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Pasta-Making with World-Renowned Chefs

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World renowned chefs Carla Brigliadori and Margarita Forés will conduct a two-day hands-on class on making fresh pasta and authentic Italian sauces on November 10 and 11, 2018 at the Flame Restaurant of Discovery Primea.

The intimate and hands-on cooking class will give participants a rare chance to learn from Asia’s Best Female Chef Margarita Forés who collaborated with Casa Artusi, a prestigious culinary school in Italy, to bring the art and science of home-style Italian cooking closer to home. Joining her is no other than Casa Artusi’s executive chef Carla Brigliadori.  


Aside from making fresh handmade pasta in a dozen different shapes, participants will also learn how to make fresh pasta sauces that range from fresh and healthy like Piselli e Prosciutto, herby Pesto Genovese to creamy Salsa di Magro and tomato-based like Ragu alla Bolognese and Salsa Marinara, as well as the classic Italian favorite Piadina, an Italian flatbread sandwich loaded with mozzarella and other tasty fillings. 

The Hub Series at Flame is a collection of exciting culinary experiences. It aims to share this appetite for discovery through classes and lectures, wine dinners, and immersion programs.


Join this rare opportunity to learn only from the best at P4,500 net per person per class. Inquiries are to be coursed through Discovery Primea via their website at https://www.discoveryprimea.com/bars-restaurants/flame-restaurant/the-hub-series-with-casa-artusi/ or email dpmarcomm@discovery.com.ph. You may also call Flame at 955 8888, local 71610. Full pre-payment must be made within 2 working days of receiving confirmation of reservation in order to secure a slot.

Celebrate the rich cuisine of Italy and immerse yourself in different culinary techniques and traditions at The Hub Series at the Flame with Casa Artusi. 11/08/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Live Jam Session and 24-Hour Free Shipping are Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale Highlights!

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  • Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will feature 24 hours of free shipping with an all-time low minimum spend of ₱99 on November 11
  • On November 11, tune into a special Facebook Live Jam session with Shopee’s Christmas Ambassador, Jose Mari Chan, along with popular bands, Ben&Ben and Itchyworms.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will be celebrating the peak of the first wave of Shopee 11.11-12.12 Big Christmas Sale with 24 hours of free shipping with the lowest ever minimum spend of ₱99 exclusively on November 11. On 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, users can also look forward to deals up to 99% off all categories, Shopee Shake and flash deals happening nine times throughout the day, and a special Facebook Live Jam session featuring Shopee’s Christmas Ambassador, Jose Mari Chan, along with popular bands, Ben&Ben and Itchyworms.

Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee, said, “We are very happy with the overwhelming support from shoppers across the country since the start of the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale on October 26. To thank our users and to add to the celebration, we are excited to be bringing a special free shipping promotion and an exclusive activation with our Christmas ambassador, Jose Mari Chan, on November 11.  We also have more exciting things in store with Jose Mari Chan in the lead up to Christmas, and hope to have everyone join us in celebrating the year-end season.” 


At 11 AM on November 11, users can tune into a special Facebook Live Jam Session for exclusive performances by Jose Mari Chan, Ben&Ben and Itchyworms. As a special treat, exciting giveaways will be given throughout the session, including voucher codes and prizes from brands like Unilever, Honor, Ace TV and many more.


Shop the first wave of promotions for the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale happening now till November 11. For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/11-11

Download the Shopee app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store. 11/08/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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5 Things to Consider when Looking for a New Home

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One of the biggest investments you can make is buying a new home. More than just a structure with a roof for shelter, a home is where you can find peace and comfort from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a sanctuary where you can create precious memories with your family.


In the metro, there are emerging residential areas but only a few handpicked properties can provide the ideal environment for your family. To guide you in searching for that perfect neighborhood, here are some things you need to know before you settle in your home: 

Location

Having an accessible neighborhood is one of the things to consider in scouting for a home. When you live in a community that is near the office or school, you will enjoy convenient everyday living. It is also nice to know if your desired home is close to malls and parks that can cater to your family’s weekend leisure activities, and supermarkets for your daily grocery and necessities.

Amenities

Considering the features of the unit and the facilities of the community will guarantee that your stay will be worthwhile. It is nice to have recreational areas like an infinity pool, fitness gym, and even a garden within the neighborhood. With spaces for outdoor activities such as swimming and jogging, you can relax during the weekends without going far from your home.

Environment

Living in a community with a green open space can not only relieve some of your stress and anxiety from a busy lifestyle, it can also provide your kids the best environment that is conducive to their learning. With tree-lined outdoors and surrounding landscape, you can enjoy cooler summer days and lesser air pollution when you take strolls around the residential area. You should also consider a home that is situated within safe and secured surroundings that assures your family’s protection and well-being.

Property value

The value of a property is usually determined by its location and host of amenities. As more developers are offering the best of modern living features, the trendiest condominiums and houses can sometimes value around P3-5 million. When you are ready to purchase your home, make sure to check if you will get your money’s worth or receive a great return on investment when you decide to sell or rent your property in the future.

Reputable developer

Make sure that the home you are eyeing is from an established property developer that is truly committed to building quality homes inside communities that harmonize with nature. Find a real estate developer that inspires sustainable urban living amidst the hectic city lifestyle, and brings to life a vision of purposeful communities for families.

One property developer that has taken to heart its commitment towards building sustainable urban communities is Primehomes. As one of the country’s dynamic real-estate developers, Primehomes has carefully considered factors such as location, amenities, environment, and property value into its flagship property, Larossa, where families and individuals can experience modern condo living at its finest.

Strategically located in Capitol Hills Drive in Quezon City, Larossa boasts of a neighborhood that has it all–refreshing environment with its nature-centric landscape, world-class amenities such as outdoor swimming pool, sun decks and gazebo areas, and accessibility to premiere universities and other schools, malls and weekend markets, parks, and restaurants, all of which offer a great return on your investment.

The Garden Row, the first of the community’s four development phases, comprises of three 10-storey buildings—Camia which is ready for occupancy, and Sampaguita and Magnolia which are nearing completion—that can give families the home that they are looking for. Interested buyers can choose from one-bedroom, studio, and studio premiere units that are complete with modern features.

With a property in Larossa, you are guaranteed only the best of residential living in the city. For more information, visit www.primehomes.com.ph/larossa.

PRIMEHOMES is a comprehensive real estate development enterprise, dedicated to building quality homes in harmony with nature and today's fast-paced lifestyle. The company utilizes progressive design, concepts and approaches to create not just homes, but communities that nurture nature, cultivate vision, and inspire innovation. 11/08/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Meet the Filipina Cartoonist Who’s Making a Splash in the World Stage

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While artwork from local comic strip legends such as Mars Ravelo (“Darna”) and Carlo J. Carapas (“Panday”) are utterly adored throughout the country, there is little local attention being given to a Filipina cartoonist who is making big waves all around the world.

From critical acclaim and major showcases, to features in prominent comics conventions and anthologies, November Garcia’s wild ride to international notice began in earnest just a few years ago — yet, it is something that she’s been working towards her entire life.


Born and raised in the Philippines, November Garcia always drew and created comics for fun. However, it wasn’t until she moved to San Francisco in her early 20s to attend art school that she discovered indie and underground comics. “Reading Peter Bagge, R. Crumb and Jim Woodring is what made me want to seriously make comics.”

