Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Enjoy happy holiday shopping with Citi Credit Cards’ PayLite PayLater


Give love to your family and friends beyond Christmas Day by shopping for presents through Citi Credit Card’s PayLite PayLater promotion.


Choose from a variety of bags and travel gear from Bratpack, Columbia, Tumi and Travel Club. You can also shop for clothes and accessories from Zara and Store Specialists brand boutiques. Or, just fill your shopping bags with a plethora of items from Metro Department Store, Rustan’s and SM Store!
You can take advantage of 0% Citi PayLite for 3 months and what’s more – you will start paying only 3 months later thanks to your Citi Card!  This irresistible deal runs until January 15, 2017 only.
You can also grab this deal from Robinson’s Department Store, but only until December 31.
So spread the love and do your holiday gift-giving today.
For more information about Citi’s PayLite PayLater promotion and other unforgettable privileges only available to Citi cardholders, log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995 9999. 

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Cabalen 3 Dekada, Moving Up!


Cabalen celebrated its 30th anniversary this year with the theme “Strengthening Ties.” Three decades of serving sumptuous  Filipino dishes and satistfying the cravings of their guests.




Cabalen makes you taste the traditional home-cooked food the Kapampangan way in a very reasonable priced buffet. This is why Cabalen is every family’s all-time and leading buffet favorite
for over 30 years now. A Thanksgiving Mass was held last August 3, at its first store in West Avenue. After which, a series of motorcades were done highlighting the anniversary’s theme for a month-long celebration.



Along with these activities, Cabalen launched a promo for the whole month of August were guest who joined their raffle promos took home appliances and gadgets, exciting package tours, and gift certificates. In addition to these, other brands under its umbrella like Soi, Mangan, Salu-Salo, and Eat Pinoy also joined the Anniversary celebration.


A vision to achieve one’s success requires a strong sense of willpower. As a young entrepreneur, Maritel Nievera made her way to make a difference. She is now one of the ideal restaurateurs who shared her knowledge and passion in bringing her ideas of cooking into an unexpected success of her restaurant career.



Maritel invades the food and beverage path that led her to become one of theoutstanding career women for the past three decades. “If I can’t beat them, I’ll join them”. This is one of the most remarkable phrases Maritel Nievera believed and the rest is history.

It was the year 1986 when Cabalen started its first buffet restaurant operation located at West Avenue, the only standalone branch. From a small “Bahay Pasalubong” in Pampanga, it then grew into numerous numbers of restaurant outlets in the Philippines and one international branch today. From the notion “Ituro mo, Iluluto ko” turned into “Eat all you can, Eat all you want”concept. It captivated the local market attesting that Filipinos are born food lovers and Kapampangan took a stand wherein their hometown deemed as “Culinary Capital of the Philippines”. From its style of service, Cabalen introduced the best way to take the pleasure of Kapampangan cuisines through an array of food in the buffet line. It offers a wide selection of mouth-watering Kapampangan dishes from Soup selections up to Dessert selections combined with different choices of beverage as well. 

Cabalen made famous for its Kare-kare, Dinuguan, Caldereta, Letchon Paksiw, Crispy Kangkong, and Tibok-tibok. 



Apart from its appetizing food,Cabalen also offers export quality products called as Pinoy Deli and also available in all store outlets.An expansion of ideas also took place when Cabalen offers an off premise style of service through a catering concept called Cusina Estela by Cabalen. It caters huge occasions that only substantiate that Cabalen is part of every family’s event.

The magical time of the year is quickly approaching as you hear whimsical songs being played out, see sparkling lights and decorations all around neighborhood, feel the excitement of picking out gifts for loved ones and of course, taste sumptuous food which brings family together. 

This Christmasseason, Cabalen proudly gives you their authentic Filipino food specialties; Have a melt-in-your-mouth experience while eating their tender ox tripe stew - - Callos, expect a new flavor of Paella classics that they offer in different varieties – Seafood Paella, Vegetarian Paella, and Paella Negra. And who wouldn’t want to get a taste of their holiday sweet treats made with the finest of
ingredients? Cabalen’s desserts will surely light up your heart this cold season – Bibingka, Suman Bulagta, and Native Choco.


