Say HELLO again to CHEF NEXT DOOR: Chef Jonas Ng

The Group Entertainment together with Lifestyle Network channel welcomes another feisty, hot character on the block this July. 

Say hello to the Chef Next Door - Chef Jonas Ng

Chef Jonas, head chef and owner of Huat Pot Hotpot Restaurant in Greenhills and Le Jardin in Bonifacio Global City, takes us on a culinary journey to the food industry by showing you the faces, places, and stories behind the food industry that we are only starting to discover.

He shares the easiest and most practical ways to cook restaurant recipes, some tricks of the trade and chef hacks that he has learned over ten years of working inside a high-pressure, solution-oriented professional kitchen.

Each episode teaches viewers how to come up with restaurant quality output from modern urban limitation And just like in real-life kitchens, be prepared to see how Chef Jonas bounces back from realistic kitchen struggles like lack of time, space, and budget by doing his #chefninjamoves as he will “MacGyver” his way to coming up with creative and informative solutions in every kitchen crisis he is thrown with. Comical, adventurous, and passionate.

Be prepared to fall in love or maybe just “friend-zoned” when you watch the Chef Next Door.

“Chef Next Door Season 2” will air regularly on Lifestyle every Wednesdays at 9:30PM, Thursdays at 1:00AM, Saturdays 6:00PM, Sundays 10:00AM, Mondays at 3:30PM, Tuesdays at 12:00MN.

The show is a joint production venture by The Group Entertainment and iSnap Creatives.

About the Group Entertainment

The Group Entertainment is a media company focused on the business of international content development and distribution. The company aim is to create, source and develop intellectual property with the neXt factor. Its award-winning properties have gained widespread international distribution since the company started in 2010. About Lifestyle Network Lifestyle is a Filipino cable television network owned and operated by Creative Programs,Inc., a subsidiary of the media and entertainment company ABS-CBN Corporation. The channel serves as a guide with a wealth of relevant and insightful content for multi-faceted Filipino millennial women.

It is the channel to first recognize the need for lifestyle content that specifically caters to the preferences of Filipinas, and hence is the pioneer in local lifestyle programming. It balances a mix of acquired and locally produced lifestyle content that has also continuously evolved to suit the ever-changing needs and behavior of its viewers. On-air, online, mobile an on-ground, Lifestyle inspires and moves women to become better versions of themselves.


Lifestyle is available on SKYcable channel 52.

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Arla Milk: Let in the Goodness

Arla milk gives you more than just good taste. It gives you all the full-hearty goodness every glass of milk has. Packed with vitamins to help you in every day life, it will give you strong bones and a delightful taste with every sip.

Arla milk comes in many options for your own personal choice whether it be for the thickness of full cream, skimmed milk for a lean tummy, or lactose free for those with sensitive stomachs, Arla has what you're looking for in milk. 

This dairy products brand has Organic Full Cream, Lactose Free, Full Cream, Low Fat, and Skimmed milk.

If you choose Arla skimmed milk, you're getting more than what you think. Most skimmed milk taste as though they were watered down and some even like perfume was in it. But, Arla's skimmed milk was smooth and just thick enough to make it perfect, with a slight, enjoyable sweetness.

Arla's full cream is to be loved, with its thick, creamy goodness - you can taste the quality of milk in every gulp. Paired with a cookie or used in iced coffee, terrific ways to further enjoy this full cream milk. 

Do you worry about where your dairy comes from? Well worry no more because Arla has organic full cream milk! Every carton of Arla promises all natural goodness and with organic you can enjoy the taste of your milk worry free.

Organic and Natural

Back to the good basics - that is what today's world is all about. With the toxins, stress, pollutants, and all other things that make us ill, the healthier option is to choose what is natural, and more than that, what is organic.

Organic milk has advantages. First, the cows have to graze, right? Well, if the milk is labeled organic, then what the cows eat is pesticide-free and what is used to fertilize it is organic. The cows are give less drug treatments, such as those reproductive hormone shots and antibiotics.

Choosing organic and natural products is good for our health - and we prevent the massive destruction that we are doing right now, jeopardizing our children's future, by adding so much synthetic products to the ground, water, and air, creating environmental pollutants. The reality is that we do need some synthetic products but in a man-made world, the intake of natural products for our bodies will bring about more good.

