Sandara Park for Penshoppe

When news about her arrival in the Philippines was out a few days ago, I was excited to cover because I find Sandara a little quirky than the usual international performer. She might be already in +2NE1 but she never get to be an entitled artist and only answered in Filipino when she was asked during the press conference for Penshoppe. I find her humility attractive, let alone her fashion statement since she's been wearing this brand since high school. She felt that it was serendipity even if she could only afford a few shirts back then and she was so happy that she got to work with the actual brand now.

During the press conference, she wasn't really asked by the press. They kinda filtered the questions and the only ones asked were about her experience going back to the Philippines and not much about parts of her collection. She mentioned though that she's very much a shirt and jeans kind of girl so if it's just a simple day she'd really wear Penshoppe as it is comfy.

She's very funny, in a witty but subtle kind of way. I wanted to ask her about her summer essentials but didn't get picked for the questions, I didn't feel bad though. I must have asked a hard one on paper so they didn't choose mine.

Jeff Bascon, the Brand Director for Penshoppe welcomed the 2NE1 star. He's happy that she's now a part of the brand where he says she's a perfect fit. I completely agree. I didn't get to see the fashion show in Trinoma though, because they wanted us to sit a few rows in the back. I didn't plan to shoot heads of people I don't know as with any other fashion show I've been to (I call that a caste system, which has been phased out in New York Fashion Week ages ago) and the stage wasn't even raised so how can I shoot from there. That's a no-no for me. So I felt bad, really really bad and left before they even started. Anyway, I got decent shots of Sandara during the press conference, so I think this will be sufficient. She wore a white denim number and a shirt inside, looked cute.

 

Here's part of Sandara's interview where she was asked questions by VJ Chino Lui Pio. Enjoy!

She's happy. Penshoppe is international. I'll probably get over not having to shoot the fashion show, so sorry for not showing you any of the clothes featured there. Maybe if I visit their store I'll have them on Instagram, so again my apologies for not having the freaking runway show covered. 

Thanks Penshoppe!

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Lee Min Ho for Kyo Chon Philippines

I love Korean Fried Chicken. It's the way they prepare it, the way they cook the chicken and the way they have their endorsers here in the Philippines. The brand is currently expanding aggressively in the country but has almost a 1000 stores in Korea. It looks like Pinoys are now being more adventurous when it comes to food, and they see us as a huge market. Basically, they're just giving us what we want!

They're already in the USA, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and USA. Kyo Chon wants us to have the healthiest fried chicken possible so they're using the freshest ingredients, healthy canola oil, and brush those wings, thighs, legs with their special sauce before frying to perfection, no rush so they get the full flavor. They don't use MSG too which is a good thing, if they're chickens taste good already without that, imagine how painstakingly they do it in the kitchen to make it this good.

I wasn't able to go to this event because of other commitments but I wasn't going to let this pass because as we know, Lee Min Ho is here! I got my Minoz friend to take photos of the event, so if you enjoy Kyo Chon's food, you'll even enjoy their endorser, right Oppa?!

The event was also hosted by Sam Oh

Seen in this photo is San Juan Vice Mayor Francis Zamora, Ms. Keri Zamora and their son.

Executives from Kyochon, from Philippines and in Korea

Some lucky fans got the chance to meet and greet Lee Min Ho, and his body guards of course!

Lee Min Ho being congratulated by Kyo Chon Executives for his successful show in the Philippines.

I loved the part where he said he missed us and bid good evening to everyone in Filipino!

Then he had to say good bye, and he'll be returning soon!

Lee Min Ho will also be starring in Gangnam Blues that will be shown on theaters tagalized since Viva and SM has co produced its release here. Watch it in specialty Asian Theaters in major SM Malls come March. Aside from that, he'll still be endorsing a lot of products in the Philippines and perhaps we're all going to have a chance to meet him in a bigger gathering real soon. I hope the Minoz find this one exciting reason to go to Kyo Chon Restaurants in Metro Manila. Come and get the best Korean Fried Chicken which they warn is highly addictive. 

Hope you also enjoyed the photos of Lee Min Ho while he's here in the Philippines. I'd like to credit the photos to my friend Karen, a full blooded Minoz who took the time to go to Greenhills and cover for me. She wants to stay anonymous I guess but really, THANK YOU! 

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Visit the Guam Booth at the 22nd PTAA Expo Today!

It felt like home, a bit more festive when we got the chance to experience Guam last night at the Ascott Hotel during the Online Media Night. I havent't been there but I'm so much considering it as a destination of choice in the next few months. Guam is a US territory, you would need a Visa for it but I heard they've got relaxed terms for it now. It's an island paradise so you get the chance to enjoy the best of the tropics, but it's got rich culture, natural wonders, luxurious resorts, shopping, sports and spas. They've also got people at the PTAA Travel and Tour Expo in SMX Convention Center to showcase untapped wonders that Pinoys might not have seen yet! Guam is a destination and if you would like to see this island up close, please visit them now at the 22nd PTAA convention and find the best deals on how to go there!

They'll be in the PTAA fair this weekend so if you would like to check out things to do and special rates from travel agencies, they are only going to be exclusively offering them in this event. If I were you, I'd go through the lines just to see them perform. You've seen it on the video, you've got to see it live!

Visit https://www.guamvisitorsbureau.com for more details! Hafa Adai!

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