and less oily. An additional factor why I love this dish is that it was drizzled with garlic sauce which gave a more zesty taste to it.
Being a fan of Japanese delicacies I was anticipating to try their dishes out. Sushi and Burrito had been my comfort food and just the idea alone got me hooked, it was fresh and creative. Owner Ms. Charmaine Reyes and conceptualized and executed by Chef Marco Bitong: together they created a Burrito sized sushi for those who are craving or need more servings in one sitting.
The Beef Misono and Chicken Karaage were both crispy and delectable although we got to taste it after 20 minutes or more as we were overwhelmed with the amount of food that was served. The star dish for me was the California Maki. It was delightfully crafted as the sweet taste of the fruit got my taste buds celebrating. I highly recommend all dishes since all servings are already good for sharing. Fair warning: this dish requires you to use your hands as it was quite big than your normal Burrito.
The name alone is quite groovy and was well conceptualized as they specialized in seafood platter. The seafood menu was not their main market at first but because of the rule of the food park that it had to be a different concept than the other stalls, they stuck to it and I am glad they did. Mrs. Ma. Pacencio Dancel, the owner, said that the Mussels are sourced fresh from Palawan while the Shrimp and Crab are freshly sourced from Bicol.
Salted Eggztreme Platter is one delightful treat as the sauce is creamy and I do hope for more flavor. Eating the crab was a challenge as I wanted to taste the different parts of it but I can only do so much with my utensils. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The butter and garlic mussels tasted fresh and seasoned. They do have a lot more to offer for all the seafood lovers out there.
There was one dish that I kept on coming back for more which was the Calamares with vinegar dip. It was light and tasty and was cooked just right. This is best for gimik days and can be enjoyed with a cold beer or drink.
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Brewskie
Brewskie is owned by Oliver Canlas, a restaurant that is a haven for pasta lovers. They serve pasta that can cater to your appetite’s delight with a modern twist that works well with any palate.
Wen Manong Pasta, a carbonara fettucini with a Bagnet topping sourced from Ilocos and sausage mixture, is one of their best sellers. The pasta’s creaminess complemented the taste of the salty Bagnet, it was truly a match made in heaven. This is one of the first dishes that we finished together as it was not only aesthetically pleasing but also one delectable dish that you can eat in one sitting. The serving is good for sharing and they do go heavy on the sauce making it more tasteful.
The Kung Fu pasta reminded us all of Yellow Cab’s Charlie Chan. This pasta was a combination of a lot of ingredients but what makes it stand out was it was spicy yet seasoned. It was a melt-in-your-mouth experience and all together it created a scrumptious meal.
So for people who likes to indulge on a meat fiesta Planet Sausage is the stall to go. They offer grilled sausages such as Shublig, Chicken franks,Garlic sisig, Longganisa and many more. You can enjoy all of these with rice, on a bun, on stick or if you are not sure what to get, they also offer a sampler size.
I love Bacon in general so when I saw Zesty Saturn, a Swedish sausage that was wrapped in bacon, I did not hesitate to taste it. It was tender and flavorful.
Pluto Platter was a combination of different sausages and chips. So if you are not sure what sausage to get, this platter is for you as you can share it with family and friends and try out the scrumptious selections of their grilled offerings.
Saturn-in-a-bun is a Swedish sausage wrapped with Bacon and mango, and topped with cheese. It was a different kind of experience as when I first took a bite it was light yet the sweetness of the Mango complemented the smoky saltiness of the Bacon. This dish comes with fries on the side which is also tasty.
I was welcomed by Havey Desserts’ interesting wall art that depicted what their store is about. Havey desserts started out as a home-based hobby of Angel Bautista who also does customized cakes and pastries. She and her husband Carl ventured to a wider market by creating a stall that showcased Angel’s very own recipes.
The Yema cupcake was the first one I tasted and it was truly divine. The cake was light, moist and the taste was just the right sweetness. I am a fan of this cupcake and will surely go back just to order this.
Nutella Cupcake has the same delightful taste only this time the sweetness came more from the Nutella on top as the icing is not that sweet and the cupcake was moist.
The Revel bar has a rich chocolate flavor and would perfectly go well with any cup of tea. It was not that thick and yet it was aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.
The Double chocolate chip ala mode was one spectacular ensemble as it was a 7in cookie cake that was drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with Vanilla ice cream. We ate this very quickly as the ice cream was already starting to melt. It was a melt-in-your-mouth goodness with the chewiness of the chocolate cookie that would perfectly go well with a glass of milk.
