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Eureka Electric Appliances Phils. Corp., one of the country's most trusted names in home appliances will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of innovation come January 2019. To kick-off the celebration, media and bloggers were invited last October 25 at The Green Sun Hotel in Makati and re-introduced their products, gave us a glimpse of what's in store from them in the coming year.   Founded in 1999 under the name B.H Unique Marketing Co. Ltd. , the Company began as an importer and trader of quality home appliances and water treatment products from Mainland, China. In 2005, it launched Aquaprime – the revolutionary 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System Water Purifier, which garnered a lot of awards and recognition. The Company changed its name to Eureka Electric Appliances Phils. Corp. in 2009, and has since transformed into one of the country’s leading manufacturers of home appliances from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Marilao, Bulacan.  To...

All Souls’ Day is fast approaching! That means spending the day, or even the entire night at the cemetery to remember our departed loved ones. For families planning to camp out, the country’s leading lighting brand, Akari , shares some tips to make it as convenient and comfortable as possible. Bring an appropriate amount of food. Filipino families traditionally spend All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day together to pray and pay respect to deceased loved ones, and at the same time, hold a mini-reunion. Make sure you have enough food and drinking water stored in spill-proof containers. Avoid bringing dairy products and other perishable food items.  Do not bring banned items. Security is strict during Undas. As such, avoid attempting to bring in prohibited objects including guns, knives, alcohol beverages, gambling paraphernalia, and loud sound system. Wear comfortable clothes. Make sure to check the forecast. Wear clothes that are weather-appropriate and comfortab...

So you want to be a rockstar? Here’s the ultimate guide to being the next Pinoy Rockstar Ever dreamed of becoming a rockstar? With the use of the internet, you can easily be an online sensation—a rockstar in your own right, may it be when belting a powerful karaoke song at the mall, busting a move to some of the coolest hip hop songs or acting in front of the camera. But being a top rockstar entails more than just having millions of likes and shares on social media. If you want to be the biggest star out there, work on these areas to earn your spot at the pantheon of legendary rockstars: Discipline at the core of performing Your favorite rockstars possess one thing in common: discipline. If you want to get your name out there, you must practice discipline on a daily basis. Start with small things such as going to rehearsals on time, eating healthy food, and exercising in the morning. Being disciplined can take you far in the entertainment industry. A heart f...

SM Cares has been unwavering in spreading awareness about breast cancer. Earlier this month, Pink Ribbon Day was held, and last October 25, Power in Pink. To strengthen the fight against breast cancer, the Department of Health together with SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, and SM City North Edsa held Power in Pink , an event in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Breast cancer has become one of the leading types of cancer worldwide, with a projection that 1 out of 13 Filipinas will develop the disease in her lifetime, according to the Philippine Breast Cancer Society.  With the theme “ United we fight! ”, attendees were comprised of different national support groups, doctors, families and friends of breast cancer advocacy supporters. The project aims to unify all groups nationwide to strengthen their network in raising awareness, early detection, and early intervention in the fight against breast canc...

On September 11, global smartphone brand Vivo unveiled its latest offering, the V11, that went beyond expectations with its galactic-inspired color fusion designs: the Nebula and the Starry Night. These invoked the hues of the universe in black, blue, and purple for a fashion-forward, futuristic event. To the surprise of its attendees, Vivo also launched the V11i version of its flagship smartphone on the same night.  The V11i in Fairy Pink shows the sweet side of the global smartphone brand.  The V11i is the more affordable version of the V11 at only Php15,999. At this price, you would be able to enjoy the 25-megapixel front camera, the 6.3-inch screen with the Halo FullView™ Display, the 16MP+5MP dual rear camera, and other specs that prove that Vivo is a leader in mobile technology.  Over a month after the release of the V11i, Vivo still got a trick up its sleeve with the limited edition V11i in Fairy Pink, a pale shade of pink that will remind you of fai...