“I tried to avoid doing any real writing because I wasn’t confident in my abilities. Meanwhile, my professors would encourage me to enter pieces into the school’s art shows even though I never got in. I guess they always loved my funny ideas and weirdo characters but my art was lacking in execution.”

Returning home to the Philippines in 2014, she continued to make comics, persistently and diligently focusing on improving her craft, often just posting her work online to little notice. Then, in a combination of sheer luck and fortuitous timing, Matt Moses of Hic and Hoc Publications happened upon her blog and offered to publish her first comic.

In 2017, Foggy Notions was released and globally distributed. It soon garnered near-universal critical acclaim around the world. It has also been featured in The Comics Journal, Broken Frontier, High-Low, Just Indie Comics, and more.

Foggy Notions is a collection of autobiographical shorts that details November’s episodic misadventures during the many years that she spent living in San Francisco.

Malarkey #2 was listed in the “Top Ten Single Issues of 2017” by the Daily Grindhouse.

November’s figure drawing is simple and efficient, but that aesthetic is also homage to her roots in the underground, indie comics of her predecessors. Whereas her style is nothing like the ultra-rendered superheroes people sometimes associate with the words “comic books”, hers is based on the influence of Peter Bagge, Gabrielle Bell, John Porcellino and Lynda Barry on her, with storytelling increasingly becoming a focal point in her craft. It is the conscious and complete antithesis of flashy superheroes. From the subtleties of real life, alcoholism, and the mundane come moments of great humor and the occasional difficult times.

Her serial comic, Malarkey (which captures funny events from her daily life, random (mis)adventures, and oddly hilarious conversations with her mother), has also generated its fair share of critical praise.

Malarkey #1 made the list of “The Best Short-Form Comics of 2016” in The Comics Journal. Malarkey #2 was listed in the “Top Ten Single Issues of 2017” by the Daily Grindhouse.

This year, November is the recipient of Short Run Seattle’s Dash Grant, and will be featured as a special guest at the Short Run Seattle festival, where she will be premiering Malarkey #3. Its original cover art will be featured at the Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery show.

This year, she was approached to contribute a comic to the Illustrated PEN, a prestigious American literary publication. It will feature her comic about growing up Catholic in the Philippines, this November (the month, not the person). She will also be part of the Sweaty Palms 2 anthology coming out next year (which will feature a fellow Filipino cartoonist).

Two critically acclaimed ‘zines: Rookie Moves and More Diary Comics from a Relative Nobody

November exhibits and sells her comics at various alternative comics shows. Most recently, she exhibited at the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo in 2017, debuting two more critically acclaimed ‘zines (Rookie Moves and More Diary Comics from a Relative Nobody), Small Press Expo in Maryland, and locally at Komikon (the biggest and longest running Filipino comics convention) for the past 3 years.

She is thrilled to debut Malarkey #3 at this year’s Short Run Seattle on November 3rd and at Komikon on November 17-18.

Now that she’s back in her home country, November is able to cut back on her graphic design work in order to dedicate more time to her comics. Her books are distributed locally through distributors and bookstore such as the Studio Soup Zine Library, Mt. Cloud Bookstore, Buku Buku Café and Comics Odyssey. They are also available abroad through the famed Spit and a Half distributor in the U.S., and the Hopeless Sapling distributor in the U.K. It’s hard to tell what the future holds, but for now, November promises to keep making better comics and working a lot harder each and every day. “It’s a blessing and a curse,” she said, “but I’ll probably do comics until the day I die.”

You can find her at novembergarcia.com and on social media as @novembergarcia. 11/08/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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The Limited Edition Vivo V11i Fairy Pink Shows You Why Pink is Power

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Pink is womanly and charming, warm and intimate. Pink tempers the fire of red with a mellow loving spirit. Pink calms and heartens our sensibilities, calming negative feelings of aggression, animosity, and cynicism. Pink composes the nerves which brings an overall feeling of love and tenderness.

But pink does not always represent femininity or superficiality. Pink, on the other hand, has become a symbol of feminine power with the color associated with female-centered advocacies such as championing breast cancer survivors and warriors against gender-biases.  


   
Pink is both a symbol of femininity and power. Here are the five reasons there is power in pink:

1. Pink is a color of Support, Unity, and Survival – Pink Ribbon

A pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer awareness. The breast cancer awareness pink ribbon emerged in 1982 under the initiative of Susan G. Komen of the Cure®, the largest, best-funded breast cancer organization in the United States. The first breast cancer survivor program was launched during the Komen National Race for the Cure® where survivors initially wore black and white. Late that year, pink was used as the official Komen color. In 1991, pink ribbons were distributed to all breast cancer survivors of the Komen New York City Race for the Cure®.

The pink ribbon signifies the promise Komen founder Nancy G. Brinker made to her sister Susan G. Komen on what she could do to fight breast cancer. Today, the pink ribbon stands not only as a symbol of female strength and spirit against the disease but also as a testimonial that pink is powerful. 



2. Pink is a color of Friendship

Bring together friendship and unity and they can move mountains. The power of female partnerships has shaped societies and changed the world and history for generations on end. One important example of this strong female friendship is the Zohra Orchestra, an amazing group of female friends from Afghanistan who became the nation’s first all-female musical group. Under the strict Taliban rule in the 1990s, music was thought of immoral and, as such, were banned especially for women. But the Zohra Orchestra ignored perils to their life and constant threats and dangers to embrace their rights as women and their love for music. 


The Haenyeo are also an example of how a team of women could bring progress not only within their household but in the community as well.  The Haenyeo are a group of Korean women divers, all aged over 50, who live the island of Jeju in South Korea. Diving is seen as a woman's profession on the island that so many Korean households in Jeju have seen a complete role reversal of the genders, where men stay home to look after the children while women work for the family. These women have ran the economy of Jeju and have since built a tight-knit community.

Here, women have challenged gender roles and have done so together as a strong band of game-changers, very much like how pink is seen as solely feminine but also serves to symbolize strength in women in so many ways.

3. Pink is a color of Self-Love

Pink also represents beauty and self-love. The beauty of a woman has, time and gain, proved powerful when it comes to changing the course of life and history. Cleopatra, the queen of Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, was famous not only as an acme of intelligence but mostly because of her surpassing beauty. Helen of Troy, with a superior beauty that popularly “launched a thousand ships”, ran away with the Prince of Troy which erupted a 10-year war between the Greeks and the Trojans in the latter’s desperate battle to win her back. 


Beauty in women has been a subject of admiration for poets, artists, and even powerful men in politics. Their skin of blushed pink is an indication of health and charm and the roses and corals in their clothes and bosom exudes femininity.

The power of make-up has also, time and again, proved to be an effective agent when it comes to female world domination. The make-up revolution has placed women in the pedestal, not just for their beauty but also for their power to stir the world and its modern view on the modern women.

4. Pink is a color of Feminine Pride

Pink is the new black in fashion. Women in the workforce has worn their colors loud and proud—feminine as they may be—but minus falling into the cookie cutter image of being the inferior gender in the rat race of the work world. Wearing pink and other colors of femininity in the office allow women to show that they are unapologetically embracing feminine strengths while conquering the world. In the world of grays and browns, pink is a bold statement to make that women who wear them are out to get their goals and missions and get things done. 


