Hada Labo is Now in the Philippines!

Do you have great skin? How do you know? Well there’s this great electronic tool that measures how hydrated your skin is, and I tried it out myself. Mine is about 43% and they say it’s pretty high for normal standards, I was happy about it. But what about the percentage of the population that don’t believe in hydration? With skin looking old and wrinkly, maybe it is an issue you can fix especially now that Japan’s number 1 Facial lotion just arrived in the Philippines.

For 12 years, they have been leading the market in Japan and with good reason, because it does work. For those who are involved in makeup, Japan has this way of putting lotions first before the moisturizer then the toner. It makes the base of your skin not dry so you get the application of make up easy without harming your skin. It gives it moisture, a good practice so I think it would also be perfect for Filipinos to do.

Hada Labo has Hydrating Lotions which helps skin keep that hydration balance, the Hydrating Face Watch helps keep that natural skin moisture to make it hydrates and fresh all throughout the day! They also have the Hydrating Light Cream which prevents moisture loss and the Hydrating Water Gel so you get a moisture protecting shield with a light breathable feeling. The Hydra & Whitening Face Wash has seaweed brown algae extracts so it draws water efficiently, then the Deep Clean & Pore Refining Face Wash with the Japanese Green Tea extract to help remove those excess oils (pretty good for mixed and oily skin). They are launching a few more lines very soon (for those looking for the red or blue line).

Now you don’t have to ask people going to Japan or online to purchase it, because it will be available in Watsons Stores nationwide, so stay tuned for the next ones eh! Go hoard it now!

Denny’s Gets You 12 Slams for 12 Months!

Ayala North Exchange is continuing to open restaurants and this time, they’re giving you a treat! Your favorite diner DENNY’s is opening their newest branch and that means, this awesome day should be topped with your favorite comfort food in the morning, pancakes!


First 100 who get to pay 500 pesos on their bill starting August 5 in DENNY’s Ayala North Exchange will get the opportunity to have 12 FREE SLAMS for 12 MONTHS! That’s 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes, eggs done your way, 2 bacon strips (your choice of doneness) and 2 sausage links, now how’s that for a treat?!


Go to dennys.ph for more info or troop to the store if you’re in the mood for flipping wonders!

Kobe Paras for H&M

This generation’s coolest guys deserve the biggest break, well, they already did.


It looks like IT boy and athlete superstar Kobe Paras is donning the red label international fashion brand H&M. After successfully launching Nadine a few months ago, it’s but apt to see someone that in-vibes the fashion, the looks, the swag, the overall feel of what H&M is all about. True enough, they released this morning some outtakes from his shoot with the brand and said that they’ll be releasing a whole collection designed for men this coming August 8, 2019.


I’d be really worried of there would be enough stocks in shop because from the looks of it, it’s as hot as he is, enough for you to hoard it once it drops on their stores nationwide. Now how can you get it? Just visit any branch in the Philippines on this date because you’ll love what Kobe has to give.

An Evening with Shackleton

Spent some time at Arcovia City today for a little breather. The hectic schedules and unbelievable deadlines are all a blur but we can fix that. This one's special, the name itself came from a great man who weathered unforgiving weather in the North and South Pole, traversing ice everywhere, then when they almost met danger, Sir Ernest Shackleton chose to weather the elements and save his men, a feat likened to legends until today.

In the expeditions, he took cases of rare Malt Whisky with him and buried it under his camp to thank his crew, but totally forgot about three of them so it got buried there for years. They found it, took it to thaw, and enjoyed it like the crew even if it was kept for that long.

Kendrick Tan says "When we were putting this up, we wanted everyone to have their unique drink and feel how it was during the days they enjoyed the Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. Enjoy it with more drinks later and thank you for coming!"

Pia Mercado the brand manager adds "We will take this to road shows in Manila and Cebu. People still talk about him, even our brand team, they asked me to bring a 20 foot truck and 20 foot tent, to bring around the experience of Antarctica in the country. It was a crazy idea, but we're doing it. It was like an expedition too, something not been done before. A place below zero, to see the heart of Sir Earnest. We want for you to experience the same thing, and bring Shackleton along to celebrate with friends, even on a cold rainy night. Let's go to our Antarctica experience later."

I was like WHOA it's a huge ice cube at the center of Arcovia Showrooms parking lot. We went inside and and had drinks!

To tell you honestly, I was thinking it could have been very heavy and strong. Tried it over rocks and spinned slowly with a mix but it was all light, I didn't grimace on even gulps. It was smooth, less of that woodsy or tannin taste. 

Now the next thing could be, it'll be available in different shop, bars in Manila and I won't be surprised if this would be enjoyed by tropical dwellers such as you and me.

I am watching my non drinking friends have it now while I'm writing, you probably will too if you see it on the bar. Bring that 1907 experience to present Manila and it will be good! 

Cheers!