NOVUHAIR LAUNCHES ENHANCED FORMULATION

Topical scalp lotion boasts of 19 natural ingredients

Say goodbye to hair loss and scalp problems with the newly-enhanced formulation of Novuhair.  With 19 natural ingredients, the leading medicated topical scalp lotion is now almost 100% natural.

            “The Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion used to only have 12 natural ingredients. Its improved formulation has a much better fragrance and a cool and minty feel. It also has anti-dandruff properties, as well as nourishing and moisturizing effects on the hair and scalp,” said Sheila Mae Velilla, CEO of Nutramedica, developer and distributor of Novuhair.

            Aside from producing a more effective solution for hair growth, the changes were necessary to make the product 100% compliant to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). 

            “Nature has provided a safe and effective answer to hair loss and scalp disorders with Novuhair. It is the only topical scalp lotion in the market that has the highest concentration of natural ingredients, FDA-certified and ACD-compliant. Novuhair is a homegrown, proudly Philippine-made product that is globally competitive. ” added Velilla.

Made of herbal ingredients that include moringa oleifera, panax ginseng, virgin coconut oil and the natural essences of rosemary and peppermint, Novuhair nourishes the scalp and hair by increasing the flow of nutrients and improving blood circulation to the scalp. Novuhair also helps hydrate the scalp, maintain the hair’s natural luster and prevent early hair graying, hair dryness and itching. 

Nutramedica is going global and will start shipping Novuhair to the USA, Middle East, Europe and Asia. The first batch of shipment to the USA will be available in California by second quarter of 2016. The company has obtained partnership with a distributor in Kuwait, and is currently facilitating product registration in Denmark.

Novuhair has been awarded by Watsons Philippines as the Most Successful New Brand of the Year in 2012 and has been recognized as the leading Medicated Hair Care Brand from 2012 to 2015. Just recently, they introduced Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano as their latest endorser.

Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. 

For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, and follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.

Meeting Mark Zuckerberg and My Facebook Friends Day Experience

Last January 31, 2016, Fellow Filipino Abby Asistio flew to San Francisco and had the wonderful opportunity of being chosen as one of the eighteen invited by Facebook on their 12th Anniversary Friends Day celebration with California-based Alopecia awareness advocate, Rachel Regal. Alopecia is an autoimmune condition which results in partial or total head and body hair loss. Abby Asistio have had it since she was four while Rachel just developed it sometime in 2012, the same year she discovered that her 10-year-old daughter, Eliana, had it, too. Six inspiring stories were picked by Facebook among its 1.64 billion users and Abby’s friends were all amazed when they've found out that Abby’s Alopecia story was one of them. Imagine that!

Abby and Rachel met each other through the double A hand sign campaign that Aby started in 2012, and They've been "connected" since then. Last year, Facebook Stories featured how these two were able to build a friendship, as well as campaign for disease awareness through Facebook! And last February 1st, Abby and Rachel had the chance to tour FB headquarters in Menlo Park, San Francisco, meet and chat with the people behind Facebook (Founder & CEO Mark Zuckerberg, COO Sheryl Sandberg, CPO Chris Cox, and a whole lot of awesome people), get crazy cool gadgets and have one of the best experiences of their lives.

Abby recounted that it was such a surreal feeling to be in the same room as the creator of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. Mark Z was wearing his trademark look (jeans, sneakers, shirt and a big smile on his face), and had such a friendly, approachable aura and demeanor about him. Not at all intimidating! He shared stories about how the company started, its mission-vision, the ups and downs that come along, and their future plans. Those invited also had the chance to ask him questions. When Mark Z was asked about achieving success and life’s “impossibilities”. He said, “There’s a difference between impossible and things taking a really long time. Even if you’re not going to be able to do something in a short time period, if you care about something,you want to see the world to move into that direction… So the best thing to do is just get started and not be discouraged. It’s tough because this stuff is hard, or else people would’ve already done it.”

Abby Asistio got the chance to ask a question to one of the world’s 50 most powerful, successful women in business, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. Aside from Alopecia awareness, Abby is also an active Real Beauty advocate with girls and women struggling with various insecurities, being so consumed by the world’s unrealistic and sometimes superficial standards of beauty. So Abby asked Sheryl about her perception of it. Sheryl said that beauty is just like success and that no one could really define it for you. We are all unique. We have different stories, dreams and desires. We should explore our own inner and outer beauty, believe and embrace that we are beautiful, and never allow anyone to tell us otherwise.



Mark capped off his talk by sharing their company philosophy with everyone present. Though already having over 1 billion subscribers, there are still 7 billion people all over the world without access to all the meaningful connections and information that Facebook brings. One thing that the company stands by is that “things are always 1% completed”. It keeps them grounded, reminding them that there is always so much work, growth and progress to be done, and so many people to reach out to and help.

Everything about the Facebook trip was overwhelming and inspiring according to Abby. More than anything, it reminded her about “responsibility”. We are all given our own platforms, in this case “accounts and connections”, to make a dent in this world. It is up to us to become complacent and take these vehicles for granted, or maximize the opportunities and use them to make a positive impact in this generation. Abby is grateful that Facebook has become a medium for her to communicate disease awareness and touch people beyond the confines of her tiny room and her country. Abby is also glad that she and Rachel are two out of millions of people choosing to recognize the importance of social media in contributing to making this world a better place, and actually doing something about it.

Truly, God plans the best adventures and creates the most beautiful surprises. Abby knows that she wouldn't have been handpicked for this if it weren't for Him, as well as the countless individuals who have cared and showed support for my advocacy.Abby would like to leave a positive thought to everyone that we should really take the time to search for and identify our “purpose” – that one unique, very specific calling that is the result of our talents, dreams, desires, passions and experiences. Once you find it, be faithful to it no matter how long or difficult the journey towards its fulfillment may be. You’ll never know where it could lead to, how far it could go and how large it could grow. Abby is also thankful that her campaign continues to spread and reach new heights and she is particularly grateful to Facebook for giving her this opportunity and to Novuhair, Nature's Answer to Hair Loss (www.novuhair.com), for always being so supportive of her advocacy and endeavors. Abby is proud and honored to have represented the Philippines and the Alopecia community in this once-in-a-lifetime, international event.

