Events Archive

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

#KumareBloggers PR Appreciation Day

We often receive gifts, event invites and campaigns from PR companies (and the brand they’re handling). The trust they gave us is really overwhelming and we never had a chance to really thank them for that. So last December 8, we all took a day off (and put our mommy hats away) and braved the busy streets of Makati to give our thanks to the agencies that trusted the #KumareBloggers (or at least 3 of us). Here are the photos during the KumareBloggers PR Appreciation Day:

Soooo who are your newest Kumares?

#KumareBloggers is a group of mommy bloggers who love sharing ideas,information and happenings around the metro, like what the usual kumares do.

The group is founded by four well respected and seasoned bloggers, top food blogger Mommy Peachy; top mommy blogger Mommy Levy; most respected parenting blogger Mommy Badet and award winning mommy blogger Mommy Pehpot.

Alam nyo, sobrang tagal na namin kilala ang isa’t- isa. Since Entrecard days pa.. mga blog memes.. mga link exchanges chorva at mga panahong hindi pa uso ang blog events (syempre hindi makarelate dito ang mga new bloggers dahil panahon pa ito ng kopong kopong). But the marehan portion naganap last year when Peachy learned she’s pregnant with baby #2. Officially, magkukumare na kame with Twinkle!

And you know what happens during marehan portion di ba? Chika to the max.. and we realized that blogging is also like marehan.. may nakita kang product, iku kwento kay Kumare. May new event or may bagong bukas na resto, si Kumare agad ang unang nakakaalam. And si Kumare naman, mag ku kwento din sa mga iba pa nyang kumare. Mas credible pag pag galing kay Kumare ang chika.

We’re planning to expand/ include other bloggers din. Dahil nga marehan ito, of course, we’re going to look for bloggers who have the same passion as us (not necessarily mommy bloggers). Not necessarily na top blogger or award winning blogger but bloggers na kapanipaniwala ang mga blog posts. Basically, bloggers who writes and makes kwento from the heart!

Be updated sa mga kwento ng bago nyong mga kumare by visiting our #KumareBloggers Facebook Page. Maraming maraming kwento coming your way!

Cebuana Lhuillier Launches One-Stop Website For 24/7 Access To Everything #CebuanaLhuillier

When I say Cebuana Lhuillier is the most trusted pawning (and the number 1) here in the Philippines, wala namang kokontra di ba? They have been in the industry for as long as I can remember. Bata pa lang ako naririnig ko na ang Cebuana. But since the first Manila branch opened in Pasay, Cebuana Lhuillier has evolved into something bigger than a pawnshop. Now, Cebuana Lhuillier is known for its top notch service when it comes to financial solution. Sabi ni Cardo (este Coco Martin), “Basta Pera, ipa Cebuana.”

And to serve more Filipinos and give them 24/7 access to financial solutions, Cebuana Lhuillier consolidates all their brand products and service in one website.

The enhanced Cebuana Lhuillier website (www.cebuanalhuillier.com) contains the following services from Cebuana:

Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop

Cebuana Lhuillier Pera Padala

Cebuana Lhuillier Microinsurance

Cebuana Lhuillier Bank

Aside from the services, the new website also contains information on PJ Lhuillier, Inc., the mother company of Cebuana Lhuillier brands. The site also contains with links and a log in page connecting to the Cebuana Lhuillier 24K Plus online portal and dedicated section for corporate accounts.

Another Key feature of Cebuana Lhuillier website are:

Cebuana Lhuillier Branch Locator

It does not only shows the branches location but also shows the Cebuana Lhuillier branch nearest you. It also shows the lists of of Cebuana Lhuillier partners for international remittance.

Knowledge Base

Instead of a regular FAQs section, the new Cebuana Lhuillier website has a knowledge base equipped with its own engine os it’s easier for costumers to look for the articles that address their concerns.

Mobile Optimized

The new website is responsive and easy to navigate using mobile device.