We all are aware of the harmful choices that we make. We must be eco-friendly to save the planet, so we say no to plastic things like straws, other non-biodegradable products, Styrofoam, and choose to recycle. Though we may not be able to live a purely organic and natural life like some people do, we can make minor decisions, daily, to change our food and beverage intake, as our body is natural, and we need to be as natural as possible.

Drink your milk, and make it Arla to let the goodness in.

You might want to read my review about Arla Cheesy Spread.
 
To learn more about this company's other products, like the Arla Philippines Facebook Page
and visit the Arla Philippines website.

Herbalife Family Foundation Launches Casa Herbalife Program with Tuloy Foundation, Inc. to Improve Nutrition of Children

 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 302016 – The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF), a non-profit organization committed to helping vulnerable children, recently announced the opening of its second Casa Herbalife Program in the Philippines, together with - Tuloy Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) – an institution committed to uplifting the lives of poor, abandoned and neglected street children.

Under the Program, HFF will provide an initial financial grant of 20,000USDto the Foundation. The funds will improve access to good nutrition for the children at the Foundation through the renovating of the Foundation’s central kitchen.

“We are very pleased to welcome Tuloy Foundation, Inc. as our newest Casa Herbalife Program in the Philippines, as we continue helping improve the lives and nutrition of children in need,” said Rosalio Valenzuela, general manager of Herbalife Philippines. “We know how important good nutrition is, especially for children. It is critical that our children are given access to better nutrition for their physical, mental, and emotional development. Through Herbalife Family Foundation’s Casa Herbalife Program, we can make a meaningful contribution to the children’s development.”

Fr. Marciano “Rocky” G. Evangelist, SDB established Tuloy Foundation, Inc. in 1993, to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program for street children in Manila. It has achieved outstanding success and worldwide recognition for its innovative programs that help poor and abandoned children to regain their self-worth and dignity, giving them a chance for a better life.

In the Philippines, HFF currently supports the S.O.S. Children’s Village in Ayala AlabangMuntinlupa City. Under the program, the Village receives an annual grant that helps provide nutritious food to children living there.

About Herbalife Family Foundation

Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by helping charitable organizations provide healthy nutrition to children in need.  Additionally, HFF often supports relief efforts in response to catastrophic natural disasters around the world.

In 2005, HFF was proud to introduce the Casa Herbalife Program. Today, HFF supports over 130 Casa Herbalife programs in more than 50 countries and serves tens of thousands of children daily.  HFF is supported by Independent Herbalife Members, their friends and families and Herbalife employees.

To learn more about HFF and the Casa Herbalife programs near you, please visit

HerbalifeFamilyFoundation.org.

About Herbalife:

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.

We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.

The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of US$4.5 billion in 2015.

To learn more visit Herbalife.com.

For more information, please contact:

Contact Persons:

Ms. Barbette A. Soliven                                                                        Ms. Charmaine P. Pahate

Corporate Communications Manager                                                      Managing and PR Director

Herbalife Philippines                                                                              Eggshell Worldwide Comm. Inc.

+63 918 807 4323                                                                                  +63 917 810 2079

barbettes@herbalife.com                                                                       charmaine@eggshell.ph

Evian Natural Mineral Water: New Packaging

Evian is unbeatable. The water that you drink right now may be mineral, distilled, alkaline, or purified. Water is vital to life and vital to our health. We seek to go organic in what we eat, eliminating the bad such as soda if we want to adhere to a healthy lifestyle.

 And, what water do you drink?

There was a time that the taps in the Philippines gushed out drinking water. Now, with the dirt and other chemicals that go through our pipes, most people no longer drink tap water.

 Learn more about Evian by watching this video.

According to Wikipedia, "In 1789 during a walk, the Marquis of Lessert drank water from the Sainte Catherine spring on the land of a M. Cachat. The marquis, who was allegedly suffering from kidney and liver problems, claimed that the water from the spring cured his ailments. In 1859 the business became a public company as the "Société anonyme des eaux minérales de Cachat" and a year later it became French when Savoy was incorporated into France under the Treaty of Turin. The French Ministry of Health reauthorized the bottling of Cachat water on the recommendation of the Medicine Academy in 1878. In 1908 Evian water began to be sold in glass bottles manufactured by the glass factory Souchon-Neuvesel."

Evian New Packaging. From the original glass bottles in 1908, there has been changes in the way Evian has been bottled, of which now the bottles are recyclable. The latest bottle is streamlined and there are changes made in the logo, removing the pink background, and retaining the three French Alps on top of the word "Evian".