Verona Optical: Clearer Vision of Excellence

Innovative Verona Optical products provide comfort, durability, and best eye care.

Millions of people need to wear eyeglasses but what are the factors that makes the visible difference when choosing the correct pair of eyeglasses? Some people require eyeglasses for daily use for clearer vision, being far-sighted or near-sighted, some for corrective prescription, and there are the ones who desire eyewear for trendy reasons.

Verona Optical is the home of K-Pop eyeglasses and other Korean products such as contact lenses - and what you can find are a level up from what are in ordinary optical shops. Establish in 1985, there are branches in a few of the most popular malls in Ortigas, Taft, Muntinlupa and Cebu and the one which I visited which was in SM North Edsa. Their main branch is at the heart of the bustling city of Makati.

Click this link to find a Verona Optical branch near you.

Verona Optical Review

 

With hundreds of products in their inventory of eyeglasses for prescription wear and for that trendy look at their SM North Edsa branch, my choice was made a lot easier, eliminating the need of fitting many, as there was the kind of frames to choose from. I looked around and checked out the prices, as of course, as affordability does play a part in choosing eyeglasses. This optical shop does have highly affordable frames that were on a promo sale for only 500 pesos. There were frames that cost 999, up to the ones I chose that cost 5,900 but were on sale at 3,900. There's usually a sale in their store and discount coupons are given out freely even before a purchase.

The frames that I chose are called Ultem, deriving its name from the material it is made from. Certified as eco-friendly by the FDA, this same material is used to make airplanes and medical devices. These frames are astoundingly flexible, solving one of the most common problems of wearing eyeglasses, which is that of it breaking. It is lightweight, and the material itself reduces the irritation that happens to the skin, such as that in the nose area, due to prolonged use of eyewear. This material can handle being subjected to high temperature conditions.

These Ultem frames can take on the abuse that is subjected to with regular use, and when it is subjected to common accidents, like it falling on the floor. The other advantages include the no-nose marks, the no-sweaty bridge, the lightness, the comfort on the nose and where the "arms" stay on top of the ears. It's got the wearability, is trendy, and the durability, making it an excellent investment for clearer vision.

To own a pair of Ultem eyeglasses from Verona Optical that will last for years, without color fading or changing, looking practically as new as the day it was bought - means getting more that what you paid for and maximizes the value of your hard-earned money.

The lenses that I choose were the thinnest ones and these have all sorts of special features such as anti-glare, anti-reflection, and anti-scratch. I noted that night while I was wearing my brand new pair that when I look at a street lamp, there is no rainbow circles around it. The lenses that I got are clear as that is what fits what my daughter says is my new hipster look. Verona Optical has all the kinds of lenses though, to include that of gradual progressive, myopia control, and tinted lenses, in various thickness. Choosing the thinnest lenses makes the eyeglasses the lightest weight possible.

After choosing a few Ultem frames to fit, the assessment was made according to a conservative color that I prefer, as I do like the classic look even if the frames are K-Pop, it was achieved. I did like another frame yet was advised that those were too big for my face, as the eyeglasses part where the lenses are should not extend too much past the temple area. 

Happy with my choice, after asking how I looked, I took the free eye test, after being served a delightful cup of hot coffee after being offered tea or juice, which is provided to customers of this optical shop. Since I was wearing contacts, I had to remove these and wait for 10 minutes for my eyes to rest. The machine that was used was high tech and the optometrist was highly efficient, asking me to repeat a few of the letters. The choice of my eyeglasses grade was not just based on what provided me clearer vision but also that of the comfort level. If you have ever worn a pair of new eyeglasses that made your vision distorted or had the need to adjust, or those made you feel dizzy, then that was eliminated.

So while waiting for my eyeglasses, which was supposed to be in an hour, I decide to eat at a fast-food nearby. Half-way through my meal, I got a text that these were ready! Fast, I finished my food, and got my new eyeglasses.

As I left the mall, happy with the choice that I made to buy eyeglasses from Verona Optical and became even happier when I got compliments about my new eyeglasses look from family and friends who say that I look blooming. 

Verona Optical
The No. 1 Optical Shop in the Philippines
Website: http://www.veronaoptical.com/

Yellow Cab Man vs. Pizza: Baliwag, Bulacan

Rix Francisco ate an 18" pizza so fast, some of the other contestants were still on their first slice. 

Yellow Cab Grand Opening
Baliwag Branch

Yellow Cab is one of the top international pizza chains in the Philippines. Their branch opening held last Feb. 12, 2016 was a great success. The staff was able to accommodate and make 100 of their 6" pepperoni and Hawaiian pizzas to give away to the first one hundred customers to line up. There was a very short waiting time from the signing up to get the free pizza until one was given.

Yellow Cab Baliwag is located in the front area of this town's SM, easily accessed from the parking area. It provides food delivery and the service vehicles are those familiar yellow Vespas. This branch has two access doors which are from the front of the mall and inside, right beside the Starbucks. There is outside seating near both doors.

The welcoming food was set, and it was the first time that I had tried the Charlie Chan pasta which is Thai-inspired and the craft pizza which was topped with smoked salmon and dill. That pizza is dreamy, and one a personal note, smoked salmon is one of my favorite food items. This craft pizza is only available for a limited time.

The Man vs. Pizza event stared at 5 pm. It was held in the activity area of the mall. The audience was enthusiastic and responsive - and the vibes showed that the interest in the contest was intent. The seats were all full and there were many who were watching while standing.