5. Pink is a color of Powerful and Smooth Performance

Choreographer George Balachine once said that “ballet is woman”. Ballet shows the sublimity of the female form and the grandeur of ballet is something that women ballerinas have impressed upon in the world of arts. In the stage of ballet, the woman rules. Elegant, graceful yet strong, ballerinas in their pink tutus epitomize femininity with a purpose.

Much like the femininity of pink and all things women, Vivo’s limited edition V11i in Fairy Pink is delicate and chic but boasts of powerful features underneath its hood. Its smooth performance complements its beauty.

The Vivo V11i has AI dual rear cameras which offers an augmented perspective with the second lens allowing for improvement of sharpness. The ever popular Bokeh effect enhances photograph focus with a blurry effect thrown in for added drama. Its 12MP (24 million photosensitive units) and a 5MP dual rear camera fusion increases the amount of perspective, giving a near 3D image effect on photos. The superior photo quality is supported by Dual Pixel Sensors which boosts light sensitivity and focusing speeds. 


It also has a 25MP front camera that renders high quality selfies. It is also equipped with the AI Face Beauty, the AI Selfie Lighting specs, and the newly-updated AI Face Shaping technology that adds oomph to every shot.

The smartphone is also popular for its gaming specs. The Vivo V11i has an Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant packed in which aids in its superior gaming performance. With the Game Mode on, the CPU and RAM are automatically optimized, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience. A button for auto-rejecting calls and temporarily blocking of background calls are the features under Game Mode, with added dynamic specs such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core chipset, an Adreno 512 GPU, and spacious 6GB RAM which allows for smoother gaming action.

Do not be fooled by the Vivo V11i’s outer beauty because it is an overall powerful phone in one splendid compact.

Experience the power of pink with the limited edition Vivo V1i in Fairy Pink all yours for only P15,999 available at Vivo kiosks and concept stores and exclusively online on Shopee. 11/08/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Scentsmith Perfume Brings the True Art of Scenting

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There is no signature more remarkable than a person’s scent – a sophisticated mixture of the explosion of the top notes, the subtlety of the mid notes, and the lingering presence of the base notes, all nuanced to a person’s lifestyle and skin acidity. But getting the right scent is not as easy as picking one off the shelves – there’s a science behind it that one must understand.

Scentsmith pays homage to the tradition of perfume making with the use of amber-hued bottles to help preserve the scent of essences, which are highly sensitive to light.
Scentsmith Perfumery, which means an expert on scents, offers the public just that – an unparalleled knowledge and leadership on the art of scents.

“Scents actually have the power to evoke emotions and moments based on our individual experiences. Just like how fresh linen sheets smells of home or how wood is more masculine, every scent has a meaning for us. And that is what we want to bring through Scentsmith – an experience that goes beyond their sense of smell,” said Kristine Torres, brand manager of Scentsmith Perfumery.

Whether it is the smell of rain falling after a long summer or of freshly cut grass, or the scent of lavender or rose that was long pressed in the middle of a book, scents evokes emotions and feelings.

There’s more to a scent than what we can smell. Scentsmith Perfumery has perfected the art of scents – learning and understanding how each scent works is what sets the brand apart from everyone else.

True to the origin of scenting, Scentsmith maintains a very transparent approach with its product line in simple, straightforward packaging, a clear list of its non-toxic ingredients, and basic no-frills bottles. The personal and homecare products of Scentsmith are formulated without parabens, SLES, phthalate, mineral oil, petroleum, paraffin, and DEA.

“Consumers these days are very conscious of what goes inside the products they use. But there are still a lot of people who do not understand how to get the proper scent that would suit their lifestyles best – a person who is exposed to high humidity cannot use the same perfume as someone who stays indoors the whole day,” said Abdon.

Scentsmith is not just about perfumes but also includes every aspect where fragrance plays a part – from linens to entire rooms, and even the bathroom.

There is more to understand about scents and its power, just take for example the acidity of a person’s skin or the lifestyles that they live. The thing with scents is that it is easily affected by various elements like heat which can come from the body or the environment.

Aside from perfumes, scents play an equally important role in making spaces more livable – home become more homey, offices can become more professional or less intimidating, and beds can become more inviting. One of the quirkier products of Scentsmith Perfumery are the Loo Drops, primarily used to keep the bathroom smelling fresh despite the incidents that may have occurred.

Inspired by how perfumeries were established in early times, Scentsmith uses amber-toned bottles to store its various product lines that ranges from fragrances, body care, hair care, and home products. In development are travel, skin care, and fragrances for the car.

Scentsmith Perfumery brings back the most essential in the art of scenting, a true understanding of the power of each scent.
Every fragrance from Scentsmith Perfumery is carefully crafted to bring together and release its notes at exactly the right moment.

Curious about Scentsmith? Here are the FAQS

1.    Who is S C E N T S M I T H?

S C E N T S M I T H Perfumery offers a wide range of safe and premium quality products by blending ingredients from nature with non-toxic alternatives and advanced science with proven record of safety and efficacy. Our formulations are free from paraben, SLES, phthalate, mineral oil, petroleum, paraffin and DEA.

2.    Why S C E N T S M I T H?

S C E N T S M I T H takes inspiration from the craftsmanship that comes into “smithing.” When something is called the work of a smith, it is understood that it was created by an artisan. This is the same message that S C E N T S M I T H carries—every Scentsmith fragrance is compounded as an art.

3.    What are S C E N T S M I T H’s offerings?

S C E N T S M I T H’s vision is to create access and avenues for the positive effects of aromas on human behavior, including feelings and emotions through our array of products. Our current product lines are the ff:

•    Fragrance – Eau de Perfume (Women/Men/Unisex), and Solid Perfume Salve (Women/Men/Unisex)
•    Body– Body Lotion, Body Wash, Body Oil
•    Hair – Shampoo, Conditioner
•    Home – Aroma Mist, Aroma Diffuser, Aroma Candle, Loo Drops

4.    What sets S C E N T S M I T H apart from other perfumeries?

S C E N T S M I T H offers on-the-spot blending, compounding, and packaging for Eau de Parfum. Once one has selected their scent, Scentsmith proceeds to hand-blend the bottle and personalize it.

5.    Which scents are popular among your patrons, and why?

For Men, the woody scents of 204 Saffron Oud and 203 Lavandin & Sandalwood are favorites. While, the mix of fresh, floral and woody scents of 104 White Magnolia and 101 Bergamot Patchouli are popular among women patrons.

6.    Which scents do you recommend for men and women?

As mentioned, scents 203 and 204 are popular among men, and 101 and 104 for women. However, it is important to note that fragrances will vary for people due to different due to our distinct skin chemistry, and other factors such as fat content, diet and even medication.  The more oil-filled your skin is, the more oil the perfume has to cling to. 

Occasion where it was worn, as well as the season/weather also play big roles when choosing the right scent.

7.    What are the unisex scents?

S C E N T S M I T H also offers a selection of gender-neutral fragrances, and these are 301 Citrus Vetiver, 302 Pepper Guaiacwood, 303 Ambrette Sea Salt, 304 Lavander Nectarine, and 305 Lavender Tonka.

8.    What’s a common perfume misconception that you wish to correct, to help people better appreciate scents?

One common misconception is that quality perfume has to be expensive. The price of a certain fragrance is usually dictated by supply and demand. But quality perfume is possible at the right price if crafted cost-efficiently, like as S C E N T S M I T H does it.

