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Who Will Be The Happiest Pinoy for 2015?

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 20, 2015

The Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2015, a nationwide campaign of Cebuana Lhuillier is now currently accepting nominations. This was announced when I attended the Davao roadshow earlier this month. Big prizes are at stake for the winners which will be announced this June. The Happiest Pinoy grand winner gets 1 Million pesos in cash while nine (9) runners-up will get ₱50,000 each. There will also be 2 Special Awards given (chosen from the top 10 finalists): the Happiest Student award and the Happiest Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) award. They will receive 25,000 pesos each. The Search for the Happiest Pinoy looks for these qualities in choosing for the winners/finalists: Positive outlook in life Proven ability to rise above life’s challenges Positive impact in the lives of others This contest aims to remind us the positive values of optimism, resilience, and hope in us Filipinos despite the various life challenges […]

S&R New York Style Pizza Now in Abreeza

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 26, 2014

Can’t get enough of S&R Membership Shopping’s giant pizza, calzone and big food servings? Good news, they are now within reach for people living in the northern part of Davao. They have just opened their restaurant at the ground floor , restaurant row of the Abreeza Mall on the 2oth December. This is to serve the clamor of Davaoenos who have grown to love their tasty and satisfying pizza and other signature food items that used to be only available at their S&R Membership Shopping store in Matina corner Ma-a Road, Davao City. And the better news? Non-members can buy and eat here while members get 5% discount on all purchases. I find their new place perfect for an after-movie date with friends, Sunday bonding with the family and many more. It is spacious and has a ‘breathable ambiance’ as it is located at the back portion of the mall which […]

Trying To Get Pregnant?

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 11, 2014

We all get to the point when we’re past the partying stage and dating, and start thinking about settling down with our significant others. How about you? Have you recently made the most exciting decision with your partner to start building your own family? This is a very special moment especially if you are trying for your first baby. It can be very overwhelming, time consuming, and emotionally draining for some. One of the most common questions women ask when trying to get pregnant is how long it would take for them to finally get pregnant. Some women are easily bothered on why after 3-6 months of trying, it hasn’t happened yet. There are some things that you can definitely do in order to speed up the process of your pregnancy. You may want to try taking some natural supplements to help boost your fertility alongside track of when you […]

The Dream Shirt: Who Says You Can’t Wear Your Favorite Books?

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 24, 2014

What started out as an idea to create shirts for bookworms, has finally marked its 2.5K followers for The Dream Shirt after a year of operating online. With more and more fangirls and fanboys finding out about the online shop, The Dream Shirt is planning to have its relaunch come 2015, which includes creating a line for locally published books, releasing more collections, and a collaboration giveaway with Fandom Trinkets PH. The Dream Shirt is an online shop that offers made-to-order shirts, with prints that features quotes and designs based on different books. Each design is printed on a cotton shirt in vinyl or via heat transfer. As of today, most of their selections are based from Young Adult novels like John Green’s ‘Looking for Alaska’ and ‘The Fault in Our Stars’. They also print designs based on the popular dystopian novels such as the infamous Hunger Games trilogy and Divergent. […]

Davao Gets the #IpanemaSelfeet Experience

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 21, 2014

Last Novemeber 16, I had a fantastic time attending the Ipanema Selfeet Sunday at the Abreeza Mall. The famous Brazilian flipflop brand Ipanema launched the #Ipanema Selfeet campaign that challenges everyone to take their own selfeets in their every adventure. Davaoenos had a fabulous day checking out Ipanema’s latest designs. We made rounds doing ‘selfeets‘ at the #IpanemaSelfeet stations that had fun backgrounds for that perfect shot. There were raffles for a chance to win gift certificates and accommodation at Pearl Farm Beach resort. To top it all, we got a chance to see the handsome actor Tom Rodriguez, and pose for a picture with him, too. What’s more, Ipanema opened its first concept store in Davao at the ground floor of the Abreeza Mall, giving a one-day-only 20% discount for every purchase of Ipanema flipflops. Moreover, the fun continues online with the Ipanema Selfeet contest on Facebook. All you have to do is […]

RisingStars Philippines: PH’s Newest and Biggest Talent Contest

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 20, 2014

RisingStars Philippines, the country’s newest and biggest talent competition is going around the country to reach out to the entire nation in search for new rising stars. Auditions in Davao city are now ongoing at NCCC Mall and select schools and barangays. RisingStars Philippines and Kapatid Network TV5, in cooperation with Jumpstart Productions, have joined forces to launch a new singing and reality TV talent search that would embark on a nationwide search for the best-of-the-best singing talents all over the Philippines to represent their home city or province. Auditions will kick-off at Davao on November 17 and close on November 30, 2014. Contestants (amateur and professional singers, 13 years old and above) may audition by recording their entries online – using a laptop, PC, or android phones – or at the RisingStars Recording Station, which is akin a modern recording studio facility. The Singing Station/Recording Booth shall be available […]

Domex “Fiesta” Video Brings Awareness for Clean Toilets, Germ-free Communities

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 13, 2014

Imagine this scene typically played out during fiestas: People rushing to the streets, drawn to the sound of a marching band. Everyone is smiling, eager to see the “star” of the celebration. But instead of showing the face of a movie celebrity, a beauty queen or a politician, the video reveals an unlikely, yet welcome sight—a new, clean toilet facility. “Fiesta”, the Domex video is produced by Unilever Philippines. Now up on Youtube, it shows how underprivileged Filipinos welcome the “arrival” of clean toilet facilities in their communities. “The video aims to make people realize the value of a toilet which most of us, unfortunately, take for granted,” said Dennis Chua, Domex Brand Manager. The “Fiesta” video contributes to the efforts of Domex’s One Million Clean Toilets Movement. Each unique view translates into a pledge for the advocacy campaign which collects pledges from households to conscientiously maintain their own hygienic […]

GrabTaxi’s Investment Rises to US$ 90 million in 12 months

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 30, 2014

With Strong Focus on Driver-Passenger Experience GrabTaxi, Southeast Asia’s leading taxi-booking mobile phone app, has completed its Series C round of financing, one of the largest rounds in the history of Southeast Asia. The company has raised a total of approximately US$90 million of venture capitalist funding and loans since within 12 months. The Series C round was led by US-based Tiger Global Management. New investor Hillhouse Capital Management also joined the round with existing investors Vertex Venture Holdings, GGV Capital and Qunar (NASDAQ: QUNR)i. The GrabTaxi mobile app has been downloaded onto more than 2.1 million mobile devices, with more than 400,000 active monthly users in over 17 cities in six countries. Two bookings are made through the GrabTaxi platform every second. GrabTaxi Founder and Group CEO Anthony Tan said, “GrabTaxi has always been selective in choosing our investment partners. As a startup, we value their experience and advice […]

My Skin Origins Kickboxing Jam Fitness Soiree

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 15, 2014

Hey pretty fitness buffs! My Skin Origins (My Skin Essential Philippines) will have its 3rd workout soiree on Thursday, October 16. This is in line with its thrust in promoting beauty, health and wellness. It will happen at the Fit Series Room of Holiday Gym and Spa Davao along F. Torres St. Davao City. It is co-sponsored by Greene Dare. If you want to attend this exciting event, you can get an invite by liking My Skin Origin’s Page: My Skin Essentials, Phils. Just confirm this by sending them a personal message. See you there! 🙂 Read my blogpost on My Skin Origin’s first fitness event <Zumba Party> earlier this year here.