For over three decades, it has always been Cabalen’s initiative to bring Filipino families closer together by offering functions where families could celebrate momentous occasions like no other. This year, celebrate Christmas early at Cabalen as they give you their “Maagang Pamasko ng Cabalen Promo” where you will receive exciting items as you book events starting this November 15 until December 31. You will get to receive appliances and Gift Certificates from Cabalen. What are you waiting for? Book now and get these exciting giveaways!

Here at Cabalen, you don’t just fill your appetite but you are also extending a hand to the less fortunate with their Eat and Help Campaign – For every amount you spend, a portion of it goes to the Cabalen Para sa Kabataan Program. Make a difference this Christmas by joining Cabalen as they make the lives of our fellow Filipinos better.

Together with Cabalen, Soi and Mangan, are also exhibiting their HolidayTtrays this December. Enjoy Soi’s sumptuous Pad Thai and Fish Fillet in Black Pepper Sauce, as well as Mangan’s Kare-kare and Mini Bibingka.

Visit your favorite Cabalen branch at the following locations: Alabang Town Center tel.no. 809-6698 | Glorietta 2 tel. no. 893-9884 | Harbor Point Ayala Mall, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Tel.No. (045) 499-0245 | Market! Market! tel. no. 728-2930 | Robinsons Place Manila tel.no. 536-7987 | RobinsonsStarmills, San Fernando, Pampanga tel.no.(045) 875-2064 |SM Bacoor tel. no. (046) 484-9434 | SM Baliwag tel. no. (02)911-1584 | SM Cabanatuan cel.no. 0949-7740221 / 0977-6020222 | SM City Cebu tel. no. (032) 238-5840 | SM CityClark tel. no. (045) 499-0245 | SM DasmariƱas tel. no: (02)911-1584 | SM Fairview tel. no. 374-0843 | SM City Lipa. Tel.no. (043) 756-2360 | SM North Edsa tel. no. 294-7970 |SMCity Pampanga tel:no. (045) 435-5511 | SM Megamall tel. no.633-1761 | SM Mall of Asia tel. no. 556-4874 | SM San Jose Del Monte tel. no: 0995– 1270517 & 0943-4863043 | SM City San Lazaro tel. no. 244-9932 | SM Seaside Cebu tel no: (032) 254-9097 | SM Trece Martires (046) 437–2941 | TriNoma Mall tel. no. 901-3602 | West Ave., Quezon City tel. no. 372-3515: and Cabalen San Bruno, USA - 495 San Mateo Avenue, San
Bruno, CA 94066.

For more information, log on and visit Cabalen Facebook page www.facebook.com/CabalenRestaurant or send your queries at function@cabalen.ph

Cabalen Group of Companies is growing! We will serve you soon at: SM City Iloilo, Robinsons Ilocos, SM City Manila, SM City Santa Rosa, SM City Southmall and SM City Davao

Monday, December 26, 2016

Good Johann-Morning!



Let's welcome 2017 with a bang! Get a chance to win the JOHANN DAWN CARD 2017 and get FREE JOHANN beverage of your choice, everyday, for the whole year of 2017.

That's 365 cups of awesomeness for our 8 lucky winners.


Just follow these simple steps:

Step 1:
FOLLOW our official IG account: @johanncoffeebev

Step 2:
LIKE our official FB page: Johann Coffee and Beverages.

Step 3: 
SHARE, on IG and FB, your most creative and unique photo with your favorite JOHANN coffee or beverage with the hashtag #365DaysOfJOHANN

Step 4:
Review and Rate us on our official FB page.

NOTE:
• failure to follow any of the steps will forfeit your chance of winning.
• more LIKEs on your photo will increase your odds of winning.
• winners will be announced via IG and FB on December 28, 2016
• winners will receive their JOHANN DAWN CARD 2017 via courier on or before JANUARY 1, 2017

Get smart and stylish this holiday season with Acer




Today’s generation of technology-oriented individuals will spare no expense to go and achieve their dreams in the swiftest of manners. And they will even do it in style.



Go chic and stylish this holiday season as global tech titan Acer unleashes its latest holiday promo for people who love to #GoSwift and in style and go beyond trends. Acer offers cool freebies every time you buy your favorite Acer laptop, 2-in-1, All-in-One, or projector until December 31, 2016.




