CUSTOMIZED CONVERSE SNEAKERS BY MISS UNIVERSE 2016 CANDIDATES

At least 19 candidates from the 2016 Miss Universe competition lent their time and creativity to produce customized Converse sneakers to be auctioned for the Positive Action Foundation.  A foundation supported by the Ms Universe organization, Positive Action Foundation is devoted into helping individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families particularly those who are displaced from their employment due to HIV phenomenon. 

The candidates who participated are Ms. Angola – Luisa Baptista, Ms. Belgium – Stephanie Goldof, Ms. Belize – Rebecca Rath, Ms. Brazil – Raissa Santana, Ms. Bulgaria – Violina Ancheva, Ms. Cayman Islands – Monyque Brooks, Ms. Costa Rica – Carolina Duran, Ms. Germany – Johanna Acs, Ms. Guatemala – Virginia Argueta, Ms. Iceland – Hildur Maria, Ms. Mexico – Kristal Silva, Ms. Netherlands – Zoey Ivory, Ms. Nicaragua – Marina Jacoby, Ms. Panama – Keity Drenan, Ms. Paraguay – Andrea Melgarejo, Ms. Philippines – Maxine Medina, Ms. Russia – Yuliana Korolkova, Ms. Thailand – Chalita Suansane, and Ms. Uruguay – Magdalena Cohendent.

Beauty pageant patrons and Chucks collectors will get a chance to own a personalized Chucks  of one of the participating candidates  through a silent bid auction. Bidders may submit their bids, names and contact details thru the information officer in the mall exhibit of the shoes or thru a private message at the Converse Facebook page. Starting bid for all pairs is at $50 USD.

See the personalized pairs at the exhibits in the following dates and venues:

·         February 3-5: Robinsons Antipolo

·         February 10-12: Robinsons Bulacan and Marquee Pampanga

·         February 17-19: Robinsons Isabela and Robinsons Ilocos Norte

·         February 24-26: Robinsons Tacloban and Robinsons Cebu

·         March 3-5: Gaisano Mall of Davao City and Gaisano Mall of Digos

·         March 10-12: Gaisano Mall of Tagum and Gaisano Mall of Toril

·         March 17-19: Gaisano Mall of General Santos

Stay tuned on our Facebook page for more of #ConversePHx65MissUniverse.

CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR II CRAFT LEATHER: ESSENTIAL COMFORT, CRAFTED LEATHER

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Craft Leather is the next step in the evolution of comfort found in the regular Chuck II. 

Highlights of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Craft include premium leather upper material, padded non-slip tongue, micro-perforated leather lining and Lunarlon insole for cushioning.

This is a Chuck that's been re-designed with your comfort in mind. We like to think that's a good thing.

Available in low-cut, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Craft Leather comes in two colors, casino red and black, for only Php 4,550 while high-cut in sharkskin is only Php 4,950. For more Chuck Taylor All Star designs and styles, visit www.converse.com.ph or www.facebook.com/FacebookPhilippines

 #ConversePHxChuckIICraftLeather

21st CENTURY DISEASES: THE NEWEST THREAT TO YOUR HEALTH

Do you feel like you get tired and exhausted more often? Do you find yourself suddenly more prone to allergies you previously didn't have before? These signs, and more, all point to the development of what some experts call 21st century diseases.

The most alarming characteristic of 21st century diseases? It is man-made.

How does this happen?

Long work hours. Pollution. Binge eating. Binge drinking. Lack of exercise. Traffic. All of these modern stressors lead to an imbalanced immune system. Not many people know that a compromised immune system is an imbalanced immune system. To be imbalanced means that some of your immune cells may be over-reactive or not attentive enough. When this happens, the immune system either overreacts to harmless things, or isn't attentive enough when harmful bacteria or viruses enter the body. The result could be as manageable as a recurring allergy or asthma; it could be as serious as heart disease, diabetes, or even cancer.

One of the best ways to protect the body from 21st century diseases is to balance the immune system. To get it back on track, it needs immunomodulators. Immunomodulators are naturally-occurring substances that help nourish your immune cells, so your immune system becomes balanced once again.

Studies have shown that when taken with your doctor-prescribed medicine, immunomodulators greatly speed up the recovery time of people suffering from ailments like allergic rhinitis; it can also help minimize the recurrence of certain sicknesses like asthma.

One of the more effective immunomodulators is CM-glucan, a natural substance derived from baker’s yeast that can help keep 21st century illnesses at bay. It is 100 times more soluble than beta-glucan through a process called carboxymethylation, developed and patented by a Swiss company called Mibelle Biochemistry. Because it is more soluble, CM-glucan is completely absorbed by the body in 24 hours with no effect on the liver.

When CM-glucan enters the body, it goes directly to your immune cells and begins to nourish them. Weak immune cells become more alert, while overreactive cells calm down and stabilize. The immune system now becomes more balanced, and is once again working hard to protect your body from the threat of 21st century diseases.

