Seiko 5 Sports opens First Pop-Up Store in SM Megamall

Special offers and exciting activities await Seiko enthusiasts as Seiko Philippines unveils the Seiko 5 Sports Pop-up store at SM Megamall, Upper Ground Floor Mega A Building on September 26, 2019.

Goldilocks Launched New Sarapinoy Meals

Variety is the slice of life, Things are always better when there are more options to choose from, whether clothing, planned events, and most importantly, food!

Right X for you but BIGGER and BETTER

In celebration of MyPhone’s 12th Anniversary, the first Filipino phone brand is back at its game and released its BIGGER and BETTER Octa-core Android phone.

F1 Hotel Manila Triumphs in the Filipino Cuisine Category at the Philippine Culinary Cup 2019

Being one of the most distinguished and most awaited competitions in the culinary world today, the 10th Philippine Culinary Cup was held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay on August 7-10, 2019.

Macao Imperial tea Opens In SM Cherry Antipolo

So, yeah, I haven't had milk tea for a while (like for a year perhaps), but then I got invited to this famous milk tea shop opening in SM Cherry Antipolo and I thought why not give it a try...again.

Enjoy JAPAN'S #1 Tempura Tendon to the fullest With The All-New Tenya TEN Card

I admit, I cannot go days without indulging in this out-of-this-world dish( for me);

DAVID BECKHAM IN MANILA FOR AIA PHILAM LIFE LIVE BETTER EXPO

AIA Global Ambassador and former professional English football player, David Beckham will be in Manila to take part in the AIA Philam Life Live Better Expo, a wellness and protection summit happening on October 13 in Enderun Tent in Taguig City.

The event will also feature lifestyle sessions with Philam Life Brand Ambassadors Nico Bolzico, Solenn Heusaff, Raymond Gutierrez, and Wil Dasovich. “We are thrilled to have David Beckham join us and share his daily wellness journey at the Live Better Expo,” said Philam Life Chief Marketing Officer Leo Tan. “His healthy and active lifestyle best exemplifies what our brand promise of living a Healthier, Longer and Better Life means. We are happy to have him in Manila and inspire Filipinos to also embrace and bring to life our brand promise,” he added. As the AIA Global Ambassador, Beckham continues to promote the benefits and importance of living a well-balanced lifestyle. The Expo will be preceded by a football clinic led by Philam Life 7s Football League Commissioner Anton Del Rosario, in tandem with Beckham, who is known for his range of passing, crossing ability and bending free-kicks as a right winger. For more information on the Football Clinic and the Philam Life Live Better Expo, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PhilamLifeAIA/.   

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and her son Nate’s new pinaka-sweet Jollibee commercial together is a must-watch

Take a glimpse of the mother and son duo’s tender moments in the new Jolly Spaghetti video.

Keep "Odour Away" On Rainy Days With Mia Maison's Newest Innovation

Do you know why I despise the monsoon season so much after I became a mom?

Getting To Know Ate Cong And Her Vision For A Sustainable City

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The First-Ever CoCo Chill Camp And Why You Must Visit!

When you ask me about my first ever milk tea experience,well, it was back in college when I tried every single drink from the menu of this small shop right in front of our building in Morayta.

Of Runways and Social Balls: 4 Ways To Slay Social Events with TikTok

TikTok, one of today’s popular mobile video apps, has become a booming social network giant that attracts millions of users worldwide including millennials and the genZs.

What’s FOMO and YOLO really costing you?

You know that new gadget in the market is going to cost you over a month’s salary, but you join the bandwagon anyway

First-Ever Solane Kitchen Hero Chef's Edition Winner Finally Revealed

After hundreds of applicants, 15 top contenders, 2 live cook-offs, 5 grand finalists, 1 emerged as the first-ever Solane Kitchen Hero.

Help End Hunger In The Philippines With ₱100 for 5 Challenge | Love Food Give Food

On the frontline in the fight against malnutrition in nearly 50 countries is global humanitarian organization, Action Against Hunger (AAH).

Maine Mendoza leads the Shower Rangers as she #FightsWorldGermination with Hygienix

“Not today, germs!”

Zen Rooms x Zelah Hotels for Miss Asia Pacific International 2019 | ZEN Rooms With 400 New Rooms

ZEN Rooms, Asia’s leading hotel chain, together with one of its partner hotels in the Philippines, Selah Garden signed off a partnership to host this year’s candidates of the Miss Asia Pacific International.

5 TikTok songs and filters to spread an early Christmas cheer this September

Do you hear the bells ringing and jingling?

