ALVIERA'S SANDBOX LAUNCHES NIGHT OPERATIONS

The SandBox in Alviera has announced that it is extending operating hours for guests to enjoy all the outdoor adventure park's attractions until 9 PM every Friday and Saturday. Weekends become extra special with the "SandBox Holiday Beats" concert.

Alviera, an Ayala Land sustainable estate in partnership with Leonio Land, is located in Porac, Pampanga. The estate is accessible via NLEX-SCTEX and is envisioned to become a regional growth center of Central Luzon. 

Li'l People, a new entertainment facility welcomes children up to 12 years old. The air-conditioned indoor playground is filled with colorful play areas where children can interact with each other. Educational toys abound to help them learn while playing.

New dining choices have also opened in SandBox. El Pedro Cubano is an authentic Cuban restaurant that offers Cuban sandwiches, arroz, mariquitas (chips with salsa), tucca fritas (cassava fries with salsa), tamales, and empanadas.

Another new dining option is Morgan’s Comfort Food. A visit to a Kapampangan household will not be complete without good food, animated laughter, and loud conversations. Inspired from what a Kapampangan lola, or apu will prepare on a typical Sunday lunch gathering, dishes are filling, uncomplicated, and comforting, like giving you a hug from home.

Those with a sweet tooth will appreciate Monster Milkshake’s creations. They serve over-the-top milkshakes, ice cream, and bubble waffles, along with savory snacks like hotdogs and waffle fries to complement the icy comfort goodness. With the unique infusion of flavors in each milkshake, Monster Milkshake creates an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Through the years, SandBox has attracted not only visitors from Pampanga, but also those coming from Manila and nearby provinces. The longer and now tougher Aerial Walk takes visitors through an obstacle course above ground. The Giant Swing keeps riders thrilled 10 meters up, and many are lined up for the Adventure Tower’s offerings:  rappelling, wall climbing and free fall. Other thrill seekers enjoy Avatar One, Asia’s first roller coaster zipline at 180 meters long. The open fields of Sandbox are ready for outdoor activities like camping, kite-flying, field games, and other sports.

For more information on SandBox at Alviera, visit http://www.alviera.ph/and http://www.facebook.com/AlvieraPH. For inquiries, email info.alviera@gmail.comor contact 0917-803-3099 / (045) 432-0014.

NOKIA AND SMART SHOWCASE 'LIVE' 5G FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE PHILIPPINES

Nokia and Smart, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PLDT, have achieved 5G speeds of 2.5 Gigabits per second (Gbps) using 100 MHz with latency of just 1 millisecond for the first time in the Philippines over a ‘live’ network. With its capability to deliver extremely high speeds coupled with low latency, 5G opens up exciting possibilities for Internet of Things (IoT) applications for Filipinos, particularly in healthcare and smart cities. Nokia Manila Technology Center and Smart’s innovation team will collaborate to conduct joint 5G research for the development of 5G technology.

(from left) Joachim Horn, chief technology and information advisor at PLDT and Smart, with Lowell Tortona, Head of Innovations & 5G, Nokia Manila Technology Center, and Timothy Senathirajah, Customer Solutions Manager, Nokia Networks, during the 5G demo.

The 5G demo was conducted at Nokia Manila Technology Center in Quezon City, one of its global Research and Development powerhouses for 5G technology. Nokia is at the forefront of 5G research and standardization, and its R&D centers across the globe including the Manila facility, are helping to bring the company’s 5G vision closer to reality.

With extremely low latency, 5G will enable a huge number of new use cases, such as remote surgery, real-time responsive robots for automated industrial production, virtual and augmented reality and autonomous driving. Utilizing content created with the Nokia OZO virtual reality (VR) camera, the demo showcased the possibilities enabled through the broadcast of rich, immersive 3D 360 VR content. The demo also leveraged the Nokia AirFrame Data Center platform to support high performance and low latency requirements. Smart has a proven record of investing in the Internet of Things and Machine-to-Machine applications, and 5G will be critical in realizing their full vision.

Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman and CEO of PLDT and Smart, said: "We are excited to work with Nokia in conducting cutting-edge research and development for 5G. This is a key part of our efforts to transform the PLDT and Smart network into the country’s most future-ready data infrastructure delivering a wide range of gigabit digital solutions."

Joachim Horn, chief technology and information advisor at PLDT and Smart, said: “Smart is committed to enriching the lives of Filipinos by bringing them the best-possible technology. This live demo is part of our initiative to develop 5G capabilities by 2020. We look forward to working with Nokia and taking advantage of its leadership and proven expertise in the 5G space. The demo also underlines our commitment to provide the most relevant services and the best experience to our customers.”

Sandeep Girotra, head of Asia Pacific and Japan at Nokia, said: “Smart has been a longstanding partner of Nokia and we are thrilled to be part of their transformation towards 5G. Acquiring the 5G competencies early will enable Smart to lead the market with new offers for their subscribers and improve the customer experience. Nokia is committed to R&D investment through our Manila Technology Center, which plays an important role in the development of 5G solutions and services.”

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SOPA 2017 JOURNALISM AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a Hong Kong-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to pursuing excellence in journalism, today announced the call for entries for its "SOPA 2017 Awards for Editorial Excellence," which will include several new award categories. The annual awards, established in 1999, represent a world-class benchmark to recognize the best practices in journalism in Asia Pacific, while driving journalistic innovation across international, regional and local media platforms in the region. Now open for entries, the deadline for submissions is 3pm on February 15, 2017. The awards include two new categories to better represent the region's evolving media landscape. They are Excellence in Journalistic Innovation and Excellence in Video Reporting, which aim to honor the highest standards in the use of digital tools to deliver more engaging news and short-form video reports. The previous categories of news and feature photography will now be combined into one category of Excellence in Photography. For the 2017 Awards, media will compete in 17 categories (full list below) including Journalist of the Year, Excellence in Business Reporting and    excellence in Feature Writing. SOPA encourages entries from both large and small publications with entries classified by circulation and language type -- English or Chinese. The 2016 Awards attracted more than 700 submissions, a record number. "The SOPA Awards provide the best forum to honor the greatest reporting, writing and design in publishing in Asia Pacific," said Ms. S.K. Witcher, Deputy Asia Editor of The New York Times and Chair of the SOPA Editorial Committee. "By recognizing the best practices, we hope to inspire journalists to keep pursuing excellence in their profession, delivering the information that matters, bringing crucial social issues to notice and further guarding freedom of press." Commenting on the new awards, Ms. Witcher said: "Most readers now get their news via smartphones or other mobile devices, and media organisations have duly responded by launching digital apps and multimedia online channels. The two new categories recognize these efforts to reach audiences and enrich the reading experience." The judging panel for the awards comprises more than 100 media professionals from some of the region's most influential media, along with academics from a number of Asia's leading journalism schools. The Journalism & Media Studies Centre of the University of Hong Kong is the Awards Administrator for the 7th consecutive year. For the purposes of the awards, Asia Pacific is defined to include Afghanistan and the Central Asia republics, the Indian subcontinent, North and East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands. Submissions can be made online at www.sopawards.com. The award finalists will be announced in May 2017, with the winners named at the SOPA Awards Gala Dinner on June 15, 2017. Award submission eligibility and application information is available at www.sopawards.com. Invest Hong Kong is Platinum Sponsor for the 2017 SOPA Awards. Gold sponsors are Google and Facebook. 2017 Awards Categories 1.    Excellence in Reporting on Women's Issues 2.    Excellence in Journalistic Innovation *NEW 3.    Excellence in Video Reporting *NEW 4.    Excellence in Human Rights Reporting 5.    Excellence in Feature Writing 6.    Excellence in Magazine Design 7.    Excellence in Lifestyle Coverage 8.    Excellence in Explanatory Reporting 9.    Excellence in Business Reporting 10.  Excellence in Information Graphics 11.  Excellence in Reporting Breaking News 12.  Excellence in Opinion Writing 13.  Excellence in Reporting on the Environment 14.  Excellence in Photography *NEW 15.  The Scoop Award 16.  Excellence in Investigative Reporting 17.  Journalist of the Year

"PINOY BOYBAND SUPERSTAR" MEMBERS

After weeks of competition, singing heartthrobs Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Russel Reyes, Tristan Ramirez, and Ford Valencia, were hailed the winners of talent-reality competition “Pinoy Boyband Superstar” during the show’s finale that aired via TFC and streamed live via TFC.tv.