I am a fan of Red velvet cupcakes so I know how heavy it can get compared to the moist cupcakes above. It was a great cupcake with an icing that was sweet yet I find myself indulging for another bite.
I highly recommended the last one I tasted which was the Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookie that was topped with Vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup plus sprinkled with Graham cracker bits. The inside of the cookie was oozing with a good amount of Nutella which is complemented with the Vanilla ice cream. The combination brings out the moist and chocolatey taste. I would definitely go back to Havey desserts for their scrumptious desserts and yummy creations.
Carnival food park is one of the places you get to find worthwhile and affordable dishes. It is highly recommended not only for the Millenials but also those families that wants to experience the freedom to choose from more varieties of food.
With all the health hazards we face each day, staying in top shape is number one priority. It would not matter what age you are because life expectancy is getting shorter. Also, heart disease is not so common anymore. Lifestyle is a huge factor and that is the reason I am picky about what I eat. Whether we accept it or not, fatty and oily food is hard to stay away from. Just thinking about Bagnet, roasted pig and the likes makes me drool. Eating delicious food becomes a reward for many after a hard day’s work.
Filipino food, in general, is prepared using cooking oil and it is quite hard to choose which one is safe to use. There are a wide variety of cooking oils from plant sources such as olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, corn oil, peanut oil and other vegetable oils, as well as animal-based oils like butter and lard. Having been invited to attend a talk gave me an opportunity to learn the truth.
“Coconut oil: The Truth Shall Make You Healthy”. The forum was given by Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit who is a professor from Ateneo de Manila University, the Acting-President of National Academy of Science and Technology, and Chair & Scientific Advisory Comittee for Health, Asian and Pacific Coconut Community. Now, that’s what I call credentials!
Dr. Dayrit started with a brief history of the Coconut. The Coconut tree originated from the Palm Family with the scientific name Arecaceae and is the only member of the genus Cocos. After a process of natural selection over approximately 80 million years, the coconut developed the capacity to spread across the ocean. It spread across the ocean and survives up to 120 days floating in seawater making its way to the land. The origins of the coconut is Southeast Asia and South India. According to Philippine history, Copra and Coconut oil were exported to Europe to be used as raw material for soap and Margarine.
The second part of the program discussed about saturated fat and heart disease. Saturated fats provides a higher risk of acquiring Cardiovascular Heart Disease. It raises the cholesterol level in the blood. In addition, saturated fats can be found in animal food products such as lard, butter, palm oil, meat, and cheese. If not consumed moderately, eating these kinds of food will increase cholesterol level and increase the rate of mortality.
Perhaps the most important part of the talk was about Frying with unsaturated oils. Unknown to many, it produces Free Radicals and Trans Fat. It also increases the risk of Stroke, inflammation, and Cancer. To prove a point, studies show that there is a higher rate of Obesity in some places in the Pacific like Nauru, Cook Islands, Samao & US due to huge consumption of margarine, butter, chicken, and meat causing a higher incidence of heart problems.
The last part of the session was comprised mainly of the advantages of using Coconut oil. It contains Lauric acid which is present in Minola premium Coconut oil. Minola has SATURATED fatty acids that is easier to digest. Saturated fatty acids is not stored as fat which means MINOLA PREMIUM COCONUT OIL IS SAFE TO USE. Coconut oil is proven to be safe and beneficial to our well-being.
The insights I learned from the discussion are essential. This forum provided crystal clear information on which kind of cooking oil to use. Little things that we change in our lifestyle makes a big impact on our health.
Minola Premium cooking oil had been one of the staple pieces on every Filipino modern day families. The benefits of Minola had strengthened our relationship with our loved ones as the benefits gears towards achieving a healthy heart.
Inewvation International Corporation, the leading digital display and advertising solutions provider in the country, is set to achieve greater heights this year targeting bigger projects in the international business landscape.
With the opening of its Visayas office by 2 nd quarter of the year, Inewvation continues to expand its reach in the country as well as in Asia by launching its office in Singapore last July 2016.
Inewvation is led by company’s head honcho Mr. Jayson So, President and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Billy So, Chief Operating Officer.
