The event was graced by Robi Domingo, Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia and Janella Salvador. The latter 3 are part of OPPO's newest endorsers.

Last night was a pretty special night as we finally saw what powers the latest in smartphone technology with the OPPO F7. OPPO has been known as the selfie powerhouse for the past years, and this latest addition to the F Series has delivered beyond expectations from its predecessors. While the F1 is focused on the beautification, OPPO has made it clear with the F3 Plus and their dual cameras dedicated to groufies that they are here to change the selfie game.

And with the OPPO F7, I think things are heating up real good.



I have here a short video of the phone, with the specs and prices summarized.







The event was pretty fun with booths showcasing not just what OPPO can do but what OPPO IS, to the millenials of today. Said booths was dressed to reflect the cutting-edge technology that powers the OPPO F7 while catering to trendy interests such as art, photography, fashion, travel, and music.

With AI Platform, as you use your phone more, it gets smarter and gets better in assisting you.

1. AI Battery Management and the AI Album

And by cutting edge I mean it. OPPO Philippines’ Public Relations Manager Eason de Guzman talked about the F7’s powerful performance, which revolves on maximizing the AI Platform with different collaborations, one of which is with Google Assistant, and how said software has managed to care for our batteries and memories better with the AI Battery Management and the AI Album.

You must be wondering though, what the heck is all this talk of AI Paltform mean?!

AI Platform or Artificial Intelligence Platform's principle, especially with smartphones is that as you use your phone more, it gets smarter and better in assisting you. Weather it is with storing your photos by occasion, date or friend's face, setting your battery consumption properly, depending on the time you are most likely to play games or sleep and charge, or by taking photos and not making your boyfriend look like a girl even with the beauty mode on.

2. Clearer and Better Captured Moments with 25 Megapixels!

The camera itself has also changed. OPPO F7 is the first smartphone to have a 25 megapixel selfie camera in the world. Partnered with the Sony IMX576 Sensor, which is for live exposure adjustments, you are sure to capture beautiful smiles, heartfelt memories and moments.

With this and the AI Platform, I think OPPO has cracked the code on taking better artful photos worthy of your albums, with their beauty mode making sure to make you look better but not filtered. There are also different modes that can be used either for the selfie cam or the rear cam. There's Vivid Mode, Food mode, Video Beauty and more!

3. Get Cute with AR Stickers!

4. BIG CHIPS!

The basic F7 has a 4GB RAM that deliver hardware performance of up to 80% faster than its predecessor, and upgraded storage of 64GB with option to expand with a MicroSD card.


But for the bigshot gamer or those who need more space, OPPO F7 also comes in a 6GB Processor with 128GB worth of storage for your games... Or your travel photos that you just can't seem to want to transfer to your computer anytime soon. Plus that 3400 mAh battery is sure to set us up for the whole day.

5. Split Screen, Multitasking and Fingerprint + Face Detect unlock Feature

6. FULL HD for a more Immersive Experience

7. Expect the UNEXPECTED with Diamond Black.

All in all, I think the OPPO F7 definitely packs a punch with it's new features!

As of April 19 at 6PM, the number of pre-orders has reached a total of 25,133 units. “We are pleased with how well the public is receiving the OPPO F7,” said de Guzman. “The number of pre-orders has surpassed our expectations and shows that the OPPO F7 is able to capture not just real beauty, but also the hearts of our fellow Filipino selfie enthusiasts.”

The new OPPO F7 retails for PhP 17,990.00 and is available in solar red and moonlight silver. The 128GB, 6GB RAM variant meantime retails for PhP 21,990.00 and is available in diamond black and solar red. All stocks will be available starting April 21, 2018. If you have already pre-ordered, there's more surprises waiting for you!

For those interested in purchasing the F7 under a service plan, OPPO’s partners include Home Credit at nine months with 0% Interest, Globe (Plan 1499), and Smart (Plan 1499).

I definitely had fun with the launch, not just meeting with old and new friends but also meeting with my idols! And if you've made it this far, I suggest you go now, try out and buy the OPPO F7 for yourself as I feel that it will not just be your phone but the OPPO F7 will be a part of your lifestyle.

With Joshua Garcia of The Good Son

For more information on the OPPO F7 and upcoming promos and roadshow events, like OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page or follow @OPPOPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

My kiddos have always been in love with Jollibee. Personally, this love for their food is something that we share because my husband and I are also Jollikids when we were their age. Who can forget that feeling of happiness when our parents give us Spaghetti with Chickenjoy for pasalubong after a long day that they were at work? Add in the fries and it's a winner!