They were officially introduced as BoybandPH, the name of the winning boyband, and performed together for the first time their first single “We Made It” written by Kiko Salazar and produced by Star Music.

Niel was named as the first member of the boyband during the first half of the two-day finale, after having gained the highest combined public votes and scores of superstar judges: Phenomenal Star Vice Ganda, K-Pop Sensation Sandara Park, Rock Superstar Yeng Constantino and Original HeartthrobAga Muhlach among the seven finalists.

On the second day of the finale,  the scores were then reset to zero for their solo performances, with Russell, Joao, Ford and Tristan emerging victorious with the highest combined public votes and judges’ scores.

Other finalists Tony Labrusca and Mark Oblea, meantime, failed to get a spot in the boyband.

The five winners of “Pinoy Boyband Superstar” won exclusive contracts with Star Magic, recording contracts with Star Music, motorcycles and Php 5 million cash.

The two-night “Pinoy Boyband Superstar: The Grand Reveal” also featured a performance by award-winning singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, who was officially introduced as one of the judges of “Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids,” which premieres in 2017. Judge Sandara also stunned viewers with her performance of her K-pop hit “Kiss.”

“Pinoy Boyband Superstar,” the Philippine adaptation of reality singing show franchise “La Banda” created by Simon Cowell, was hosted by Billy Crawford.

Catch-up episodes of “Pinoy Boyband Superstar” are available via TFC.tv and TFC IPTV in key countries worldwide. For more updates about the Kapamilya shows, visit facebook.com/TFCJapan. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas by following @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram.

MCDONALD'S TAGAYTAY CALAMBA ROAD BRANCH NOW OPEN

McDonald’s Philippines recently marked an important milestone as it opened a one-of-a-kind store in Tagaytay City. Located along Tagaytay Calamba Road, the new store greets locals and tourists with a unique, inviting structure and interiors.

McDonald's Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth S. Yang took the lead in opening the new store. Chief Happiness Officer Ronald McDonald and the entire gang were also present to welcome customers.

The store’s first batch of customers enjoyed performances and hourly promos of free McDonald’s food items like the BigMac, Cheeseburger, Burger McDo, Coke McFloat, and Regular Fries. Celebrities Arjo Atayde, JC Santos, Janine Gutierrez, Ruru Madrid, Gabbi Garcia, James Wright, James Teng, and Lucho Ayala also joined in the fun and surprised customers as they served from the front-counter and drive-thru window.

"We envisioned this store to be a modern yet comfortable place where our customers, both young and old, can enjoy. The entire McDonald’s family is beaming with pride and excitement as we finally open its doors," said Yang. "With McDonald’s Tagaytay Calamba Road, we are giving customers a whole new McDonald’s experience as they bask in the beauty that Tagaytay has to offer, with the same great-tasting food and excellent service that McDonald's Philippines has upheld for the past 35 years.”

With Tagaytay being a famous weekend or day trip destination for families and friends, McDonald's wanted to match the experience that people are looking for when they go here with a store design that’s fresh and unique. Materials like raw concrete, brick, and wood were used to give the store a strong connection to the natural beauty of Tagaytay. The store’s al fresco areas show a thoughtful integration of landscape features that serve as a relaxing backdrop for the picturesque view of the Taal lake.

