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PSAHelpline.ph Now Accepts Orders From Abroad

December 22, 2025

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is officially making distance a non-issue. Thanks to its authorized partner, PSAHelpline.ph, getting your vital government documents while living or working abroad just got streamlined. No more stressing about embassy queues or uncertain international mail!

We know how critical those authenticated papers are—whether it's the PSA Birth Certificate needed for your kid's school application overseas, the CENOMAR for your visa filing, or the Death Certificate required for settling family affairs. This dedicated PSA International Service is designed to be your most secure and reliable lifeline.

The entire system is focused on processing the document preparation quickly and reliably. It guarantees that official copies of your Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates, and CENOMARs are securely authenticated and prepared up to the point of dispatch.

Here's the brilliant part where you take charge and gain full control of the final mileage:

The PSAHelpline International Service handles the complex domestic authentication, and the applicant is then responsible for arranging their own courier. You get to choose your trusted international shipping provider—think DHL, FedEx, or your preferred service—to pick up the fully prepared package and deliver it right to your overseas address. This ensures maximum security, cost control, and accountability for the final leg of the journey!

What makes this system feel like a true life hack? The powerful digital features built right in:

Identity Lockdown (Liveness Check): Enhanced security protocols utilize a Liveness Check for enhanced security during the ordering process, confirming your identity digitally and safeguarding your sensitive data from fraud.
Digital Glimpse (E-Cert Preview): Before you even pay your courier, you are given a digital preview (E-Cert) of your document. This allows you to verify that the information is correct and annotated before arranging international shipping.
Shipping Autonomy (Courier Flexibility): Complete freedom to select your own trusted international courier, allowing you to choose the speed and price that suits your budget.

This specialized service channels the trustworthiness of the PSA and bundles it with cutting-edge digital convenience, offering Filipinos worldwide a reliable and modern solution.

To take advantage of the PSA International Service, simply visit the official portal: www.psahelpline.ph.

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Playback Music Festival: Presscon with David Archuleta & Vanessa Carlton

November 29, 2025

The first time I heard about this concert, I felt ecstatic. If you know me and my history with Vanessa Carlton, this is a monumental event because everything started with her. She's the first artist I fangirled over. She was my inspiration for learning the piano, and several of her songs were actually the first ones I learned to play. To this day, I can still play them. I even made a Vanessa Carlton medley on the piano. 😳

My history with Vanessa Carlton goes way way back to the MTV days when I was fascinated with that traveling piano music video. From elementary through high school, I followed her music journey. "Heroes and Thieves" had been the anthem of my college years. For me, Vanessa Carlton is way more than that artist behind "A Thousand Miles." 🥰

I almost had the chance to see her during her last visit to the country in 2008. I was accompanied by my sister. Unfortunately, we arrived late for the show, and all we saw was the piano on stage (😭). I overheard people around us talking about her performance, how she was amazing on the piano. Imagine, it's been more than 10 years! And finally this year, she's coming back to Manila for a show. ✨

So really, when I heard about this concert, I knew I had to be there. Usually, with concerts that I attend, I secure my tickets as soon as they go on sale because I want to get the best seats in the house. However, for this concert, because of some reason, I didn't feel the urge to buy right away. Up until the month of the concert (November), I was still contemplating whether I should go. And then the week before concert day, I have decided that nah, I will have to pass again.

But, the Universe had other plans. I saw, days before the concert, that the promoters will be holding a press conference the day before the show, and David Archuleta and Vanessa Carlton will be there. Aaaah!!! My fangirl heart got revived. Knowing how concert press cons are held here (I've been part of the concert press for a while in the past), I knew that this would be open to the public.

I arranged my mindset that I would be going to the office on a Thursday, and that I would travel all the way to the north to Trinoma, on a weekday. Nothing will stop me from seeing my childhood music hero -- not my work (goodbye deadlines!), not even the rain, not even the heavy traffic... NOTHING! This was my chance to see her in the flesh. I missed the chance in 2008, I will not repeat that mistake again.

It so happened that I am a member of a long-time not-so-active Facebook group of Vanessa Carlton fans and I saw one fan's post that he was flying in from Indonesia to Manila just to see the concert. I thought wow, that's some kind of dedication! I replied to his post that I'm actually going to the press con the day before. A few excited exchanges and we arranged to meet at the venue.

