With Jenae, Rafael and my friend Mimi :)

This December though, for OPPO, it also means a chance to win a new phone. ;)

OPPO, the Selfie Expert, believes that the Philippines, being named as the “selfie capital of the world” is a title that calls for a celebration. Because of this, OPPO has come up with a National Selfie Day last November 30 by treating its loyal fans to a magical day at Enchanted Kingdom and announcing the National Selfie Day online contest with more than 100 phones to be given away this Christmas Season.

#RafaelSnaps This photo of Rafael looks so international LOL. I captured it with an F3 Plus.

OPPO was real generous as my kids and I went on a tour with them at Enchanted Kingdom. My kiddos smiles when they rode the Rio Grande Rapids and the Wheel of Fate are surely priceless. With various picturesque and selfie-worthy spots around Enchanted Kingdom, all who were there made sure to capture each moment using their OPPO F5 phones with its 20MP A.I. Front Camera and 16MP Rear Camera.

#RafaelSnaps

#JenaeSnaps Yup, Jenae really enjoyed that wet n wild ride at Rio Grande Rapids

“National Selfie Day is both a celebration and a reward to our fans for their undying loyalty and support to the brand. And what better way to celebrate this day than to share this with people that matter to them the most, their family and friends,” said Eason de Guzman, OPPO Philippines’ Public Relations Manager.

They ended the day with an explosive concert c/o Parokya ni Edgar, where they shared the news of its partnership with Miss Possibilities, a beauty pageant for young women with special needs. Both organizations believe in redefining beauty and thus, are one in their cause in capturing the real you in every person. The night ended with a magical fireworks display that left a smile to everyone’s faces.


Also announced as well is the flagship limited edition red OPPO F5 6GB that will be exclusively available at OPPO concept stores nationwide starting December 9, 2017 for Php21,990. Every purchase comes with a free Olike Bluetooth speaker worth Php2,990.

Yep, we also won a new phone! Check out the link below to see how you can win one too :D

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Bazaar Pilipinas 2017

Hungry. I think its become my middle name as of late. I always am up for some good food, and one time last September my guy had me spinning because I had no idea where the hell we are going. But I explicitly trust him and he said that I was gonna love the place so why not? I just went along... Lo and Behold! I found a gem in the heart of Malate.

The Shipyard in Malate is a mini Food Park, which serves pulutan food and hang over food alongside beers and cocktails. Let's dive right in to the food yeah?



This is their Crispy Chicken Sisig (200Php), which is a winner because this is where all that damn yummy chicken skin is at. Crispy and spicy and everything is right with the world with this. They also serve the usual Sisig pulutan fare but I haven't tried it out yet.

Did you know that the origins of sisig actually came from the old tagalog word "sisigan", which means to make it sour. Well, it sure has evolved so that people from all dishes of life can enjoy it. The usual suspect is acutally made of pig's head and other stuff, but for those who can't eat pig due to various reasons this is a great replacement. :D

Every child is hardwired for different gifts. Some excel academically, others in art, and some in socialization. Our job as parents,uncles and aunties or grandparents is to recognize and help further that gift. As well as have our kiddos earn their greatest potential yet. Promil Four understands this role of ours to play and as partners in our endeavor they organized this workshop last November 9th, aimed to educate and remind us parents on the importance of building a strong foundation for our child's learning abilities.

The Promil Four Learning Camp also noted how important nutrition and nurturing plays a vital role with supporting our child's advanced learning abilities and brain development.

We learned more than we realized by experiencing these very same things that can help nurture the gift of our children. You can check out more of what happened in the video above.

We had an art class, aimed to have the seeds of imagination develop into something that's amazing as well as to encourage recognition and memory. The way the art class was presented with telling a story of sorts helps a child 's memory to develop while doing repetitive practices as well as painting.

I'm pretty ecstatic as I got to experience OPPO's latest- the F5 a couple of weeks ago and also got to try it out when it unveiled last October 26th. I'm here not to go all tech jargon on you, dear reader, but to explain why OPPO's F5 is one unit to look out for.

The F5 will memorize your face, your husband's face, and act accordingly.