9.    What can we look forward to from S C E N T S M I T H?

S C E N T S M I T H just introduced eight more fragrances, and will be launching new product lines specifically for the home, which are: candles, humidifier oils, and blended aroma oils.

We will also be following up the success of the first store here in Greenbelt by opening new branches, so stay-tuned for details on that. 11/08/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Filinvest City Spreads Holiday Cheer with Awesome Weekend Concerts

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Filinvest City, the premier lifestyle destination in the Metro South, spreads holiday cheer with “Christmas Comes Alive,” its extraordinary holiday celebration this 2018.

With “Christmas Comes Alive,” Filinvest City residents and employees as well as guests from other parts of the metro can catch a line-up of exciting activities and entertainment starting November 17, 7 p.m., at Spectrum Linear Park.

Taking this year’s festivities up a notch are weekend performances from local favorites: indie electro-pop artist BP Valenzuela on November 17, solo folk project I Belong to the Zoo on November 24, indie rock band December Avenue on December 1, pop band Autotelic on December 8, singer and rapper Quest on December 15, rock legend Rivermaya on December 22, and indie folk band The Ransom Collective on December 29. Goers will also be treated to a special performance by rising DJ Wicked Adobo. Ending each performance on a high note is a grand fireworks display.








Also keeping the holiday mood extra-festive is Filinvest City’s Christmas wonderland, which will allow city dwellers to experience the Christmas of their dreams with one-of-a-kind outdoor installations at the Spectrum Linear Park. Open to everyone, near or far, are four themed sections: the 40-foot “Christmas Tree” in bright blues, reds and yellows, featuring a giant holiday staple, the “Once Upon A Christmas Dream” that has life-sized Christmas displays, the “Aboard the Christmas Train” that will take you on a trip down memory lane with colorful lights and holiday music, and the “Up, Up, and Away” that lets you enjoy a large hot air balloon display, evoking a feeling of wonder and utmost excitement. This Christmas spectacle can be enjoyed starting November 16 until December 31 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

What’s more, friends and families can bond over good food offered at the weekend bazaar.

This holiday season, Christmas truly comes alive at Filinvest City! For more information on its holiday activities and events, visit www.facebook.com/FilinvestCityOFFICIAL. 11/16/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Tony Labrusca, Ruffa Mae Quinto, and Ether Booba to Deliver Your Shopee Orders!

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces the success of the first wave of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale on November 11. With overwhelming support from millions of users, Shopee broke last year’s record at 7:46 AM (+8 GMT).

Across the region, more than 11 million orders was recorded on November 11, around 4.5 times that of 2017. Total visits hit over 42 million as shoppers snapped up unbeatable deals across all categories. At its highest, over 58,000 items were sold in a single minute.


Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee, said, “As our biggest Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale shopping event to date, this year’s sale was extremely well-received by users, and again surpassed all past achievements in record time. The year-on-year growth of our 11.11 performance proves that this will continue to be an integral part of the year-end shopping season for shoppers in the region. We would like to thank our loyal users for their support in making this year’s event our most successful one yet.”

Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale performance in the Philippines

This year’s Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale in the Philippines featured an upsized package of non-stop promotions at up to 99% off; the comeback of the popular in-app game, Shopee Shake; and exclusive deals from Shopee’s brand and strategic partners.

On November 11, top participating brands and sellers enjoyed up to 1,159 times their average daily orders and an average of over 1,500% increase in traffic. Women’s Apparel, Mobile & Accessories, and Home & Living emerged as the top three categories. Highly sought after products on that day included:
●    Maybelline’s SuperStay Matte Ink Un-Nude Liquid Lipstick
●    Sandisk Ultra Micro SD
●    Timeless Manila’s Mystery Box


Mobile continues to drive online shopping forward

In line with the growth of mobile commerce in the region, Shopee’s mobile-first strategy continued to be a key success factor for this year’s Shopee 11.11 Big Sale in the Philippines, with around 95% of orders made on mobile.

In-app games continue to grow in popularity

Shopee’s iconic in-app game, Shopee Shake, continued to engage users throughout Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. Shopee Shake was played around 2 million times in the Philippines throughout the entire campaign.


To thank users for their continued support, Shopee will be holding another installment of its Surprise Celebrity Delivery series. From November 17 to 24, several lucky users will have the chance to meet their favorite celebrities including comedian Ethel Booba, actress Ruffa Mae Quinto, and actor Tony Labrusca, who will personally deliver Shopee orders made from November 13 to 23 to their doorsteps. The event will be broadcasted on Shopee’s Facebook Live on November 17, 19, and 24.

“We owe our success to the continued support of our users. Shopee will continue to innovate to bring users more exciting campaigns, activities, and features; and to work closely with our sellers, brands, and partners, to deliver an unmatched online shopping experience. We are excited to kick-off the next round of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, and invite everyone to check it out,” closed Pang.

The Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale will continue with its second wave of promotions happening from November 26 to December 12. Users can expect unbeatable deals and huge discounts from leading brands and partners, plus exciting activities with Shopee’s Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan.

For more information, please visit https://shopee.ph/ Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play. 11/16/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Bask Under the Glorious Palawan Sun with the First of Its Kind Avara Nature & Yacht Club

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Imagine this: The sound of waves crashing on the shore and the sunlight peeking through the window wake you up on a lazy Saturday morning. You slowly open your eyes, afraid that you’re just in the middle of a dream. But you’re not. You stand up as you feel the gentle sea breeze touch your face. You go out of the porch and look at the horizon. You take your time to enjoy the beauty of the blue skies and the deep sea. The yacht will be waiting for you whenever you’re ready, anyway. That’s the promise of Avara Nature & Yacht Club—the easy life of the seaside. 



Established by the Seaside Premier Development Corporation, Avara is the first of its kind nature and yacht club located at Calauag Bay in Taytay, which was Palawan’s first capital.

The plan for the exclusive resort was formally unveiled at the Grand Hyatt Manila led by its President and CEO Ms. Veronica C. Young. 



“After many months of sailing and voyaging aboard bangkas and riding waves, we found the perfect island in Taytay, Palawan to be the home of our pioneering project. It is with a great pleasure to present to you tonight, Avara Nature and Yacht Club - the first of its kind in the Philippines, bridging the middle class to the lifestyle of the rich and famous. As Seaside Premier Development Corporation’s flagship project, we aim to redefine seaside living, where nature meets luxury,” she said in her opening remarks.

Coastal living redefined

Avara, which means Sunshine Island, is an eco-luxurious resort that use solar panels as a source of renewable energy, utilize a recycled water treatment system, maximize a hydroponic garden, and take advantage of other eco-materials available.

Its accommodation is inspired by the Maldivian architecture. Members can choose to stay in a one-bedroom Water Villa with jacuzzi, two-bedroom Water Villa with private infinity pool, or one- or two-bedroom Beach Casitas.

Aside from the villas and casitas, Avara members will also have an exclusive access to a two-bedroom yacht with crew for an overnight stay or for cruising around the island and nearby areas. Avara’s yacht features two cabins and a family room in the lower deck; a living room, a kitchen and dining area, and a plunge pool in the main deck; and an open dining space and a sun deck in the fly bridge.

The Avara Island has nothing but the best facilities for its members. Guests will first experience the Avara service upon their arrival at the dock or the harbor. But the ultra-luxurious resort also has a helipad for those who will be coming in by air. VIPs also have the option to skip the reception and go straight to their accommodation.  