“Last year marks our 5th year in this digital solution business here in the country. I can consider 2016 as a good year, since most of clients are now open to digital age and already appreciated the ;quality vs price", that we have been explaining to them since I started the business. Moving forward, 2017 is promising. Just on our first quarter for this year, we already got so much in our pipeline. This year will also be the year for our expansion of the business. We will officially open
Visayas branch and looking forward to reach Mindanao as well, ” Mr. Jayson said. Its first project outside the country is the biggest indoor LED displays in Shoppes at Parisian Casino, Macau. This pitch 4mm LED screen adds up to the elegance and sophistication of the Temptations Store as it displays different brands as well as its promotions. Moreover, several projects were done by Inewvation in the past year.
The Iconic Globe Store
Another iconic project has been made as Inewvation installed the first moving outdoor LED with pitch 6.67mm for Globe Iconic Store in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. To date, it has the lowest pitch installed for an outdoor LED using Nichia Japan chip in the Philippines.
Southern Expansion
Inewvation expanded its lengths further south with a project in Laguna. Not just one, but two Brix Series – Outdoor LED Display. Carmelray Industrial Park 1 debuted its first pitch 10mm LED screen on March 2016 and was followed by another pitch 8mm display in Carmelray Industrial Park 2.
Entertainment Partner
Inewvation has been the exclusive LED provider of ABS-CBN television and film arms Dreamscape, Star Creatives and Star Cinema in 2016. Among the events that the pitch 4mm Ergo Series was showcased were the press conferences of Everything About Her, Always Be My Maybe, On The Wings Of Love, Vince, Kath and James, Just The Three Of Us among others.
Academic Information Source
Standing in the façade of a premier academe, University of Batangas, is a pitch 12mm SMD Fixed Type Outdoor LED Display. The LED screen has been the source of information among the students and the public regarding school announcements, campus activites and schedules.
Strategic Point
Standing tall in EDSA is pitch 15mm Wind-thru series built for HDI admix. It is perfectly situated in Viron Transit in Cubao which attracts the riding public and passersby.
For the Country
One of the biggest media conglomerate in the country, TV5 had leverage its election coverage, dubbed as “Bilang Pilipino” through Inewvation’s premier LED. Through the pitch 4mm Ergo Series III, the network’s audience was able to experience 24-hour high technology coverage of the 2016 National Elections.
Creative Juice
Inewvation raised the bar on its creativity as it was able to install a Flex Series LED for B’lue Water. The pitch 6.60mm was magnificently wrapped around a huge bottle of the beverage. Furthermore, more than selling LED products, Inewvation advocates Filipino patriotism.
“We are not the only provider of digital display and digital solution in this country. But upon seeing our screens indoor and outdoor, it really shows the quality we are providing, which in return, can add to the pride of this country and as a sign that Philippines is not being left behind in terms of quality Digital / LED video wall. It further strengthen our proof, after we installed projects in Macau, Singapore, and Indonesia. All were managed by our own Filipino Engineers and Techical Support Experts, ‘Filipino Pride!’ indeed," Mr. Jayson added.
For Mr. Billy, the company keeps its goal to transform the Philippines and cope up with the digital age to uplift our developing cities. “Inewvation always strives for the best in both quality and after sales service. We are setting ground on being the country, the nation, and hopefully the worlds; top digital solution provider by keeping our expertise in the industry as sharp as ever and provide more ideas and knowledge to spark more creativity with our partners and clients,” he stated.
About Inewvation International Corporation
Inewvation International Corporation is a premier digital display and advertising solutions company providing wide range of LED and LCD products for various advertising needs of local and international companies. Driven by its motto “where quality is everything,” it aims to be the source of up-to- the-minute technology, pioneering innovative, quality products and service in Southeast Asia.
For more information, please visit www.inewvation.ph or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inewvation/ or on Twitter and Instagram @inewvation.
I fell in love with Bo’s coffee ever since I first tasted their mixed berry tea at their Mall of Asia Branch. What I also love about Bos coffee is their advocacy and continuing support for our locally produced coffee beans. Thus when you buy a cup of coffee it gives ample support to our local coffee farmers.
Upon entering bos coffee I was quickly greeted with a warm and pleasant smile from the staff. Filipino hospitality was exhibited in the way they deliver their services. The aroma of the coffee is inviting and the taste is simply exemplary.
Another branch of Bo’s Coffee has opened in UP Town Center to meet the demands of its growing number of customers. UP Town center is the first and only university town center in the Philippines.Bo’s coffee is a 100% Filipino-owned coffee shop which just opened its 93rd outlet.
“There has been a growing demand to open more cafes so we selected UP Town Center, which is strategically located in a bustling community that’s full of individuals from all walks of life, to address those needs,” Coochy Mamaclay, Bo’s Coffee VP for Brand & Marketing, said.