What's nice about this combo is the fact that for something so simple and affordable, I can make my kiddos smile like there's the sun. Also, as Jenae is allergic to chicken, I hit two birds with one stone with their favorites by ordering said Chicken Spaghetti Value Meal



And when she finally saw the whole TVC that they made for Jollibee Sweet Spaghetti, she cried. Because “The storyboard is so touching and very personal. It shows my different roles as Regine, but it also shows that my greatest one is being a mom, which is the most difficult yet most fulfilling role I have to play,” Regine shared.

While this is not the first time Regine and Nate worked on an endorsement together, she believes that this one with Jollibee is the most special. "I've never done anything like this, a commercial that celebrates my being a career woman and a mom.” Asia’s Songbird also shared that this Jollibee ad is inspired by her real life and her thoughts about being a mom. “In the ad, there’s a line where I say “sa lahat ng kinantahan ko, ikaw lang ‘ang nakatulog.” That’s true talaga! He really sleeps whenever I sing to him. It’s like they captured our real lives!” she said.

Another scene in the commercial that made Regine emotional is when she sings the lines “Pangako magmula ngayon, tayong dalawa ang magkasama,” which is lifted from one of her platinum hits “Pangako.” This song holds special meaning to the songstress as it was composed by her husband Ogie Alcasid. Which is also what she and Nate sang in the launch.

(From L-R) Jollibee Brand Engagement Manager Cat Triviño, Brand Manager Kat Silvoza, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and her son Nate Alcasid, Marketing Director for Flagship products Cathleen Capati, Brand Engagement Officer Celina Tan.

 Regine’s realization is not lost on Nate, who—despite his parents’ celebrity status—prefers simple bonding activities like going on picnics and playing with Regine and Ogie. To make these bonding moments even sweeter and more fun, there’s always the sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti to bring more flavor to the Alcasid family’s special time together.

“When it’s time for merienda, he would say “I want one Jolly Spaghetti, two Chickenjoy legs, and two fries.” When I’m not at home, he would ask to order Jollibee and pay for it with his own money! Hindi niya ako hihintayin!” Regine candidly shared.

“The Jolly Spaghetti is so yummy!” the six-year-old exclaimed. “It’s sweet, cheesy and soft and I can eat a lot of it!” It’s no wonder why Nate—and other Pinoy kids—love Jolly Spaghetti. The al dente noodles are topped with Jollibee’s unique sweet-sarap sauce, meaty hotdog slices, and a generous sprinkling of grated cheese.

The Jolly Spaghetti Solo retails for only P50.00* and the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan (good for four to five persons) for P199.00*. Both are available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru. 

I usually get the pan alongside a bucket of chickenjoy if Jenae and Rafael have been really good. It's also what they asked for after their graduation day. Moments like that accompanied with "Mommy, Daddy, I got a medal, can we have some chickenjoy with spaghetti please?" really make our family moments sweeter and more special.

Bare Essentials simplifies your journey to the 10-step korean skincare routine!

Contour Cleanser - Php 300 for 150g

Primer Water - Php 550.00 for 200ml

Fixer Cream - Php 640 for 50g

• It's affordable for a Korean Line, the whole set costing a little below Php 1,500

• It is not confusing and time consuming unlike the actual 10-step skin care routine

Art nowadays is something that is much needed in the world. Especially to our children who are web-centric or more focused on their tablets and ipads, and us adults who need a break from the world and work. Art lets our imagination run free, and relaxes the mind and soul. This love for arts is becoming one of the most-sought activities for kids and kids-at-heart.

Therefore, Eco Hotel Philippines, together with Iris Alonzo, came up with an art workshop called “Paint and Sip.”

Paint and Sip is an instructional painting lesson usually consists of groups and accompanied by wine or other beverages. 

This event has increased rapidly since 2007. Furthermore, Iris started Paint and Sip in Yangon in July 2017 as a way to raise funds to run a primary school in an isolated village in Mon State. Her event lives on in the Philippines to fund art scholarships and to encourage people to explore their artistic capacities with the help of wine and friends.

We’ve invited talented and accomplished artists to share their expertise and journey to make it even more effective and incredible event for YOU!

1.    Jessica Herrera
Jessica will be the main artist of the operation. She has worked in he has worked in AIESEC for 6 years as well, then served as a Partnership Manager for Asian Development Bank, and is currently a consultant for NGOs in the Philippines. She is a licensed Zumba instructor and certified Spanish teacher, but her true passion is painting. She started at the tender age of 6 and is happy to finally have found a relevant cause for her talent.