I participated in the first batch and was so excited as I has a whole 18" New York pizza to devour in 30 minutes. As soon as I started eating the pizza, I knew that it was going to be very difficult for me to eat that much - but I just kept going, bite after bite after bite. Then, there came that moment that is called "hitting the wall". I could feel the pizza filling up my stomach, and I had to slow down, taking smaller bites. I looked at the other contestants and saw that they were still going for it. The countdown to the last few minutes began, and that 2 minutes call seemed to be the longest minute of my life as I still would not give up. Well, in the end, I got 5th place out of five contestants and state that in the Yellow Cab Baliwag (Cindy) Man vs. Pizza contest, pizza won. It was a totally enjoyable experience as the pizza was so good.

The 2nd batch of participants for the Yellow Cab Man vs. Pizza event included the food challenge eating champion, Rix Francisco. It was amazing to watch him eat the pizza, standing up, with the jiggle move to make it go down, and he had rhythm, which was bite, bite, sip water.

The crowd surged nearer the stage. It became standing room only. The eating feat was fantastic, something that I have never seen before. The four other participants lagged behind, while there was one that was simply stunned, just staring at 'the man'. You may watch his final few bites in this Facebook video.

The Man vs Pizza event was fantastic.
I totally enjoyed the experience of participating and watching Rix Francisco.

Visit the Yellow Cab website. .

Safety Measures in Owning an iRover

CD-R King Your one stop shop gives you an insightful iRover safety usage.


The stylish and frolicsome appeal of iRover maybe mistaken as a toy. It is apparent to many that your futuristic iRover/hoverboard is fun to play with, but it is far from being a toy. As per DTI’s consumer’s safety requirement, it should be clear to hoverboard enthusiasts that the gadget is intended for age 14 and above. We need to realize that we should exercise proper care when using anything that has 2-wheels. Protective gear such as helmet and wrist guards, elbow and knee pads should be worn whenever onboard a hoverboard.

Safety precaution for first-time users includes that the user should be in front of a sturdy handle to achieve balance in riding the iRover. Test your balance by slowly leaning back to move backwards. Gently lean forward to thrust in a slow mode forward. For novice users, always start working on a slow and steady pace until conquering the iRover. In maneuvering towards left, slightly put weight on the right portion of iRover, while in turning right the left portion should bear more weight.


Battery Recharging is 6 hours and should be done with extreme caution. Presence of an adult should be sternly considered while youthful exuberance are being displayed by the youngsters. It is also advisable that iRover should ideally be for indoor use only.Your one-stop media provider secure its consumers the necessities in owning an iRover like the do’s and don’ts, offshore manufacturer and store. Thus, should be clearly seen and stipulated on the box. Achieve balance everyday, own an iROver ! Visit any CD-R King branch or websitewww.cdrking.com to find out more

Comparative Burger Review: Xander's Diner, Zark's and BBB

Move aside Zark's and Big Better Burgers: Xander's has awesome burgers! 

Their burgers are one of the best I have ever tried with pure beef patties, just like what you would eat in the US. The bread is made in-house. The burgers are a stand-out, along with the other dishes such as the steak. The fries are the real thing, with skin on, and totally satisfied my "potato-fix" craving.

Comparative Burger Review: Zark's, Big Better Burgers, and Xander's

I have tried all 3 burgers, and even when it comes to the smallest burger of Xander's, the patty is larger and thicker than the others. Those other burgers have store-bought bread while this resto has the hamburger buns that is freshly-baked and has the creamy consistency without a lot of air pockets, and that perfect mound of browned crust. And, when it comes to texture, flavor, and what it is loaded with, Xander's is surely a lot better. 

Xander's Diner is located at Las Pinas, along Alabang-Zapote road. It is in front of Star Mall, just beside the Petron gas station and the overhead walkway.

Affordable, one can get unli rice meals for the same price as popular fast food restaurants. The quality of the food is excellent and the quantity? You'll get more than what you paid for as the servings are hefty. Filling and fulfilling, when you want the best at affordable prices, Xander's Diner has the choices. There are unli rice meals at Xander's and they have this Honey BBQ fried chicken that will tell Bon Chon to move aside. And, this resto has an excellent steak, too!

 

Xander's has the ambiance of the typical American diner, with those cool couches and a milkshake bar. The area has a small coffee and cake shop, an outdoor dining and smoking area, a private function room for twenty people, and a large function room for parties and other events.  

If you are going to the South, it is worth the trip. If you live in the South, it is a must-go to. The Xander's burger experience is unbeatable - and while you are at it, you might want to try the steak, too, but you surely won't be able to handle eating all in one trip - and you'll be doing what most of Xander's customers do - leave the place with a large smile, holding their take-home food. For those in the Las Pinas area, you'll be glad to know that Xander's Diner can be ordered through FoodPanda. 

Learn more about what party packages and food promos of this great burger restaurant by liking the Xander's Diner Facebook page.

More on Hoverboard & CD-r King's iRover

Have u ever tried levitation? Glide without touching the ground? Uncanny as it seemed to be Super Saiyans of Dragon Ball Z & Magneto of the X-Men amongst others have perfected that kind of ability. Picture yourself doing so, isn’t it exciting? CD-R King your one-stop media provider once again spices up an extraordinary treat, iRover. A high-tech yet affordable gadget in-line with CD-R King’s effort to bring technology to the general public.

iRover lets you experience superiority in balance. It makes you gain control and progress at your own pace liberating your feet off the ground. An exhilarating thrill that makes one experience the same. CD-R King provided the hoveroard utilized by eleven Housemates in one of their weekly task at Pinoy Big Brothers, were Miyo emerged as the Pinoy Big Brother 2015 winner.

iRover is the newest hovercraft unit released by CD-R King, designed not just for comfort but also tone your leg and foot muscles, contrary to the concern of some parent on cutting the walking strides of their kids whenever they utlize the board. iRover uses the smart balance technology that uses leg muscle in moving around thus it can help strengthen your lower body.

iRover can climb up to 15degrees with speed of 10 kilometers per hour and can go as far as 20 kilometer on a single full charge. It uses a Tubeless tire and Brush DC Motor with 36V, 4.4 Lithuim-ion battery hat charges on 300watt power. This variant comes in colors of Red, Blue or White. Considered as the “IT” Toy in 2016, iRover of CD-R King makes it easier for you to acquire this gadget through 6 months credit card payment for east west and Metrobank credit card holders and comes with a 3-month warranty for a worry –free purchase. Visit CD-R King near you. For more details visit CD-R King’s website at www.cdrking.com.

