Events Archive

My coverage of family-oriented events in and around the Metro.

SM City East Ortigas Shops (and Restaurants)

The new lifestyle destination is just around the corner! My corner exactly.. and it just opened its door today! SM City East Ortigas is finally open and we can now take a look what’s inside and find out what are the SM City East Ortigas Shops! The excitement can be felt as you enter the mall. Hindi magkamayaw ang mga tao. An SM on this side of Pasig is long overdue and I am very happy to be a part of this special event. SM City East Ortigas is SM 60th mall! Ang bonggey bonggey! I feel proud about that hahaha

photo from SM City East Ortigas facebook page

I came early and I am not surpised by the amount of people waiting for the mall to open. Grabedad, people are really excited about this grand opening and I am too! A few weeks ago I got the chance to watch a video rendering of what can be inside the mall. I got really excited seeing some of my fave stores like Watsons, Giordano, Uniqlo and some of my favorite food establishments like Starbucks and Yabu.

SM City East Ortigas Shops

So there is a Starbucks and there’s even a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf inside. There’s Watsons and it’s big. The supermarket can be found near the entrance, the same as Starbucks. There are so many food establishments! And saya koooo! Aside from the usuals (McDo and Jollibee) meron din Mesa and Kuya J’s. I did not got the chance to see if there would be Yabu and Pancake House is opening soon. Buuuuut UNIQLO is really there (opening soon!). Watch the video below for more SM City East Ortigas Shops:

I never got the chance to see what’s inside SM Department store kase sobra talaga dami ng tao! I promise I will be back here, uhhm, maybe later today to see the inside of the department store. Sana they would extend the opening hours kahit this December lang. As of now store is open until 10 PM (will check on that later). With the amount of people who wants to go to SM City East Ortigas and check out the SM City East Ortigas Shops and Restaurants, parang dapat open sila 24 hours! haha

For promos and ongoing discounts, please check SM City East Ortigas Facebook Page.

P.S. This store is worth checking out:

And the Director’s Club Cinema too! (photo from their FB page):

John Lloyd Cruz For Great Taste Coffee

The first time I met John Lloyd Cruz, it was a magical moment..

Ngayon naman, it’s a celebration of everyday greatness as Great Taste Coffee launched John Lloyd Cruz as their newest endorser.

Let me share muna how I scored a photo ops moment with John Lloyd..

During the launch, media guests were treated to various activities that showcased Great Taste’s celebration of the Filipino’s everyday greatness. We also got to try each Great Taste Coffee flavors in hot and cold.

And as the program ends, may pa raffle sa media guests. Sabi ko, sana mabunot ako, photo ops pa lang kay John Lloyd panalong panalo na. Kaso yung last na premyo, hotel accommodation for 2, sabi ko pass ako, pang good for 7 ako eh hahaha. Tapos sabi ni John Lloyd, “this is interesting… www.pehpot.com”

Yun oh! Nakaka starstruck ang skin ni JL!! Ang kiiniiiiis!

But of course that’s not the reason why Universal Robina Corporation (URC) choose John Lloyd Cruz to endorse Great Taste coffee.

John Lloyd Cruz For Great Taste Coffee

“We are very pleased to have John Lloyd Cruz as the latest addition to the Great Taste family. As our endorser, we believe he will reinforce our values and philosophy with the same kind of passion and greatness that he has exemplified in his life,” said URC President and Chief Executive Officer Lance Gokongwei.

We were treated din to an exclusive preview of Great Taste Coffee’s newest campaign featuring John Lloyd Cruz. The new campaign is very inspiring and captures the respect and admiration that JL and Great Taste have for Pinoy’s greatness. Watch out for this ad!

We were also encourage to answer a very simple question and post it in our social media: How do you choose to be great?

Syempre the #KumareBloggers choose to be great by drinking Great Taste coffee together while discussing our different opinions about the election (and not fighting each other haha).

Like Great Taste Coffee and John Lloyd Cruz (and the Kumares), you too can achieve greatness- from small triumphs, to great milestones. Choose to be great with Great Taste Coffee, available at all leading supermarkets, convenience stores, and sari-sari stores nationwide.

Perfect Gift For Chocolate Lovers: Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe

Christmas is soooo near! FOUR DAYS TO GO!?!

And if you still have no idea what to give to your friends this Christmas, here’s one that you can give to your friends who really loves chocolates!

The new Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe. It’s bigger than the usual kisses. A smooth chocolate with delicate crisp and a whole roasted hazelnut center. Masaraaaaap sya! Promise

A box is worth 665 Pesos and is available in all leading supermarkets, specially Shopwise (doon ko pa lang sya nakita actually). Buy a silver calligraphy pen and make your friends happy!

If you want to try it first before buying, you can also buy it in pack of 4s for 59 Pesos.

I got to know the new Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe because I was invited to their launching event a few weeks back:

To celebrate Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe Philippine launch, there was an Exhibit and Art Installation featuring Manila’s top Society and Creative celebrities. And it includes my blogging idol, Chuvaness!!

And that night, I was not a blogger but a fan! hahaha

But really, go get yourself a Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe, try it and you’ll know why I am recommending it to be the best Christmas gift for your chocolate lover friends.