Television has evolved rapidly and there are many features we are looking forward to experience in the comfort of our homes.  Buying a new TV set these days can be so challenging with all the newest features, smart functions, and terrific picture quality they offer plus a lot more. But fret not as Devant introduces their latest series of must-have TV which the whole family will surely enjoy. Filipino Home-grown brand Devant introduces its latest line of TV offering – the Quantum Ultra HD TV, in the sweetest way. Im lucky to be one of the guests to be treated to a tour at eight colorful themed rooms inspired by different confections at the Dessert Museum at S Maison of Conrad Manila for this launch held last October 18, 2018. We were given time to enjoy taking creative photos in each room.. Talk about sugar rush! But what’s more exciting is what this newest product has to offer. The Quantum Ultra HD TV is the most capable and fully featured ultra-hig...

The V11, from international smartphone leader Vivo, has been the talk of the industry since its launch last September. The Vivo V11, the topnotch brand’s latest flagship product, attributes its success in the market to its powerful and innovative features complemented by its modern and stylish design. It is only fitting that a smartphone as sleek and smart as the Vivo V11 finds advocates that are equally chic and in vogue. It is no surprise that Vivo V11, known for its young and energetic vibe, is now a brand represented by teen royalties, Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber or collectively known as MayWard. Teen idols Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber share a light moment with their Vivo V11 Edward, a fan of mobile gaming, is more than thrilled to represent Vivo V11, a smartphone popular for its gaming specs. “I am a gamer. I love watching videos. I love listening to music. The Vivo V11 has everything—the space, the screen, the resolution—to accommodate the things I love,”...

Dare to go bare: Beautiful No Makeup Selfies with Vivo V11 In the era of powerful social media influence, every person is pressured to always look flawless when sharing milestones and moments on online platforms. In the advent of smartphone and selfie boom comes a multitude of apps that enhance selfies, highlighting one’s best features and downplaying the least pleasant, in the process creating a supposedly idealized version of one’s self. Being natural and embracing flaws have since taken the back seat.       Maymay Entrata, Maris Racal, and Kisses Delavin charm fans with their natural beauty.  Selfie expert and smartphone leader Vivo recognizes this rapidly rising interest in self-expression and as such, anchored their innovative solutions to revolutionizing their phone cameras and, in the process empowering women to boldly go au naturel. Their latest pride, the Vivo V11, advocates the call to embrace comfort in one’s own bare skin.  ...

The biggest festival of fun is coming this October Cartoon Network , in partnership with Ayala Malls, is organizing Animate Your Life, the biggest celebration of fun, fans and fans of fun For the whole month of October, Cartoon Network will be transforming your favorite Ayala mall into a world of cartoons with larger-than-life installations and inflatables of your favorite characters from The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, Ben 10 and Adventure Time! There are tons of activities in store for you to enjoy.    Get a chance to see your favorite friends from Cartoon Network and take “groufies” or even “bear-fies” with them as they tour around the country. Did we mention that we’re giving away loads of prizes? Just make sure to take a lot of photos. There’s a special treasure hunt in store for those fans willing to mall-hop on the metro, so stay tuned on social for more details.    And from October 27 to 31, Cartoon Ne...

Listen up, Metro Manila! There’s an upcoming event that is “fit for you”. Invite your friends and head on to the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent at Ayala Malls Vertis North, Quezon City on November 16, 17 and 18 to have a weekend of fun and excitement at Fitness Revolution Health & Wellness Expo. Fitness Revolution is a gathering of the entire fitness community led by our country’s most prominent gyms such as Fitness First, Slimmers World, Anytime Fitness, etc. These gyms will be conducting group classes to the public for free during the 3-day expo. On top of that, they will also be handing out vouchers and amazing deals on club memberships. “ The fitness industry is truly tight and competitive. With that said, my team and I created Fitness Revolution to foster camaraderie and support with the end goal of promoting the concept of “health and fitness as an investment” rather than expense,” said Nesh Zamora, creator of Fitness Revolution. It will be an interac...

