WeChat Brings You Closer This Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is fast approaching and if you've got relatives outside the country, it's but normal to feel distraught. With the advancement of mobile technology and the easiness of using apps, it's now going to feel a lot closer for most of us and that's a good thing. It's something to be thankful for!

WeChat, the fastest growing mobile social messaging app in the country is now giving back to the most special woman in our lives - our Moms. They've got an exciting promo that sets importance on connecting with your loved ones. You can now use WeChat Video Calls to three different people on different days this week. Aside from that, you get awesome prepaid credits to help you get connected to people that you dearly love. Moms can get those precious moments rolling once again with friends and relatives. Isn't that amazing?! Well that's not all. When you use WeChat and try the video call feature with three different people, a mere screenshot of you sharing WeChat tips along with your best wishes for your mom on the Moments section of the WeChat App might get you a special prize that you and your mom can both enjoy. All you need to do is to share it with WeChat by posting your screenshots on Facebook while tagging their official page at WeChat Philippines. Letting them know how special your Mom is and getting some perks in the process just makes this the perfect thing to do this Mother's day.

I am so happy that my Mom is at home, but since my brother is in Ireland we might as well use the obvious service that can connect my other relatives too. I even tried the video call earlier with my friends and it's clear as a bright sunny day. The audio was great too - nothing lame and choppy. Now imagine that great service and a chance to win something from the fastest growing chat app in the country! If you haven't tried WeChat yet, then this might be the best time to do it!

  

Why? It's because you can win prepaid credits or more from WeChat. Just follow these steps:

1.) Make three (3) video calls to three (3) different people on WeChat. Do this on three different days. This will entitle you to win a PHP 100 worth of prepaid card. 
2.) After doing the Video Call task, send the keyword “HMD” to WeChat Fans Official Account (add the ID: wechatfansph) so you can put in your information for prize delivery.
3.) Win another special prize by doing the additional task of sharing WeChat tips to Moments along with your best wishes for your mom. To avail of this opportunity, you must take a screenshot of you sharing WeChat tips on Moments and posting it on a public status on Facebook while tagging WeChat Philippines Official Facebook Account. That's it!

WeChat’s Video Call feature is a new and exciting platform bringing people closer together. It’s an easy way to show your loved ones how much you care. This Mother’s Day, celebrate the warmth of a mother’s love in a unique and modern way by giving them a kiss and a heartfelt greeting through a Video Call on WeChat. They deserve all the love they can get! I already said I love her, you should too!

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The Goodness That Is WHAM! Burgers

This place is made of legends. You often hear Pak, Boom, Pow, Kablag every time an action sequence happens in comic strips. Here, you only hear one name and it's a lovely thing to see once it comes out of the kitchen and laid on your table. This is WHAM! Burgers.

The Interiors

It's a burger joint and the theme they were gunning for was whimsical and should stick to the comic strip thing they started with the name of the establishment. 

The red, white and yellow palette presents a more energetic vibe in the restaurant. They also made it simple with a few tables and chairs to maximize the small space.

The place gets packed on lunch and dinner hours much like other establishments in the area. It is advisable to go before those hours.

The place also has a small second floor which can sit around 8 or 10 people and the comfort room. It's a little claustrophobic in some standards but they've added mirrors to give you a full view feel. That was a nice touch considering how small this is.

Service is good. They don't have that much lines because taking and serving your orders takes a short amount of time. You have the crew to thank for that. They also have a very simple menu so understanding what you're getting won't be a problem. Condiments are complete and if you prefer a refreshing glass of pineapple juice with your burger, they have that as well.

The Food

The good is in the burger and WHAM!'s got that already in the pocket. It's the same reason why they've expanded to several stores in Manila. Later on, they decided to close some of it and concentrate on those which have higher foot traffic which proved very beneficial to the company. I am a fan of their branch in Katipunan and have been going there every now and then. The SM Mall of Asia's branch is bigger and I think they have more choices now than the last time I saw their menu.

This is The Slider Trio. If you come to a point where you don't know what to order once you go inside the store, then this is definitely a thing to consider. Think about three burgers, best sellers Wham Burger, Wham Burger with Cheese, then Bacon Burger. It's served in bigger than the usual slider sizes giving you a sampler of everything that is to experience in WHAM!... it's a good deal pegged at Php 250 only and taste wise, you can't say the difference between getting the actual burger and these guys. Get this if you think you can't finish the bigger ones and get to taste them all in one order! :)

This is The Whammer. Imagine a think 1/3 pound patty topped with cheese, crispy bacon, crispy onion shards, tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup and mustard. The crisp onion make this a good show of texture and makes it different from the ordinary burger. Pretty good.

To go with your favorite burgers, they have mean fries, wedges and onion rings that are so good. I specifically ordered more of the onion rings because theirs is sweet, something that I never knew would be found in this joint. Order this if you're in Mall of Asia.