Mojo by Chord: Headphone Amp and DAC

STUDIO-GRADE SOUND QUALITY FOR SMARTPHONES AND CONNECTED DEVICES: JUST ADD MOJO!

Dec. 03, 2015: Chord Electronics, with their exclusive distributor Beyond Innovations, Inc, has launched Mojo, a British-built headphone amplifier and DAC that enables smartphones and connected devices to deliver recordingstudio sound quality from any headphone (Php 30,990).

Chord Electronics, a world leader in digital audio, has launched Mojo. A contraction of ‘Mobile Joy’, Mojo is a headphone amplifier and DAC (digital-to-analogue convertor) that empowers smartphones to deliver music content at up to studio-master-tape quality. Mojo enables this due to Chord’s advanced proprietary digital signal processing technology.

Low-cost, widely available apps, such as Onkyo’s HF player (iOS and Android), now make high-resolution music file playback easy from all smartphones. Mojo connects to these devices digitally, processing the files using the most advanced conversion technology available, to deliver genuinely unrivalled sound quality to up to two pairs of headphones.

Mojo is entirely designed and manufactured in England using British expertise. It distils 27 years of high-performance audio know-how into a single mass-market device designed to empower the smartphone. Mojo is the most advanced device of its kind in the world.

Get your Mojo workin’

Mojo connects digitally to smartphones and similar devices in a number of ways. It offers three different high-resolution digital inputs: Micro USB, optical and a 3.5mm coaxial input. Input selection is fully automatic: if more than one input is active, they are prioritized as USB first, coaxial second and optical third. A Micro USB to USB cable is supplied with each Mojo and Chord Electronics will be offering consumers a range of approved, low-cost connecting cables for iOS devices and various other digital connections.

Fast charging

Mojo utilises new high-temperature battery technology, giving much faster charging (up to twenty hours’ faster than competitor units). A full charge is reached in just four hours via USB, giving around ten hours’ playback; Mojo's charging Micro USB port has a battery status and charging indicator light, too.

Compact, portable, aircraft-grade aluminium

Mojo’s ultra-compact form, based on Chord’s award-winning Hugo platform, has been designed to be easily operated with no confusing or superfluous switches. Its simplicity means anyone can enjoy high-end sound quality straight out of the box. Mojo's casework is machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminium and has a hard, fine Matt-black finish that does not finger-mark.

High-resolution file playback

Mojo is capable of playing all of today’s music formats, including the very latest highresolution standards. It can deliver breath-taking realism from any digital music file: PCM; WAV; AAC; AIFF; MP3 and FLAC.

It is designed to work with all smartphones and music players and covers specialist high-resolution formats such as DoP DSD files: DSD 64; DSD 128 and DSD 256.

Mojo’s three high-resolution digital input options comprise optical (to 192kHz), plus Micro USB and RCA (mini-jack) which operate at up to an incredible 768kHz.

Proprietary technology

Mojo uses the new Artix-7 FPGA chipset from Silicon Valley’s Xilinx, making Mojo the most advanced DAC of its type on the planet! Unlike other audio products, that process digital files using crude off-the-shelf chips from Asia, Chord uses an FPGA — a programmable circuit that enables its skilled engineers to directly implement its own digital audio expertise, making Mojo unique in the marketplace.

Spherical coloured buttons

Mojo uses spherical buttons for power on/off, volume control and file frequency information. The spheres illuminate and cycle through a range of rainbow colours. The file 4 frequency is shown clearly by an indicator colour option on the power switch: from CDquality (44.1kHz, red), 48kHz (orange) and so on, up through a rainbow of colours to bright white for DSD. Volume levels are similarly represented using colour.

Technical specification

Digital inputs
1 x Micro USB 768kHz/32-bit capable
1 x 3.5mm jack coaxial 768kHz/32-bit capable
1 X Optical Toslink 192kHz/24-bit capable Outputs
2. x 3.5mm headphone jacks
Charging
1 X Micro USB charging port

Output power @1kHz: 600 ohms 35mW; 8 Ohms 720mW
Output impedance: 75m ohms
Dynamic range: 125dB
THD: @3V 0.00017%
Weight: 180g
Dimensions: 82x60x22 (LxWxH mm)

Mojo carries an SRP of Php 30,990.00 and it is available in the following JBL showrooms and stores:

 A. Refinery in UP Town Center – Level 2 (7185135)
 A. Refinery in Ayala Center Cebu – Level 3 (987017)
 Egghead in Robinsons Galleria – Lower Ground Floor (6310431)
 JBL Digital Dreams - 3rd Floor SM North EDSA Annex (216-4985)
 JBL Acoustical Space - 4th Floor Cyberzone SM Megamall Bldg B (919-6012)
 JBL Sound Gallery - B3 Bonifacio High Street (799 9344)
 JBL Kiosk - 3rd Floor TriNoma (959-3552)


About Chord Electronics Ltd

Chord Electronics Ltd is a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance hi-fi and audio products. Since 1989, from its spectacular riverside base in Kent, England, Chord Electronics has been creating some of the planet’s finest hi-fi, home cinema and professional audio equipment. A technology-driven innovator, Chord Electronics continues to deliver excellence through exemplary audio engineering, cutting-edge design and a true aesthetic understanding.

Chord Electronics is trusted and admired internationally and its global customer base includes: Abbey Road Studios (London); Sony Music Studios (New York) and Skywalker Sound (California). For an extensive client list and more information on the full Chord Electronics range, please visit www.facebook.com/ChordPhilippines

About Beyond Innovations Inc.

