Baristas Quest

Baristas’ Quest in Davao, Baguio and Cebu, now open for registration

Calling all baristas and coffee enthusiasts in the Philippines! The registration is now open for Baristas’ Quest, a campaign of competitions created for baristas and coffee enthusiasts to showcase their skills in coffee that will take place in Davao, Baguio and Cebu this July. Three different competitions are prepared for the month-long campaign. If you can identify a unique coffee in a set of cups, you may join the Flavors + Profiles: Coffee Triangulation—a cup tasting activity that will be held at the Frog Kaffe in Davao City on July 3. For artists who can create designs using milk, Baguio City will be having the Coffee + Art: Latte Art Throwdown at Halfroom Coffee on July 10. Meanwhile, for individuals who can extract rich coffee flavors into a cup, the Kettle + Cup: Coffee Brewing Challenge is set to happen at the Tightrope Coffee in Cebu City on July 25. […]

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PACQUIAO VS THURMAN for WBA Super Welterweight Belt

Catch it live via SKY SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao guns for another win in a major boxing bout as he challenges Keith Thurman for the WBA Super Welterweight World Championship this July 21 (Sunday) live via SKY Sports Pay-Per-View. The reigning WBA (regular) Welterweight World Champion faces an opponent ten years his junior after successfully defeating Adrien Broner last January and Lucas Matthysse in the latter part of 2018. Pacquiao currently holds a boxing record of 61-7-2 with 39 wins coming via knockout. On the other hand, Keith Thurman also known by the moniker, “One Time,” is coming from a majority decision win over Josesito Lopez. He owns an unblemished record of 30-0-0 with 22 wins via knockouts and one No Contest. Local boxing analyst Ed Tolentino said in an interview by news.abs-cbn.com that the bout between Thurman and Pacquiao will be a good one, stating that […]

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SKYCable pay-per-view movies for June

Kapamilya stars Xian Lim, Enzo Pineda, and Joem Bascon’s movies bring delight to viewers as they are featured in SKYcable Movies Pay-Per-View until June 28. Xian Lim and Louise de los Reyes play lovers in “Hanggang Kailan?” Donnie (Xian) and Kath (Louise) celebrate their second anniversary as a couple in Saga, Japan,. But as days pass, Kath feels it is right to end their relationship. Find out if the couple will be able to save their relationship or decide to part ways. Another interesting team-up also topbills SKYcable Movies Pay-Per-View this month featuring Enzo Pineda and Winwyn Marquez in “Time & Again.”  Watch Winwyn as she plays the role of Apol, a writer and a waitress who falls for a customer, Ozzi (Enzo). In a series of events, Apol receives a watch that can turn back time. See how she uses it to her advantage. A different Joem Bascon will be seen by viewers as he portrays a disillusioned and suicidal Jose […]

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Whirlpool Philippines (EXATECH) launches new products

I got the chance to witness the unveiling of the latest addition to Whirlpool’s home appliances together with various dealers and partners from the Visayas and Mindanao region last week. The launch was held at Marco Polo Davao. The event was even made more exciting because it was hosted by the charming Ms. Donita Rose. We got first dibs at the three brand new appliance models as Whirlpool and Excellence Appliance Technologies, Inc. (Exatech) demonstrated all the unique features of these products. The first product to be featured was the capacious 30-liter MWP Vancouver microwave oven. The integrated handle and touch-screen design makes it easy to operate even for first-time users. The grill and steam function also makes it flexible for all kinds of cooking needs. The next product was the innovative Bloomwash Inverter Plus washing machine. The Zen Direct Drive Inverter Technology allows a quiet yet high wash performance and ensures high energy savings. […]

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Gcash for Good Program is now in Mindanao

Gcash, country’s popular money app has just launched it’s  newest program “Gcash for Good” in Davao City. It enables Filipinos to share their blessings to non-government organizations (NGOs) that promotes education, care for the environment and animal welfare. Gcash for Good is a first of its kind technology in the Philippines that’s geared towards corporate social responsibility with the use of Gcash App.  HOW TO DONATE to Gcash for Good With Gcash for Good, it makes it easier for Gcash users to support their chosen advocacies and can now donate with the use of the app’s QR code. Each NGO partner have their unique QR code which you can scan with your device. You are now able to share even as little as Php1! The money you donate will sure go a long way in empowering the community you support which can in turn address issues across different levels of society […]

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