2.    Iris Alonso
Iris is not an artist but an art enthusiast, with 6 years of development work experience in AIESEC, an international NGO. Through that, she became a Country Manager and Global Expansions Coach in Myanmar.

The proceeds of this event will go to Iris’ chosen charity which in honor of her father Chinggoy Alonso, who once showcased his talent in the artistic industry as Stage and TV Actor in the Philippines.

Eco Hotel Philippines is a company that is passionate about conservation, preservation, and protection of our environment. As a green service hotel, Eco Hotels ensures that Eco-friendly processes are implemented from construction to day-to-day operations. This is aligned with its advocacy of minimizing its impact on the environment while imparting practices of sustainability to their staff and guests.

This art workshop aims to impart valuable tips to unleashing your love for arts like Iris and Jessica.
Don’t miss the chance to attend this greatly anticipated event. Mark your calendars now: 21st of April 2018, at Containers by Eco Hotel, located along SVD Road, Brgy. San Jose, Tagaytay City, 6 pm to 9 pm.
For more information, you may sign-up here https://goo.gl/forms/FTJDyumsJj7oSK5p2, email info@ecohotel.com.ph  or message us on Facebook (@ecohotelph). See you there!

OPPO Philippines’ recently announced flagship smartphone OPPO F7, with the highest 25MP front camera and A.I. Beauty Technology 2.0, is now available for pre-order. Customers who will avail of the pre-order will get a free Olike Magic Music Lamp bluetooth speaker.

Pre-orders for the OPPO F7 are available from April 12 to April 20, 2018 in more than 5,000 OPPO stores nationwide. Claiming will start on April 21, 2018 where they can claim from the store they availed the pre-order.

Easiest part of this is all you have to do is to point to what dish you want, and they have it ready made to satiate your hunger for homecooked meals outside of home. Hence another word for Carinderya is Turo Turo.

Buhay Carinderya Redefined aims to improve the carinderia’s image while helping the entrepreneurs and cooks behind them, presenting their unique style of cooking to a wider audience.

SUMMER NA!https://www.chicmix.net/2017/05/travel-journal-life-is-a-beach-anguib-cagayan-photoblog.html

Sun is shining, it is sweltering hot, everybody wants to go to the beach and finally, PAG-ASA has announced it- SUMMER IS HERE! And with summer comes the outings, because we all wanna cool off and go to a paradise- be it beach, mountains or the countryside. Here's a checklist on what summer essentials should not leave your Beach travel bag for summer 2018. And you don't really have to go that far off to buy if you don't have these in your stash- all you need is your phone, the internet and the Shopee App!

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1. Sunblock



SUN PROTECTION FIRST before anything else. There are a lot of sunblock in the market. I personally like the one that is non-tacky, because I know I'll be sweating in the beach, I don't want to feel sticky before that anyways... My top picks for sunblock would be the Belo Sun Expert Travel pack because it's so tiny, cute and travel friendly plus it does the job. Another would be Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50 PA+++ as this is much like water and is easily absorbed by the skin- no tacky feeling! The one I have tested thoroughly which I recommend is the Dewytree Brightox Sun Cream with SPF50 PA+++ (review here) for the face and body if you're willing to splurge, as this one I didn't have to change my foundation color after using this while on the beach.

ok lang todo painit kasi may sunblock naman :D

2. Water Aqua Skin Slippers



This one is perfect for walking on beaches that have corals and you don't want your slippers slipping off your feet! (Laiya has a beach full of stones and Matabungkay has quite a lot of jagged corals- this is just perfect!) And the nice thing about this is that you can also find a size for the kiddos. Plus ang mura lang niya oh!

This beach is more on the rocky and coral-ly side. Shot in Laiya, Batangas

3. Suits and summer outfits



Lately I'm opting for one piece suits, because I find that I can hide my stretchmarks better, and suits like this one is like a live action photoshop wherein it can slim you up. And when that zipper is down, showing a bit of your swim bra inside...less is more teasing and tempting.:D

But Shopee also has cute pieces like this mermaid inspired swimsuit to bring out the inner princess in you.. Or your bagets!

me hiding stretchmarks from pregnancy :p

The best thing about shopping online via Shopee is that it saves you a lot of time and the items are affordable and of high quality too. Happy shopping and hope you have an awesome summer ahead!

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