With over 15 years and numerous brands under their name, Beyond Innovations Inc. has become the market leader and one of the most well-respected audio-video systems provider in the industry. This company specializes in giving total audio-video solutions via distribution and sales through stores and retail channels for both home and commercial use.

To date, this company is the exclusive Philippine distributor of audio's most respected brands such as AKG, Boston Acoustics, Chord, Denon, Harman Kardon, Infinity, ITC, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, Optoma, Q Acoustics. This comapany is also the largest distributor in Asia for Control 4 (Home Automation).

Indulge Your Gastronomic Cravings with Quezon

After the success of their first concept buffet-Guevarras, Gruppo Guevarras Inc. (GGI) has opened its doors in Quezon City aptly named Quezon buffet.

　　　　Carrying GGI’s vision, Quezon Buffet undoubtedly exudes with high caliber dishes at very affordable rates. Quezon showcased variety of gastronomic fares that will surely suit everyone’s palates. It merges the comforts of home and gourmet delicacies by catering our country’s cuisines.

               Nestled in the heart of Quezon Avenue, Quezon buffet carries an ambiance of an old-world charm and rustic appeal.  GGI upholds their commitment in reminding the general public especially the younger generations about our county’s greatest heroes; as well as preserving our culture through local cuisines.
Savour your appetite.

　　　　Quezon is being developed as haven for delectable cuisines that every Filipino would crave for.

　　　　Highlighting Filipino-Spanish heritage that embodies classic food that includes roasting stations, various meat dishes, seafood, grains and noodles, fresh salads, flavorful soups and dessert selections.

Much of the inspiration behind this effort came from their collective ideas to acknowledge the deep historical connection during President Quezon’s era, and this is through sustainable cooking of exquisite dishes.

　　　　Corporate chef Kalel Chan is the chef behind various fine-dining and high-end restaurants.

　　　　Considered as one of the Top 10 good-looking chef, Kalel is surprisingly charming and down to earth. He goes for innovative fusion cooking that adds creativeness to his masterpieces.

　　　　Chef Kalel is always eager to discover new trends in culinary industry and adapts them in his food creations.
Quezon Buffet, a place like home

  Exuding with elegant ambiance, Quezon buffet incorporates classic lines and Art Deco pieces into its interior, creating a classic touch. The backdrops are great for photo-taking which is a known Filipino past –time in every family gatherings, an intimate date with your special someone or the perfect bonding tick with your friends.

　　　　
　　　　Quezon exudes a classy vibe, from its spacious façade, soft lightings, to minimalist interiors of black and white tones. The woodworks and sparkling chandeliers – blends the antiquated with cosmopolitan and classic, as well as the convenience of modern life.

　　　　The walls are well-themed with photos of President Quezon through the years, giving customers a nostalgic ambiance.

　　　　Quezon gives a convenient and cozy vibe as the dishes are arranged per station and are neatly presented.

　　　　The whole place can accommodate close to 200 pax with spacious function rooms that can accommodate 30-35 persons, respectively.

　　　　Complementing the dishes, the place is satisfying as the service is generally noble. Their service staff are nice and friendly, accompanying customers from the front lobby up to their seats. They depict one of the good traits of every Filipino, which is being hospitable to guests.

　　　　Resembling President Manuel Quezon whose name will always be in the hearts of every Filipino, Quezon Buffet is the epitome of this man by serving finest and mouthwatering dishes and yet very affordable price across the board. The extraordinary experience of tasting distinct local flavors will surely worth a visit.

　　　　 Just like in any traditional fiesta or festivity, Quezon truly offers a mixed dining experience for all ages!

Real Living Launches its RL Style Talks

A series of panel discussions on design with industry experts

The Philippines is home to some of the brightest stars in the world of interior design and architecture, all of whom are putting
the country on the map in the design industry with their world-class furniture designs, global style, and great architectural
structures.

Real Living aims to celebrate the nation’s growing status as a design hub by launching its RL Style Talks program, a
series of special panel discussions on the state of design in the Philippines.

Co-presented by Wilcon Depot and GMA News TV’s Home Base, to kick-off the start of Season 14 of the popular home-related
series, the first of the RL Style Talks series will gather three industry experts to discuss Modern Filipino design and examine how
the nation’s growing list of renowned architects, interior designers, and furniture makers are helping to revolutionize the
Filipino design aesthetic in our present times.

The panelists will include interior and furniture designer and design educator
Wilan Dayrit, designer Grace Moslares, and Ivy Tablante-Darilag.

“Bright newcomers like our featured panelists are doing their part to make sure the Philippines continues to earn acclaim locally
and internationally as a design hub. Our RL Style Talks program will celebrate Filipino artistry and design at its best, offering
further evidence of the Philippines’ growing influence as a design authority,” says Real Living’s associate publisher Tom
Castañeda. “Each panel discussion will bring together the nation’s design pioneers, influencers and trailblazers to highlight their
visionary projects, which will undoubtedly help influence the next generation of Filipino design stars.”

“RL Talks is an opportunity for our readers and viewers to get to learn about the secrets of design in an attainable and easy-tounderstand
way,” says Rachelle Medina, editor-in-chief of Real Living. “It’s a chance to know how our designers think and work,
and also how trends and styles are created.”

RL Style Talks will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilcon Depot – IT Hub in Makati, located on
Pasong Tamo Extension in Brgy. Bangkal, beside San Lorenzo Place. Food and refreshments will be served during the event.

It is open to all design enthusiast, whether professional or amateur, for free. To RSVP email reallivingone@gmail.com or contact
Grace Enriquez at (998) 840 3053.

For more design inspiration, visit http://www.realliving.com.ph/.

Get your daily dose of home and design ideas by visiting the
Real Living Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/realliving.ph, and follow Real Living on Twitter @reallivingph, on
Instagram @reallivingph and on Pinterest at RealLivingonline.