Another element that differentiates this store is the floor dedicated entirely to McCafe – a first in the country – where customers can enjoy a wide array of specialty coffee drinks, cakes, and other pastries. With the Taal lake as the view, the place is perfect for relaxing bonding moments made even better with McCafe’s signature Cappuccino, Americano, Iced Latte, Double Choco Frappe, and the new “Serenade” and “Medley” combos which are Ham & Egg Mayo Croissant and Cappuccino, and Pesto Chicken Ciabatta and McCafe House Blend Iced Tea, respectively.

McDonald’s Tagaytay Calamba Road, located at 3120 Tagaytay Calamba Rd. Brgy. San Jose, Tagaytay City, is open daily from 7AM-2AM.

Share your Tagaytay Calamba Road store experience on McDonald’s Facebook page, facebook.com/McDo.ph, or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram.

GIVE YOUR LOVED ONES A HUROM SLOW JUICE SQUEEZE THIS CHRISTMAS

 The feasting has already begun, and there will be more as you make the round of holiday parties and reunions before the year is over. Then there’s that steady line of food gifts, likely sweet and decadent pastries most often than not that may be too tempting to resist. Of course this is the season of indulgences, but it’s time to mitigate that with a delicious squeeze. It’s time to apply a full court press…of slow juicing. 

The best gift we can give and indeed receive Christmas is the gift of health, because without it, we can’t enjoy all the beautiful things that come with the season such as waking up early for dawn masses and staying up late to watch the various Christmas light shows and displays. For this you need stamina, but the weather and the stress doesn’t necessarily make it easy for a lot of us to be in the pink of health.

A gift of Hurom is not just a gift of health for Christmas, it’s for life. It’s a good idea to start drinking delicious, healthy juices now rather than making a New Year’s resolution in January next year. Besides, more fruits become readily available this season. You know you can’t eat all those 12 fruits people try to gather for a prosperous year ahead, you can, however, juice them and have the healthiest fruit punch to pass around.

Hurom Slow Juicers are the product of 40 years or research and development. The difference is in the squeeze. Normal juicers with high-speed blades shred fruits and vegetables, which damage the natural enzymes of the plant, but Hurom has the patented slow juice technology that presses the juice and keeps the taste and nutrition as close to its most natural state. You can even see the difference in the color. Hurom juices retain their natural color, and a microcospic inspection of the juice shows that the fruits have kept their cellular structure. Hurom Slow Juicers are made of materials like ultem, tritan, and stainless steel, some of which are used to build spaceships. They also come with a long lasting AC motor. Hurom juicers produce a higher yield of juice. They want you to get every last squeeze of healthy, unprocessed juice that you can consume immediately or keep for 72 hours.

Versatility is also something Hurom has taken a lot into consideration. It’s easy to juice luscious fruits, but even crisp greens like kale and spinach are juiced to their maximum with a Hurom Slow Juicer. They also make superior nut milks such as almond, which needs high performing juicing. Asians tend have a higher degree of lactose intolerance in their systems, which makes this a really handy tool for those who need milk substitutes, or indeed just because nut milks in themselves just taste delicious.

With a Hurom juicer, you can confidently pick and choose from a wide range of ingredients. You can also make smoothies, ice-cream and sorbets, using the freshest and healthiest ingredients. 

Safety in juicing is something Hurom has gone to great lengths to ensure. Hurom juicers are 100% BPA free and come without any blades or sharp parts, making it safe even for children to use. Over a million customers in more than 70 countries make juice with a Hurom juicer, making Hurom the global leader. Don’t miss out!

2016 New Hurom H-AA Series Slow Juicers are available in Abenson, Anson Link, Duty Free, Gourdo’s, Rustan’s, Landmark, Metro Gaisano, Royal Duty Free, S&R, SM Appliance, SM Home, True Value, and Western Appliances. To learn more about Hurom Slow Juicers, visit the official website at www.hurom.com and follow us on our social media accounts: (Facebook) http://www.facebook.com/huromphofficial, and (Twitter & Instagram) @HuromPHofficial. You may contact directly to hotlines (+632) 926-8038 / (+632) 926-8009.