This one's their Bronco Burger. They don't have MSG on their burgers and only use salt and pepper. You can really taste the beef content, like an 80% lean beef - 20% fat ratio is happening in every patty. I love the char grilled taste too and this one's like their barbecue burger with the exception of the crispy bacon below it. Pretty good in my standards. The serving is huge so it's all worth it.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Kapow. It does pack a punch. If you fancy mexican food and fond of things that are spicy then this is it. It tastes a lot like a burrito but of course it is a burger. The relish, the jalapeno peppers gives it a very spicy kick. I love this the most among their burgers, you should order this if you're a little adventurous because it'll definitely match your personality. Drink lots of water or soda right after as it's extremely hot!

You think it wouldn't work but it did. This is their Spaghetti Fries! It's got that oh so awesome Filipino sweet style spaghetti sauce that children would surely love plus shards of crispy fries topped with melted cheese. You think it's weird but no, it was something off the charts for some of the people I was with because they finished this in minutes. They didn't let go dipping each piece in the spaghetti sauce even if it was quite filling. If you want your kids to be busy and full in a short amount of time, please order one of this and they'll love it as much as I do. :)

The place is nice, prolly good for your man and kids. Their servings are big and the price point ain't bad at all. Try the Spaghetti Fries and Slider Trio for a more value for money treat. Else, you can get the major burger varieties that WHAM! has. It was worth the trip down south. Pretty good people, place and burgers. That is goodness... that is  WHAM! Burgers!

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Hydrate Naturally: Vita Coco Now in the Philippines

 By the powers of Rihanna and her gorgeous body, the US' favorite drink is finally here in the Philippines. This is Vita Coco. You must have seen this new fresh and natural drink with Madonna, Jessica Alba, Stacy Keibler, Ed Westwick, Chris Pine, Robert Pattinson and a lot of other Hollywood celebrities. It's the best selling coconut water brand in the US and now it's landed in our shores through the white sandy beach of Boracay a few days ago.

 

 Vita Coco started in the US when friends Michael Kirban and Ira Liran founded it in New York. It marked the first ever brand to offer it in Tetra Pak containers from fruit to packaging in seconds. They have the technology to keep the juice fresh as the day it was picked by vacuum procedures making it safe and healthy even if you store it in the fridge for a few days. Though really, when you open one of these -  who would even stop drinking it? I got a taste of it already and this one is pretty good in my standards. Best of all, we are hydrating naturally. Isn't that great?!

Vita Coco is now available at your leading convenience stores in the country. Try to get it at 7-11, Rustan’s Groceries and Shopwise. The current suggested retail price for a handy 330ml pack is only Php 35. This electrolyte rich fresh drink is the choice of celebrities, athletes and ordinary people. Now how can you say no when you'll see it on shelves on the stores I mentioned above. Be as fresh and hydrated as the thing you drink. Grab one of these Vita Coco drinks and you'll also get to help Filipino coconut farmers which they also source this from. Gulp!

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Coca Cola Football Festival 2014

Coca Cola, the nation's favorite drink just launched the fourth installment of the CocaCola Football Festival at the Ayala Alabang Country Club in Muntinlupa City. Over 230 teams and approximately 3,500 players from all over the country will be in this year's league as part of their strong support for the sport of football around the world. President and CEO Guillermo Aponte says it brings a lot of excitement and support for the sport and they are glad to be part of sponsoring something that would benefit all the regions, all genders. We are trying to cover Manila and the whole island of Luzon and perhaps other provinces soon because we hope to work closer with them. In the meantime we will try to do our best to promote football/soccer in the Philippines - as much as we can.

It will be played in 22 football fields and will be done simultaneously. They will also follow a 7A Side Football Format wherein they will be limited to 7 players. The schools and football clubs are only allowed one team in this cup. Last year, Green Barons, Miriam College, Xavier Football Club, the Makati Football Club, DLSU, FC Sikat, DLSU Zobel, Makati FC Elite and Makati Football School took home titles in different categories. I've also seen their photos on the lot while everyone was busy playing that afternoon. CocaCola will also be sponsoring their trophies and medals, some of which I saw being displayed on the sidelines.

Now, if you think these kids are just playing ball in a playground, think again.

These kids would probably run some professionals a run for the money but really, they are here for the love of the game. Now, if that isn't enough reason to cheer them on and support them then I don't know what will. They now have a different outlook in life because they are engaged in sports.

Coca Cola ultimately wants this to happen in every region, every place in the Philippines and slowly, they are gearing up for more associations and football clubs to join them really soon. Football is a priority sport that CocaCola has supported all these years. This includes FIFA and other union sports in Europe, US and Asia. 

Thank you for sponsors like them that gets the youth where they rightfully should be. In the grounds, playing and winning. Can't wait to see who wins this 2014!

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