Young Creative Minds to Assemble at "Titus Pens iDoodle Battle of Champions"

Titus Pens set to host doodling workshops on fashion, comics, travel and food

Doodle enthusiasts across the country are all set to stretch their creative muscles for
“Titus Pens iDoodle Battle of the Champions,” a grand on-the spot ballpen art
competition on Dec. 18 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

On its third year, the Titus Pens iDoodle On-the-Spot Ballpen Art Contest brings “Battle of
the Champions,” an assembly of 75 regional champions from Bacolod, Pampanga, Cebu,
Manila, Dagupan, Iloilo, Davao, Bicol, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Bulacan, Cavite,
Baguio, La Union and Dumaguete. The year-long competitions helped spread the word of
“Visit the Philippines Year 2015,” the Department of Tourism’s campaign to attract both
domestic and international visitors.

“We are excited to be part of the doodling craze that promotes creativity and Philippine
tourism with ballpen art. Not only are we assembling the country’s rising artists under one
roof, we are also holding workshops on doodling in the areas of fashion, comics, food and
travel,” said Louie Gee Empeño, Titus Pens brand manager.
Empeño refers to side events “Titus OMG! Doodle4Fashion,” which will tackle fashion
illustration and let participants design their own shirts; “Titus Colors Doodle4Food,”
which will feature cupcake art and coffee cup doodle projects; “Titus Doodle4Travel,”
which will focus on urban sketching; and “Titus Gel Doodle4Hobby,” where comic book
artists will share how doodling helps them in creating fantastic superhero stories.

“Anyone can discover that art is not only limited with paintbrushes or canvases. People
can create masterpieces with a Titus pen on a piece of paper or even a coffee cup,” he
added.
Coinciding with the “Battle of the Champions” is “Titus iDoodle Pasko sa ‘Pinas On-theSpot
Ballpen Art Contest” open to participants aged 10-25 years old, who made a P100-
purchase of Titus Pens products at any National Bookstore branch or SM Supplies Station.

Interested doodlers can register from 10 am-12 noon during the event. Up for grabs are
gift packs and cash prizes up to P10,000. The event expects around 500-700 ballpen
artists.

Over at SM Mall of Asia Seaside Boulevard, Doodle Arts Enthusiasts will also hold a live
doodling demonstration on a wall spanning 100 meters. Street dancers from the country’s
colorful festivals will also perform during the grand doodling celebration.

For more
information, please like Titus Pens on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TitusPens) and
follow us on Instagram (@tituspens) and Twitter (@tituspensph).

For inquiries, please contact:
Jerald Uy
PR Consultant -Geekcraft
jeralduy@gmail.com
+639063551506

2015 Best Ramen in Manila by a Japanese Reviewer

Gaku Nakamura is a self-styled Japanese Ramen Consultant living in Manila. Last year, he listed his top 10 ramen with Ramen Nagi topping the list. But with a number of new and authentic restaurants popping up, here is some of Gaku-san’s top ramen for 2015!


#5 Mendokoro Ramenba

MUST TRY: Shoyu Tonkatsu

Gaku says: “Mendokoro has tonkotsu-based ramen with chashu. The restaurant looks just like a Japanese-style kitchen and it reminds me of a good ramen restaurant in Japan, Afuri. The taste of the broth and chasu is very nice.”


#4 Mitsuyado Seimen

MUST TRY: Cheese Tsukemen

Gaku says: “Tsukemen soup is yuzu flavor and the noodles are thick. I have never thought that cheese can fit wih Tsukemen, but you will be satisfied once you taste it at Mitsuyado!


#3 Ramen Daisho

MUST TRY: Miso Ramen

Gaku says: “The best Miso ramen in Manila! It is located along Shaw Blvd. Although not located in a major mall, lots of people go there just to eat Daisho's delicious ramen. Not only ramen, but their gyoza are also delicious.”


#2 Ramen Nagi

MUST TRY: Butao Ramen

Gaku says: “Nagi’s tonkotsu-based broth tastes like real Japanese tonkotsu. If you’re a first-time visitor, try Butao. When you've eaten half of it, try to add their Fire sauce to change the taste. You can also change the firmness of the ramen and the toppings based on your preference.”


#1 Find out Gaku-san’s #1 best ramen in Manila, check out the full list on www.foozap.ph


Talk about Good Food on Foozap!
Foozap is your personal food diary loaded online. From the words, “Food” and “Usap” (Filipino word for “talk”), Foozap allows you to share your food adventures, search and discover the best restaurants, and create your own foodie community.

You can check out food reviews from the top food bloggers, post photos of restaurants you’ve recently tried, add restaurants on your “Wish” list and get notifications if any of your friends visited and reviewed your wished restaurant.

Check out Foozap to start your own food journey! Simply log-in www.foozap.ph or download the android app. You can also like their facebook page, www.fb.com/foozap to join giveaways to your favorite restaurants.

Heads Up! Gary V on Novuhair: Putting Energy Into Prevention

Nothing describes Gary Valenciano quite like his moniker “Mr. Pure Energy”. He is the very image of youthful vibrance, whether onstage or not. That’s why it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he values the way he looks the same way that he values the core of who he is: a prayerful, faithful husband, dependable father, and an outstanding entertainer.

Part of what makes Gary stay young looking is his head of hair. What many people don’t know is that, like all other men his age, Gary once worried about hair thinning and hair loss. That’s why, at the first signs of the problem, Gary sought to find ways to prevent it from becoming worse.
 
“I first noticed the hair loss in the shower, after I toweled my hair dry. Then one day, my team of hairstylists noticed that my hair was thinning, too. That’s when they told me to look for the product that Fanny Serrano was using, a product called NOVUHAIR,” remarked Gary on his journey to regaining control over his hair loss.

