Globe Lovebus ❤

“Free rides! Yay!” Exactly my thought when I was invited to experience the pilot ride of the Globe Lovebus. It’s Globe’s way of giving back the love by letting all of us experience hassle-free (and you bet, MORE FUN!!!) riding, much like their newest prepaid promo *143#. 

The Globe Lovebus traverses the busy road of EDSA, pit-stopping at your favorite malls in the Metro. The route starts from Trinoma and ends in MOA and vice versa. From a commuter perspective, this is really a relief, because getting a bus (and getting bored by all their movies) in EDSA is a pain in the ass. The long ride is no longer a problem too, since Globe gives you a one-of-a-kind bus ride experience with a number of in-ride activities like games with actual prizes (I see some eyes glimmer! *wink*)

I’d ride the bus if it meant seeing Ed Westwick everyday. CHARAUGHT!

So how does one gets in the Lovebus? Here’s some easy steps:

1. Register through Globe’s Facebook account.
2. Book your ride, along with your name, prepaid number, and some friends’ names (more utash more fun!)
3. Wait for a confirmation SMS to be sent to you mobile number.
4. Go to your scheduled ride, and show the SMS that acts as your ticket.
5. Hop on the bus, and enjoy the ride!!!

But the fun doesn’t stop there, the Lovebus also has provincial legs in Batangas and La Union this coming Holy Week! Trips to the provinces will be on April 4 and 5, with return trips on April 8 and 9. And if you plan on visiting one of the recently announced top beaches in the world – Boracay, just show your Globe-powered mobile phone or Tattoo stick and ride the Globe Loveboat to and from Boracay island on April 13 – 15! Buses in Metro Manila will commence trips on April 10 and will run for an entire month from Monday to Saturday, 10am – 7pm.

Lunch at Buffet 101 at the Seaside in SM Mall of Asia

I’m on a diet. CHOS! The big slab of steak was on the second plate, haha!

Francis, Coy, Celine

TJ kept us really entertained while riding the Lovebus

And to keep you connected this summer, you don’t need to remember numbers, keywords, or codes. All you need to remember is *143# to avail of Globe’s latest prepaid promos! All promos are now centralized on this promo, so that it’s easier  and quicker to register for Globe promos. Like UNLIALLTRIO which gives you unlimited call, text, and surfing! When will this be available on postpaid? I need eeeeet so bad!

The Moonleaf 2012 Planner

We interrupt this backlog-killing spree for a very important announcement —

MOONLEAF 2012 PLANNER IS ALREADY AVAILABLE AT YOUR FAVORITE MOONLEAF BRANCH! *Imagine me shouting out of freakin’ excitement* And yeah, they require no stamp collection, no drowning in caffeine, just you and your Moonleaf 2012 Planner.

And yeah, I quit a five-year habit (a guilty one, yes) for this. I’m so excited for my own!!! I recommend you buy one to see its contents. Well, I had the chance to see it first, but I won’t kill the excitement :P

GO. BUY. NOOOOOOOOW!

Congratulations to the Moonleaf team for the very successful launch of new branches, a trending spot in Twitter, and this beautiful planner (that I can’t quite get my head off until I have my hands on one!) Follow them on Facebook and on Twitter!

Anteroom Sessions!

After only a month of planning, that Saturday night of music, shopping, giveaways, and milk tea finally happened. What happened to be only a musing of sorts turned into one big successful event! I was sick the night before Anteroom Sessions, but what the hell, I really didn’t care because I really wanted to make this event memorable. And even after four days, I still can’t organize my thoughts – blame it on the flu, I guess. But it’s really cool that these artists and brands decided to collaborate with us to bring you a one-of-a-kind weekend art x music experience.

It was Patman’s first time to use this cutter, LOL!

Setting up

The Pats

Au natural

Prepping spiels

Only Revolutions

On an INSANE sale!!!

Early birds!!! I love Googly Gooeys from Analog Soul.

And I miss college because of this tee. Almost bought it actually (but then I realized I didn’t bring any money, haha!)

Holic

FILED!

Moonleaf Tea Shop is always packed!

Love Never Dies – love the electric guitar + mixer fusion. Hanna would have loved to listen to their sets

Slow Hello – I love how her voice is so soothing

Manuel Nicolas Alvero – I always see him in gigs like the Heima launch at the LRI and Meiday, but it’s only that day I got to listen to him

Tarsius – It was Diego Mapa’s birthday! And their set was so electrifying, it left the people in shock 

Thysz and Jen hosted, with me butting in sometimes, LOL!

Outerhope – J’adore!!! I was a screeching fanboy at the back and I was happily floating among their soundwaves. So calming to listen to! You should download their free tracks (all artists’ links below)

Love in Athens – I was surprised at how strong his music is, plus I love how quirky Francis Regalado is!

Of course, this wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the following brands!

Accommodating and very funny crew at Moonleaf Tea Shop

Splatt MNL accessories – they also sell customized letterman and varsity jackets

FILED! – ’cause something always tells me I will never have enough notebooks

Holic – accessorize with their bracelets – which are subtly adorned by bronze charms

Analog Soul – love ‘em shirts!!! I should go get some.

