Freeway Mixed Print Collection 2013: Shining Bright Despite the Rainy Weather

I can hear the rain from outside, and I know how cloudy and gloomy the day may appear. But Freeway has something to brighten our day despite the weather.

Florals are taking over as Freeway brings out a special collection featuring its own exclusive prints exuding the perfect balance of femininity, charm and allure. It consists of tops and dresses featuring simple silhouettes and styles with stunning prints made out of soft, loose and flowy material, all with that comfort stretch component. The prints are comprised of blossoms with a watercolor and painting effect, seemingly comparable to wearing a beautiful collage of roses, tulips, orchids and more on a canvass. As for the colors, a mixture of sweet colors such as pink, blue, yellow, red and green are used, very much like the hues you see on a beautiful garden.
 

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How to Contact the New World Hotel's Executive Team?

If you could ask any question to the Executive Team of New World Hotel, what question would it be?

Well, that is not a beauty pageant question, and I am telling you now that you can directly send a question, inquiry or message to the New World Hotel's executive team, even if you are not a staying guest.  No need to dress to impress, book a meeting or wait long hours on the phone while someone is operating the switch board. New World Hotel is leveraging the word "hospitality" by making themselves available to people through social media.

With just a click to the app called In Touch, in the New World Hotel's Facebook Fanpage, you can contact the New World Hotel's front liners to ask question about reservation, escalate an issue, or send a commendation. The response turn-around time is within 24 to 48 hours.

Yes, imagine your messages will be sent directly to even Mr. Farid Shoucair, New World Hotel's General Manager, Resident Manager Eddy Sarton, Director of Sales and Marketing Jann Delgado, Director of Communications Nini Icban, Director of Rooms Joy Barleta, Director of Food and Beverage Paawan Engineer, Direct of Human Resources Geuel Auste and to Club Epicure.

I met most of these people, and I personally know how sincere and warm they are in person, so I am not surprised how such brilliant idea is introduced to reach out to more people and guests.

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Great Buys: Fashion Hauls from Freeway, Ensembles and Mint

It is been a while since the last time I wrote about my fashion great buys. It doesn't mean I stopped shopping. I cannot stop shopping, I will die like most of the girls I know. I just stopped writing about them because it is either, I am too excited to use them, or I am just too busy (which is always the case).

These shopping bags had been hanging around my room for a while. What's inside are really great buys that were on sale as much as 70% off. 

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Calling All HR Practitioners: 6th National HR Summit

I never realized that the saying "so many opportunities, so little time" will be applicable to my life now. I am checking my work inbox and I see opportunities, I am looking at my personal inbox, and I see opportunities, and when I opened my Career Smart page, and I see numerous training offerings - but all I need is time (more than high speed connectivity) to grab them. 

Whenever I feel like complaining about my work load, I do a quick check and realize that there is nothing really to complain about. I have flexibility in my work, I get to attend numerous trainings and even (global) leadership immersion program, I work with people globally, there is work-life balance and our leaders push us to advance our careers. People should not be surprised - I am on my 5th year with my current company. Honestly, it is not the salary that makes me stay, but probably how talents (and our issues) are being managed.

Now, here is an interesting training for all HR practitioners, HR Professionals, Managers and CEOs - the 6th National HR Summit where one can Scout, Source, Develop and Keep his/her Talents 

August 1-2, 2013 at Crowne Plaza Galleria from 8:30am to 5:00pm. 

Registration is on-going for the following rates:

Early Bird Rate – P 7,995.00 + VAT (until July 19, 2013)

Regular Rate – P 8,795.00 + VAT (starting July 20, 2013)

Group Rate – P 7,600.00 + VAT per pax (5 pax or more)

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Better Pizza and Better Bonding at Papa John's Tomas Morato

So, I was back in Tomas Morato (Manila, Philippines) last week for a get-together with some of the best writers of When in Manila I have been writing for When in Manila for over a year now, but I rarely get to attend hang-out sessions.

Papa John's name sounds like a local pizza place, but Papa John's is all over the world!

 
It was Papa John's Pizza in Tomas Morato who graciously hold our get-together and mini celebration as When in Manila recently won the Best Photo Blog in the Globe Tattoo Awards!

This makes a good centerpiece, yeah?

We were treated with Pizza, Chicken and Pasta!  I cannot remember the last time I was in Tomas Morato. Some years ago, Tomas Morato was the place to go to, to try the best restaurants and offerings in town. I am surprised to know that Tomas Morato has never lost its glamor and title. The stretch of Tomas Morato is still alive even on a Sunday afternoon. It houses family dining restaurants, and one of them is Papa John's.

I love how spacious the venue is - two floors with an al fresco area on the second floor. There is even an enclosed area which can be used for parties, meetings and get-togethers.


I am seeing alot of good reviews from my blogger friends about Papa John's Pizza, and I know it is not just about promotion. There is a reason why they are writing about the pizza place, and I have to write about the same things too. Papa John's Pizza is good - regardless of the flavor - probably because their dough is prepared fresh, and never frozen. So when it is served hot with fresh, flavorful toppings - you can tell from the first bite - it is chewy! It stayed good even after a few hours (I brought a box to the theater when my friend and I watched Before Midnight).

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Be the Wolverine!

I first encountered Wolverine when I was a kid, it was a Friday and we were tuned in to X-Men. He is my favorite character next to Cyclops. Well, as a kid, I thought Cyclops is the most good-looking X-Men character.

I couldn't remember if there was an X-Men Family Computer game released then - I cannot remember playing it, but kids (and adults) today can get a chance to flaunt their claws and be Wolverine!

