Sam Concepcion Endorses Chef's Noodle Philippines

It was a little crowded a few days ago in Chef's Noodle, the first international franchise of a brand from South Korea. I wasn't surprised because it is after all Sam Concepcion that is going to be there. Other celebrities like Grace Lee and couple Lloyd & Shamcey Supsup-Lee also endorsed this restaurant. It's a short 5 minute drive from where I live which is just in Robinsons Magnolia - Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City. They promise to serve the best Korean dishes and make your KPop dreams come true.   

Sam Concepcion embodies the strong, active, energetic characteristics of Korean youth much like the same with Filipinos and he says he stays at joints like these because the food is good and the prices are affordable. They have the usual things on the menu but they also have specials. I'd have to say the truth and tell you that I didn't like the others in the buffet prolly because they were serving a lot of people during the launch and prepared them ahead of time. The food might be better when you order them on a regular day because as I said it was a little too crowded that afternoon that I had to eat outside the restaurant (food court I mean).

They have average quality maki/sushi, but quite good fried rice, jap chae and spicy tofu. I think they've got that spicy tofu nailed because the texture is still nice and I love the kick the sauce entails. If I'm going back I'll probably get to order that again.

A bit of trivia: this was also the place where Sam admitted the incident with Anne Curtis- so it did happen. He also said that he totally understands where she is coming from because he knows Anne was just probably being protective. Sam Concepcion is still going strong with Jasmine Curtis who is his girlfriend. 

Make sure you visit Chef's Noodle if you want to satisfy your Korean dish cravings. They've got more items on the menu that would be really great to try like the Bibimbap, Haemul Seafood Pajun, Leek Shrimp Twigim, Chicken Kas, Spicy Dukbokki and their desserts ice cream/gelato. Their Operations Manager Ms. Nancy Go says they promise to delight you with more signature dishes and new ones, a welcome statement to customers that afternoon. 

They have stores in Robinsons Magnolia, University Mall, Atlanta Center, SM North Edsa, The Block, Robinsons Malolos and soon in SM Megamall. Check out the channels below if you want to see special offers and contests from Chef's Noodle.

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WeChat Partners with Internet Shopping Giant ZALORA

My favorite mobile messaging application WeChat just gave us great news that they are holding a partnership with online shopping giant Zalora. Better than ever, they are making you shopping experience a whole lot bigger than before by giving out exclusive content, news and promos unprecedented in Philippine internet shopping industry. With over 15 million users across the country, they are giving this user base special access to the newest offers and the ability to easily pay with a single swipe. It's one of the many perks having WeChat and I'm so glad I'm enjoying it until now.

The Senior Director of Business Development and Operations Justin Sun at Tencent said “As Filipinos lead more mobilized lifestyles, WeChat wants to help boost brands by providing them a mobile platform to further expand their enterprises. Aside from supporting retailers, this kind of practice can also open up a new business model for those in the wholesale industries.” In this case, not only will this partnership help both businesses but the retailers and consumers as well. It makes sense, if you've got a consumer that's got WeChat installed on their phones that means they've got a smartphone right? The people with the same purchasing power are also the ones that would bound to be the customers of Zalora. It's a perfect fit!

 My hunch was right and confirmed by Mr. Paulo Campos the Co-Founder and Managing Director of ZALORA Philippines. He says “Our partnership with WeChat is a natural fit. With this mobile messaging leader at the helm, ZALORA can stay connected with shoppers and ensure that they remain up-to-date with all of our latest offerings.” Having been able to also shop there, the convenience of choosing a product, paying for it easily and having it sent right to my doorstep was so convenient. It beats the shopping mall in so many levels because you'll never have to drive through traffic, you'll never have to be bothered by the crowd plus you'll get even bigger discounts now that WeChat and Zalora made this partnership happen! :)

Bigger discounts? Yeah! There's an exclusive promo running now for WeChat users that can get you 60% off on purchases at collective.com. All you need to do is download WeChat on your smartphone or tablet and add ZALORA’s Official ID on WeChat: ZALORAph. If you follow them, the subscription messages provide an e-coupon instantly. This will entitle you to that discount we mentioned a while ago. Enjoy this e-coupon whenever you shop in Zalora online. :)

It's hot outside, be in the comforts of your own home and start shopping!

