JOLLIBEE: #ChoiceKoYumAwards2013

JOLLIBEE: #ChoiceKoYumAwards2013

Julia Barretto and MYX VJ Chino

The Filipino youth has spoken! 

The Filipino youth cast their votes for their favorite celebrities and personalities who were then honored during the Jollibee #ChoiceKoYumAwards2013 held last November 4, 2013 at Music Museum, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City.  

Alodia Gosiengfiao

Kudos to all the winners as well as to the event organizers, Jollibee Foods Corp. ("Jollibee") and MYX Philippines.

The awarding ceremony was so inspiring that you could see it from the enthusiastic faces of the audience that night. The event was co-hosted by Julia Barreto who happened to be voted as the “Local Choice Female Hearthrob.”

On the other hand, Enrique Gil was voted as the “Local Choice Male Heartthrob."

Mikey Bustos got the “Choice Internet Sensation” award which he says he dedicates to his family in Canada who he misses so much. He was one of the presenters at the Jollibee #ChoiceKoYumAwards2013.

TV host and actress Anne Curtis was chosen by the youth as the “Local Choice Fashion Style Icon” while TV personality and blogger Bianca Gonzales got the “Local Choice Social Media Celebrity” award.

Pop Singer Sarah Geronimo bagged the “Local Choice Performer” award. 

Singer Yeng Constantino’s song “Chinito” won the “Local Choice Music Video” and “Local Choice Song of the Year.”

Callalily was chosen as the “Local Choice Band” while Chico and Delamar got the “Local Choice DJ” award.

Rachel Daquis

Here are other of winners that night in the following categories:

Foreign Entertainment:

Foreign Choice Band: One Direction
Foreign Choice Performer: One Direction
Foreign Choice Female Heartthrob: Selena Gomez
Foreign Choice Male Heartthrob: Zayn Malik
Foreign Choice Song of the year: Best Song Ever
Foreign Choice Music Video: Best Song Ever
Foreign Choice Style Icon: Louis Tomlinson

Youth:

Choice Rising Performer: MAC Dancers (AdU)
Choice Athlete: Rachel Daquis (FEU Alumnus)
Choice Campus Cutie (Female): Kate leong (AdU)
Choice Campus Cutie (Male): Daniel Velasco (ADMU)

Lifestyle:

Choice Super Hero: Ironman
Choice Dance Craze: Gentleman
Choice Teen Beats: Rock
Choice Flick: Romantic Comedy
Choice Social Hashtag: #TBT
Choice Fitness Challenge: Running
Choice Sport: Basketball
Choice Barkada Trip: Palawan
Choice Kilig Date: Weekend Getaway
Choice Fashion: Street Style

Jollibee Choice Ko Yum awards night will be aired on Nov. 21 at MYX TV channel.

The youth from various schools showed their support to the celebrity and personality from where they got inspired the most! Those who voted got to watch the awards night and took home prizes from Jollibee including one (1) year supply of Jollibee Yum Burger!

Choice Ko Yum! Awards 2013 are divided in three categories:

Lifestyle – From fashion to flicks, tunes to travels, sports and social media. These are the picks that define today’s’ generation and their diverse interests.

Youth Personalities - Hard-court heroes and heartthrobs, remarkable role models and thrilling talents. These are the stars of different schools and universities.

Entertainment – Whether in TV, film or music, style or social media, these are the homegrown and international favorites that have captured the hearts of young Pinoys. The dynamic Filipino youth, aged 13 to 35 years old, who voted for their influencers got not only tickets to the exciting awards night but also different prizes such as one (1) year supply of Jollibee Yum Burger!

The youth had made a wonderful choice and pick the local celebrities and personalities that they wanted to see at the Choice Ko Yum! Awards Night!

CROCS: Lifesaver Shoes

CROCS: Lifesaver Shoes

I was wearing my pair of Crocs Shoes when I went to Rockwell Center in Makati City the other week. And boy was I glad that I wore that particular pair of shoes that day. My pair of Crocs Shoes is really a life saver!

Why?

YUMMY TREAT: Free Treat Just For You

YUMMY TREAT: Free Treat Just For You

Uso pa ba ang libre? My angel has great news for you my dear readers!

If you are a resident of Metro Manila, you might tell me that it is next to impossible. Or maybe you'll tell me that you got a lot of treat when you went out during Halloween two nights ago and did the old-fashioned "trick or treat."

Forget that!  You could simply find your perfect match and enjoy our treat for you!

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So, what are you waiting for? Tell your family and friends about this treat and don't forget to "like" my blog on Facebook! Smile always! Enjoy!