COLOR MANILA CAPS 2016 WITH THE COLOR MANILA BLACKLIGHT RUN

COLOR MANILA the country’s most aggressive ‘concept fun-run’ organizer, just capped 2016 with the COLOR MANILA Blacklight Run held at CSI The City Mall Dagupan City, Pangasinan, last December 10, 2016. More than a thousand participants participated in the night run which was also made possible in cooperation with - CSI The City Mall.

Jeto Seen, Marketing Manager of CSI Malls says, “Because of our partnership with COLOR MANILA, we are able to bring these kinds of events, to our region. COLOR MANILA has been our first partner, who has helped us bring lifestyle events in our community. We are happy that we already reached our 4th event with them and that our events are lauded by some as very well organized and very well attended.”

Justine Cordero, VP of COLOR MANILA says, “Through our partnership with CSI The City Mall, we have been able to let the residents of Dagupan City and other nearby cities experience firsthand what it is like to be part of the biggest ‘concept fun-run’ in the country. This is our 4th event in Dagupan City, and we look forward to having more events here very soon.”

For 2017, COLOR MANILA will start the year with its biggest annual event, the COLOR MANILA RUN - YEAR 5, to be held on January 8, 2016 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Grounds. The event anticipates 12,000 runners who will join the event.

Registration is still ongoing you may visit www.colormanilarun.com for more details.

ALVIERA'S SANDBOX LAUNCHES NIGHT OPERATIONS

Great news adcenturers!!! SandBox recently announced that they will be extending their operating hours which was stated last December 2. Guests like us, will be able to enjoy all the rides until 9 PM every Friday and Saturday.

This Christmas weekends, it will be extra special with the "SandBox Holiday Beats" concert adding to the holiday cheer. It will feature live performances from some of the country’s most popular bands: Ki Ro, Chocolate Factory, Che Che Bureche, Silent Sanctuary, Moonstar 88, and Hale.

Alviera has also launched Li’l People, the latest attraction for children at SandBox.
“SandBox in Alviera is popular with families, especially those with small children. Their newest facility will service the needs of families with little kids.

This newest entertainment facility welcomes children up to 12 years old. The air-conditioned indoor playground is filled with colorful play areas where children can interact with each other. Educational toys abound to help them learn while playing.
New dining choices have also opened in SandBox. El Pedro Cubano is anauthentic Cuban restaurant that offers Cuban sandwiches, arroz, mariquitas (chips with salsa), tucca fritas (cassava fries with salsa), tamales, and empanadas.

Another new dining option is Morgan’s Comfort Food. A visit to a Kapampangan household will not be complete without good food, animated laughter, and loud conversations. Inspiredfrom what a Kapampangan lola, or apu will prepare on a typical Sunday lunch gathering, dishes are filling, uncomplicated, and comforting, like giving you a hug from home.

Those with a sweet tooth will appreciate Monster Milkshake’s creations. They serve over-the-top milkshakes, ice cream, and bubble waffles, along with savory snacks like hotdogs and waffle fries to complement the icy comfort goodness. With the unique infusion of flavors in each milkshake, Monster Milkshake creates an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Through the years, SandBox has attracted not only visitors from Pampanga, but also those coming from Manila and nearby provinces. The longer and now tougher Aerial Walk takes visitors through an obstacle course above ground. The Giant Swing keeps riders thrilled 10 meters up, and many are lined up for the Adventure Tower’s offerings: rappelling, wall climbing and free fall. Other thrill seekers enjoy Avatar One, Asia’s first roller coaster zipline at 180 meters long. The open fields of Sandbox are ready for outdoor activities like camping, kite-flying, field games, and other sports.

Alviera is an Ayala Land sustainable estate in partnership with Leonio Land, located in Porac, Pampanga and accessible via NLEX-SCTEX. Envisioned to become a regional growth center of Central Luzon, it features a diverse mix of quality residential, industrial, and commercial developments.

For more information on SandBox at Alviera, visit http://www.alviera.ph/ andhttp://www.facebook.com/AlvieraPH. For inquiries, email info.alviera@gmail.com or contact 0917-803-3099 / (045) 432-0014.