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EXCLUSIVE: BUM Back To School (Behind The Scenes Teaser)

We were blessed to have been able to barge in the shoot of BUM's back to school collection a few days ago. I was a little sad that I didn't get to see Bea Binene (she was sick during this shoot apparently) but the rest of the new endorsers were there. Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza, Diego Loyzaga and Ella Cruz were already in their back to school wear, getting shot in a huge set that was turned into a classroom. 

This is just a teaser, I'll have to hold back releasing the rest of the shots because I'm sure you'll love the official photos from BUM shot by Ash Evasco. It'll be out on May, I'll release the rest of the photos by then but in the mean time, enjoy these behind the scene shots of these really nice guys and gals!

Notice the colors on this set, I love the bags, the new jeans and the tops for the guys. The girls are surprisingly designed more on the athletic side too, pretty reminiscent of Glee but one with a little more attitude. Just mix and match it with your existing clothes and it's PERFECT! Don't be afraid of prints or even wearing pink. As they say, real men wear pink!

There's more where this came from but I'd like you to stay patient :) When BUM releases the shots on their official website and social media channels, I'll let you see all my BTS shots. Hope that get's you excited! :) 

Thank you to the wonderful people of BUM who let us tag along and disturb them during the shoot! I bet you can't wait to see the whole campaign and check out what to wear when you're back at school!

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Vhong Navarro Stars in New Comedy Film "Da Possessed"

The whole cast except Kimpoy was there during the blogcon of the Vhong Navarro movie Da Possessed. This is his first movie after the controversial rape case filed against him by Deniece Cornejo and Delfin Lee. It was great news for the star to have been able to get justice when the DOJ finally junked the case last April 4, 2014. The film marks his comeback in the movies too which is hopefully going to be at par with his previous ones Mr. Suave, D' Anothers and Agent X44 all of which consequently have been directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal. 

   

Veteran comedian Joey Marquez, Joy Viado, Smokey Manoloto and Beverly Salviejo are also part of the cast. They are joined by not so gay actor John "Sweet" Lapuz who's complaining that he's been typecasted as a gay guy in films and the sexy-sultry Ms. Solenn Heussaff as Vhong's love interest in this movie. One of the film's writer was also present to give some facts on the creative process too. He says it wasn't hard to create material for Vhong because no matter what you give him, he can execute it well. He's got his own brand of humor and you can't just find that in most actors these days.

It was funny to hear them tell some of the stories while filming. They were also shelling some secrets in doing comedy and how they attacked the roles that were given to them. Solenn Heussaff also hinted that she had a crush on Vhong, which the actor gladly got so excited with to the delight of the crowd.

They also had a time when Joy Viado and Beverly Salviejo had a disagreement in statements, so automatically Smokey Manaloto, John Lapuz and Joey Marquez ganged up on them and wanted to make them fight. They were hilarious!

No matter how serious this may be, it'll still fall on a hilarious situation. With spectacular writing and great situational scenes, this is bound to be another blockbuster in the making. This is also an offering for Star Cinema's 20th anniversary and the pressure for Vhong to make this movie perform the same way as their previous films is big... he said he'll do his best and hopes the audience would love it the way they do. It's a little naughty, a little more in the manly humor as the writer explains but it's not cheap slapstick. You'll laugh and have a good time with your family and friends if you choose to watch this new Vhong Navarro starrer. You'll also see how fantastic Vhong Navarro could be in physical comedy. I even heard he's the Jim Carrey of the Philippines, I couldn't agree more.

Da Posessed will be shown on April 19 in your favorite theaters. They won't have a premier night but will be shown on Black Saturday so make sure you rush to theaters and see this film. They say this is better than Vhong's previous films so let's see if they can prove that statement shall we?! :)

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