NOVUHAIR is a topical scalp lotion that is a unique combination of 14 different natural ingredients and essential oils for a healthier hair and scalp. One of the factors of hair loss, according to studies, is stress, something that Gary experiences on almost a daily basis. Other factors include hereditary disorders, a persistent illness, major surgery, hormonal problems, childbirth & delivery, medications, infections, pollutants, and even excessive exposure to sunlight. And contrary to popular belief, hair loss is as much a problem for women as it is for men. In many cases, hair loss may be prevented or alleviated through early detection. In the case of Gary, his decision to try NOVUHAIR to prevent his symptoms from worsening made a big difference, and within a few months, he saw remarkable results.

Gary shares his experience with NOVUHAIR as he tells the story of their family hair history: “Hair loss runs in our family, too, even if it sometimes skips a generation. My brother and grandfather both lost their hair, but my dad still has a full head of hair at 87. I just wanted to make sure I take control of my symptoms. Now, I use NOVUHAIR everyday, and I’ve noticed that I don’t shed as much hair as I did before, especially after toweling my hair dry. And my hairstylists noticed it, too. I love using NOVUHAIR because it has this minty, cool effect that makes me feel like my hair is always clean and fresh.”

“In less than a month and half, I already saw results even if I was told to wait three to four months before I can see a difference. The effects on me were much faster. There were fewer strands on my white towel, which basically was within the normal boundaries of hair loss for an average person. Before using NOVUHAIR, I used to shed more.” This is due to the fact that NOVUHAIR penetrates deep to help rejuvenate, nourish, & maintain moisture in the scalp and hair. By improving the blood circulation in the scalp, NOVUHAIR helps stimulate hair growth and aid in preventing further, excessive hair fall, while also improving the overall appearance of the hair.

“I never endorse a product that I did not experience first. I have to make sure it is really effective. With Novuhair, I can say that it has really contributed to my peace of mind and overall well-being. And, heads up, as Novuhair is now part of my daily routine, which includes prayer, diet, and medication. God has truly lived up to his promise in my life, and as he says in Psalm 92:14 ‘I will keep you fruitful even in old age. Fresh and green.’ I am very happy now that Novuhair is a part of that.”

NOVUHAIR, Nature’s Answer to Hair Loss is available in all Mercury Drug outlets, Watsons, Rose Pharmacy, South Star Drug & Manson Drug, Metro Gaisano Pharmacy, The Landmark (Makati & TriNoma), J Centre Mall (Cebu), KCC Malls (Gen. Santos City & Koronadal City), NCCC Malls (Palawan & Davao), Gaisano Malls (Davao & Gen. Santos City) and online at www.regaloservice.com and www.lazada.com.ph. For inquiries, call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575. Click this to watch Gary Valenciano's Video https://youtu.be/kvVuqpnfGww

Age Gracefully With ATC Grape Seed Oil

Before, plastic surgery is a practice done in secrecy. Nowadays, its increasing popularity resulted into a widespread acceptance of the procedure. Many local celebrities can be seen looking as if they are not aging. However, not everyone can afford plastic surgery, nor is everyone willing to go through it, a natural and an affordable solution? A supplement that works from the inside out, packed with ingredients that keep the skin radiant and fresh – ATC Grape Seed Oil.

ATC Grape Seed Oil is an all-natural extract containing “Oligomeric Procyanidin”, an antioxidant 50 times more potent than Vitamin E, and 20 times stronger than Vitamin C. This antioxidant is said to have the ability to protect our bodies against free radicals which damage cells, allowing us to have healthier and more radiant skin. ATC Grape Seed Oil also helps in providing relief against pain and swelling cause by conditions like rheumatoid arthritis because of its anti-inflammatory products and contains proanthocyanidins, which are very potent antioxidants that help in diminishing the sun's damaging effects and lessen free radical damage. However, ATC Grape Seed Oil is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

ATC Grape Seed Oil is to be taken 2 to 3 times a day, or as prescribed by your doctor. ATC Grape Seed Oil is SRP P7.00 per capsule, available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide.

REDOXFAT: Stop Holiday Weight Gain

REDOXFAT and Holiday Weight Gain.

It’s already yuletide season and aside from all the holiday gifts that people are too excited to receive, there is one more thing that makes them thrilled and giddy up: the seemingly endless food feast. Christmas parties, Noche Buena, Simbang Gabi food trips and Media Noche—all these complete our holiday celebration. But if you’re worrying about gaining weight, you can always give in because there’s REdoXfat to help you out.

RedoXfat is a weight-loss food supplement which contains 350 mg of Green Tea Extract and 150 mg of L-Carnitine. RedoXfat’s component, L-Carnitine, is known to be effective in weight loss as it transforms the fatty acids in the body into sources of energy, thereby fueling you enough for the day. Meanwhile, RedoXfat is also equipped with Green Tea Extract which, aside from its fat-burning quality, it is also known to be an effective antioxidant as it is 200x more potent than Vitamin E in fighting free radicals in the body.

RedoXfat lowers (fats) and helps increase energy which results to burning fat fast for speedier results. RedoXfat also helps in strengthening our muscles for easier physical activities, cleansing and detoxifying our body, reducing stress levels, boosting of our immune system, and improves digestion.

RedoXfat is SRP P16.00 per capsule, available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. Slim down, chin up with RedoXfat.

Why Take LiverMarin?

According to a report by Euromonitor, Filipinos are the 3rd heaviest drinkers in the world. While many Pinoys may think of this as a distinction to be proud of, doctors would disagree. As, excessive alcohol consumption is one of the leading causes of liver disease. While it is difficult to avoid alcohol as it is a huge part of our culture, we can protect our livers with the right supplement – LiverMarin.

LiverMarin is a dietary supplement containing 250mg of Silymarin or Milk Thistle, and 100mg of Sodium Ascorbate. Milk Thistle’s active ingredient “flavonoids” break down into two main components, Silydianin and Silychristin, which together form Silymarin – a supplement found in LiverMarin that is known to have the potential to protect your liver by acting as an antioxidant, promoting the growth of new liver cells while preventing liver damage. It also prevents cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver, which is an irreversible damage that causes you to have a weakened immune system.