STARBUCKS PHILIPPINES HAS MADE 19 YEARS TO INSPIRE COFFEE MOMENTS

Good things happen when people get together. This is why, for 19 years, Starbucks Philippines has made it a mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit, one person, one cup, one neighborhood at a time. Its stores serve as the venue where people meet to spend unforgettable moments together. 

Starbucks stores located across the country have been a witness to inspired moments of the Filipinos. It is where friends get together, families bond and workmates relax after a long day’s work. It’s a place where people spend their first dates, study for the gruelling final exams and meet prospective clients. “We want our stores to inspire people to create memorable moments. We want the stores to be somewhere they can visit in different phases of their lives – be it for celebrating milestones or even simple gatherings. A third place between work and home,” said Noey Lopez, Starbucks Philippines president.

Maybe it’s the familiar interior across all stores, the inviting atmosphere, or the unmatched professional yet personal service that, for 19 years, Filipinos tend to spend their time there. It’s theStarbucks Experience – the tradition of warm hospitality, constant need for connection, and love for coffee –that make Starbucks Coffee and the Filipino people a great culture fit.

“Since the opening of the first Starbucks store at 6750 Ayala on December 4 1997, we have been committed to providing Filipinos with uplifting coffee experiences not only by celebrating coffee and its rich tradition, but also bringing  a feeling of connection” said Lopez.

Today, Starbucks is present in 20 provinces and 58 cities across the country. The 300^th store opened last December 2 at SM City East Ortigas, Pasig City.

“We serve as a gathering place for our customers and we couldn’t be happier about it. We’re not just passionate purveyors of coffee, but everything else that goes with a full and rewarding coffeehouse experience,” said Lopez. 

To share your moments of being together at Starbucks, visit www.meetmeatstarbucks.ph

WAREHOUSE SHOPPING WITHOUT THE MEMBERSHIP BEST VALUE FACTORY FOOD OUTLET

This Holiday Season may be the best time to try shopping at the Best Value Factory Food Outlet, one of the best kept secrets in the industry. And best of all, unlike other warehouse outlets, you don’t need a membership. People in the food industry and those with small and medium scale food businesses have been flocking to Best Value even before they opened their doors to the public at large – and now you can, too.

When you name your store Best Value, you need to have the goods to back it up – and they do. They offer factory prices on a host of goods particularly Cooking Oils, Specialty Fats, Baking and Culinary Ingredients and a whole sundry of items you won’t normally find at the supermarket and normal retail outlets. Best Value has a wide assortment of goods at great value and superb quality. Most of their products come from Oleo-Fats, an affiliate company which already manufactures products for food industry leaders and famous food chains.

Initially, the store was just an outlet to sell to Oleo-Fats customers who didn’t meet the larger volume orders, according to Princess Guia, Best Value’s ebullient Sales and Operations Supervisor. But this year they realized that expansion meant choices, and so they decided to carry other brands as well, making them a full-fledged store.

One of the reasons the store expanded to include more and more items is simply because the customers kept asking.  For instance, since they already sold the soft serve mixes, customers also looked for the cones, the syrups and the toppings. “They wanted basic commodities, like flour and sugar, so our goal is to complete the product lines,” says Guia.  This is why you’ll also see products adjacent items such as packaging material and chocolate and cookie molds.

Predictably, Food Service and Horeca (Hotel, Restaurant, Café) industries make up a large portion of their customer base. The rest have food kiosks/stalls bakeries, some are hobbyists and homemakers. Pretty much anyone will benefit from their products. “For all your culinary needs” is not just a tagline. They have a range of mixes, syrups, sauces, toppings, flavorings, spices, breadings, among other dry goods and even frozen meats. While food items are their primary product, there are also other like soaps, cleaners and laundry detergents because the food service companies also need those and their parent company, D&L Industries, manufactures those products as well.

The company also encourages entrepreneurship with their HANEP (Buhay) Negosyo Packages. The store sells equipment such as soft serve ice-cream makers, granita slushee mixes, juice mixes, 3-in-1 Vendo, and Popcorn Maker. It’s a smart move as they’ve become a one-stop shop for all your entrepreneurial needs. The streamlining just makes it easier. They also conduct free seminars and demos to educate interested customers. 