And so the fateful day of the presscon arrived. I got my Lumix camera fully-charged (which I have not used in a long while) and travelled to Trinoma. Fortunately, it was easy to locate the activity center from exiting the MRT. I arrived 1.5 hours early and I saw that there was already a line for the press con area. I was in social mode ON and so I immediately did small talk with the two gals who were in line with me. I found out that they were more of David Archuleta's fans but of course they are familiar with Vanessa Carlton.

Soon enough, we were sharing our fandom stories. I told them I have another "friend" who might cut in line, and I was relieved to learn that it was okay for them. 😁I actually missed these kinds of interactions. When I was still active in the KPOP fangirling community, this was the culture back then. Everyone was so friendly and we would instantly connect with each other as soon as we find out that we are fans of the same KPOP group. I kinda felt that way with these girls. After several minutes, we were permitted to go inside the activity area wherein there were seats for the audience of the press con. Since we were early in line, we were in the fourth row from the stage.

While seated, we saw this girl in front of us who was holding two CDs -- David's and Vanessa's. We had that as our opening topic with her, and instantly we had another friend in the group! I requested to take a photo of Vanessa's CD. 😁

Vanessa's debut album! ✨

I didn't have any physical albums of hers so I was so happy to see one in the wild. I believe I wanted to buy Heroes and Thieves back then, but since I was still a student and had a very tight budget, I didn't push for it. 😅

And then a few more minutes later, my new Indonesian friend arrived! I introduced him to my new group of friends and we just chatted away. And OMG he is a hard-core fan. He even had the Rabbits on the Run album art inked in his forearm, like damn. He's so cool. He said it will be his first time to meet Vanessa, and he really took the chance. It was also his first time in the country. We both understood that seeing her in a show in Asia in this scale (in an arena) is a "now or never" situation. Vanessa is more of an indie artist now and tours mostly in the US. Her music has massively changed also through the years, and honestly, the last album that I still had a connection with is Rabbits on the Run. Her newer albums are not really my cup of tea. 😅

And then the presscon started. I wasn't able to get the host's name. 😅 But I did hear that she's a radio dj.

Mesmerized by David Archuleta 💖

First up on stage was David Archuleta. I got to watch him in American Idol back then and I love singing along to his older songs like "Crush", "Touch My Hand", and "A Little Too Not Over You". It was a treat that he sang his newer single "Can I Call You", which is actually a song added in my playlist.

After singing that song, they proceeded with a Q&A with the press. It's amazing to learn that David actually had a lot of activities in the past in the Philippines. He even recorded a version of "Nandito Ako", originally sung by Ogie Alcasid.

I saw familiar faces in the press: concert photographers like Kris Rocha (whom I had a concert photography workshop with), Danilo Factor, and music event page admins like Kevin Pableo of Manila Concerts Scene. I'm glad to see that they are still very passionate about what they do. 💖

Magical Moment with Vanessa Carlton 🎹

And here it was... the moment I had been waiting for since 2008. Ahhh!! 🤩

It was so surreal to see her in person, me being just a few feet away from her. I feel like she came straight from the airport. 😅There were hints of tiredness in her face, but her aura was so calm and grounded.

She didn't perform and went straight to the Q&A with the press. This is why I only have a few decent photos of her while seated on the couch. 😭

It was a joy listening to her answer the questions from the press. Our group cheered when she mentioned that she has an upcoming album for release next year (of course we knew) and she thanked us. HAHAHAH. It was a fleeting interaction, but something that I'm thankful for because I got to exchange energies with her. 🥰 I just love her so much. 😭

In one frame with VC! 😍😍😍

The presscon lasted for around 2 hours. And that Be Not Nobody physical CD? This girl was able to have it signed by her! She's so lucky! And I'm so happy for her. 💖

We had a quick dinner with the other fans that we became friends with in the audience. Upon leaving, I was 100% convinced that I would go and attend the concert. However, I believe the Universe, again, had other plans. As a concert-chaser (LOL I just coined that term), I knew that seeing Vanessa Carlton in concert would sweetly cap off my concert bucket list. She will be the cherry on top. However, I had another activity booked that would coincide with the concert schedule for the next day. That night, I really thought about this long and hard. When I woke up the next morning, I had my decision made.