There was a promo that  that if you buy a bottle of Evian, you may win a trip to Japan, and this was the highlight of the launch of the "New Look" of Evian that was recently done at Landmark, Makati, and there was a virtual reality game. This I got to played and it was a shooting game. The "birds" were flying bottles of Evian. There was also a snow machine and that was also a lot of fun, I got "snowed" on.

Evian has a new look and it adds to the history of this natural spring water.

What are the changes that we need in our life for that "new look"? When you drink Evian, it is a way to "live young" and you are assured of the best kind of water.

So next time you drink a glass of water, why not take a few minutes to study it? And, it's a good idea to also drink Evian to taste and feel the thirst-quenching goodness, and continue to drink Evian to ensure better health by drinking the natural spring water that has been one of the most popular in the world for over a century.

Learn more by visiting the Evian website.

Gear up for School with CD-R King

Students are thrilled to go back to school especially with new stuff to add to their gear.  Our children are so keen in keeping up with the Joneses and having the latest gadget gives them the drive to look forward to the school year 2016-2017

They anticipate to parade on the catwalks of their beloved school sporting the latest trend to match their new uniforms, shoes, bags, notebooks, etc.

Most of all its Parent’s funding season, the pinnacle of all. Allowance so to speak, where kids learn their first haggling in the world of finance.

Every parents dream is to fully provide for their treasured children/students. The necessities required by the academe is more often overwhelming. Thus Cd-R King perceives the need to provide for parents, students, and the school itself a channel where quality yet affordable supplies can be acquired.

Remember when CD-R King disrupted the nation by providing the most affordable blank media? Everyone shifted to the brand and most Filipinos are thankful to have an alternative as oppose to the more expensive ones in the market. Giving Filipinos a practical option has always been CR-R Kings vision.

Widest more affordable options for everyone

CD-R King still carries your beloved blank media for as low as Php5.00.

USB flash drives as low as Php160

They also have the most basic back to school neccessitites such as Ballpens for as low as Php2.00 a piece and Mechanical pencils for as low as Php10.00.

You can also buy Bond papers and other paper needs such as Photo and transfer sheets.

As far as gadget technology are concerned, you can now extend battery life of one gadget to another thru Miro USB to Micro USB mobile charging cable.

Get more data space for your Iphone with PQI i-connect.

Micro SD for android for as low as Php150

Scientific calculators are also very affordable at Php90.00

Schools may also enjoy the affordability CD-R King has to offer

Entry level projector for small classrooms can be acquired for as low as Php3,800

While bigger area projectors can be obtained for as low as Php9,900

Projector boards are offered for as low as Php2,280

Wireless Laser Presenter for as low as Php280.00

All these and more are available from your One-Stop media provider, CD-R King. Visit their more than 400 branches nationwide for any of your office, home and school needs.

You may also visit their website, http://www.cdrking.com/ for more product listings. Like them on Facebook for more promos: https://www.facebook.com/cdrkingph.

Stylish Eyeglasses: Verona Optical Pasong Tamo

Fashionable, durable, with the latest trendy styles and classic frames, and all the kinds of lenses that will fit your requirements for the right pair - go to Verona Optical Pasong Tamo, Makati!

Eyeglasses Concerns

My daughter, Allison, has been wearing eyeglass since she was young. It was difficult for me as a parent as I worried about the grade, as it kept on going up higher over the years. She is near-sighted and her grade is way high. It was tough for me to know this as I wear eyeglasses and know the problems but a new pair of eyeglass is a must, as often as possible, as the older ones do suffer from daily wear and tear. 

Since she is a teen, she needs eyeglasses that suit her lifestyle which is sporty. She is also fashionable and the eyeglasses have to fit the new makeup style of having perfectly define eyebrows. Black frames was an option but that is so ordinary. The lenses has to be thin or it will be too heavy. It must be durable and withstand more than ordinary wear and tear as she is a teen, who sometimes is so tired that she falls asleep wearing her eyeglasses, and with her active lifestyle, she does perspire while exercising.

Allison needed a pair that has the "stylish wearability" for her typical day which is to study, to tutor English, and to go out with her friends to chill and the occasional party. Allison, like most teens, has utmost concern about what she will use and the health concern of getting the right eye test.