For the stylish set, imagine having the best laptop around and wearing a good-looking watch at that while inside your favorite coffee shop and you’ll surely grab attention. The smart Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch is just for you, not just to keep you abreast of time but also as an attractive personal digital companion. Its 1-inch OLED (128 x 32) touchscreen display is a joy to look at, and is perfectly compatible with Android 4.4 systems and above, iOS 7 and iOS 8 and Windows 8.1. It is IPX4 waterproof certified and a full charge can last you 5-7 days. Just buy any Acer laptop with i3 processors or Acer 2-in-1 devices and this nifty gadget worth P850 is yours for free.




The Tomiko DigiBox is a cool addition to your home entertainment system and when watching your favorite TV shows and movies in superb digital format. And pairing this with an Acer projector or desktop makes it a truly excellent multimedia combination. The Tomiko DigiBox supports 1080P high-definition video, comes with a Multimedia Playback function (MPEG 1/2/3/4, MKV, MOV, JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG) and multiple OSD language, with Auto and Manual Search Functions and powerful program edit capabilities. Best of all, you can get this home entertainment buddy worth P1,200 absolutely free when you buy Acer projectors or Acer All-in-One desktops with i3, i5 or i7 processors inside.

For those who want uninterrupted power and not lose their productivity at work and/or at play, just buy Acer desktops with i3, i5 or i7 processors or Acer Veriton desktops with i3 and i5 processors and get the Emerson UPS worth P1,400 for free. The Emerson UPS guarantees constant and non-stop power during outages for your desktop with high reliability, protection from power surges and overloads and best of all, the Emerson UPS comes in a compact and lightweight form factor. From hereon, no more worries about losing important work in your Acer desktop just because the electricity went out.


Or if you want a cool, light and groovy bag to carry your laptop around safely and securely, just buy qualified Acer laptops (Celeron and Pentium-powered) and you can get the Acer laptop bag worth P300 for free. You’ll get peace of mind knowing that your precious Acer laptop is with you all the time inside your green-and-black Acer laptop bag that you can carry anywhere.


To get the Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch, Emerson UPS, Tomiko DigiBox, or Acer laptop bag, simply buy the qualified Acer products from any Acer participating stores and fill out all necessary information in the Promo Claim Form. Present this together with the Official Receipt, cut-out of Box Serial Number, plus two (2) valid IDs at any authorized Acer redemption area.


When claiming via email, simply submit a clear scanned copy of the Promo Claim Form, Original Receipt, Cut-out of Box Serial Number and two (2) valid ID cards to aphi.promos@acer.com. Follow up on your claim via email through (02) 815-3388 local 100.


Other authorized Acer redemption areas are the Acer Service Center along 1651 Paz Guanzon Street, Paco, Manila, Acer Service Center along F. Cabahug corner Almendras Streets in Mabolo, Cebu City, and Acer Service Center at the ground floor of Ateneo de Davao University, 8016 Roxas Avenue, Davao City.


For more about the Acer holiday promo, #GoSwift and in style and other Acer Philippines’ products, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH.

Filipino Bloggers Network and Metrobuzz Christmas Get Together party and the generous sponsors!


The Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active bloggers group in the country, will hold its annual Christmas Get-Together at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant in Mandaluyong City on December 28, 2016.

FBN currently has more than 1,800 blogger members and continue to expand as it provides a venue for Filipino bloggers to interact with other members from different part of the Philippines. Moderating the discussions and posting opportunities from different brands for the group are co-admins Divine RC and Richard Mamuyac.

This year, joining the get-together are the blogger-members of Metrobuzz organized by Lariza Garcia.

Filipino Bloggers Network and Metrobuzz would like to thank the following generous sponsors:

St. Nicholas Catering & Restaurant  - Mandaluyong's newest food craze. Experience quality but affordable dining experience at Bgy Plainview. Open from Tuesday to Sunday at 11am to 12am. Follow them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/st.nicholasresto/

Acer PH - Founded in 1976 with a mission to break the barriers between people and technology by offering innovative and leading technology products, empowering people to achieve their goals. Follow them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AcerPH/.

AMPR Publicity and Communications, Inc. (AMPR) - A full service public relations and marketing services company that caters to various industries and companies of diverse sizes. For more information about AMPR Publicity and Communications, Inc.’s expertise and services, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AMPRInc or contact them through (02) 706-1971 and via email at ampr.consultancy@gmail.com.