Shortcut Menu

As you open the website, a shortcut menu appears making navigation really easy for users. This feature has been added to assist Cebuana Lhuillier clients with their concerns with less clicks and a shorter amount of time.

Cubuana Lhuiller App Center

The app center is a special part of the website that provides links to Cebuana Lhuillier’s online applications:

Cebuana Lhuillier App– a mobile app for Cebuana Lhuillier 24KOnline features.
MicroPINOY– the first microinsurance mobile app that allows users to browse the Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance products. It also allows clients to get customized insurance quotations online.
Cebuana Maze– a puzzle game that features Ninong Ceb, the mascot of the Philippines’ leading miccrofinancial and business to business solutions partner. To play the game, you need to help Ninong Ceb get through mazes to find Cebuana Lhuillier branches in different parts of the country.

Upcoming features of the new Cebuana Lhuillier website:

Live Chat
Online Transactions (I’m so excited for this!)
Loans Section

We got to learn all this very functional new features of Cebuana Lhuillier website during their launching event, na sa wakas eh nagkasama sama din ang #KumareBloggers:

The Perfect Christmas Gift For Coffee Lovers: NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine

I love drinking coffee. Sometimes I wish I can have that foamy cappuccino without having to order at coffee shops.. or making it at the comfort of home without making some discomfort on my budget. You know what I mean right? Mahal ang mga coffee making machines!

Well not until NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine comes into picture. Imagine for a special introductory price of PhP 1999.00 you can #StartCreating your very own coffee creation.

A few days ago, I had the chance to attend the launching event of NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine. NESCAFÉ partnered with 4 coffee lovers and tasked them to create their own personal coffee creations using the NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine. The NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine Ambassadors are the recently engaged singer (You’re Face Sounds Familiar Contestant) and actress Denise Laurel; the creative marketing wiz Richard Gutierrez; the artist- turned- foodie and restaurateur Bianca King, and the animated and vibrant interior designer Tessa Prieto- Valdes.

Tessa Prieto- Valdes, being the creative spirit that she is, who loves putting her own spin on things to make it uniquely hers created a Christmas inspired coffee drink using the NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine. She named her creation as Christmas Cinnamon Cappuccino. When asked what she love about the new NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine, she said she loves the foaming feature because it makes her feel like a legit barista when she uses it. “It’s so fun to use and you can have a fancy coffee in a snap!”

Anything with cinnamon and I’m good!And yes, Tessa Prieto- Valdes’ Christmas Cinnamon Cappucino does reminds me of Christmas mornings!

All the guests during the event was grouped into 3, Team D for Denise, Team R for Richard and Team B for Bianca. I was with Team D! #fanmodeon

Denise Laurel called her creation Hug in a Mug Latte. “I love smell of coffee in the morning. The smell alone is enough to perk me up. Having a cup in the morning is like getting a warm, fuzzy hug from my fiancé Sol,” said Denise.

Using the new NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine she mixes cookie butter with the flavor of NESCAFÉ CLASSIC and NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE. “It’s my very own pick me up when I got home from a long shoot, tiring day, or anything in between!” And like Tessa, Denise agrees on how easy and fun it is to use the all new NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine.

Richard Gutierrez on the other hand created Vanilla Chilled Coffee and Bianca King made Double Chocolate Mocha.

The “creation” process was a contest pala… and who can’t resist a nice warm hug specially if it’s in a mug? NO ONE! Team D won and all members got to take home a Crate&Barrel goodies:

Thank you NESCAFÉ for having us!

#KumareBloggers are ready to #StartCreating our own special coffee moments at the #MPMansion errr at my own home pala with NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine, just like Denise, Raymond, Bianca, and Tessa.

The new NESCAFÉ RED MUG Machine is available in select SM, Robinsons, Landmark, Puregold and Merkado Supernarket branches in Metro Manila at a special introductory price of PhP 1999.00 until December 2015 only. This special package will come with a transparent glass mug, 100 grams of NESCAFÉ CLASSIC and 250 grams of NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE. For more details, log on to www.nescafe.com/ph