I had wondered for a long time why her grade was so high and Veronica Optical Pasong Tamo aided us greatly to address this concern. After the eye text, it was explained to her that her eyeballs are not round, that there was like a football, and the shape was the reason why her grade gets higher. It was further explained that she may opt to have laser eye treatment in the future but to get new eyeglasses was the solution. She also will require regular eye tests, and it is good to know that Verona Optical has sophisticated equipment and experienced opticians who take the time and effort to provide their clients with expert answers, and the eye test is free.

What was on my mind before we went to Verona Optical Pasong Tamo was the requirements of my daughter which are:

It has to be fashionable

It has to be thin lens

It has to be wearable

It has match her fashion sense

It has to be comfortable

It has to be durable

For all these needs to be fitted with the perfect pair of eyeglasses:

It has be Verona Optical. 

Testimony of My Daughter, Allison 

Looking for new and affordable Eyewear?

Many of us do but they're not always trustworthy or reliable, many pairs of glasses have broken on me. Verona optical is one of the best optical shops I have seen.

The staff there was welcoming and helpful. They greet you in the store with warm smiles and immediately ask what you're looking for and if you would like to have a free eye examination from them.

Their optician was great at explaining any problems you may have and recommends what grade you should get for your eyeglasses and contacts for you. Afterwards, the friendly staff assists you in finding the perfect pair of glasses by suggesting the most flattering shape and color.

While waiting for your glasses to be prepared which is always promised to be delivered to you in speedy time, the staff will kindly offer you a seat while you wait and offer you coffee or ice tea. While you wait you may even be accompanied by the store's cute and behaved black toy poodle.

If you want new eyeglasses, go to Verona Optical 2310 Pasong Tamo, Makati.

For more information and to see the latest styles and promos
Like the Verona Optical Facebook Page

Nippon Paint: Pylox and the Green Choices Series

Wipe it off, no "paint" smell, environment friendly, the Green Choices Series of Nippon Paint is so safe that even children can paint with it. 

These high quality paints include the toulene-free Pylox spray paint. The Green Choice Series is complete and these paints may be mixed to achieve whatever color you desire. These are water-based, have no added lead and mercury, and are near-zero volatile organic compounds.

Most of us are aware that paint containing lead and mercury is toxic, and those has ill effects. There are distinct advantages and long-term benefits from choosing the right kind of paint for your home, establishment, or facility, and with Nippon Paint Green Choices Series, you are making the right choice. 

Colorful Dreams: Brigada Eskwela 

As part of the Colour, Joy, and Love corporate social responsibility program of Nippon Paint which is implemented in 15 Asian countries, the Pamplona Elementary School Central was the first school to benefit from the "Colorful Dreams" support of Nippon Paint. 

This school painting activity was conducted in line Brigada Eskwela Adopt-a-School program and the Department of Education call for the "bayanihan" (cooperative aid) spirit of private companies to support such projects for public schools. 

This whole day activity was fully supported by Nippon Paint, supplying all the needs from paint brushes to the right color paints required for the school chairs and walls. To further support this activity, the school children, teachers, and other volunteers such as those from the Philippine School of Interior Design Alumni Association, contributed their time and effort, starting early morning to be able to finish the large project of making the school become newly painted by late afternoon. 

What I noticed upon attending this activity at that was done before the opening of the 2016 school year was that there was a profusion of supplies and that the air has no "paint" smell even though there were a lot of school chairs and walls being painted. 

As I went around the school, it was heart-warming to see how focused the volunteers and children were in taking on the tasks, and how so many people arrived to help give the school a "makeover". It was such a happy occasion. 

A grandmother of one of the students told me that the Nippon Paint they used which was the Green Choice Series, can be removed easily using baby wipes. 

She also stressed on the fact that it had no strong smell that will make you feel sick and dizzy, unlike other paints. Students working on painting the 2nd floor, showed me how they learned how to mix paint, while the boys painting the school chairs demonstrated to me the handyman skills they learned.  One boy kindly accommodated my request to see what was in one of the many gift bags that Nippon Paint donated for the volunteers. 

Being conscious of their social responsibility, Nippon Paint did more than just provide paint and support to a school - this company has the safe, environment-friendly, quality paint products.

To learn more about their paint products and and get to download the FREE Nippon Paint Colour Creation app that can add the "paint" to an image with a swipe of the finger. This app will take out the guess work of what colors you want to use on an area and help you find more colour themes and palettes.

Click here to get your FREE Download of the Nippon Paint Colour Creation App.