To cut the story short, yup, I did not go to the concert. Thanks for clips like this, I felt like I was there in the audience myself. Apparently her set was an hour long, and she played with a full band! Also, she played Nolita Fairytale. 🥹

I still got to be in touch with these friends that I met during the press con on concert day. My Indonesian friend told me every detail of his meet and greet experience with Vanessa. He was able to give her the gifts he mentioned to me, and he also got a phrase written by Vanessa, which he planned to have inked on his forearm. Days later, he did send me the photo of his tattoo. AMAZING!!! I'm so inspired to meet people like him who are living the life and truly chasing their own happiness. These events are core memories for us. ✨✨✨

I'm so happy that I still got to meet Vanessa in the flesh, despite not being able to see her in concert. I'm also grateful that I gained a lot of new friends along the way. Universe, thank you for this. And more of these, please! ✨

~o~

Playback Music Festival | Facebook

Featured artists:

David Archuleta | Vanessa Carlton | Blue

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Modess Partners with ABS-CBN Foundation & Miss U PH Org To Make Young Girls #BeNextPeriodReady

December 03, 2022

MANILA, Philippines – Johnson & Johnson Philippines (J&J Philippines) kicked off the outreach program dubbed as “#BeNextPeriodReady” in Paranaque, Metro Manila alongside ABS-CBN Foundation and Miss Universe Philippines, supporting Modess’ advocacy on menstrual health education.

Modess arranged a community engagement event attended by high school students from San Antonio High School where they discussed with an all-teen-girl audience the importance of having the right sanitary pad partner for their menstruation needs, especially as they go out and make bigger moves.

Jason Khu, senior brand manager for Modess of J&J Philippines, talked about the reality that most of our teens experienced during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of young girls went through their first menstruation in their households while on lockdown, and it was the first time they were able to form menstrual health habits. However, these young girls’ period experience will be completely different as they go back to having face-to-face classes, meet up with friends, and engage in more activities outside of their homes. Modess is committed to help these teens improve the state of their menstrual health, hygiene, and habits, the next time they get their period– so that they are now #NextPeriodReady.

“For all the girls, we as a brand are committed to continue in normalizing the conversation and be an inspiration to more teens to be next period ready. We are looking forward to meeting more girls in the future to continue our advocacy of menstrual health education. It is our hope that more and more #GenFree girls be able to make bigger moves with Modess” Aldellyn Po, Marketing Manager for Feminine Care, Johnson & Johnson Philippines

ABS-CBN Foundation also joined in advancing the advocacy on menstrual health and hygiene for our young girls. ABS-CBN Foundation wants to be involved in this movement by helping distribute 2,500 menstrual hygiene kits to different schools and communities nationwide as young girls go back to in-person learning.

“Like always, we at ABS-CBN Foundation have always trusted J&J Philippines and Modess in continuing our shared advocacy on menstrual health and hygiene education. Together, the benefit of having girls learn and treat conversations like this as a norm will bring back a lot of lessons to them personally. As for kids receiving the kits, alam ko madami ang matutuwa at magkakaron ng bagong approach sa menstrual health ngayon matapos yung conversations natin dito with our panel.” Levi Ambon-Rota, program head of ABS-CBN Bantay Bata 163.

Miss Universe Philippines, also in full attendance, participated in the #BeNextPeriodReady outreach program as they, too, believe that teenage girls today need to be educated about menstrual health and should have better access to products, like Modess, that would improve their menstrual cleanliness and sanitation.

Celeste Cortesi, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 and Anabelle McDonnell Miss Universe 1st runner up came to support the event. Celeste gave advice to the young women who struggle with worry and anxiety due to their current menstrual health habits influenced by the pandemic lockdown. She strives to be the voice of the youth today, shedding light on issues and addressing concerns about the taboo subject -- menstrual hygiene.

For Miss Universe Philippines 2022, Celeste Cortesi, “The need to bring this conversation into normal situations should come from a place of love and pride. Young girls should be proud that they are menstruating and can talk about it freely with other people, this way, girls can be ready together and be more open about the need for access to menstrual health and be next period ready. As for my connection with Miss Universe Philippines, we continue to inspire girls through our way of being relatable and campaigning the message heavily everywhere, so that young girls especially, will feel the need to value themselves as someone to be proud of.”