Gone are the days where your husband will also look like a girl with a cute blush as OPPO F5 has this A.I. technology that learns the specific facial features of different people... Making beautification enhancements personalized for each individual in the selfie. At the same time keeping things looking oh so natural.

All you need is your beauty to unlock it's potential.

Or at least the home screen. It's got Facial Unlock features that recognizes its user and unlocks the phone...

   

Or your fingertips. At the back of the unit.

You see that rectangular thing at the back of the unit? You just have to register your fingertips there and you can easily open up your phone. These two features are sure to make your phone extra secure from snoops... or your makukulit na anak who wants to watch baby shark! :p

Be better looking in videos!

It's also got a beautify feature while recording, so let the camera roll, even without makeup! This actually makes it into a perfect vlogging camera as you're sure to look at least decently human while on a hike up to the clouds! :p

The F5 is OPPO’s latest selfie expert smartphone featuring a 6.0-inch full-screen FHD+ display device and facial unlock recognition. It is equipped with the first A.I. Beauty Recognition technology, designed to make selfies more natural-looking.

At the launch, Sarah Geronimo said, “Ever since I’ve used OPPO, I’ve been very impressed with the quality because of the super natural photos. Every time I take a selfie, sobrang natural lang tignan kaya the photos always look good. So when they showed me the new F5, I was really amazed kasi mas naging maganda ang selfies ko. OPPO’s front cam has always been remarkable pero ngayon, it’s even much better because of OPPO’s latest A.I. Beauty Recognition technology.”

As a bonus, OPPO is giving a few more takeaways aside from the affordable price of the F5 at Php15,990. You can buy it at authorized OPPO dealers nationwide. Installment option is also available via Home Credit at 0% for 6 or 9 months payment plan.

The Capture the Real You contest is open to all Filipinos who will purchase an OPPO F5 within the promo period.

How to join? 

Register your 

• full name
• email address
• registered address
• the OPPO F5 IMEI1 number found at the back of the unit box.

• To obtain one raffle entry, you must upload three photos captured using the OPPO F5 – one natural-looking selfie, one beautified selfie, and one taken using the F5’s rear camera. Entries will be accepted until December 1, 2017, 2 PM.

A lucky winner will be chosen every week through a raffle draw, with the draw dates on November 10, 2017, November 17, 2017, November 24, 2017, and December 1, 2017 by 3 PM at OPPO’s main office.

Announcement of winners will be on November 11, 2017, November 18, 2017, and December 2, 2017 through OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page. An email notification will also be sent to the winners.

For more information about the OPPO F5, please visit www.oppo.com/ph/smartphone-f5 and check out the OPPO Facebook page for latest updates via https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/.

Shades of blue stretching out into the sea... Sounds of waves crashing on the shore, exciting food, rest and relaxation is what you'll get when you land in Mactan, Cebu and stay at Crimson Hotels and Resorts Mactan. You see, getting lost in the Queen City of the South has never been more serene, calm and luxurious. I got to find it out for myself first hand and I'm here to share my story with you all. ;)





Last August, I got the chance to fly all the way to Cebu with the EATGetAway team. A much needed vacation was in the works for some time now for this mommy, and finally, I got it!

The Villa

Yes, there are also hotel rooms available for guests, but we stayed here in this fine and spacious Beachfront villa for 2 nights. When I went in... I couldn't keep my excitement and was going OMG and WOW the whole time. Why? Let me tour you around.


One of the perks of the Beachfront Villa aside from it being really really close to the infinity pool and the beach is the plunge pool! Can't get enough of the infinity pool? Or the Crimzone pool here inside Crimson Mactan? Or maybe you want a bit of privacy... You can always take a dip in the private plunge pool!




It was like having your own beach house! The villa was spacious and well designed with high end, chic amenities and decors.


The villa has a sitting area, dining area, a massive bathroom with an awesome bathtub to soak all your troubles away... And this bed right here? It's pretty much heaven because once you lie on it, it feels like the bed is hugging you and engulfing you to stay and sleep it. It's so soft and fluffy but at the same time pretty firm!





The villa can occupy up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids. The sofa is actually a pull out sofa bed and it's also pretty comfortable so no worries!