Goodah!!! - The first ever, all-native food chain in the country and is famous for introducing the now ubiquitous “Tapsilog” to the Filipino vocabulary. Contact (02) 9667582 for orders and inquiries or visit their website at www.goodah.com.ph.

Gardenia - Offers a wide array of superior bakery products including white, wheat and health breads, flavored loaves, pandesal and snack items like snack cakes, muffins and toasts. Gardenia breads are known for their good taste, freshness, softness, oven-baked aroma and nutritive value. Follow them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gardeniaph/.
IMComms Mavens - A full service marketing communications agency that integrates traditional and current marketing strategies to be able to provide Clients a strategic communications plan. Follow them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/imcmavens/ for inquiries.

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Aster Medical Centre Philippines - A part of Aster DM Healthcare network. Our multi-specialty centre is staffed with 50+ doctors and highly skilled nurses and staff who work together to take care of you and your loved ones. Aster DM Healthcare encompasses more than 10,000 employees, 1300+ doctors, 290 establishments of compassionate care and JCI accredited diagnostic centres in Dubai, India, KSA, Oman, Qatar, Jordan and now Bahrain. Like them on Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/AsterDMHPhilippines/?refid=12 for updates.

UNO Premier - A dynamic marketing company that derived its innovative business model from a very long history and foundation of leadership, management and entrepreneurial vision. UNO Premier’s mother company, UNO, started rising 10 years ago and blossomed throughout the network marketing industry like rapid fire. It became a network marketing sensation and has created over a thousand Philippine millionaires in less than a decade's time and has expanded in over 100 offices across the country. From the foundation of UNO comes the birth of UNO Premier. UNO Premier is specifically designed to engage the International Market and the like-minded middle class professionals as well as business owners in the micro, small and medium scale enterprises. These are the passionate individuals who are constantly exploring means and opportunities to increase their sources of income. UNO Premier is poised as the next big International giant to create the next wave of millionaires. For more information, visit the website at www.unopremier.com. Like/follow their social media accounts: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UNOPremierOfficialSite/; Instagram: @unopremierofficial and on Twitter: @UNOPremier_PH

Dearberry Philippines - The brand essence of dearberry is “affordable high quality cosmetics made with ingredients from nature ”. Dearberry believes the simple truth, “healthy skin is most beautiful” and sticks to the basics, “firstly keep skin healthy, then optimally solve target issues”. Their products are manufactured by such top-tier factories like COSMAX and WINNOVA to achieve the high quality standards of our products. COSMAX is the main & most important manufacturer of L’OREAL group and other world famous branded cosmetics. WINNOVA is the main & most important manufacturer of Korean branded cosmetics like TONYMOLY & THEFACESHOP. Follow DearberryPH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dearberry.ph/ or visit their website - http://www.dearberryphilippines.com/ for updates and promos.

JJEMM Transient House - A fully furnished apartment unit located in Balanga City, Bataan. If you’re planning on visiting the beautiful province of Bataan to enjoy scenic views and awesome tourist spots, JJEMM Transient House is here to welcome and provide accommodation for your stay. This is best for couples, backpackers, budget travellers, families and group travellers.  Situated in a subdivision in Balanga City,Bataan and 5-7 minutes away from public market. Learn more by following them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/jjemmtransienthouse/. Contact them at email address: jjemmtransienthouse@gmail.com and mobile number: 0998-882-8300.

Mondelez - Maker of some of the best-known snacks brands around the globe. Their 15 global Power Brands in biscuits, chocolate and gum & candy are expected to drive 70 percent of company’s growth going forward:


  • Biscuits: Oreo, Chips Ahoy!, TUC, belVita, Club Social and Barni
  • Chocolate: Milka, Lacta, Toblerone and Cadbury Dairy Milk.
  • Gum & Candy: Trident, Chiclets, Halls, Stride and Cadbury Dairy Milk Eclairs.
Follow Mondelez on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mondelezinternational/ for updates.

Oppo Philippines - A global electronics and technology service provider that provides customers with the latest and most exquisite electronic devices and mobile internet service in over 20 countries such as the United States, China, Australia and many other countries in Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Follow them on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/ for promos and updates.

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Other BRAND SPONSORS:

Novuhair - Like the common factors that spawn hair loss, finding the right solution to your hair woes is one confusing process that could only worsen the trouble. Before, most of the products available in the market offer empty promises, temporary and even expensive solutions to address the problem of hair loss. Now, nature has provided a safe and effective solution, NOVUHAIR® – NATURE’S ANSWER TO HAIR LOSS! Like Novuhair on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NovuhairOfficial/.