Regular intake of LiverMarin may also help in digesting fat that aids in the treatment of fatty livers, preventing and treating hepatitis A and B, managing SGPT and SGOT levels and insulin overproduction. However, this is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

It is recommended to take 1 capsule 3 times a day before meals, or as prescribed by your doctor. Treat your liver right, take LiverMarin every day.

At SRP P9.00 a capsule, LiverMarin is an affordable way to protect your liver. LiverMarin is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide.

ATC CoenzymeQ10 Use for the Heart

Small efforts, leads to success.

Life could be unfair, there are people who are privileged that had a head start in life, but one thing is for sure, there’s no defined formula for one person’s success. Though it might be true in some points, success in life might have come easy for them. In life, you don’t have to start out being the best; you just have to start. You have to evaluate what you really want to do, and what’s in your heart. Love it and do it passionately.
Being productive can develop so many aspects of your life but in order to do so, you have to keep your body and mind healthy.

To sustain that hunger for productivity, we have to make sure our heart is pumping all the blood our body needs. ATC Coenzyme Q10 is great for the heart as it helps improve its ability to pump more blood. It also lowers the viscosity of the blood, making it easier for the heart to function properly.

However, ATC Coenzyme Q10 is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.
ATC Coenzyme Q10 is made possible by ATC Healthcare International, Your life ally!

ATC Coenzyme Q10 is sold at SRP P 18.00 per soft gel.  ATC Coenzyme Q10 is available at Mercury Drugs and all leading drugstores nationwide.

Japanese Cool Bussan Festival 2015: Networld Hotel Nov. 20 and 21

Excellent Japanese food and winning - these are two things that entered my mind when I got the invite for the Japanese Cool Bussan Festival 2015 that was held at Networld Hotel, Spa and Casino, located at Sen. Gil Puyat corner Roxas Blvd., Manila, Philippines.

The hushed and subdued interior of Networld Hotel was welcoming, as always. From the smiling, welcoming guard outside, to the one who ushered me in, it felt good, as I was transported out of the hustle and bustle of the city into a place where winners abound.

Memories flooded my mind about the many times my father, Engr. Alonso Dominguez, who was known as "Boss Al" and one of his best friends, David So, used to go to Networld Hotel to play at the Networld Hotel casino. David So expressed his preference of the place because it was more quiet than other casinos. And, we played there often, it was because we frequently won at baccarat, and since we all loved great food, especially Japanese food, and the sushi platter at Networld was fantastic. To attend the Japanese Cool Bussan Festival provided me a way to take a trip down memory lane, as my father and David So have passed away, and I am glad to note that my expectations was not only met but surpassed.

The Event

The Japanese Cool Bussan Festival was held at the 2nd floor of this hotel. It is a 2-day event. For Nov. 20, the event started at 5 pm and lasted until 8 pm. For the second day, which is Nov. 21, the event will start at 1 pm and end at around 6 pm. This event by JDR Marketing showcases various Japanese business opportunities with selected participants that only have the very best to offer.

Japanese products are known for excellence. The attention to details is there. I was excited to attend the event - and was worried that I might not make it as the road block for APEC was enforced on that date, Nov. 20, but then it was lifted by 4 pm and I was able to get to the venue before dark. I was able to attend both days of the event, and was glad that on the second day, Che Lejano, a professional media man accepted my invite, did interviews, and took video footage for future release upon request of the client.

The first business opportunity was that of making Japanese halo-halo with a kind of milky-flavored ice that is shaven, then topped with different kinds of powders such as green tea, cafe latte, and soy bean, and fruits such as strawberry and mango. This same company offers a unique kind of jelly that is plated with soy bean powder which has health benefits and a rich caramel. Both food products were absolutely delicious.

The next product was a invigorating Japanese health drink made from acai berries. This health drink tasted like wine and I felt my blood circulation improving immediately after drinking it from a shot glass. This health drink is very popular and has been featured in many Japanese magazines. This health company also has a vegetable supplement, a great aid in the lack of proper nutritional intake, and one that is packed with the goodness of 'greens'.

There was a sushi area, in which was featured sushi making machines that can aid in the creation of up to 600 sushi rolls in one hour, and new kind of sushi wrappers that can substitute the usual Nori (seaweed) wrapper. These Japanese products truly demonstrated how the art of automation can be perfected by this people of this country. The finish products are what I can only describe as "heavenly". Aside from the typical ingredients of a sushi, such as cucumbers and crab sticks, the other new ingredients that were used to create these, made the texture of some of the sushi have a dimension of crunch. 

Another table had a Japanese chef who is a teacher in the art of making soba. As he prepared the soba by hand, to demonstrate how the special soba flour product featured is used even without their new high-tech soba-making machine that will soon arrive in our country. There was a count-down timer to inform us that the hand-made soba would be served after a few minutes. The soba flour can be used to make a variety of soba, and the sample that I had was simply delicious - served with only a touch of wasabi, chopped green onions, and soba sauce - and it is one of the best that I have ever tried.

And yet another company that was included in the festival was a Japanese advertising company, that has products such as a Mobile LED truck, billboards, and indoor LED wall. This company was the one who had the raffle, of which I won second place. My prize was a beautiful, tall, slim, light green Japanese vase, with slight decor etching.

With the owner of the Japanese advertising company and Ver Garcia 

And, there is one Japanese company that was included in the Japanese Cool Bussan Festival that is ready for franchising, and this is Takoyaki Michael. The takoyaki making process was demonstrated, and the recipe use had new and unique ingredients such as finely ground pork and cabbage, to be served with Japanese mayonnaise and the secret Takoyaki Micheal sauce. The cost of this franchise is at PhP 200,000 which includes training.  

For more information about these Japanese products, you may contact 

Jeff of JDR Marketing via cellphone +639194927986 

or send to an email jeff.jdrmarketing@gmail.com

Author's note:  This post was made to thank JDR Marketing for the event invite. I wanted to attend this event because it was held in Networld Hotel because I love the place and love Japanese food, and this event is worth sharing. 

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