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The Concept of Giving redefined with ConcepStore

Friday, November 18, 2022

     The season provides the perfect setting as ConcepStore opens its lifestyle hub with an array of modern and thoughtfully-designed home appliances perfect for this season of giving. Introduced in 2020, ConcepStore elevates one’s home experiences by giving its customers a wealth of product options to choose from, whether needs are influenced by health, safety, security, and hygiene concerns or by the simple need to automate time-consuming chores, ConcepStore is sure to offer just what the customers need.

     With the opening of the lifestyle hub, ConcepStore brings a whole new meaning to the concept of giving. This season, aside from the personalized shopping experience customers get to enjoy for every visit at the lifestyle hub, customers may also avail of exclusive gifting services in time for the Holiday season.

The Concept of Giving redefined with ConcepStore

Beko Sends Love 2022 with Upcoming Plans for 2023

Saturday, November 12, 2022

     The year 2022 has been a big one for Beko in the Philippines as the European appliance brand marked many milestones, most notable of which is the launch of pro mom, actress, cook, and content creator Judy Ann Santos its first ambassador in the country as she embodies the brand’s drive and purpose to inspire people to live healthy and sustainable lifestyles.

     As everything slowly but surely transitioned back to normal in the country and the rest of the world, Beko offered its Filipino customers various promos and activities so they could get their own Beko appliances with special discounts and freebies.

Beko Sends Love 2022 with Upcoming Plans for 2023

Carrier Explains "The Science of Indoor Living" via "The Invisible Event"

Friday, October 29, 2021

     Did you know that indoors can be 10x more polluted than the outdoors? I was a bit shocked when I heard this last week that's why I got interested to know more about the science of indoor living and am thankful that Carrier Philippines launched this kind of event. I'm glad that I was invited to experience a unique sensory treat last week where I learned more about the Carrier Science Story

     Carrier Philippines recently launched its new message “The Science of Indoor Living” at its uniquely curated “Invisible Event” that provided us with a full sensorial experience, underscoring Carrier’s commitment to making life at home healthier, safer, and more comfortable in the new normal. Carrier, the world’s air care expert, demonstrated the power of the invisible--Carrier’s technology and solutions that work in the background to optimize conditions and filter out equally invisible pollutants, allergens and pathogens--through playing on the audience’s senses.

Carrier Explains "The Science of Indoor Living" via "The Invisible Event"

Beko's Eco-Friendly Appliances for a Healthy Planet

Thursday, July 01, 2021

     Beko, Europe’s No. 1 appliance brand, has launched seven new sustainable products as it presented the results of a sustainability survey that was carried out among European consumers. As a global company, Beko is aware of its responsibility in terms of environmental protection and sustainability.
Our sustainability goals and our leading efforts in sustainable innovation are two parts of the same, closely related whole. It is up to us to find better, greener ways to lead our lives. With a range of environmentally friendly Beko appliances that we are introducing today, our customers can now make their homes more sustainable, said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik, Beko’s parent company.
     Beko held a virtual showcase of its eco-friendly appliances with Arçelik’s CEO Hakan Bulgurlu, CMO Zeynep Yalım Uzun and CCO Ragıp BalcıoÄŸlu, and with a special guest from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Brendan Edgerton, Circular Economy Director. More information about the launch and the products below.

Beko's Eco-Friendly Appliances for a Healthy Planet

Beko Remains Committed to Sustainability

Friday, June 25, 2021

     Beko, Europe’s no. 1 home appliances brand, remains committed to sustainability and saving the planet as part of its mission to empower next generations to live healthier lives. Beko continues to do its part in protecting planet earth by designing and manufacturing innovative sustainable appliances and will soon launch eco-friendly appliances supported by three key pillars, including use of recycled materials, use of bio-composites, and products that use fewer chemicals.

     The big picture is that Beko’s corporate culture goes beyond just making and selling appliances. “We are passionate about making sustainability affordable and accessible. This way the environmental benefits of our products are spread across the globe and are not just merely a luxury. With this in mind, developing new technologies enabling the lower cost of sustainability is our number one priority,” said Gürhan Günal, Country Manager of Beko Pilipinas Corporation. More stories from Beko below :)

Beko Remains Committed to Sustainability

Gas or Electric: What Kind of Stove Should You Get?

Thursday, June 03, 2021

     For many homeowners, especially those with their own families, a cooking stove is an essential appliance purchase. Usually, the choice boils down to two: a gas range and an electric cooktop. Each kind has its own pros and cons, which can make it difficult to decide which one to get.

Gas or Electric: What Kind of Stove Should You Get?
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Beko HarvestFresh FridgeFreezer Launch

Friday, April 16, 2021

     The pandemic made a great impact on our lives when it comes to health and wellness. One of the things that you can do to protect yourself and your family from the virus is by strengthening your immunity that's why health is on top in this new normal. These days, eating healthy and wholesome foods is no longer just a trend but a way of life for many.

     This growing trend is when people get their vitamins from natural foods. However, fruits and vegetables start to lose vitamin content from the moment they are harvested up to the time they are consumed. These vitamins are key for boosting the immune system, promoting a healthier heart, supporting healthy cognitive brain function and providing natural antioxidants to protect the body from disease. Fret not because new technology could help fruits and vegetables stored in the refrigerator stay as nutritious as the day we bought them. Yes, you've read that right and I'm amazed about the newest thing that innovation has to offer. Presenting Beko HarvestFresh! More details about the coolest fridge to hit Philippine shores after the jump.

Beko HarvestFresh FridgeFreezer Launch

Covid-19 Essentials: Panasonic nanoe™ X Air Conditioners

Monday, January 25, 2021

     Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC) announced today a new breakthrough confirming that the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by the Panasonic Air Conditioner with nanoe™ X Technology was certified by Texcell*1, a global contract research organization. Texcell verified 91.4% of the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus in the space of 6.7m3 in 8 hours.

     In September 2020, Panasonic has verified, in collaboration with Texcell, the inhibitory effect of the nanoe™ X Technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on the novel coronavirus in a small test space of 45L using the nanoe™ X generator. More about these promising air conditioner offerings after the jump!

Covid-19 Essentials: Panasonic nanoe™ X  Air Conditioners

Panasonic nanoe X technology

Saturday, November 14, 2020

     We are all waiting for this pandemic to be over. It has been 8 months since we stayed at home and followed strict health protocols and sanitary measures in order to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But as the saying goes, life must go on that's why we are now trying to cope with this new normal way of living.

      While we treat homes as the safest place we can be in during these challenging times, now more than ever is the time we should pay closer attention to the air quality in our residences. If you're a clean freak like me, I bet that you are now thinking of investing in an air purifier and great news because Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC), the manufacturer, importer, and distributor of Panasonic products in the country announced weeks ago that, in collaboration with a global contract research organization Texcell*1, Texcell has verified the inhibitory effect of the nanoe™ X technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Sharing more information about this technology below.

Panasonic nanoe X technology

Save Time and Energy with Beko Washers

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

     As we navigate our new normal and live around the presence of a pandemic that’s still around us, we try to live healthier and more meaningful lives. We take care of our families and our homes and we're now doing things that we used to delegate to others, such as cooking, baking, cleaning and washing clothes. We buy more fruits and vegetables and try to cook it in healthier ways. Now that we're staying home more, we keep it clean always so that our families are always safe and healthy.

     Even the brands we choose to enter our homes need to share our new mindset. As more people stay indoors because of the social distancing trend, they look for brands that will help them in their journey to health and wellness. They have become more discerning in choosing brands that perform well and even go beyond expectation. In choosing a washing machine, for instance, they look for washing and drying capabilities and additional features that would properly sanitize their clothes but keep them looking new.

Save Time and Energy with Beko Washers

Technology and LG Help Women Do More

Monday, March 19, 2018

     Traditional thinking holds that women are not as comfortable with technology as men, but that's not the case. Women have always been the early adopters of technology. Throughout history, they’ve brought the latest gadgets into use, learned new means of communication, and maximized more efficient cooking and housekeeping methods in order to adjust to the dynamic changes in society and their transitional role in it.

     From light bulbs and typewriters in the 1800s, to the washing machine and the refrigerator in the early 1900s, to the telephone in the 1950s, inventions and innovations that had to do with everyday living were always the woman’s domain. The advent of modern appliances had a profound impact on the 20th-century woman, changing the way she cooked, cleaned and cared for her family, and, eventually, how she lived her life beyond her home. Plug-in conveniences brought about a household revolution, one that would eventually change women’s lives, and enable them to enter the workforce and contribute to the economy.

Technology and LG Help Women Do More 

Product Review: Haenim UV Sterilizer

Saturday, February 03, 2018

     The advancement of technology is inevitable. From simple things to the complicated and unexplainable ones, the truth is everything is possible. When we speak of technology, the first thing that comes to mind is gadget followed by appliances and devices that are brought about by the innovation of science and technology. We are lucky because these things make life easy. 

     From the gadget that we use to communicate, the appliances that we use to help us get through the day and the devices that make our work simpler. Living in the present world has its perks and for a 24/7 mom like me, nothing beats the help of modern technology. Think of microwave oven, vacuum cleaner, air conditioner and automatic washer, these appliances make life a breeze. Speaking of appliances, have you heard of UV sterilizer? If not, I'll introduce you to one of the most technologically advanced appliances that I have at home- HAENIM UV STERILIZER!

Product Review: Haenim UV Sterilizer

Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator Keeps Food Fresher Longer

Saturday, October 21, 2017

     Samsung is committed to help Filipino families embrace healthy eating. To ensure less food waste, fewer trips to the grocery, and more quality time with loved ones, be mindful of the different shelf lives of common food items once kept in your refrigerator or freezer. By the way, Samsung has refrigerator models that fit every Filipino lifestyle. One of which is the Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator.

     The Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator is the family’s partner in their journey to living fresh. It enables the busy homemaker to provide better-tasting food through innovative features such as the Twin Cooling System, Smart Conversion, and Digital Inverter technology. In line with this, let me share Samsung's tips on how to keep food fresher longer below.

Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator Keeps Food Fresher Longer

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Taiwan Excellence Campaign

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

     To all my techie readers out there, do you always consider in the look for the next best thing in the world of connectivity and innovation? Computers and gadgets make our life so easy, granting us up-to-date information and access to the world.

     If you're a self-confessed techie person, does your home shows a space that is ruled by reinvention and evolution? There are so many options available so another question is how do you know how to choose what are truly the best products out there? 

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Taiwan Excellence Campaign
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Tefal Appliances: Live Happy, Stay Healthy

Saturday, May 27, 2017

     TEFAL, a world leader in small domestic appliances, brings together family as well as its passion for healthy living in its newest campaign, “Live Healthy, Stay Happy.” As a partner of every cook, foodie and homemaker, TEFAL sees the importance of equipping the Filipinos with innovative home and kitchen appliances which give them more reasons to embrace their daily tasks and perform them with ease. 

     Experience Tefal launch was held last May 12, 2017 at Abenson , Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. TEFAL, along with its brand ambassador for domestic appliances and TV’s Chef Next Door Chef Jonas Ng, kicked off the “Live Healthy, Stay Happy” campaign by introducing its newest cookbook for happy and healthy eating - “TEFAL: Bringing Joy in Cooking.” Highlights of the launch below.

Tefal Appliances: Live Happy, Stay Healthy

Product Review: Pureit Marvella UV

Thursday, February 16, 2017

     There are times that I worry whenever I see my son drinks water from that blue gallon beside our refrigerator. It's a no brainer that most families nowadays buy their drinking water from water-refilling stations. We were informed that the water they are selling passed through different purifying stages but is that enough for us to feel safe? Are we really drinking clean water?

     If my memory serves me right, we have a water purifier installed in our kitchen some 20 years ago. I was in elementary back then but I'm not sure if our purifier really does the job in making sure that we are drinking clean water. My younger siblings got sick and most of the time they're waterborne disease. Fast forward today, I'm glad that there's Unilever Pureit- world's largest selling water purifier certified by more than 20 international laboratories across the globe. Pureit Philippines sent a Pureit Marvella UV Water Purifier for my family to try and after weeks of using it, I can say that I'm super satisfied. Check out product specifications and my thoughts below.

Product Review: Pureit Marvella UV

OMEGA Housewares- Modern Everyday Solutions

Monday, October 03, 2016

     I presume some of you have heard the brand OMEGA. When I received an invite weeks ago, I was clueless about OMEGA but when I read the middle part of the e-vite, I've found out that it is one of the value-for-money household products in the Philippines. So after reading the email, I went straight to our kitchen and look for OMEGA products. To my surprise, I saw our vacuum flask and the brand is OMEGA!

     With 50 years in the industry, Much Prosperity Trading International Inc., or MPTII is on it’s way to becoming the best with products at par with global standards, more professional systems and empowered people. Unveiling of their new logo and highlights of the event below.
OMEGA Housewares- Modern Everyday Solutions

Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes

Thursday, September 08, 2016

     I hate mosquitoes and the unsightly bites they give. I'm prone to mosquito bites and it always turn dark after a few days. Well, this is my dilemma physically with insect bites but what's more dangerous and frustrating is the deadly virus these mosquitoes inflict and bring inside the victims body. Here in the tropics, the rainy season is also the season for Dengue, a potentially deadly, yet all too common mosquito borne disease. Last year there were over 200,000 cases of Dengue fever reported in the Philippines , and almost 600 were fatalities.

     What is alarming is that this was way up from the 121,000 reported instances in 2014. More alarming still is that just this year, the DOH has reported 70,000 Dengue cases from January to July, the supposed lean Dengue months, this is 19% more than the same period last year. It is now more imperative than ever that measures be taken to curb Dengue, and the best way to do that is to control the numbers of Dengue Mosquitoes. So how do you deal with those pesky mosquitoes? Read more tips and what this promising product called Hanns Insect Trap can do below :)
Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes
     In the Philippines, nobody is safe form Dengue, it cuts across all socio-economic barriers. Anyone can be infected, and anyone can die from it. In fact Dengue statistics in the Philippines are based only on people who seek treatment at hospitals or clinics. Because the initial symptoms of Dengue are the same as more benign illnesses such as the flu, many Dengue cases go unreported, especially since instances of the flu also rise at the onset of the rainy season. Dengue is all too often detected too late, which is part of the reason why it is so potentially deadly. 

     The problem with products that kill or repel mosquitoes is that there is always a catch. There are sufficient studies to show that most chemical based products can be quite harmful if used too long. Spray products do kill mosquitoes, but there is a reason even their manufacturers advise people not to enter a freshly sprayed room for some time. Fume based products such as katol (mosquito coils) and vape mats emit toxins and are singled out by the website babycenter.in as particularly harmful to infants but also to adults. 
Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes
Hanss Insect Trap in different three sizes
     Electric bug zappers are quite noisy and can be quite disruptive at night; and finally lotions are effective, but not affordable or convenient enough to apply daily. This is why the Hanns Insect Trap is the best alternative for anyone but especially for mothers who want to keep mosquitoes away from their kids, but who don’t like the adverse effects of other mosquito control methods.
Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes
Hanns Insect Trap
  • Like a bug zapper, the Hanns Insect Trap uses a UV light to attract insects, so like the bug zapper, it is fume and toxin free. 
  • However, while bug zappers can be quite noisy and even startling every time a bug is zapped, the Hanns Insect Trap deals with mosquitoes quietly by sucking them into a cage out of which they can’t escape, and that they ultimately die in. 
  • They are also extremely simple to deploy, you just plug them in and turn them on. 
  • With prolonged use, Hanns Insect Traps can get even mosquito infested areas under control. 

Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes
Hanns Insect Traps are available in Handyman, SnR, True Value, and other leading retailers. 

 For more information, visit: Hannsph

Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

     This insane heat is making everyone sweat! Summer is in full swing and we can't deny the fact that the scorching heat and almost boiling temperature makes uneasy for us to move. Our erratic weather also means the rise of communicable diseases that's why we need to look for ways to beat the summer heat. Though everyone looks forward to a sunny summer every year, the hot weather in this year’s summer seems to be too much everyone. 

     With still a few months to go until the climate returns to a mild condition, the risk of getting a heatstroke is higher than ever. When exposed to hot climate, the body’s temperature also rises and gets dehydrated in the process. Discover tips on how to beat the heat and prevent summer health hazards below.
Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home
     When the body cannot function properly anymore, one experiences nausea, rapid breathing, palpitations, headache, and the skin appears flushed but dry at the same time. Heatstroke can strike at a 40 °C temperature or more, and if not managed properly, heatstroke can be fatal or may lead to damage to the brain, lungs, kidney and heart.

1. To prevent heatstroke, keeping the body hydrated is a must! 

     Aside from water, fresh juice can keep you refreshed this dry season. Aside from being a great source of refreshment, fresh juice is your way to a healthier you. The fresher the juice, the more beneficial it is to your body. And the best way to get the freshest juice is to make your own at home. There is no need to buy juice loaded with sugar; definitely not good for the body.
Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home
     At home, you can choose which fruit or vegetable you prefer. Fruits like watermelon, cucumber, pear, apples, oranges and pineapple are best in keeping the body hydrated. You can even add herbs, like basil and mint, for a cooling effect. Lemon, calamansi and kamias are loaded with Vitamin C that can help maintain the body’s heat effective coping mechanism.

2. For an even healthier drink, add leafy greens! 

     These contain nutrients that aid in the proper functioning of the body’s temperature control system; or add celery, beets or carrots which naturally contain sodium that can help ward off heat exhaustion.
Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home
photo taken from Breville's Facebook Page
     To be able to extract all the juice from fruits and vegetables without eradicating its nutritional content, you need the best tool out there that can do the job for you. Breville, a premier brand of kitchen tool from Australia, has a line of juicers that can cater to your needs.

Breville Juice Fountains
  • The Breville Juice Fountains are powerful juicers that can extract more juice and nutrients from any produce compared to other juicers. 
  • The Breville Juice Fountains come with 25% larger feed tubes, ensuring that fruits and vegetable of larger size can also fit in. 
  • No need to chop your fruits in small bits as large fruits can fit in the chute. You can also juice to your heart’s content as these juicer have a jug capacity that range from 1L to 1.2L.
  • The Breville Juice Fountains are equipped with full variable speed technology that allows you to control the speed. Soft fruits yield more juice at lower speed, while hard fruits produce more juice at high speed.
  • All Breville juicers are built with extractors that eject the dry pulp and contain it in an external basket during the juicing process. 
  • Breville juicers are efficient, fast, reliable, easy to use and easy to clean.
Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home
Breville Juice Fountain
     Now, you can make your own juice at the comforts of your home and enjoy all its benefits. With your homemade juice, you do not need to worry about getting dehydrated when you are out and about. So what are you waiting for? Beat the summer heat, take care of your health and upgrade your lifestyle by having your kitchen Breville-lized this summer!

For more information on Breville Juicers and other products, 

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016

Monday, March 28, 2016

     Start of summer will be more exciting this year because SM Home will be having its Kitchen and Dining Sale on March 31 - May 15 , 2016 and this is not an ordinary sale because the discounted items on the list are useful kitchen and dining wares brought to us by trusted brands.

     If you're building your kitchen and dining essentials especially if you're the oc type of individual, SM Home offers those branded kitchen equipment and dining ware pieces from 30%-50% off the price tag! Now, achieving #kitchengoals and #diningtablegoals will come true if you go and check out the sale items at SM Home this coming March 31- May 15, 2016. To give you a glimpse of the items from SM Home's wide variety of products plus the kitchen and dining wares that I'd pick at the store, scroll down please :) 
SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
     I'm very excited to share with you some of the items on sale. Since SM Home offers a wide array of kitchen items and dining wares from affordable to high-end ones, I will just show what my eye and heart desires. Well, I'm eyeing and been wanting to have these pieces in our kitchen and dining table because of the design and their function. 

     For the kitchen, I really wish to have small appliances that I'll be using every day especially for preparing healthy meals for my family. Here are my picks:

1. Thomson Juicer- perfect for making fresh juices that I can serve during meal times instead of mixing powdered drinks.
SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
Thomson Juicer
2. Imarflex 3 in 1 Snack Maker- this snack maker will help me prepare small meals for Kenzo like waffles and sandwiches
SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
Imarflex 3 in 1 Snack Maker
3. Hanabishi Fryer- frying finger foods and other snack items will be easy and convenient because this fryer has strainer too.
SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
Hanabishi Fryer
     For the dining wares, I want a minimalist design but I would be happy if there are feminine accents to it. I'm so getting plates with floral designs because it's so dainty and girly. This goes same for utensils, a simple design will do. My picks below:

1. Floral designed plates, bowls, cups and saucers- like what I've said above, I have a thing for dainty designs so this brand and style is a keeper!
SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016Floral designed plates, bowls, cups and saucers
2. Oneida Serif Cutlery 20PC Set- the design of the spoon, fork, and knife is simple and one-of-a-kind which I also find elegant and perfect for minimalist themed dining table.
SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016Oneida Serif Cutlery 20PC Set
3. Serve Wares with Metal Handles- I like the design and of course the handle as it will be more easier to transfer the serve ware from one place to another because of the built in handle.
SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
Serve Wares with Metal Handles
     If you're planning to upgrade your kitchen and table wares, you should not miss this sale from SM Home. List down the items you wish to buy now because items on sale are of limited stocks and availability of items depends on the branch. This sale will run for six weeks so I'm inviting everyone to check out other items at SM Home's website below :) After checking out the items, kindly share your picks on the comment section below! 

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