Unilab - The biggest pharmaceutical company in the Philippines, with a market share of more than 20 percent which it has consistently maintained for more than three decades. Its portfolio includes some of the biggest prescription, consumer healthcare and personal care brands in the country. Follow Unilab on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Unilab/

Havas PR - The first full-service media agency providing end-to-end solutions in the Philippines. It does not only offer the most complete and cohesive set of media services in the Philippines, it also aspires to provide clients work that is best in class in all the media channels on offer. Follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HavasMediaOrtega/ for inquiries.

M2Comms - As a PR agency, M2.0 understands that perfection doesn't exist – but greatness does. Their team won’t waste your time by coming up with perfect plans that will be easily derailed by circumstance. For them, It's better to execute now with a good plan and get immediate feedback. If the results are not good, they’re ready to own up to our mistakes and revise the plan. And if the results are good, they'll improve the plan until the clients achieve greatness. Visit their website - http://www.m2comms.com/ for inquiries.

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Strategic Works, Inc. - https://www.facebook.com/StratWorks/
TrendSpotting Ads Consultation Agency - https://www.facebook.com/TrendspottingConsultancy/
Dazzling Celebrations PR & Events Management - https://www.facebook.com/dazzlingcelebrations/
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BLOGGER SPONSORS:

OneProudMomma.com - http://www.oneproudmomma.com
  • primarily a blog about mommy matters yet also tackles everything which will perk up her readers imagination, creativity and emotion.
Samu’t-Sari - http://www.samut-sari.com/
  • talks about beauty, lifestyle, fashion, technology and anything in between.
TheRoadTrippers.com - http://www.theroadtrippers.com/

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THANK YOU!


Sunday, December 25, 2016

Boodle Fight sa Bilao” and “Shrimp Wednesday” Only at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant



St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant Boodle Fight sa Bilao Sets on SALE!!!

There are many ways to bond with families and friends and one of those is eating together, enjoying the best food prepared and served with love.

This holiday season, why not eat with your family in the most exciting way - a boodle fight. When it comes to boodle fight, the place to be is at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant. It’s a great thing that they are on sale!

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For a special price of Php999.00, the Boodle Fight sa Bilao Set is indeed very affordable compared to other restaurants having the same idea. Restaurant diners have the option to choose from the of other Boodle Fight variants that the restaurant offers like from Palawan, Boracay, to Batangas for the same price of Php999.00.   

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BEST SELLER: The Hot and Juicy Shrimps


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The restaurant's Hot and Juicy Shrimps are available in the following flavors/variants: regular, spicy, mild, sweet, and medium. The shrimps were sourced from Roxas City,known as the seafood capital of the Philippines. So it is guaranteed fresh!

Trivia: Did you know that Chef Nick personally came up with its signature sauce. And once you tasted it, mapapa extra-rice ka talaga!

Best Deal: Shrimp Wednesday

Wednesdays is a special day for shrimp lovers and regular customers at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant for its called "Shrimp Wednesday" A Good Deal you shouldn’t missed. Regular customers of St. Nicholas have been returning every week for the 50% off promo. YES 50% OFF. From the regular price of Php399.00, marking down to only Php199.00 with the very same quality of Hot and Juicy Shrimps is basically a promo offer to grab!


Meet The Chef
Chef Nick Pelaez

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He owns and managed and still cooks for St. Nicholas Catering and the restaurant. St. Nicholas Catering started back in 2003 while the Restaurant is his newest baby that is already in its third year serving sumptuous Filipino dishes in Mandaluyong. We all know that fast-food chains were almost everywhere, but St. Nicholas has its own charm. Having the intimate ambiance of the restaurant, diners visit at the odd hours of the day like brunch or late afternoon for early lunch or merienda, respectively. The busiest hours, of course, are lunch and dinner times. The usual guests are those who prefer clean and delicious home-cooked food over random finds at eateries. *plus Chef Nick is charming too.

Visit St. Nicholas Catering at #1 Fatima St. corner San Rafael st., Bgy., Plainview, Mandaluyong City, Philippines 1550

Phone: (02)535-7637 | Email: st.nicholascatering@yahoo.com

Follow them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/st.nicholasresto/