Help your body protect itself from sickness and disease. To learn more about the immunomodulator made with pure CM-glucan, go to www.immunomax.com.ph

WELCOME NEW YEAR WITH MOUTH-WATERING CONFECTIONS FROM STARBUCKS

New beverages, food and cards await you this New Year from Starbucks Philippines. The never-ending surprises of Starbucks is still going holiday or not, not get ready with this set of treat.

Start the year with good vibes by indulging in the heavenly treats from Starbucks. From its newest Espresso Confections, delectable food and returning favorites, your go-to coffeehouse has got your cravings satisfied.

Excite your taste buds with the newest Salted Caramel Mocha Crumble which combines all the goodness of espresso, milk, mocha sauce and toffee nut syrup. Topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, Starbucks Sea Salt and brownie bits, this espresso confection is truly perfect for those who love to indulge.

You may also delight your senses with the Chestnut White Chocolate Truffle, a combination of Starbucks signature espresso, chestnut flavor and white chocolate sauce. It is topped with whipped cream and chestnut drizzle.

Both espresso confections are available in hot, iced and blended formats.

Great coffee calls for great food. Pair the returning Starbucks Guatemala Casi Cielo, a bright and elegant coffee with a smooth cocoa finish, with new featured food items which include desserts like the Mango Cake, Vanilla Crepe Cake, Purple Yam Cookie, Chocolate Doughnut Éclair and Vanilla Doughnut Éclair.

Starbucks has also released new food items perfect for any time of the day, like the Chicken Pot Pie, a buttery and flaky crust filled with delicious creamy chicken topped with mashed potato, the new Sausage Roll and the Longganisa Pandesal, a soft and buttery bun with sautéed garlic Longganisa filling.

If you’re craving for more savory dishes and hearty food items for lunch, try your favorite espresso beverage with Farmer’s Ham & Emmental Cheese on French Baguette or Pork Carnitas Wrap.

Here's more, Starbucks Coffee Rolls are back in a special tin can packaging perfect for welcoming the Lunar New Year. It’s a new take on the crispy wafer rolls, infused with Starbucks Espresso Roast.

The Starbucks Reserve® Card which features the Starbucks Reserve® Logo and wordmark in a sleek black background will be available with an initial consumable load of ₱300 and is only available in Starbucks Reserve® stores starting January 9. Visit this link to see the list of stores: http://www.starbucks.ph/promo/reserve-store

Welcome the New Year with these newest product offerings by visiting any Starbucks store nationwide. For more information, go to www.starbucks.ph

THE ULTIMATE PIOLO PASCUAL READY FOR 2017

The Ultimate Heartthrob of Philippine showbiz industry, Piolo Pascual is all set for an exciting 2017. Movies, endorsements and businesses, no one can stop Papa P from doing it all this year.

Same as he other stars that are starting to wane at this point of their lives, the Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual is going full throttle on his challenging projects this year.

As much as Piolo's wanting to slow down a bit in order to appreciate life even more, he is turning a year older this coming January 12 and couldn’t help but be excited about the dream projects that he’s hoping to cross off his bucketlist.

“I want to travel the region, just in case there’s a chance for me to showcase Filipino talents not just here but also abroad,” he said.

According to Piolo, he wants to tap the international market, not necessarily Hollywood, but other markets such as lifestyle.

Mid last year, Piolo embarked on his first lifestyle food show titled “The Crawl” together with actor Lui Villaruz. The first season had them eating their way around Osaka, Japan. Its success led to an immediate follow up season, which Piolo undertook with his son Iñigo in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

“I get excited doing things that I’ve not done before. Basically delving into things I never thought I could do,” he said adding that he also hopes to do a different kind of serye soon.

Aside from hopefully fulfilling his dream projects, fans can expect to see him in the big screen soon with “Once in a Lifetime” opposite Yen Santos where they shot portions of it in New Zealand.

Almost three years since he last came out with his studio album “Decades III,” the singing heartthrob recently launched his Piolo Greatest Themes Album.

Amid all the upcoming projects and his goal, Piolo just couldn’t help but be grateful with the trust that he received and is still continuously receiving from the network for the last 20 years of being in the business.

“I can never be more thankful. I’m just really happy that they didn’t just change my life, they’ve changed my whole track, my entire journey in life and I’m just really humbled by it,” he said.

Despite being one of the most celebrated actors in the business, Piolo intends to stay as low-key as possible, which happens to be a far cry to his known tag as the “number one leading man” and “ultimate heartthrob.”

“It’s not for me to say. Being in this business for a long time it’s a blessing already. To be on top, I mean that’s a sense of entitlement. I’ll never hold on to something that is fleeting. As long as I know I’m enjoying my life and I’m able to do things that I enjoy doing, that’s okay by me,” he ended.

Get to see a different side of the Ultimate Heartthrob and his enviable bachelor’s pad as the January 2017 cover star of Star Studio magazine.