To celebrate the worldwide release of “The Wolverine,” 20th Century Fox and Robinsons Movieworld bring to the Philippines an unprecedented experience on how it’s like to BE THE WOLVERINE.  Through the “Be The Wolverine” Kinect technology, the complicated and thrilling action scenes in “The Wolverine” allows users to take part in an out-of-home interactive adventure that will be available in select Robinsons Movieworld branches starting July 19.

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Before Midnight (and What Happened Before Midnight!)

Before midnight, I found myself sitting in a theater, watching the movie, Before Midnight with a friend on my left side and a box of Papa John's pizza on my right.

Yeah, Papa John was my date last night. Before heading to the theater, I hung out with some co-writers in When in Manila at Papa John's Tomas Morato. It is awesome to finally meet the people and faces behind the names that I only get to see in our Facebook Group. Most of them are talented people who excel in their line of work - nurses, photographers (Shayla! who did my Boudoir pictures!, social media experts, wine expert and  talented writers. And I got to see once again the usual gang - Cheryl, JoTan, Ivy,  (and the corresponding couples), Jason, Minette, Mae and Angel (who shared some fashion bloggers awesome #ootd secrets). I also finally get to interact with Aileen and Janelle (she's a young stylist student, and she writes awesome fashion blogs!) Very awesome! So you wouldn't be surprised that When in Manila won the Best Photo Blog award in the recent Globe Tattoo Awards 2013! Congrats Team! Thanks to Vince for making me a part of this awesome community!

Here I am with the awesome trophy! It lights up! Awesome!

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[Sale Alert] Binondo Warehouse Sale - Hush Puppies, Sebago and Cushe

Warehouse Sale! That term makes me excited!

Starting tomorrow, our favorite shoe brands - Hush Puppies, Sebago and Cushe will hold a mad sale slashing off prices to up to 70% the original price!

About the Brand

Shoemaker’s Shop Inc. was founded in 1994 initially as a footwear materials trading company.

The company then acquired the license and distributorship for world renowned Hush Puppies brand in 2002. In 2005, the company acquired the distributorship of Sebago, the New England footwear brand that was established in 1946. In 2009, the company acquired the distributorship of Cushe, the UK-born footwear brand that offers uniquely designed comfortable footwear catering to enthusiasts of alternative culture.

The mad sale is happening tomorrow - July 15 to 21, 2013 from 10:00am to 7:00 pm. This is the first ever Warehouse Sale at State Center Building, Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila.


Here's the Treat to All Readers - I am giving away 20 Complimentary Tickets to the Warehouse Sale

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The Cadbury Creamy Milk Chocolate Fountain

Do you want to see how smooth and creamy Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate is? Well, you can experience and see it as Cadbury Milk Chocolate launches the first in the world - the Creamy Chocolate Fountain. I have seen it, and it feels like seeing the Fountain of Youth. 

Imagine chocolate milk flowing in big tubes which are two-storey high. What is interesting. it is connected to a bar with Cadbury Milk Chocolate bars that resembles piano pieces - and with every pinch it produces different music - and the milk chocolate in each cylinder pipe dances and flows. You can be a Choco DJ!

I missed the actual unveiling, and I just monitored my friends' updates in Facebook and Instagram. I kept on texting my friend Ning, who told me I can still make it because Jess and Jake were not introduced yet. I thought Cadbury would have mascots named Jess and Jake! Haha. 

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Patti Austin Live in Manila and Davao (This September!)

Ms. Patti Austin. The talent behind hit songs like “In My Life”, “All Behind Us Now”, “Say You Love Me” will be back in Manila, but this time, she will be accompanied by Joe Pizzulo who sang for popular Brazilian artist Sergio Mendes as lead singer in the 1980s.

I am a kid of the 80's and I have heard Patti Austin's name and songs time and time again before they became classics. Her career started when she was only 4 years old and her impressive background includes 17 solo albums and a consistent mainstay in the Billboards Jazz Album charts. 

Joe on the other hand, is the voice behind the hit singles “Never Gonna Let You Go”,

“What Do We Mean To Each Other”, and “I’m Never Gonna Give You Up” among many others. 

Ms. Patty Austin is heading to Manila (and Davao) this September!

Mark the dates! Patti Austin will be a special guest to George Benson’s Inspiration Tour  at the world class Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila on September 5 and will hold a more intimate performance in Crowne Regency Hotel in Ortigas on September 7, 2012 with singing sensation Joe Pizzulo of Sergio Mendes’ Band providing the opening act. The dinner show is for the benefit of Boystown, a charitable institution dedicated to caring for homeless children. After this, Ms. Austin and Mr. Pizzulo will fly south to Davao City pn September 9 to perform at the SMX Convention Center.

Ovation Productions is the team behind this soulful concert - the same productions that brought Jason Mraz, and Aerosmith in Manila.

Tickets are available at http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/

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Butterfly Twists: Foldable Boots and Flats for Commuters and Travelers

I have high respect and admiration to women who walk in high heels - and I mean, commute daily in high heels. I see them everyday - braving the traffic, train stations, bus queues while staying prim, proper and poised. I used to be one of them when I was younger - when I was in College when we were required to wear business attire in preparation to the real world.

But the real world is not all glam and glitz. At work place, you deal with issues, and deadlines - and after an 8-hour battle, you could only wish for comfort. I don't know if it is just me, but a pain in my feet, is like a toothache that affects every part of me. Now that I am embracing the daily commute again, you might see me bringing a separate bag for my shoes (aside from my usual lunch bag).

I discovered this interesting flats called Butterfly Twists which invaded the Philippines in 2009. It's first goal is to provide comfort for feet after long hours in high heels, but it looks like the brand offers even more fashionable pieces that can be worn everyday, any time of the day.

Look at these fun colors and designs:

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