Closing the event, the students together with the ABS-CBN Foundation and the J&J team joined in on the mural painting, where the girls were asked to think of the one word or phrase that they wish to empower themselves, a goal that has been set by the brand’s campaign.
Modess continues their advocacy in creating safe and comfortable spaces for teenage girls. So that the next time they get their period, they are finally equipped with the right knowledge and products to help them navigate the outside world confidently and worry-free.

For more information about Modess, visit www.modess.com.ph or follow our social media accounts at https://www.facebook.com/modessangelsofficial and @modessph on Instagram.

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About the Consumer Health business of Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, we are driven to improve the personal health of people everywhere. Our differentiated portfolio of iconic brands, including Tylenol®, Neutrogena®, Aveeno®, Listerine®, and Johnson’s®, delivers life-enhancing, first-to-market innovation. By combining the power of science with meaningful human insights and digital-first thinking, we help more than 1.2 billion people live healthier lives every day, from their very first day.

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Modess and Miss U PH Encourage Young Filipinas to be Stewards of Their Menstrual Health

April 29, 2022

April 2022 – As the world continues to open up, following years in lockdown, there is a renewed consciousness to stay healthy. For women, this includes taking charge of their menstrual health which was discussed at the #BeNextPeriodReady with Modess event held last April 26, 2022 in partnership with Miss Universe Philippines.

Awareness and education around what good menstrual health means is the first step in encouraging more women to pay attention to this important area of their health. A second critical factor is support from organizations to provide the resources needed to participate fully in all aspects of life during their menstrual cycle, which include making quality menstrual products available and providing access to proper information and consult.

The advocacy to educate and encourage young women to pay attention to their menstrual health is one that is shared by both Modess and reigning Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu.

Sandhu mentioned that she continues to work with different groups and individuals to convert what she calls period poverty to period powerty, so that women everywhere can have greater access to the knowledge and tools they need to improve their state of menstrual health. She also shared her excitement in working with various organizations in the Philippines to help provide Filipino women, especially the teens, with everything they need for better management of their period—physically, emotionally, and socially.

“Part of achieving good health is paying attention to menstrual health which has long been our advocacy at Modess,” said Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc.’s marketing director, Rezel Aquino. “We feel it’s important to ensure that our #GenFree know exactly what to do to keep their menstrual health in check as they take on new challenges and chase after their dreams.”

Reigning Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu talked about her advocacy on women empowerment through menstrual hygiene and shared physical, emotional, and social practices that can help teens improve the state of their menstrual health.

Miss Universe Philippines 2021, Bea Gomez was joined on stage by Mica Geronimo, a senior high school student who shared the different challenges teens like her face when they have their period. Taking the role of a big sister, Gomez shared her personal experience dealing with menstruation and shared tips on how young Filipinas can continue to make bigger moves towards their passions and dreams even during their challenging red days.

Highlights of the event included an educational talk on the importance of caring for one’s menstrual health addressed to young Filipina women from reigning Miss Universe Sandhu Harnaaz; a discussion between Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Bea Gomez and Mica Geronimo, a young Filipina teen that addressed common perceptions around a young lady’s monthly period; and a panel discussion between Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss Universe Philippines Bea Gomez, marketing manager for Feminine Care of Johnson & Johnson (Philippines) Inc. Rehi Dimayuga, and program head of Bantay Bata 163 Levi Ambon-Rata that covered different points of view on menstrual health. In the audience were around 50 teens who are part of ABS-CBN Foundation’s outreach activities for child welfare.

“It’s important for us to empower and enable Filipina teens to take charge of their menstrual hygiene and health,” added Miss Universe Philippines 2021, Bea Gomez. “We can do this by teaching them what to do, providing them with what they need, and helping them build new and healthier habits especially as they slowly but surely go back out into the world.”

#BeNextPeriodReady with Modess
Over the last decades, Modess has worked to educate and encourage young Filipinas to take care of their menstrual hygiene and health through various initiatives that teach healthier habits and help provide the necessary resources. Modess products are part of that equation, offering the #GenFree superior protection and all-day comfort.

“Today’s Filipina teens need a pad that can keep up with them as they conquer the new normal,” said Dimayuga. “With Modess, they can be free from worries knowing they are guaranteed up to zero leaks. At the same time, they can feel more confident to make bigger moves towards their passions and dreams even during their challenging red days.”