I opted for the Sofa bed though as my roomies are occupying the bedroom. :D There's TV in the bedroom and the sitting area which you can connect to a chromecast or a mii box and watch netflix.


You can also order food if you don't want to go out of the villa- and I'll understand perfectly because said villa is just so inviting, massive, and chic!


The mangoes are complimentary and are replaced every day alongside a bottle of wine. In house dining can start up to 300Php and up. :D

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Hey guys! Get ready to laugh your guts out because Jo Koy, the guy who got smothered in effin Vicks Vapor Rub, made you laugh with his own life experiences on growing up with a pinay mother while giving a lighthearted take on sterotypes is coming to his motherland!

His brand of comedy is one of the best that I have ever gotten, and I am now saying sorry for my inaanaks because I'll be saving up for this and will probably have to hide again from them come Christmas time. HAHAHAHA JK.


 If you think his Netflix special, Jo Koy Live in Seattle is a hoot, wait till you see him LIVE.

Here's Jo Koy's Tour Schedule + Ticket Prices in Manila and Cebu:

I've been out of it lately. Lost my bearings and all that. The only thing that kept me sane was Harry Potter, rock music and the guy who gave me this shirt. Call me spineless, that I can't embody that whole strong, independent woman shit but come on. Once in a while, as a human, it will hit us. That unbearable feeling of being lost and scared shitless and really pained in life. 

Tony Stark, and eventually the guy who played Iron Man, Robert Downy Jr, is one of my lifetime idols.

OPPO, Philippines’ Top 2 International smartphone brand is launching something that will make selfie addicts and photography enthusiasts everywhere scream YES!





The OPPO F5 is the latest edition of OPPO's Selfie Expert Series set to be launched on October 26. OPPO’s latest model will also be launched in other South East Asian markets such as Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and including India.
Teasers of the new OPPO F5 as seen in leading malls, airport, and the recent Star Magic Ball have received an overwhelming feedback and strong anticipation among its fans and consumers. OPPO’s answer to the recent full-screen device announcements made by other smartphone brands has been much awaited by the market.

Photo from Joshua Garcia's IG

Photo from Jessy Mendiola's IG

The OPPO F5 not only offers its first full-screen model, but also an A.I. Beauty Recognition technology that further cements its position as the Selfie Expert in the market. The new features found on the F5 have been designed to meet the current demands of its ever-increasing young mobile user target group.

OPPO’s first Full-Screen Device

The F5 will feature OPPO’s first full-screen FHD+ display model, providing a vivid, visual enjoyment without increasing the size of the phone. The 2160 x 1080 high-resolution screen offers a more immersive experience when watching videos and gaming, as well as running Split Screen mode – running two apps together side by side on the same screen.

New A.I. selfie expert for capturing the Real You

For the first time, the OPPO F5 will feature the groundbreaking A.I. Beauty Recognition technology – which uses artificial intelligence to recognize skin tone and type, the gender and age of all subjects within an image and analyze environment lighting conditions by referencing other facial images from a massive global photo database, to beautify a selfie shot.

The A.I. technology will scan more than 200 facial recognition spots, learning the unique facial features of a subject (for example - the nose, cheek, lower jaw etc.), to make the best enhancements for each image, regardless of the facial expressions or shooting angle. The A.I. will self-learn and enhance each shot, as it takes more and more selfies.

The technology can also differentiate male from female subjects and infants from adults, to make appropriate enhancements for the user and all subjects within an image. It answers the main complaints of current beautification software – which produces same--for-all treatment and unnatural or fake-looking selfies.

More Simple and Humanized features to be expected

The OPPO F5 will come with features and functions that are simpler and more humanized, which would be unveiled at the launch event later on.

The OPPO F5 will be officially launched on October 26 at City of Dreams, Pasay City. OPPO is set to capture real moments together with OPPO’s celebrity ambassadors in a night filled with style and innovation.

For more announcements about the OPPO F5, please visit https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/.

OPPO

A buffet full of the best flavors from home? YES please! Indulge in your cravings for comfort food featuring your favorite Southeast Asian bites at Cafe 8 in Crimson Hotel Filinvest!