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HOW TO COMMUTE TO U.P. TOWN CENTER

HOW TO COMMUTE TO U.P. TOWN CENTER

Hooray! There is a new mall in town! The problem in trying to visit a new mall is that even if you "google" how to go to the new mall named "U.P. Town Center" you'll get minimal search result.

As a public service, I decided to commute so I could share to you how to go to U.P. Town Center which is located along Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. 

It is named after U.P. because the land where it stands is being leased from the University of the Philippines (U.P.) by Ayala Land Inc., the developer of U.P. Town Center.

If you're coming from TriNoma or SM North Edsa in Quezon City:

• Look for and ride the jeepney with "U.P. Diliman" signage. Fare is only Php11.00.
• Alight at the first jeepney stop right after The Oblation at U.P. Diliman. 
• Ride another jeepney with the "Katipunan" signage. Fare is only Php8.00.
• Along Katipunan Avenue, alight in front of the pedestrian overpass which is just several meters away from U.P. Town Center. Cross the pedestrian overpass and walk towards U.P. Town Center.

I walked because you can never buy exercise. Ha ha ha! Enjoy! Take extra care when going up and down the stairs of the pedestrian overpass.

U.P. TOWN CENTER: A One-Stop Food Haven

U.P. TOWN CENTER: A One-Stop Food Haven

U.P. Town Center gives you great cuisine combined with cozy and fun ambiance. Strategically located within the 7.4-hectare U.P. Diliman East Campus property along Katipunan Avenue, the U.P. Town Center is Ayala Malls’ newest development that has both retail and office components, with emphasis on academic support facilities especially designed to promote a close collaboration with the academe.

U.P. Town Center is a haven for students, professors and young professionals who want to unwind after a stressful day at the campus. Experience a fresh take on dining concepts in a relaxing indoor-and-outdoor environment perfect for bonding and nurturing relationships.

Recently, I was invited to an exclusive press tour dubbed as “food crawl” at the U.P. Town Center, “a one-stop destination for exciting dining outlets." Of the 28 merchants in the first phase of this newly opened Ayala Mall along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, 26 are restaurants. 

We were supposed to sample the dishes and drinks offered by 11 of these food establishments with different concepts within one day. But due to time constraints and full stomach, we were not able to visit all of the 11 restaurants assigned to us that day.

American’s favorite food has never been this good with 8 Cuts Burger Blends. 8 Cuts brings a new level of fun to the art of handcrafted burgers, along with chef-prepared sides, starters and salads made in-house daily. Its name is a reference to the eight cuts of beef used in the blends— chuck, rib eye, short rib, sirloin, brisket, hanger, flank and ox tail. All patties are made in-house from 100% pure U.S. beef.

You’ll never go wrong dining in The Primary Kitchen Bar. It is a modern Mediterranean bar restaurant which serves food with predominant Spanish, Italian and Greek flavors, and an exquisite list of Latin and other standard cocktail mixes. The Primary Kitchen Bar also serves an eminent choice of local, premium, imported beers and spirits. Aside from the sumptuous array of foods they offer, you’ll also fall in love with the bar’s signature drinks combined with the fantastic customer service of their employees. Thumbs up indeed!

Conceptualized from New York and inspired by the TV series Mad Men is Liberty New York Steak House. Liberty makes different types of steaks such as the Flank steak, US Rib Eye, Porterhouse, and Swiss Steak. It also offers side dishes, from roasted summer vegetables to cheddar and bacon or spam potatoes. Also included in their menu are healthy and diet-ready salads with Calamari, other seafood, steak or chicken. To top that, they have other specialties, which vary from time to time such as wraps and sandwiches, small plates for people with small appetite, and pastries for desserts.

Have a taste of what Salu-Salo has in store for certified foodies. A step up from the ordinary, their dishes are utterly amazing. You’ll never think twice of coming back to this amazing restaurant who’s serving the best of Filipino food and many more.

Gratify yourself after a long day’s work with a good cup of tea at Tea Rock. Tea Rock is a local milk tea brand which is a combined New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo café concept. Aside from teas, they also have juices, frappes and smoothies. Included in their menu are the best sellers in Taiwan- the Lemon Green Tea and English Black Tea with ice cream. They are also serving tasty meals and snacks.

Welcome yourself to Manila’s cupcake wonderland at The Vanilla Cupcake Bakery. It offers a wide variety of cupcake flavors and an ambiance worthy of your Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. It is truly a go-to haven of every sweet tooth. Definitely freshly baked every day, using only the finest ingredients put into every bite, it's no wonder people are on VCB cupcake craze.