To equip the #GenFree girls to be stewards of their menstrual health, Modess has prepared #BeNextPeriodReady kits that contain menstrual hygiene essentials such as a portable bidet, door lock, and Modess pads.

“We have partnered with the ABS-CBN Foundation to further expand our advocacy footprint. In the short term, we will be donating #BeNextPeriodReady kits to 25 communities nationwide to help more teen girls kickstart their journey for better menstrual hygiene and health,” ended Dimayuga.

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Make Bigger Moves This 2022 With Modess

March 14, 2022

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ÀMEN A FILIPINA-LED BRAND HOSTS THE WORLD’S FIRST-EVER COUTURE MASK FASHION SHOW

November 11, 2021

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The glam and fashion are set to take the Philippines by storm this November as ÀMEN, in partnership with ZALORA Philippines, Lindt Philippines, KLAD (@theofficialklad), and florist Kyno Kho (@kynokho), hosts the first-ever couture mask fashion show in the world!

The ÀMEN Couture Mask Spring 2022 will exhibit two couture collections and a new prêt-a-porter collection. The masks are inspired by women's stories, portraying the ÀMEN mission of “getting women from point A to point B whatever their point A's and point B's may look like, to ultimately make a difference in the world around them.”

The fashion show is set to be inspiring, mind-blowing, and Magnifique, featuring extraordinary masks influenced by impressive women who fought their way into making a difference in the world. But this isn’t just an ordinary fashion show, there will be an interview in between the collections too! The event’s special guests are Joyce Pring, Janeena Chan, and Joy Mendoza, who will be sharing their personal stories of how they went from point A to point B.

Joyce Pring will be sharing how she found permanent mental healing after attempting suicide numerous times.

Janeena Chan will be sharing how she overcame and came out stronger when she went through Bell’s Palsy.

And Joy Mendoza will be sharing how she found a way to forgive the 7 men who raped her.

The special ÀMEN masks were created with these kinds of powerful women in mind - women who were once in the dark but fought hard to find the light.

Welcome to the story of transformation, of moving from point A to point B. Welcome to the story of ÀMEN.

YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENT!

The World’s First-Ever Couture Mask Fashion Show: ÀMEN Couture Mask Spring 2022 is set to air on November 12, 2021. It will be a monumental event to be attended by the media, influencers, celebrities, bloggers, and more.

The event is made possible by ZALORA Philippines (Click to see ÀMEN’s page here), Lindt Philippines, KLAD, Preen.ph (Click to see Philippine news and information here: www.inquirer.net | http://preen.ph/), BusinessMirror, and Philstar.com!

To RSVP and confirm your spot in the star-studded virtual show, you can sign up using this link bit.ly/AMENph and we’ll see you there! Together, let’s make history! #AMENMakesHistory

View the teaser video below!

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Kilig Goes On-Demand

September 26, 2021

Pinoy Audiobook Platform Opens Early Access With Library of Romance Titles

There’s no feeling quite like kilig. It’s a thrill, a rush that no words can properly describe, but one we all long to experience again and again and again. Kinikilig ako. Even as text, you can just feel that person’s excitement.

Usually we have to wait to experience the exhilaration that comes with kilig. You may have to tune in to your favorite teleserye at a certain time, before you’re left with a cliffhanger until the following day’s episode. Or you have to tick off the days on a calendar before your love team’s next movie is released.

But what if you could experience kilig anytime, whenever you wanted? Such is the premise behind Audiophile, an audiobook platform now available on Early Access, the tech term denoting access to a product before an official launch. Audiophile is now live with a growing library of romance titles, spread across contemporary, Tagalog, and LGBTQIA+. The diversity of content is purposeful: There are kilig-inducing stories for everyone. A full list of Audiophile’s Early Access launch authors is available here.

There were internal debates on what genre made the most sense to start with, but in the end everyone agreed on romance. The genre is not only one of the most beloved in art for Filipinos, but it also showcases the best side of audiobooks.

“There’s a certain intimacy with audiobooks that marries well with romance fiction. When you listen to a story, the world melts away, and it becomes just you and the narrator. It’s easy to get lost in their love life - and yes, all the kilig - in this format,” said Monette Quiogue, Audiophile’s executive creative director.