There will also be a boardwalk open for development to entrepreneurial Avara member. Meaning, Avara members can also be concessionaires to open their own business—it could be a coffee shop, a grocery store, a bakery, a souvenir stop, and similar ventures. As support to the member-concessionaires, Avara will ensure that the business will be the island’s lone supplier for the specific product.

The island can also accommodate as many as 100 guests at their main dining area and at the grill restaurant. But guests will have more dining options since Avara includes a poolside bar, a seaside bar and lounge, picnic areas, and private dining venues.

Avara is fully equipped with a gym, a water sports center, a tennis court, and a golf course to those who want to keep up with their fitness routine.

The island also has a playroom and nursery, spa and massage cabanas, a bonfire area, a clinic with an in-house doctor and nurse, and a gaming area for the enjoyment of the Avara members. 

At any given time, Avara will host up to 300 members to ensure quality service.

As a promised paradise for those who love the beach, Avara offers a myriad of water action such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking, jet-skiing, banana boat riding, stand-up paddle boarding, wind surfing, scuba diving, island hopping, and fishing in coordination with neighbor islands. The resort also provides options for on land activities like trekking, biking, and vegetable picking.


There are also a lot of activities that Avara members can enjoy outside its vicinity. After all, Taytay, Palawan boasts of picturesque sites like the Canique Waterfalls, the Lake Manguao, the Irrawaddy Dolphins in Malampaya Sound, the Fuerza de Santa Isabel, and the Church of Santa Monica. Taytay is also hope to a paradise-like hidden valley that gives tourists a bird’s eye view of the pristine, idyllic coastal areas of the municipality.

Board of advisors

To ensure nothing but the best of services and facilities at Avara, Seaside Premier Development Corporation tapped some of the industry’s most respected personalities for the resort.

Its board of advisors include the following:

•    National Coast Watch Center Executive Director Rear Admiral Joel S. Garcia for Coastal and Marine Management
•    Philippine Army’s 7CMO Battalion Commanding Officer Col. Eugene Osias for Security Affairs
•    Cebu Port Authority Commissioner for the Shipping Sector Ms. Regina Barleta for Port Management and Shipping
•    Incoming Manila Board of Realtors, Inc. President Ma. Teresa R. Bigornia for Marketing
•    Motivational speaker John Anthony Calub for Sales
•    The Manor’s Le Chef Executive Chef William “Billy” King for Culinary Arts

“We thank these distinguished personalities for believing in our idea. We can’t wait to show you the beauty of Avara,” Ms. Young said.

Avara Nature & Yacht Club will formally open its shores in the summer of 2020. 11/20/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


About Avara Nature & Yacht Club
Avara Nature and Yacht Club redefines seaside lifestyle by combining beach living and seafaring. It is the first harbor-front town in Palawan as launched by the Seaside Premier Development Corporation. It offers access to a world-class resort with customized yachts.

Visit the Avara website (http://avaraisland.com/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/avaraisland), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/avaraisland/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/avaraisland/) to learn more.

About Seaside Premier Development Corporation
Luxury seaside community developer Seaside Premier Development Corporation was established in 2018. It kickstarted its year by launching its flagship project, the Avara Nature & Yacht Club in Taytay, Palawan. It plans to develop harbor-front townships in the different seaside areas in the Philippines to bring the best beaches and coastal living to every Filipino’s doorstep.


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Maxicare HealthHub Opens at Manila Doctors Hospital

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Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently launched the Maxicare HealthHub, a one-stop healthcare hub that utilizes cutting-edge technology to streamline the process of going for a medical consultation, offering a relaxing and convenient way for members to access their benefits.


A first-of-its-kind in the country, the fully automated hub offers members a convenient and time-saving way of getting their LOA (letter of authorization).

It has a fully digitized system to manage patient queuing, and to gather initial vital signs quickly, accurately and hassle free. Photo shows Manila Doctors Hospital president Elizabeth Dantes and Maxicare President & CEO Christian Argos cutting the ceremonial ribbon during the launch. 

The Maxicare HealthHub is located at the 2nd floor of Manila Doctors Hospital, 667 United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila. Drop by anytime between 8 AM to 5 PM.   For more information, visit www.maxicare.com.ph. 11/20/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Akari Lights Up Adamson Falcons Teams’ UAAP Season 81 campaign

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For the past five years, Akari has been supporting Adamson in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Season 81 is no exception as Akari continues to soar with the Falcons.

Akari is once again going all out to support the Adamson Falcons in their bid for a men’s basketball championship. Since taking over the program in 2016, coach Franz Pumaren has steered the team to two consecutive Final Four appearances. This year, the Falcons are touted as strong contenders in the senior men’s basketball division.

Meanwhile, third-year American mentor Airess Padda is training the Lady Falcons to compete at a higher level. As part of their off-season build-up, the volleybelles are joining several leagues ahead of their UAAP season opening in February 2019.


For the program’s continuity, Akari has also included the high school girls’ volleyball team under its management. Early this year, the company held the Akari National High School Volleyball Championships to scout promising players and bring them in to the Adamson junior and senior volleyball programs.

After delivering the university’s first championship in the UAAP Cheer Dance Competition (CDC) last year, Adamson Pep Squad coach Jam Lorenzo and his wards are training harder than ever to defend their crown as the UAAP CDC unfolds in November.

Akari’s unwavering support to the Adamson University for the past five years is just one of the many initiatives under the brand’s youth development and sports program. The company has formalized the Akari Foundation to extend its support to the youth beyond collegiate sports. Akari recently gathered the 2018-2019 Adamson University scholars of the company. In an intimate dinner, Christopher Tiu, Akari chief executive officer, reiterated the lighting and energy company’s commitment to help enlighten the future of the Filipino youth.

“Through the Lim Liok Lim and Carter Tiu scholarships, we aim to give back via tertiary scholarship grants. The immediate family members of our employees, as well as the nearest kin of the athletes of the company-sponsored school teams are our priority. We’re also open to providing scholarship grants to indigent but deserving individuals,” Tiu said. 11/20/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Give the Gift of a Healthy Vision

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Are you looking for a perfect gift to give for a friend or a loved one? Why not give a gift of healthy eyesight? It’s practical and it will also give them clearer vision to live a better life.

Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, lets you give the gift of vision with this valuable offer: buy a pair of Crizal lenses and enjoy 50% off on the second pair. You can save as much as P1,950. 

Crizal lenses let you and your friend achieve healthier, better vision

This offer is ongoing until November 30, 2018 and is valid in all participating optical stores nationwide. It covers Crizal Prevencia, Crizal Forte UV and Crizal Alize.

Crizal Prevencia offers the most complete protection from harmful blue light while Crizal Forte UV shields the eyes from damaging ultra violet rays. Crizal Alize reduces glare from computer screens, tablets and smartphones, reducing eye fatigue. Crizal is one of the flagship brands of Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company.

For more information, visit Essilor’s website at www.essilor.com.ph, and follow @EssilorPH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 11/20/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

About Essilor

The world's leading ophthalmic optics company, Essilor designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight. Its mission is to improve lives by improving sight. To support this mission, Essilor allocates more than €200 million to research and innovation every year, in a commitment to continuously bring new, more effective products to market. Its flagship brands are Varilux®, Crizal®, Crizal Transitions®, Crizal Eyezen™, Xperio®, It also develops and markets equipment, instruments and services for eye care professionals.