As always, it’s the people who really make the experience shopping here an enjoyable experience. Best Value knows their customers not just because they’re often repeat customers, but because they engage them, and it’s those personal touches that really make the customers feel heard. When some of their shoppers went looking for Organic Apple Cider Vinegar in the shop because there was a shortage in the usual places, Guia herself searched for other suppliers and it wasn’t long before they were on the shelf. It is this kind of personalized service and the products themselves that have brought fast growth to the company and definite expansion plans for next year. As Guia puts it, “We are also learning from the customers.”

Best Value Factory Food Outlet is located at 62 Calle Industria, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, (02) 635 0680 loc 386, 0918 903 9328. Store Hours: 9AM-7PM daily. Visit and like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BestValueFFO/

OPPO's #NATIONALSELFIEDAY IS ON EVERY #SELFIEEXPERT'S HOLIDAY WISHLIST

Today is the OPPO's #NationalSelfieDaY, this is your chance to join and own one of every #SelfieExpert's Holiday Wishlist, post a selfie photo starting today for the #NationalSelfieDay contest.

This month is indeed a season of giving right? As a way of extending gratitude, mobile technology brand OPPO is giving away 100 units of F1s to lucky Facebook users who will participate in the National Selfie Day Contest. 

“The National Selfie Day Contest is OPPO’s way of giving back after all the milestones we made this year. It’s also our way of rewarding netizens for creatively expressing their most unforgettable holiday moments in selfies,” said OPPO Philippines Brand Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng.

Participants can start posting their selfie entries on Facebook beginning December 5 midnight. The contest closes on December 26 at 11:59PM.The winners will be announced on December 28 via OPPO’s Facebook page. They will also be notified through e-mail.

For more details about the contest mechanics, please visit https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/.

NUVALI CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS WITH ITS FIRST LIGHTS AND SOUNDS SHOW

Let your holiday be more merrier and awesome by witnessing the first in the country “Magical Field of Lights" located at Nuvali Sta. Rosa.

“Magical Field of Lights,” started last November 25 and it will last until January 8 next year. Have a fun in Nuvali’s grass fields light up like an enchanted field of tulips dancing to two 5-minute medleys enjoyable for the whole family. The show will run every 30 minutes from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. daily. Aside from the show, the field also features a variety of attractions such as the 50-meter long light tunnel, Christmas trees, and dandelion light installation. It will also be complemented with a Christmas fair that showcases traditional Filipino Christmas treats such as bibingka and puto bumbong. A variety of local goods perfect for gift-giving will also be available.

With the help of Estate Water, Qualimed Hospital, Amaia Steps Parkway, Ayala Malls Solenad and Nestle Kitkat, Nuvali brings to life a spectacular show for its residents, employees and visitors.

Nuvali invites holiday guests to partake in the Christmas festivities including a visit to the Nuvali Christmas Bazaar at Ayala Malls Solenad which will feature unique local goods from Laguna. Solenad in Nuvali will also have a roster of crowd-drawing events including the “Christkindl Market” holiday village featuring traditional and modern gifts for sale from December 1 to 31, and the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra concert on December 16.

From sunup to sundown, the estate offers a wide range of activities for families and weekenders. With 50% of the development dedicated to green and open spaces, Nuvali features an off-road biking and running trails approximately 50 km in total length, a multi-functional lake, and a Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary.

Seda Hotel in Nuvali offers a relaxing stay for guests opting for a Christmas staycation. Guests booked for December 24 can enjoy complimentary servings of puto bumbong or bibingka and two cups of hot chocolate.

To get to Nuvali, private vehicles can pass through Mamplasan, Sta. Rosa, Eton-Greenfield, Silangan, or Canlubang exit along South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Public transportation to Nuvali is available from major jump-offs such as Bonifacio Global City, and Balibago.

See you there guys :)