“We want everyone to feel the Bo’s Coffee experience as they look for a nook and haven where students, friends, and families can study, bond, and share stories in a cozy and feel-at-home atmosphere over their favorite local brew,” Mamaclay noted.
A unique way of providing rewards to its loyal partners is given by the prestigious coffee shop. Bo’s coffee is generous enough to reward the first 100 customers with every store inaugurated. The first in line at the opening will get one cup of coffee every day for a year. That is 365 cups in total! The 2nd in line will be rewarded with 6 months worth of coffee and the 3rd in line will receive 3 months worth of coffee. The 4th in line up to the 100th will be getting a month’s supply of the best coffee in the land. The grand opening date for the UP Town Center branch is set on March 10, 2017.
“Bo’s Coffee partners – our service staff, have taken an oath – a ‘panata’- to give their best to our customers. Once their orders are made, our partners don’t call their attention but approach and serve them with a smile,” she explained. “This is how we Filipinos take care of our guests.”
Each store of Bo’s coffee features local artistry and craft. The chandeliers are designed by world-famous designer Kenneth Cobonpue while the chairs are colorfully upholstered by ANTHILL Fabric Gallery.
“In our vow to share the great Philippine coffee experience, every cup you sip also nurtures and cultivates social enterprises and builds communities, a commitment and advocacy we take seriously” she explained.
As “Your Homegrown Brew”, Bo’s Coffee’s point of pride is that all of its coffee beans are sourced locally from highland farmers in Sagada and Benguet in the Mountain Province, Mount Kitanglad in Bukidnon, Mount Apo in Davao, and Mount Matutum in Tupi, South Cotabato.
“We serve coffee-to-cup freshness using only quality coffee beans from these local and sustainable sources,” the Bo’s Coffee official said.
The expansion plan set by Bo’s Coffee is off to a good start and is not stopping anytime soon. A Bo’s coffee official disclosed that there are plans to roll out more branches and that Bo’s Coffee is targeting to have its 100th store in the 1st quarter of 2017 and that the brand’s first international outlet will open its doors within the year. For UP Town Center, the grand opening date is set on March 18,2017 so don’t forget to mark your calendars.
Branches of Bo’s coffee and their menu can be found on its website at www.boscoffee.com
My new favorite flavor white chocolate mocha
About Bo’s Coffee
Origins is a story of our culture. We make it our business to support local coffee farmers. We make it our mission to create positive social impact by empowering social enterprises. It is in our pursuit to deliver unparalleled hospitality and a complete homegrown experience to our patrons.
We are Bo’s Coffee, Your Homegrown Brew.
Light Network channel 33 is achieving greater innovation as it begins its official broadcast on Digital Television this coming March 2017! Through this exciting breakthrough, viewers in Mega Manila will soon be able to experience a clearer and highly-improved video and sound quality of Light Network in their televisions. Once official broadcast begins, people can now watch Light Network anytime and anywhere because not only will the channel be available on digital boxes and digital-ready televisions, but it could also be accessed through handheld devices such as tablets, smart phones and other gadgets. The “digitalization” is the process of converting our current Analog Television broadcasting into Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), which simply means that our existing television technology will be transformed into an upgraded, higher quality of broadcast system. Through this digital improvement, Light Network will soon be available on multiple digital viewing platforms—broadening its horizon among the television programming sphere.
In an interview with Engr. Antonio Soriano, the Vice President of Technical Operations for Light Network, he said that he is excited for the upcoming Digitalization of Light Network, because the channel had long since been prepared for this huge digital switchover. “Tayo ang unang nag-convert from Analog to Digital transmitter. Wala nang test -broadcast. Official broadcast na agad.” He also said that not all channels are ready to make the digital “switch”, making Light Network the first channel in the Philippines to migrate to the exciting domain of Digital TV, while maintaining its frequency on Channel 33.
According to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), once the innovative technology of Digitalization is fully implemented, it would not only deliver better image and sound quality to our television channels, but it would also be able to provide features such as datacasting, multi-channel platform, One Seg, and most importantly, the Emergency Warning Broadcast System (EWBS), which is used to transmit nationwide warning announcements in times of earthquakes, tsunamis, or other high-alert disasters.
Engr. Antonio Soriano further stated that these features are just few of the many benefits of Digital TV. According to him, through the other upcoming advancements in Digitalization, television will finally regain its essential standing in the lives of people, as compared to the rising media usage for mobile devices. “Yes. Maibabalik ang TV bilang prime Media tool,” he concluded.