Essilor reported consolidated revenue of more than €7.1 billion in 2016 and employs 64,000 people worldwide. It markets its products in more than 100 countries and has 32 plants, 523 prescription laboratories and edging facilities, as well as five research and development centres around the world. For more information, please visit www.essilor.com.

The Essilor share trades on the Euronext Paris market and is included in the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 indices. 



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Vivo Provides Phone Discounts for Lalamove Drivers Nationwide

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Global smartphone brand Vivo, in partnership with MemoXpress, a mobile device dealer store and Lalamove, a courier service have joined together to provide convenience to Filipino drivers. Lalamove partner drivers will get a 5% discount from the suggested retail price (SRP) of available Vivo phones such as the V11, V11i, Y71 (2 GB and 3 GB), Y53c, Y81, Y85, and X21 at MemoXpress stores nationwide from October 19, 2018 until December 31, 2018.

With almost 15,000 partner drivers in Metro Manila, Lalamove aims to provide them quality benefits by partnering with top brands such as Vivo. Giving them access to topnotch mobile devices to help them with their day-to-day deliveries. All they have to do is to sign up using the MemoXpress portal (visit: https://mx.memoxpress.ph/lalamove-portal). The said portal will serve as a means to pre-order and pick up their preferred Vivo phone available at MemoXpress stores nationwide. A customer service representative will call to assist and confirm the partner drivers' orders. All interested partner drivers will only show their Lalamove ID and verified status on their Lalamove driver application at the chosen MemoXpress branch.


In the picture above, (L-R): Lalamove Strategic Partnership Manager Akiko Sumulong, Lalamove Managing Director April Dannah Majarocon, Vivo Vice President and Channel Sales Director Hazel Bascon, Vivo Channel Sales Business Development Manager Mark Cuevas, MemoXpress Vice President for Operations Edward Tan, and MemoXpress Division Head Corporate Exhibit E-Commerce Wilton Yu commemorate the partnership between Vivo, MemoXpress, and Lalamove in providing a 5% discount on selected Vivo phones at MemoXpress stores for Lalamove driver partners from October 19, 2018 until December 31, 2018.

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Vivo and Lalamove launch their partnership to provide a 5% discount on selected Vivo phones at MemoXpress stores nationwide for Lalamove partner drivers from October 19, 2018 until December 31, 2018. The satellite launch was held in Cebu City recently. 11/22/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.  

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.



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Vivo Y95 and Y91 are Phones of the Modern Go-Getter

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Global smartphone brand Vivo is known for its youthful and energetic vibe. Thanks to its legion of young followers, Vivo is known to constantly innovate to match the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of self-expression and communication led by the fresh generation. This tight adherence to innovation can be seen through the launch of the brand’s Y series, a set of Vivo smartphone models which cater to a younger crowd.

But why exactly is Vivo’s Y series created for the young? Let us count the ways:

1.     Vivo’s Y series offers convenient and high-quality photography

In today’s world of “pictures-or-it-didn’t-happen”, tools for self-expression must always come in handy. Same goes for tools that would ease today’s fast-paced lifestyle both in work and play. Photo-taking with Vivo’s Y series is easy and convenient. AI-powered camera in mobile phones are dominating the smartphone arena and Vivo spearheads this great technology, enabling users to get the most out of their device. Vivo is famous for pushing innovation as its key agent for delivering topnotch products, delivering its brand promise of being in the frontline of cutting-edge smartphone technology. The Vivo Y91 boasts of an 8MP front and 13MP plus 2MP back AI-powered back camera and the Vivo Y95 of a 20MP front and 13MP plus 2MP back camera. Photos taken with these are flawless and sharp, and akin to professional shots taken by a DSLR camera.




The Vivo Y95 is truly the phone of today

2.    Vivo promises a fast and smooth performance

Vivo phones, apart from its stylish and premium look, are sought after because of this one powerful feature: a powerful processor that ensures faster processing speeds, quick app activation, and seamless app switching. Both the Vivo Y91 and Y95 are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Octacore which enables the phone to function smoothly as you maximize multiple apps and high graphics games.

3.    One can never go wrong with the Y series’ high-capacity battery

One’s smartphone must be able to keep up with all the demands of a fast-paced lifestyle. With heavy app use and constant social media access, most smartphone batteries end up consumed.  Vivo understands this constant need and as such, the Vivo Y91 and Y95 battery capacity is at an ample 4030mAh which is further made powerful by an exclusive smart-energy power management system. This allows you to use apps and consume data longer even while you are on the go. This is perfect for any go-getter who are constantly pursuing day-by-day errands and goals. 

Vivo’s latest Y series, with its powerhouse specs and affordability, truly fit the lifestyle of the contemporary dynamo. Grab your own Vivo Y95 or Vivo Y91 for only Php 13,999.00 and Php9,999.00 respectively, available at Vivo’s official online stores on Lazada and Shopee. 11/22/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Webnovel Hosts First Fan Meeting in Manila

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Webnovel, a global fictional stories hub, hosted its first-ever fan meeting in Manila to discuss the creation and translation of Webnovel narratives to Filipino fans and authors last November 24, 2018.


Rich Content and Active Community

Officially launched in 2017 as an overseas portal of China Literature, which is China's largest online literature platform, Webnovel is a comprehensive platform, both on website and app. It is committed to the global dissemination of web novels, bringing more value to authors worldwide and delivering high-quality web novels and excellent reading experience to global readers.

As a leading authorized digital reading platform and literature intellectual property (IP) incubator, China Literature has reserved more than 10 million digital works, hosted 7.3 million authors. Those Chinese TV dramas on the air in the Philippines, such as Fighter of the Destiny, Martial Universe and The Rise of Phoenixes are all intellectual property belonging to China Literature.

The novels on Webnovel are constantly updated, with many free chapters. Readers support their favorite authors and translators in various ways, while the active readers spend over 1.5 reading hours daily, and with their encouragement, the authors and translators get further motivated to be more productive and to deliver better works.

Webnovel offers users an interesting and diversified interactive community service, where they can easily understand diversified culture by following updates, posting comments, learning the culture behind a work.  Meanwhile, they can share their reading and writing experiences and have fun.

Up to now, the total number of unique visitors has exceeded 20 million. It has more than 200 individual translators and groups, and over 5,000 original authors. About 200 English translations of web novel works and over 9,000 original English works have been published on Webnovel.


Incentive System for Authors

Authors can create their own story on Webnovel and the Webnovel’s editorial team will provide professional writing skills to authors. The excellent royalty payment and Contracted Works Guarantee systems will ensure the authors’ earnings.

Webnovel has millions of loyal users. With various platforms such as the app, mobile website, and desktop website, all works will gain immense exposure. In addition, authors will also have the chance to participate in the commercialization of their works. They can bring their characters and stories beyond the pages.

At the present time, more than a dozen categories are available to readers, including fantasy and romance , etc . More and more works are constantly being created.


Webnovel in The Philippines

With the popularization of digital reading, Webnovel is growing rapidly, adopting a diversified business model. Now, it’s on top of e-book reading apps ranking of Google Play.

Fantasy and romance novels on Webnovel are extremely popular in the Philippines. As of November, 2018, 30% of Webnovel’s global readers are Filipino readers. Nearly thousands of local authors are creating their stories on Webnovel too.  Anjeeriku’s PS I'm (not) Over You and Lynerparel’s Adopted Soldier are among top titles of them.

Currently, some of the Filipino authors can earn more than one thousand US dollar a month on Webnovel. Their income will rise along with their continuous updates and growing fan base.

There will also be novels written in the local language on Webnovel in near future. Hard-copy books will also be published by local industry partners in the Philippines. 11/26/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


About Webnovel

Webnovel, a global fictional stories hub, was officially launched in 2017 as an overseas portal of China Literature, which is China's largest online literature platform. With a comprehensive platform, both on website and app, it is committed to the global dissemination of web novels, bringing more value to authors worldwide and delivering high-quality web novels and excellent reading experience to global readers. Download Webnovel app on Android and iOS.

For inquiries about Webnovel, visit its website or its Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
Website: www.webnovel.com
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Twitter: @lovewebnovel
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Alcatel Launches 6 New Android Smartphones to Suit the Filipino Lifestyle

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Enjoy life’s moments Now with feature-rich devices at affordable prices

According to a report by Blackbox Research, Filipinos are a highly digitised, mobile-first population, with 87 percent of consumers surveyed owning a smartphone. Smartphones have played a big part on how Filipinos experience the world around them by putting the world at their fingertips.

Alcatel is making waves in the Philippine market by launching 6 new feature-rich smartphones that are affordable and accessible for everyone. These new devices enable Filipinos to maximize and enjoy the experience of ‘now’, and are designed to always be ready to help capture those spontaneous and ever-changing joyful moments that make up life.



"We’re very excited to launch 6 new Android smartphones to the Filipino market. This shows our commitment to making great mobile technology accessible to everyone," said Rudolph Santos, Alcatel Philippines Country Head.
He added, “Our goal is simple – to make people smile. We believe in innovation that creates and enhances moments of joy for everyone.”

Alcatel has designed devices to empower Filipinos to create, share and elevate every moment, and find new ways to enjoy and experience your own personal joy--- now.

Whatever your lifestyle may be, there’s an Alcatel smartphone for you. 

Alcatel 1 & 1X – For the practical “Juan”
1: Php 3,990
1X: Php 4,990

Filipinos are big on social media. You’d be surprised to find someone without at least a facebook account. They enjoy sharing photos on social media, streaming videos, and playing games. And the Alcatel 1 & 1X delivers these simple joys without breaking the bank.

Both the Alcatel 1 and 1X are packed with features you’d be hard-pressed to find at this price point. In fact, these are the first smartphones to feature an 18:9 aspect ratio which fits the palm of one’s hand perfectly and priced in the sub-Php 5,000 range. The 1X is even finished in a suede texture giving it a premium feel for a Php 4,990 device.

With a built-in 8MP rear camera (interpolated to 13MP) and 5MP front-facing camera (interpolated to 8MP) (both have flash), the Alcatel 1X’s social-media ready cameras are capable of capturing high-quality images and videos. It also comes with a suite of intuitive photo editing tools like Instant Collage, Photo Booth, and Social Square, which will allows users to elevate create fun photos to share instantly on social media.

Running on a Mediatek MT6739 processor, both smartphones run on Android Oreo (Go edition), which is designed to give two times the available storage out of the box, freeing up space to do a lot more with the built-in storage on both devices.

Alcatel 5V – Premium features at an affordable price
Php 9,990

Premium features and affordability are two sentiments that never seem to go hand in hand, until the Alcatel 5V series that is. At first glance, the Alcatel 5V looks comparable to most flagship models with its notch design with 2.5D Dragontrail™ glass display and curved glass-like unibody.

With the 5V’s 19:9 infinite full view display, it gives users an extensive screen for an encompassing experience. The 6.2-inch display gives an unrestrained screen for  that truly enjoyable viewing experience, perfect for streaming videos or playing those fast pace games.

The Alcatel 5V also boasts pro-level photography powered by artificial intelligence (AI). With its dual rear cameras with depth-of-field, re-focus, real-time Bokeh, face beauty, and real-time scenes detection, everyday captured moments are sure to be sharp, vibrant, and fun.

Adding to the 5Vs premium feature set is intuitive face recognition and fingerprint sensor. It even boasts smart on-demand object recognition with Google Lens. Add all this to an octa-core processor with 3GB/32GB of memory and a big but light 4000mah battery and you get a premium powerhouse to enjoy all-day.

Alcatel 5 – For the selfie connoisseur
Php 8,490

Double the camera, double the possibilities. From intimate portraits to awe-inspiring views, selfies to group shots, the Alcatel 5 has the selfie-game covered with its 13+5MP SmartSelfie Duo Cams. The Alcatel 5 also automatically adjusts to 120 degree super-wide angle selfie when it detects more than 2 faces in the frame, letting you shoot with ease. Its wide angle feature lets users capture 3 times the content, people, and memories.

No light? No problem. The Alcatel 5’s low-light performance lets you shoot even in the moodiest lighting conditions. No matter which frame of view you use, you’ll get premium performance with fast focus, increased sharpness and crisp clarity with less distortion.

The Alcatel 5 takes some cues from its bigger brother the 5V. Its 5.7-inch bezel-less design coupled with hairline brush finish on the body just oozes premiumness. And it’s even got a fingerprint sensor.

Alcatel U3 – The perfect first phone
Php 2,690

The U3 is an affordable 3G Smartphone perfect for the first-time smartphone owner thanks to its ‘simple mode’ that allows easy navigation on the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 2MP front-facing camera for selfies.

The U3 has a 4-inch 800×480 resolution display powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-core Mediatek processor, 512MB of RAM, and 8GB of on-board storage (expandable). It sports a 5MP (interpolated to 8MP) rear camera with LED Flash and a 1,500 mAh battery, making it a fine choice for first-time smartphone user.

At Php 2,690, the Alcatel U3 would make a great first smartphone for kids. It’s an intuitive and accessible device that even comes in sharp blue and neon pink versions.

Alcatel 3026 – For the Young at Heart
Php 2,490

When you need a phone that’s good at being a phone, Alcatel has that one covered too. The Alcatel 3026 brings the phone back to its roots with a classic flip phone designed to be easy and intuitive to use specially by our elders. It is equipped with a large 2.8-inch screen and an ergonomic keyboard with large buttons to make typing easier.

This does more than the old flip you remember, however, as it’s equipped with a 2MP (interpolated to 3.2MP) camera, bluetooth 2.1 compatibility, 3G fast connectivity, and enough space for unlimited entertainment (supports up to 32GB MicroSD card).

The 3026 is also designed to be intuitively used by the seniors in our lives. With it’s hearing aid compatibility and SOS feature, the 3026 enables seniors to be connected to the important people in their lives with a press of a button. The package also comes with an easy dock to charge the phone when needed. The senior need not be bothered to slowly plug the charger pin carefully. 

With its suite of smart and feature-rich phones at incredibly low prices, Alcatel is making firm on its commitment to make smartphone technology more affordable, accessible, and fun for all Filipinos.

Alcatel’s new phones will be available at MemoXpress nationwide.

You can also check it out in other retailers. Find it in Techbox, Cybertab, Cyberwidget and AccessOne in Greater Manila Area; Wow and Vertext in Northern Luzon; RC Goldline in Visayas; and Expression Mobile in Zamboanga and Dipolog.