All of Audiophile’s audiobooks are exclusive to the platform, as they were produced in-house using best-in-class production standards, supervised by a lead audio engineer who has overseen production for more than 50 global titles. Each audiobook has thus undergone extensive pre-production, production, editing, QA, mixing, and mastering.

“We’ve been able to produce audiobooks that achieve world-class standards for the medium. Beyond the tech, we’re most excited for what this means for listeners: They get to experience content like never before, as though the narrator is right there beside them, documenting the story as it unfolds,” said Gloryen Limbo, Audiophile’s executive producer.

Audiophile’s vision is to elevate the Pinoy audiobook industry to the level it has achieved in other literary markets. For most Filipino listeners around the world, audiobooks represent a new, convenient way to experience Pinoy stories, but they can also improve access, such as for the differently abled or the new to reading. Audiobooks also provide an additional revenue stream for authors and publishers, and give rise to many affiliated industries, such as voice acting.

Authors and publishers interested in collaborating with Audiophile are encouraged to reach out to the team at hello@bookshelf.com.ph. Readers who want to listen to Audiophile’s growing library can visit www.audiophile.bookshelf.com.ph. Those who subscribe before October 4, 2021 will be grandfathered into a special rate of US$3.99 per month (a 20% discount over the regularly priced rate of US$4.99) as founding members. There is a 7-day FREE trial, and members can cancel anytime.

ABOUT AUDIOPHILE
Audiophile is a platform for Filipino romance audiobooks. Subscribers get unlimited access to Audiophile's growing library of romance content across contemporary, Tagalog, and LGBTQIA+ genres. Audiophile is FREE for one week, so you can discover your passion.

Audiophile was created by Bookshelf PH, a marketplace for books and ebooks.

ABOUT BOOKSHELF PH
Bookshelf PH aims to promote great Filipino books in fiction and non-fiction. The goal is to produce a rich literature that will contribute to individual empowerment, and in the aggregate, nation-building. At the core of these aspirations is the belief that the surest and simplest path to personal and professional growth is through reading.

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Skin White Solutions Launches New Skincare Lineup

August 01, 2021

I love supporting local brands because it gives me this great feeling that I am empowering them by being loyal to their products. In terms of beauty care products, I have discovered a number of great ones via online shopping. The latest one I had is Skin White Solutions.

Filipina-led skincare brand, Skin White Solutions, relaunches with a modern look along with brand-new products! Skin White Solutions, believes that every Filipino deserves to have a #BrighterThanEver skin that radiates confidence - enough to take on the world.

And for that, they would like to introduce their newest products: Wonder Wash, Talented Toner, and Happy Crush - all made with the finest ingredients from Japan, Korea, and Thailand.

WONDER WASH

Price: ₱149.00

Key Active Ingredient: La flora Ec-12

Skin Type: Good for all skin types; best for acne prone skin, dull skin, and skin that has lost its radiance

Description: This high-performing cleanser removes dirt while protecting the skin's natural moisture barrier. It is very gentle on the skin, non-irritating, and has the right pH level preventing skin damage and dirt causing acne. It has no parabens, alcohol, and silicon while being cruelty-free and SLS-Free.

How To Use: Wet your face with water and use your fingertips to apply the Wonder Wash. Massage your face gently in a circular motion, avoiding the eye area. Finally, rinse your face with water and gently pat dry with a towel.

TALENTED TONER

Price: ₱199.00

Key Active Ingredients: Fermented Yeast Extract, Neem Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica

Skin Type: Good for all skin types; best for skin that shows multiple signs of aging, lines & wrinkles, and gloomy dry skin

Description: The talented toner removes impurities, hydrates and soothes the skin, and helps prevent signs of aging. This product is cruelty-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic.

How To Use: Get a clean cotton pad or cotton ball and soak it with the Talented Toner. Then, gently wipe it around your face, avoiding the eye area.

HAPPY CRUSH

Price: ₱119.00

Key Active Ingredients: Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Jeju Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel Extract, Collagen + another slimming active

Skin Type: Good for all skin types; best for puffy face (chubby cheeks), dehydrated skin, or sun burnt skin

Description: This unique cooling ice gel improves and soothes facial puffiness, eye bags, as well as dry, dehydrated, and sunburnt skin. It also slims and brightens the face and can be used as a moisturizer, mask, and after-sun treatment. This product contains no harmful ingredients. It is paraben-free and cruelty-free.