Gaining the massive attention of one’s social media followers through remarkable online pictures has been an ever-growing trend. You need to stand out from a multitude of talents and skills nowadays and be creative such as these influential celebrities: BoybandPH members: Joao Constancia, Neil Murillo, and Russell Reyes, as well as power couple, KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde. The artistry in their photos has been through Vivo’s latest flagship phone V11, a futuristic breakthrough that is changing the selfie game with its progressive features and functionality such as the Augmented Reality (AR) stickers that make their selfies more attractive and distinct. BoyandPH’s Joao Constancia looks cool with the Vivo V11 Augmented Reality (AR)  Power couple KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde play with the cute bunny Augmented Reality (AR) stickers of the Vivo V11. BoybandPH’s Russell Reyes dons a bold style with a pair of oversized glasses and a surreal moustache with Vivo V11...

Uratex Premium Mattress, together with Rustan’s , introduced a new line of mattresses, pillows and toppers at the lifestyle display Sleep Haven at the East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza mall, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City.  Hosted by society personalities and philanthropists Kaye Tinga (left) and Tessa Prieto-Valdes (second, left), Sleep Haven showcased four luxurious collections: Perfect Serenity, Premium Touch, Orthocare and Senso Memory. Also featured were Uratex Premium pillows, made using the same state-of-the-art sleep-science technology as the mattresses to provide comfort and neck and back support for best sleepquality. Others in photo are (from third left) Uratex co-founder and CEO Natividad “Naty” Cheng, marketing director Cherry Tan and finance director Pinky Tan-Rosagas.   For more information, visit www.uratex.com.ph.

Head-turning #OOTD moments were aplenty at the Mega Fashion Week that went full swing with evening pieces and casual wear dominating the runway. It was all glam and glitz as fashion designers offered fashion week attendees with a taste of couture with live bands and dancers to accompany their masterpieces. Guests from the fashion industry were all made up, offering photographers a dreamy spectacle of gorgeous patterns and hues. MEGA Fashion Week, as much as it is anticipated, offers fashion inspiration for all fashion-forward individuals of all sizes, ages, and gender.    Never let a great fashion moment go to waste with the Vivo V11’s AI powered cameras.  In today’s world of self-expression, people come up with their own fashion lookbooks for their respective social media walls, taken with the convenience of their smartphones. With all the abounding creativity, sometimes it comes with the roadblock of bad lighting conditions and inferior camera specs, ofte...

Akari , the country’s leading lighting and technology brand, introduces Akari Junior. Fun and playful lighting options - ranging from character study lamps, to animal-shaped mosquito killers to themed chandeliers complete the new kids-safe Akari Junior line.  Akari Junior aims to bring kids’ dreams to light through a wide collection of products. Make any child’s room bright and inviting with the Akari Junior chandeliers that come in a variety of designs to complement the bedroom’s theme. Study time can be more fun and productive with desk lamps available in different colors and designs to brighten up the mood. Protect children from mosquitoes that carry dengue or zika virus with the cute but effective Akari Junior’s mosquito killer bulbs and mosquito zappers.  “We at Akari continuously seek to make good use of technology to serve our customers better,” says Akari marketing manager, Marian Gomez. “Now that we have further expanded our product offerings with...

Losing weight and sustaining it requires major lifestyle changes. While most want to lose weight the easy way,that usually involves unhealthy options that may come with bad short and long-term effects. It is important to lose weight the healthy way, the right way. The healthiest way to lose weight does not require starvation, streneous exercise, weight-loss pills and supplements, artificial food or drink, injection, or eating unhealthy food like fat. Barbara Young, CEO, Cohen's Lifestyle Center Last October 10, Cohen hosted a lunch meet at Milky Way Cafe in Makati City spearheded by Ms. Barbara Young, Chief Executive Officer of Cohen's Lifestyle Center. For nine years, Cohen's Lifestyle Program Centre Philippines has helped thousands, including celebrities and professionals, lose weight rapidly and healthily and alleviate serious health conditions. Cohen's Lifestyle Program is a personalized eating program based on each client's uniq...