Crimson Hotel Filinvest, Manila invites you Spice It Up! with its Southeast Asian Buffet Special at Café Eight from October 12 to 22, 2017.

Take a sumptuous culinary expedition of authentic Southeast Asian delights like Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Laksa, Mango Pudding and so much more.




Southeast Asia may be composed of different islands and land areas but one can now experience the united goodness of Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and more rolled into one great gastronomic feast! Making the buffet special better is how Southeast Asians’ heritage and culture seamlessly merge excellent tasting food—made rich with a range of spices—with the comfort of enjoyable company.

I recently unboxed the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie a couple of weeks ago.. Asus for me is a new brand to delve into. I am not a hardcore techie, I ask my husband for some help with the specs of things but I do know a few basics like how memory and the processor are things to look out for if you're into gaming.


As for me, I always look into the rear camera and the front camera capabilities as well because of my passion for photography. And from using the Asus Zenfone Selfie 4, I must say I'm pretty impressed. So here are the top 3 features I love, why I think this unit is awesome and a full review + Specs of the Asus Zenfone Selfie 4:

PSID or the Philippine School of Interior Design remains to be the undisputed premiere school for Interior Design for 5 decades and running. To celebrate the school's golden anniversary, this year's theme showcases luxurious and glamorous designs that also celebrate comfort, functionality, opulence, and cost efficiency.

The designs give inspiration on how to use gold, it's color and properties, and how you can interpret this into our homes.

Here are some of the design concepts that caught my attention for all the right reasons:
(in no particular order)

Student's Gallery

The Students Gallery will exhibit interiors conceptualized and constructed by the 72 pupils of PSID Advanced Class of 2017, as well as students from the PSID-AHLEN Institute. The graduating students will showcase design concepts that capture the essence of luxury, opulence, and glamour as finishes and materials take center stage to elicit an ambiance that caters to sophistication and sense of style.

Eclectic Elegance

Modern Deconstructivism

Contemporary Egyptian

Here are some of the works of the Alumni and teachers at said exhibit. For the first time in PSID’s history of graduation exhibits, the school’s students, alumni, and faculty have joined forces and showcase their brightest design ideas for GOLD. The exhibit will be divided into three galleries.

Alumni and Teachers Exhibit:

Also a first for the PSID exhibit is the Faculty Gallery. Select professors and instructors of the PSID, namely Michael Pizarro, Mark Perez and Vianca Anonuevo, Gino and Karen Abrera, Jigs Adefuin, Mary Anne Bulanadi, and Chat Fores will also showcase their works to help commemorate the school’s anniversary. Pitted side-by-side with the works of PSID students both past and present, the Faculty Gallery will be a testament to PSID’s elite design training. 

Meanwhile, the Alumni Gallery is a “blast from the past” of sorts with already established PSID alumni such as Chitz Legaspi and Lalyn Nivera participating again in a graduation exhibit. It is a way for the alumni to relive the challenges and experiences of creating a booth for the graduation exhibit and apply what they have learned, both from the school and in the practice to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Vianca Anonuevo and Mark Perez (Living room)

Mary Ann Venturina Bulanadi (Den / Study Room)

Stephanie Yan

Jigs Adefuin

Pam Lagura and Erza Halili

“GOLD” is a carefully planned, extensively researched exhibit that perfectly celebrates PSID’s five decades of design education. For the past half-century, PSID has been known to produce groundbreaking exhibits that become the benchmark of interior design shows in the academe, and are considered go-to events for architects, fellow interior designers, design enthusiasts, and the general public to learn more about world-class Filipino design and innovative interiors that come to life. PSID brings interior design a notch higher each year, presenting exhibits that challenge the graduating batch to showcase their repertoire of design skills and the PSID mark of excellence.

 It will be open on October 1-31 , 2017 at Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. 

Co-presented by Megaworld, and mounted in cooperation with Boysen, Schema, Shell Canvas, La Europa, Designery, Daikin, and Tecson Flowers, the exhibit is set to showcase an array of 24 exquisitely-designed spaces that highlight the trends of the decades in which the school has offered design students quality training mixed with the aesthetic of luxury, opulence, and glamour.