Chef Gene Gonzalez Shares Delightful Cooking Secrets and Family Dishes for King Sue’s Pre-Holiday Media Lunch at Café Ysabel

Internationally renowned Chef Gene Gonzalez cooks up traditional favorites and sumptuous innovations with a King Sue twist

Spotted : Enrique Gil and Yassi Pressman At Greenwich Barkada Box Awards Grand Hangout

All of us know how to be part of a "barkada" and probably understand what "barkada love" is.

TGIFriday's New Milktea Cheesecake!

When you’re done with your favorite entree and are ready to finish off your meal on a sweet note, move to another main event which is new on the menu: TGIFridays’ creamy Milktea Cheesecake!

Vlogger, Actress Alex Gonzaga For JAG Jeans

The Philippines’ denim brand has found its newest denim girl and she’s social media’s Most Influential local personality.

#SaveOurOceans Together with TikTok and Conservation International

• TikTok partners with Conservation International globally to address marine plastic pollution and to protect our oceans for a better future.

EU-funded Project RELY Gives 2 Palawan Senior High Schools EIM-Solar Tools, Equipment

Two public senior high schools in Palawan received tools and equipment that can be used to teach solar electrification installation and maintenance

Niña Corpuz Introduced As Campaign Ambassador For Guard Against HPV

I've been suffering from painful, heavy periods since puberty and it made my life so miserable.

Yan Yan International's Success Story | Makers of Wackie Cornchips & Harry Chocolates

"Chinese kasi, eh!" 
What does this mean? When a Chinese Filipino opens a business, most of the time it becomes successful. Some would say because they already have Chinese blood and ancestors were already rich. No. That is not always the case.

You see, for Chinese Filipino, even when the competition or economy gets tough, they are remain hardworking and focused. Giving up easily is not in their vocabulary.
When my grandfather was still alive, he made sure that the business was in order and working properly under his supervision. He never left the store to the attendant and he took care of the business personally.

Same story behind YanYan International (Phils.) Inc.. The company's president Lito Chua would brag about how hardworking their family is. They are very hands-on when it comes to their business. Everyone is required to experience literally being a kargador/tindera/cashier/driver/manager to understand how this business works.

One reason also why their products have made it to the top.

“Be true to yourself!  Be authentic!  Be real!  And have fun while you’re doing it!”

That’s the message that Wackie Corn Chips and Harry Chocolate Bars, the newest product offerings released by Yan Yan International (Phils.) Inc. into the market a few months ago, is saying to its growing consumer market.
 It is a message that resonates, whether you’re a millennial professional making your mark in your own industry, a parent who’s juggling duties at work and at home, or a young teenager who’s beginning to discover the beauty of the world around you. 

Many snack foods have come and gone, but Wackie corn chips and Harry chocolates are here to stay. They have been gaining ground since their release in 2017, and they are pulled off the shelves by customers almost as soon as they are placed there

The authenticity and integrity make both products a premium. The consumer market of today, especially the millennials and zentennials, want a brand that they can trust; at the same time, their parents and their older siblings want value for their hard-earned peso.
Wackie corn chips and Harry chocolate’s ingredients are pristine, pure, and of high-quality, and the research and development ensures that their taste sizzles long in your mouth. You can relish the crunchiness of the natural corn in Wackie’s chips. Wackie stands out even more because it is the first salted-egg corn chips in the market. Meanwhile, Harry’s Chocolate Bars has the sweetness of the finest chocolate, and been whipped up in Yan Yan food’s labs to match the highest international standards.

Wackie Corn Chips comes in six variants:  salted egg, cheese, BBQ, Hot Chili, Wasabi and Turkey.  Harry’s Chocolate Bars comes in three variants:  dark chocolate, milk chocolate and milk chocolate with rice crispies.

“We invest in the quality of our products,” says Yan Yan International president Lito Chua. “We really go out of the way to source the best ingredients, find the best technology that processes the food, and make them ensure that they are safe, healthy, and fun to eat.”

That’s the next thing that highlights Wackie and Harry from other brands – the track record of its producer. Yan Yan International (Phils.) Inc.  has been a provider of many snack foods, beverages, and bread that have catered to the Filipino taste for decades. Its range of offerings include Koolers and Quench juice drinks, King Corn, Karoke Green Peas, Sugpo, Yum Shots, Venus Chocolates Mi Amore Chocolates, Choco Power, Crispynets, Choco Loops, Happy Club, Pam Pam, Whimsy Wafer Sticks, Mini Pillow Wafer, Finger Snacks, Wookie Cookie, Cheep Chips, and Melle’s Bread Butter Cheese Loaf.