For online shopping aficionados you can visit the LAZADA and SHOPEE Alcatel Online Stores.

For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/AlcatelmobilePhilippines/ and https://www.facebook.com/memoxpress98/. 
12/03/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Owning your First Home has Never Been This Easy with Primehomes

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In today’s modern and fast-paced world, many Filipinos are considering the idea of renting a house or condominium unit to accommodate their busy lifestyles. But while renting a place is a practical option, homeownership is another choice that reaps more benefits in the long run.

Investing in a home as early as possible is a wise move when you want to settle on your own or start a new life with your family. One of the reasons why purchasing a house is better than leasing is the guarantee of a safe and secure neighborhood to live in. It brings a greater sense of privacy and freedom because you are your own landlord. Likewise, having your personal space lessens stress and offers peace of mind as you can enjoy living without any restrictions.

For those interested to live in a home in the city, real estate developer, Primehomes, brings the perfect opportunity to invest in your own property with its Easy Move-in Program. For a limited time only, you can lock in your studio unit in their Larossa flagship project in Capitol Hills Drive, Quezon City for as low as P20,000 a month and enjoy the benefits of being a homeowner.

Below are Larossa’s units designed to suit every homeowner’s needs for best condo living at the center of Quezon City:





Homebuyers won’t have to worry about huge down payments as they only need to pay 3% spot cash. It also enables buyers to settle 7% of the property cost within 1 year at 0% interest. The remaining 90% must have pre-approved bank financing.

Larossa is an urban botanical community that offers 10-storey mid-rise buildings that are efficiently designed to provide families and individuals with the best experience of residential living in the city. The community offers lush green environment and amenities and recreational areas such as outdoor pools and gazebo areas. Larossa also provides access and convenience to the trendiest lifestyle spots, prestigious universities, and wellness facilities in the metro.

So why settle for renting when you can buy and enjoy a home you can call your own for a long time? Move in now to get a property at the heart of one of the biggest and most progressive cities in the country. For more information, visit their website at http://primehomes.com.ph/larossa/.

PRIMEHOMES is a comprehensive real estate development enterprise, dedicated to building quality homes in harmony with nature and today's fast-paced lifestyle. The company utilizes progressive design, concepts and approaches to create not just homes, but communities that nurture nature, cultivate vision, and inspire innovation. 12/03/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal


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Join Shopee in Giving Back this 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

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In line with Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, together with its Christmas Ambassador, Jose Mari Chan, invites everyone to join in giving back this Christmas season.

From November 29 to December 11, users can do their part for charity by purchasing Jose Mari Chan’s Going Home to Christmas album via the JMC Music Official Store on Shopee. All proceeds from the album sale will go towards funding the renovation and educational programs of the San Juan Nepomuceno School. In addition, as a token of appreciation for users’ contribution, those who purchase the album will also be in the running to win two roundtrip tickets to Macau, Brunei, or Cambodia.


Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer, Shopee, said, “Youth are key drivers of the Philippines’ digital economy, and it is important that we do our part to improve the quality of education they receive in the Philippines. In line with our Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, and together with our Christmas Ambassador, Jose Mari Chan, we hope to be able to make a difference and to give back to the community this festive season. We invite our users to join us in this meaningful cause.”

“I am thrilled to partner Shopee to raise funds for the San Juan Nepomuceno School which holds a special place in my heart. Christmas is a time for us to not only celebrate and spend time with our friends and family but to also give back to our fellow Filipinos. I hope that everyone will enjoy the brand-new Going Home to Christmas album and will join Shopee and I in doing something special this year-end holiday,” said Jose Mari Chan.

Ongoing till December 12, the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale features deals up to 99% off from leading brands including P&G, Maybelline, Vivo, SM Store, Silverworks, Unilever, Lactum, and Platinum Karaoke. Users can enjoy daily free shipping promotions, flash sales as low as ₱12, Shopee Shake worth 12 million, and the launch of a brand new in-app game, Shopee Quiz. Leading industry players including Smart, Viber, and Mini Stop, will also be joining in the celebrations with exciting promotions this Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.

Purchase Jose Mari Chan’s Going Home to Christmas album from the JMC Music Official Store at https://shopee.ph/jmcmusic
For more information on the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit http://shopee.ph/12-12

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Meanwhile, from November 29 to December 11, all proceeds from the sale of Jose Mari Chan’s Going Home to Christmas album will go towards the funding for San Juan Nepomuceno School. 12/03/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Sweet and Savory Delights this Christmas from Discovery Suites

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This Holiday season, indulge in exceptional Christmas goodies, or make your gift-giving extra special with sweet and savory treats from Discovery Suites! 

Choose from a fine selection of pastries such as Christmas cookies and chocolate pralines, bottled sauces, salad dressings, and wine that is sure to delight and satisfy even the most discriminating palate. 



Even better, why not give a well-curated Christmas hamper that offers the best of everything? These items are available at the Discovery Suites lobby from 11am to 7pm.  For more information, call 

Discovery Suites at (+632) 719-8888 you may email them at food.bev@ds.discovery.com.ph. 12/08/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)


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Get Ready for the Grand Finale of Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

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Last chance for users to shop flash sales from as low as₱12 and enjoy nationwide free shipping with a minimum spend of only ₱199 on 12 December.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is in the final leg of the biggest Christmas sale of the year, the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Ongoing since November 26, the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale will round off with a bang on December 12 with 24 hours of free shipping with a minimum spend of only ₱199 and flash sales from as low as ₱12.

On December 12, users will also be treated to a two-hour Midnight Madness brand sale with discounts up to 98% off, celebrity guest hosts for Shopee Quiz, and the exclusive launch of the latest Meizu smartphones.


Leading brands join Shopee for a Midnight Madness Sale

From 12MN to 2AM on December 12, Shopee will be holding an exclusive Midnight Madness sale featuring leading brands including Colgate-Palmolive, Maybelline, P&G, Bosch, and many more. The two-hour timed sale will feature up to 98% off storewide across all participating brands.


Celebrity guests to host Shopee Quiz

Celebrities Kim Atienza, K Brosas, and Luis Manzano will join the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale celebrations as guests hosts for Shopee’s latest in-app game, Shopee Quiz. Happening twice daily at 12NN and 9PM from now till December 12, users can catch the celebrity guest hosts on the evening slots of December 6, 9 and 12. Specially for December 12, users can tune in to Shopee Quiz sessions with an upsized coins pool of hundreds of thousands of Shopee Coins to be won.

Exclusive launch of Meizu’s latest smartphone

As an added bonus this Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, users can also look forward to the launch of Meizu’s latest smartphones, the Meizu M16th and C9 happening on December 12 exclusively on Shopee.

The Meizu M16th, Meizu’s flagship phone, boasts a 20mp selfie camera and a 12mp rear camera. With a super slim design that features an in-display fingerprint reader and a dual speaker system, the Meizu M16th will retail at a launch price of ₱20,399 instead of the usual ₱24,999. The Meizu C9 features a 5.45” display with HD+ resolution and up to 128GB worth of storage. It will launch at an exclusive price of just ₱3,399 instead of the usual ₱4,990. Both phones will be exclusively available on Shopee from December 12 to 31 December. 


Join Shopee for the grand finale of Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Visit http://shopee.ph/12-12 for more information.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play. 12/10/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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