How To Use: Stir the gel mix inside the container with a spoon until it starts looking like crushed ice. Then, scoop out the preferred amount and apply it to the desired area while avoiding the eye.

With this lineup, your three-step skincare routine is complete!

Do you want to embark on the journey to getting the #BrighterThanEver skin? Then visit their Shopee page to learn more! Be part of the growing community of #GlowDiggers!

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GMA Playlist Act 3: A Thanksgiving Jamming Session

August 21, 2018

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Oppa Chicken: New Korean Chicken Resto

December 03, 2016

A new Korean restaurant has opened in the metro featuring delicious Korean chicken recipe!

Oppa Chicken starts to take you on an exciting adventure as it opens its first branch in Portico, Pasig on November 28, 2016.

Bringing in the authentic tastes of Korea, Oppa Chicken shakes up the kitchens and the diner with an array of delicious flavors and aromas – from the sweet to the peppery, savory and spicy. All of which lend an exciting touch to your basic fried, baked and roasted chicken. Tender to the bite and overflowing with umami goodness, Oppa Chicken does well to satisfy every craving.

Original (Salt & Pepper), with crackling skin, salt and pepper seasoning. Available in 8pcs (P280) and 16pcs (P550).

Yangnyum (Oriental Sweet & Spicy), coated in spicy-sweet tangy sauce which is a Korean cuisine staple. Available in 8 pcs (P280) and 16 pcs (P550).

Ganjang (Oriental Soy Garlic), covered with sticky soy sauce and garlic notes that makes it a Korean fried chicken favorite. Available in 8pcs (P280) and 16 pcs (P550).

Snowing Cheese, crackling skin and cheese powder that gives a cheesy surprise for young and old alike. Available in 8 pcs (P280) and 16 pcs (P550).

Delighting all foodies and gourmands, Oppa Chicken opens its doors at Portico Pasig – The Shoppes on November 28, 2016, and welcomes you to taste and experience its exciting menu of ribs, salads, pastas – and of course, chicken!

Whether you are with family or friends, or dining solo, your hunger will thoroughly be satiated as all servings are aimed to fill big appetites. Thanks to Oppa Chicken’s generous platters and affordable prices, you can enjoy Chicken and Beer every night!

Discover new, exciting flavors and taste the adventure only at Oppa Chicken! 🍗

~o~

OPPA Chicken is located at Portico Pasig - The Shoppes at Portico Capt. Henry Javier St Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig City. Watch out for new branches opening up soon at The Fort Strip and Ayala Glorietta Roof Deck.

Oppa Chicken | Facebook

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SM Supermalls Mobile App’s Download & Win Promo

May 11, 2016

Hey guys! SM Supermalls and Krispy Kreme have something to satisfy our sweet tooth - free doughnuts!!

Yup you read it right, doughnuts are up for grabs everyday!

Here are the mechanics:

SM Supermalls is bringing back its “Download & Win” in-app mobile game and sweetening the deal by giving away 3 Original Glazed® Krispy Kreme doughnuts each to 100 unique SM Supermalls mobile app registered users every day from April 30 to June 30, 2016. How’s that for a tasty treat?

Embedded within the SM Supermalls Mobile App, “Download & Win” was the first digital scratch card promotion in the country. Its launch during SM Supermalls’ 30th Anniversary was marked with the giving away of exciting prizes such as free mobile data, free Spotify, Facebook, Games, Unli-Call and Unli Text every day for the entire month of March.

The celebration resumes this month with a shower of doughnuts! And joining can’t be simpler – just download the mobile app and get a chance to win.

Upon signing up in the SM Supermalls mobile app, you will receive a digital scratch card on the app. Scratch off the gray area to find out if you won. Get another shot of winning the next day until the end of the promo period. With some good luck and the daily habit of checking the app, you’ll be closer to sinking your teeth into those craveable doughnut treats for free.

The SM Supermalls Mobile App is free on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It is loaded with other features that let you plan your shopping even before you get to the mall. A unique feature of the app is the Feed section that highlights the latest store offerings, discounts and promos, services, as well as movies and events in SM malls nationwide. It also has the Mall Directory that provides a complete list of establishments in the malls while the Mall Map shows the exact location of all stores and mall facilities. To keep up to date on what’s new, visit SM Supermalls website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Viber Public Chat, and Snapchat.