Then there’s the packaging which immediately lets you know that these products are special and top-of-the-line. According to the feedback we have gotten from our market research, first-time customers who see Wackie and Harry on the shelves assume that they have been manufactured overseas. Wackie’s long, soft cover immediately calls out to you, as if wanting to be plucked off, and its dark sheen speaks of class and quality. Harry’s combination of black and gold sheen immediately projects uniqueness and royalty. These brands are made to belong --- to the hungry customer who wants to feel special while he is enjoying his meals.

He or she can again easily do so, and munch on a Wackie corn chip or a Harry bar any time they want, because the packaging makes them convenient and easy to carry. The pricing is very Pinoy-friendly and more than affordable, which again explains why customer demand has been rising.

You can find Wackie Corn Chips and Harry Chocolate Bars in 7 Eleven, Mini Stop, Alfa Mart, All Day, Puregold, SM Supermarket, SM Snack Exchange, SM Hypermarket, South Supermarket, Isetann, Landmark, Super 8, SRS, Cash and Carry, Unitop, Unimart, Hi Top and Budget King.  Yan Yan has also been exporting Wackie Corn Chips and Harry Chocolate Bars to other countries.

Wackie Corn Chips and Harry’s Chocolate Bars are Pinoy snack foods at their best --- cost-effective, delicious, and of international caliber in every sense of the word. You can let your hair down and enjoy yourself, be as “wacky” as you’d like to be, while feeling and expressing your own inner king or queen (“hari”).  What’s not to love?

A lot of customers are beginning to understand when we say: “Hari ng Sarap Harry ng Chocolate! And  Mapapa Wackie ka sa Sarap!  Have a taste of Wackie and Harry now!”

Celebrate Filipino Talent With Art For Everyone 2019

I recently attended SM Supermall's 4th season of Art For Everyone,

Acer Joins Shopee’s Signature 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Technology firm Acer builds on its successful partnership with Shopee by joining 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

Top Contenders Vying To Become The First-Ever Solane Kitchen Hero (Chef's Edition)

Filipinos are truly the best people because of their love for food and cooking.

SM Lifestyle,Inc.Is A Venue partner of the 30th Sea Games

SM Lifestyle Inc., the lifestyle and entertainment arm of SM Prime Holdings, is now an official venue partner of the upcoming 30th SEA Games this November 30 to December 11.

“We’re excited to be part of the 30th SEA Games this year, and can’t wait to see all the athletes in action inside our venues,” says Mr. Herman Medina-Cue, Chief Operations Officer of SM Lifestyle, Inc.
 It is an honor for our group to contribute to the endeavors of PHISGOC in hosting the games in our country and bring Filipino pride by showcasing our world-class venues.” 

The Mall of Asia Arena was announced as the final venue for the 5-on-5 Basketball games, one of the much-awaited events in the line-up of competitions. The games at the Arena will run from December 4 to 10, with the Philippine team defending their title as champions for the Men’s Division.

For Ice Sports, SM Skating Mall of Asia will be the official venue for Ice Hockey happening on December 1 to 8; and SM Skating Megamall will hold the competitions of Figure Skating from November 29 to December 1 and Short Track on December 3 & 4. Despite being a tropical country, the Philippines has proven to excel in these sports, with the Philippine Ice Hockey team defending their title as champions of the region, coming from their gold medal finish in Kuala Lumpur last 2017.

This will be the 4th time the Philippines will be hosting the SEA Games, with 2005 being the last year the country hosted the games. With over 56 sports to be played and more than 10,000 athletes participating, the 30thSEA Games this 2019 is set to be one of the biggest events in the region this year.

SM Tickets will be providing its full-service online ticketing system and their dedicated customer care hotline for the 30thSEA Games.
As the largest ticketing service in the country, all tickets to the 30th SEA Games will be available across all SM Tickets outlets nationwide located at the Mall of Asia Arena Box Office, and SM Malls through its Business Centers inside

The SM Store and ticket booths located at SM Bowling, SM Skating, and SM Cinemas.

Tickets may also be purchased online through www.smtickets.com or through the on-site ticket booths at select games and events.

Top 5 new health and wellness trends to try

“Health is wealth,” the saying goes, but many people often overlook this gem of a concept because of many factors.

First Dibs On The Ribs!

There’s something new cooking at Buffalo Wild Wings and we’re not ribbin’ you.

Improving Lives of Filipinos Through Healthy Skin | Cetaphil's National Healthy Skin Mission

Cetaphil, as a brand, continuously fulfills a mission wherein giving Filipinos better lives through healthy skin.

Watsons gets active with Civil Service Commission for fun run

Asia’s leading health, wellness and beauty retailer Watsons joins the Civil Service Commission National Capital Region (CSC NCR) in the R.A.C.E. to SERVE Fun Run happening on September 1, at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila.