Mr. Pure Energy Supports Kiana for Save My Bag Collection

     Gary Valenciano has always been supportive of his kids with regards to their respective career paths and endeavors. While his two sons Paolo and Gabriel have successfully entered showbiz just like him, his daughter Kiana, Instagram celeb and his unica hija, is steadily carving out a name for herself—this time in fashion. After having studied at the Raffles Design Institute and the famous Central Saint Martins in London, Kiana finally takes the plundge and marks her fabulous debut in the local fashion scene.

     Just recently, proud parents Gary, together with wife Angeli, joined other fashionistas at the opening of the Little White Box Pop-Up Store in Megamall, for the launch of a bespoke, Save My Bag collection, which Kiana took charge of as style curator and creative team captain. 

Mr. Pure Energy Supports Kiana for Save My Bag Collection
Gary Valenciano and Kiana Valenciano during the collection launch

     Noted for being the ultimate ‘it’ bag for the cool and fashionable set, Save My Bag is crafted entirely in Bergamo, Italy, and is made from hi-tech Poly-Lycra, making it ultra lightweight and rain proof. 

     Joining Kiana as artistic collaborator is award-winning illustrator Daryl Feril, whom she hand-picked to turn Save My Bag into a canvas for his one-of-a-kind illustrated artworks, after an initial introduction by eventologist Tim Yap, and a subsequent review of his portfolio, left her immediately impressed.

     The highly successful launch provided a glimpse of Kiana’s ability for spotting the latest trends and her fresh, free-spirited yet functional attitude—an embodiment of the ‘cool beyond the rules’ philosophy of Save My Bag. 

     No doubt, Gary and the rest of his family have all the reason to feel blessed and proud of Kiana, who makes an impressive entry into the exciting world of fashion through her stylish and chic Save My Bag collection. 

     Don’t miss Save My Bag at the Little White Box Pop-Up store, the style portal for various international brands, at SM Megamall, 3L, Mandaluyong City. 

Flash Plus 2 Launch

     One of the prettiest and sleekest smartphone that I've seen this year was launched last May 24, 2016 at The Penthouse, Lepanto Building in Makati City. I was one of the few who got the first dibs on Flash Plus 2 that will be exclusively available in Lazada this coming May 31, 2016. I was excited to get a glimpse of the phone during the event when I heard that it comes in two classy colors: silver and gold.

     Flash breaks the boundaries between functionality and sophistication with new the Flash Plus 2. Now that its sequel is set to hit Lazada’s e-commerce site starting this next week, you can finally satisfy your cravings for an elegant device that’s only priced at P6, 990. To tell you honestly, I find the price affordable because this phone has a lot to boast. More details about the launch below:

Flash Plus 2 Launch

Flash Plus 2

• The new smartphone is eyed to offer pioneering innovative functions such as fingerprint recognition technology, Hi-Fi sound effects and fast battery charging—and it’s all boxed in sleek, metal case that transcends beauty and style. 
• The Flash Plus 2 adopts a metal framework for better feel of texture, but the phone underwent a series of complex processes to achieve what it is today. 
• It came through horizontal wire-drawing, high-speed side sand-blasting, ultralight rim diamond cutting and twice anodization—with this, you may now have a sense of warmth and vigor for the cold, hard metal work in every touch.

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Lei Zhang, Flash Philippines Country Manager

     “Most people are looking for a sophisticated phone that doesn’t break the bank,” said Lei Zhang, Flash Philippines Country Manager. “With our new flagship phone in place, they will be able to get their hands on a smartphone that’s not only sleek and stylish, but also functional.”

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Inanc Balci, CEO of Lazada Philippines

     "Flash is one of the most successful smartphone brands that always introduces something new to delight customers. We are privileged to be the exclusive distributor of Flash Plus 2 to our online shoppers,” Inanc Balci, CEO of Lazada Philippines said. “Together, we can bring exciting products closer to Filipinos.”

Here are the most-awaited features:

1. Fingerprint

• The new Flash Plus 2 is equipped with the best photography features, it also adopted a fingerprint technology which sets it apart from its previous version. 
• This feature allows users to have the “perfect assistant of life and office efficiency in just a flick.”
• The fingerprint recognition of the new flagship phone offers a 0.5s unlocking mode under “switch off” screen status and all-round accurate recognition. It also allows for personalized app launch options that correspond to the users’ fingerprints. For added security, Flash Plus 2 has a documents protection cabinet where privacy information is stored and encrypted with fingerprint.

Flash Plus 2 Launch
One Finger, One App for the Fingerprint featue

2. Immersive music experience

• If you are more into music streaming than photography, then you’d be glad to know that Flash Plus 2 also upgrades its entertainment functions by offering an immersive sound experience.
• The new phone has high-fidelity, quality-retaining earphone acoustics, high sound volume effects, and MIX music production to satisfy your entertainment needs. It has an independent AKM4375 audio decoding chip coupled with state-of-the-art IRD sound digital filter, with value-retaining signal output measuring up to high-fidelity acoustic effects.
• While the speaker is being used for playing music, the NXP980 power amplification chip and built-in DSP algorithm drives speaker power to reach 3.6 watts—and it is eight times greater than the volume of average smartphones.

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Enjoy an immersive music experience

3. Same photographing DNA

• Following the same photographing DNA that runs across the whole Flash product roster, the new Flash Plus 2 upgrades your shooting skills to the next level with its light of fast focal adjustment and dark light shooting capabilities.
• What’s more, the phone’s camera adopts the integration of PDAF and contrast focusing with merely 0.1s of focal alignment. This will allow you to take better snapshots of fleeting moments—from taking a picture of a skateboarder down to snapshotting a flapping swallow.
• But the new Flash Plus phone’s rear lens is not the only upgraded technology; you’d be glad to know that Flash also innovated its front lens, adopting LED flash lamp with CRI up to 80 while the red spectrum is intelligently enhanced for selfie or video chatting conditions. With ruddy facial effect, the Flash Plus 2 offers over a hundred percent real-time facial enhancement function to capture beautiful moments.
• With these excellent camera features, the new Flash Plus 2 allows “Picture-in-Picture” capability. This happens when the front and rear lenses work simultaneously, giving you a creative photo-in-photo experience.

Flash Plus 2 Launch

4. Fast-charging capabilities 

• Users can already enjoy 50 percent of battery after merely 30 minutes of charging time; charging this for two hours lets you call someone for 10 hours.

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Fast charging capabilities

5. Two colors to choose from

• Luna Silver
• Venus Gold

Flash Plus 2 Launch
Luna Silver and Venus Gold, oh pretty!

     Zhang concluded, “Product innovation has always been at our core. With the young users in mind, we are proud to introduce another product that breaks the boundaries between functionality and aesthetics. 

     Truly, Filipinos can have the best of both worlds with the new Flash Plus 2.” You can watch the Flash Plus 2 Official Product Video - More Than Metal above. Don't forget to visit this blog and watch out for my unboxing and review :) For now, which color should I get? Both are very pretty! 

For more details, please visit the website at 

http://www.flash3c.com/ph

Good Times!~

Be Aware: International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) Culminating Night

     Hello dearies! Here's a short health trivia: I was once diagnosed with hyperthyroidism years ago. I had a bump on my neck and it's not visible unless you look at it closely and observe that the lump is moving whenever I swallow. I took a medicine for a month and after that the lump disappeared, I felt relieved that it's totally gone but now I'm not sure because I did not made a follow-up check-up after.

     Thyroid disorders affect millions of Filipinos, yet very few are aware of them. One in 11 Filipino adults has goiter, and around one in 12 Filipino adults suffers from some form of thyroid disease. It is estimated that eight out of every 1000 children worldwide are affected by thyroid disease.

Be Aware: International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) Culminating Night

     Awareness should never be overlooked because it could save someone’s life and help so many other people in the process. The International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) is the perfect opportunity to learn more about how the thyroid gland and the thyroid disorders that affect one’s metabolism.

     Not a lot of people know how important the thyroid is when it comes to growth and development. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped organ in the neck, and produces thyroid hormone. If something is wrong with the thyroid, it can result to hormonal imbalances that if undiagnosed and left untreated, can have a harmful effect on brain development, growth, puberty and well-being. The ITAW’s objective is to help mothers and pregnant women spot the signs and symptoms early so they can be cured treated and children can then live normal and healthy lives afterwards.

     The theme of the week-long event is known as “Catching Butterflies: Spotting the Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders in Children.” The event will have two colorful mascots representing the two different thyroid disorders.

Be Aware: International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) Culminating Night

     HYPO, the green-blue, slow and sluggish butterfly represents hypothyroidism; and HYPER, the pink, thin and overly active butterfly represents hyperthyroidism. Apart from being very colorful, the two mascots show how thyroid disease can affect children’s minds, bodies and metabolism.

     The use of the HYPO and HYPER mascots makes it easier for both children and parents to understand the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. It also gets rid of the fear of disorders since it is much easier to grasp thanks to the mascots’ descriptions.

Be Aware: International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) Culminating Night

     The main objective of this event is to raise awareness of thyroid disorders in children and in pregnant women. Apart from having a lecture, there will also be a screening and a checkup for those with the symptoms of thyroid disorder, as well as consultation and compliance in treatment.

Be Aware: International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) Culminating Night

     The “Catching Butterflies” event will cover more than just health awareness; there are tons of events that will make it enjoyable. Going with the theme of pretty butterflies to represent the thyroid gland, there will be exciting prizes, butterfly clay art, caricature, cookies, dance numbers, mascots, and so much more. 

The culminating event for the 2016 International Thyroid Awareness Week will be held at the Fisher Mall Event Center on May 28, 2016, Saturday.

Let’s All Go To Shakey's, Shall We?

     Hello dearies! How's your week so far? I presume you've already seen the newest t.v. ad of Shakey's and it's inviting us to enjoy good food with good company. For us Filipinos, going out to eat is never just about enjoying good food. It is now an opportunity to bond and spend quality time with our loved ones. It is a special time carved out in our schedules to relax and reconnect with our friends and family, which is why finding the perfect setting is so important.

     These days, however, with the constant sprouting of new concept restaurants all around the metro, choosing your next dining option can seem endless and exhausting. The hassles of traffic and hard-to-find location of the new restaurant where you've plan to dine with makes you cringe in your car seat.
But most of the time, all you want is something familiar, a place that feels like home. A place with a menu that you know by heart, you know exactly what you are getting. Where you are sure you will have fun in the company of family and friends. That place is Shakey’s – where all you need is one word to express exactly what you mean, where all you need to say is “Let's”, when you want to go to Shakey’s. So what's this "Let's" exactly? More details below :)

Let’s All Go To Shakey's

     Famous for its Thin Crust Pizza and Awesome Twosome Chicken N' Mojos, Shakey's is everyone's favorite fun, family, pizza restaurant—the place we all like to go back to visit, time after time. Growing up, Shakey's may have been the first choice venue for milestone celebrations, but it has now evolved into a place where Guests can simply get together to have a good time and make great memories, no matter what the occasion.

Let’s All Go To Shakey's
Manager's Choice Thin Crust Pizza and Awesome Twosome Chicken N' Mojos

     With menu favorites that are so consistently delicious they might as well be considered iconic, Shakey's never disappoints when it comes to satiating your food cravings whenever you visit. Always ready to welcome back its Guests, Shakey's is the go-to place for memorable meal-time moments with friends and family.

Let’s All Go To Shakey's
Angus Steakhouse Pizza and Spaghetti Platter

     So when you’re looking to catch a break in the middle of the day. Let's all go to Shakey's. Figuring out where to go this weekend? Let’s all go to Shakey’s. Choosing a restaurant to hang out with your family? Let’s all go to Shakey’s. Instead of staying home tonight, Let’s. 

Let’s All Go To Shakey's
Shakey's Buendia Branch

     I'm craving for a thin crust pizza right now. Who wants to join with me? Raise your hands and Let's all go to Shakey's :) 

For more information:

Like them on Facebook: Shakey’s Pizza 

Follow them on Twitter: @PHShakeys 

Follow them on Instagram: @shakeysph

Good Times!~

Watsons' Color Your Hair Bold Launch

     I've been coloring my hair to make it lighter for more than three years now. I'm a fan of Do-It-Yourself hair coloring products and I find it easy, safe (because I make it sure to follow the instructions written on the box packaging) and life saver especially in times of bad hair days. I also go to salons if I want to achieve a bolder color with the help of a professional stylist but there were times that I don't have the budget for it or I'm too busy because of mommy and daughter duties at home.

     Are you itching to color your hair bold but contemplating because of limited resources? Watsons recently launched their "Color Your Hair Bold" initiative and wants to ease these worries of women by highlighting that hair coloring is not only fun, it is also safe, affordable and easy that everyone can do it at home, Now is the perfect time to spruce up your hair because bold colored hair is in! More details about the launch and sharing with you my new hair color below :)

Watsons' Color Your Hair Bold Launch