Ayala Malls’ U.P. Town Center promises an everyday full of smiles, laughter and fond memories with the finest establishments to capture your greatest moments.

Photo Contest

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Be a Fashionista via the Electrolux #WearYourPassion OOTD

Are you dreaming to be a Fashionista? Dream no more and be a certified fashionista #Passionista via the Electrolux #WearYourPassion OOTD Photo Contest!

This is your chance to dress up and flaunt your passion as Electrolux brings you the #WearYourPassion Photo Contest.

Get a chance to win exciting Electrolux Small Appliances weekly when you share your different passions and interests with us on Twitter and Instagram. Here’s how you can join:

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If the rafflecopter is not loading you can do the following:

1. Follow the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of @electroluxph and @yummytales

2. Take a photo of yourself wearing an OOTD that best embodies your passion.

3. Tell about your passion and how your OOTD represents it.

4. Post your photo on Twitter and/or Instagram and tag at @electroluxph @yummytales

5. Don’t forget to use the hashtags c/o # ChaSy #WearYourPassion and #Passionista.

Pose and post now and be one of the lucky winners of the featured Electrolux small appliance of the week. Contest period is from October 21, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

Whether you are passionate about fashion, sports, dancing, or cooking, your passion is worth sharing.

For more information about the Electrolux Wear Your Passion Instagram Contest, follow @ElectroluxPH and @yummytales on Twitter. 

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DON'T WASTE FOOD: Join the Foodless Plate Campaign

DON'T WASTE FOOD: Join the Foodless Plate Campaign

Healthy Options' advocacy campaign of healthy living supports the love for food by making sure none of it goes to waste. The #foodlessplate campaign of Healthy Options truly encourages people to have a better version of themselves. Every Juan and Juana should respond positively to the call of Healthy Options to have a better outlook on food consumption. Eating all the edible food on your plate is cool. So, if you wanna be cool, then eat all the food you put on your plate.

Healthy Options advocacy is close to my heart because when I was small, my mama and papa would always gently remind me to finish off every bits and pieces of edible food on my plate. My loving papa and mama would say: "Don't put food on your plate that you cannot consume. A lot of people in other parts of the world hardly had enough food to eat, so don't waste your food." I hope you also realize the importance of this campaign. You must remember to eat all the food on your plate. It is never too late to start a habit for a good cause.

During my growing up years, my cousins and friends would tease me for being a human vacuum cleaner because I always ended up with a clean plate after each meal. I formed the habit when I was 7 years old. Mind you, I've never heard about the buffet rule of no leftover back then. But because my parents instilled in me to emphatize with those people without any means to eat three full meals a day, I became aware and hardly waste any food eversince. After all, I should feel truly thankful and blessed because I can eat three to five times a day, whereas, some people can't hardly make ends meet. So, why waste food? Imagine my happiness when I learned that the same training was applied to my cousins when they were growing up. They live comfortably yet they choose to emphatize and be cool. So, what gives you the right to waste food? Emphatize. Be cool. Don't waste food.

Healthy Options' advocacy campaign is truly very timely because in the Philippines alone, tons of food are gone to waste because some people just don't care. Start caring for others by having #foodlessplate.

The “Love Food, Don’t Waste” campaign calls on social media users to share their “foodless plate” photos on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. The campaign gets everyone on board by taking “foodless plate” photos—empty plates photographed after your food has been consumed. For every photo posted and properly tagged, Healthy Options makes a donation to Hands on Manila, a charity group that organizes feeding programs for impoverished communities. 

You can participate by following these easy steps:

1. After eating, post a photo of your empty plate on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter*.

2. Include a caption and don't forget the #foodlessplate hashtag.

3. Share your #foodlessplate photo on your other social media accounts.

4. Tag the Healthy Options Facebook page, Twitter (@_HealthyOptions), and Instagram (@HealthyOptionsPH) accounts. A donation will be made to Hands On Manila Foundation, Inc’s EAT TO FEED** program once we reach 500 entries. So invite your friends to join the cause! 

*You can submit one photo per day.

**To volunteer for the EAT TO FEED program, e-mail marketing@healthyoptions.com.ph. Limited slots. Granted on a first come, first served basis. 

There are thousands of Filipinos who do not have the benefit of enjoying three full meals a day. Yet, 2,000 tons of food are thrown out by Filipinos everyday. Through this campaign, Healthy Options hopes to help the country combat both hunger and food wastage, and this can only be done with your support. 

Take those #foodlessplate photos now and share the cause with your friends! And remember that if you love food, don’t waste!