Junk Studio (as manned by my co-intern Pat Remoquillo) – upcycled products up for grabs.

Thank you to everyone who entrusted their Saturday nights to us. We really do hope you enjoyed the sets, the shops, the giveaways, the milk tea, and of course the company that we shared. We can’t wait for the next one. We hope you’re feeling the same way too!

Thysz, Fabgelous

June, Dee, Ariane

Go lang, Ate Mike! :P

FEU batchmates! Elaine, Coco, Ella, Dee, June, Ariane

Sir Chris, Pate

Charlene, Jason

St. Scho peepz: Hanna, Escy, Saco, and Pate

Fabgelous, Paul

Leatherengines, Fabgelous, Happy Lab

Designers AJ of Os and Elyoo

Curves, Bon

Go sa kapayatan sitners: Ate Bobet!

Mike, Ronan

Pate taking her new JP Cuison plimsolls for a spin

Mine was an OJ Desuasido chukka design

I cannot be more thankful for the success of Anteroom Sessions!!!

Photo Booth courtesy of Topshot Booth!

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The first Anteroom Sessions has been brought to you by Punchdrunk Panda with…

Partner Artists: Outerhope | Slow Hello | Tarisus | Manuel Nicolas Alvero | Love in Athens | Love Never Dies | DJ Only Revolutions

Partner Brands: Topshot Booth | Analog Soul | FILED! | Junk Studio | Splatt MNL | Yabang Pinoy | Holic

Venue partner: Moonleaf Tea Shop

Thank you very much for partnering with us! Til the next!!! \m/

P.S. We are still on an INSANE Birthday Blowout Sale courtesy of our birthday girl Gail Go! Only up until the 9th/Friday, so hurry to the PdP website now!

UPDATE: Some of my photos are featured here. Thank you very much, STATUS Magazine!

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SHOWING THIS WEEK: Titus Andronicus

Was in the dress rehearsal of Titus Andronicus a while ago at SDA (thank you Marion for accommodating me) and I’m amazed at how they really prepare for this. From the nitty gritty of it – costume, props, production design, lights, music. Everything seems so well put together. It’s opening this Wednesday, August 3 at the SDA Auditorium, up until August 5. I really didn’t take any photos, but I’ll leave you with this poster they made.

First performed in the winter of 1594, TITUS ANDRONICUS is considered to be Shakespeare’s bloodiest and most violent work marked by a number of beheadings, a disembowelment, rape, dismemberment, murders, and cannibalism. Set during the latter days of the Roman Empire, the play tells the fictional story of Titus, a general in the Roman army, who is engaged in a cycle of revenge with Tamora, Queen of the Goths.

Featuring theater stalwarts KALILA AGUILOS, DAX ALEJANDRO, JOSHUA DEOCAREZA, NAR CABICO, G.A. FALLARME, DERRICK GOZOS, GWYN GUANZON, RUSSELL LEGASPI, MARA MARASIGAN, JIHAD MARIANO, PAOLO O’HARA, CHRISTIAN PARADO, PAUL JAKE PAULE, GAB SANTOS, and JOEL SARCHO as Titus Andronicus, the play will be shown at the SDA Theater at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design & Arts along Vito Cruz, Manila. Performance Dates are August 3, 4, and 5, 2011 with 1:00 and 7:00 PM shows. Ticket prices are at PHP 150, 300, and 350. Co-presented to you by Kickers, High Sierra, DC, Quiksilver, Roxy and Jansport.

Get these cool freebies when you buy the corresponding tickets:

PhP 300 ticket = Jansport lanyard
Two PhP 350 tickets = Jansport notebook
Five PhP 350 tickets = High Sierra backpack
Seven PhP 350 tickets = Jansport backpack
Ten PhP 350 tickets = Any Jansport bag

For tickets and other inquiries, please call or text: 09178387285 / 09155059439 / 09175020531 / 09163256772.

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As you know this is the thesis of the AB-Production Design and AB-Technical Theater students of De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde (some of whom are my friends.) So let us support them by watching! This is open for all individuals, Benildean or not. See you!!!

If you don’t know how to get there, here’s a map to help you. Or just get off at Vito Cruz LRT 1 station and walk across the road. When you see Jollibee, head straight that street. SDA is near a construction sight and a 7/11 store.

RSVP to this event.

XIE XIE: The Moonleaf Tea Shop Grand Launch!

XIE XIE! – THANK YOU!

This Friday, Moonleaf Tea Shop celebrate and thank YOU for making Moonleaf your favourite milk tea shop!

GRAND LAUNCH!

- They’re formally launching their flagship store, Moonleaf Maginhawa!
- Get the New MOONLEAF TEA SHOP LOYALTY CARD with every purchase!

‘PUT THE TEA IN TEAM’ PHOTO CONTEST

- Invite your friends for a group photo in one of our photo booths, submit it as an entry to win prizes for THE MOST CREATIVE TEAM PHOTO, BEST INTERPRETATION OF THE THEME and MOST NUMBER OF PEOPLE W/ MOONLEAF DRINK IN A PHOTO. (Check FB page for contest details).

A LITTLE GIFT WITH EVERY MOONLEAF DRINK!

- EXCLUSIVE FREEBIES and DISCOUNTS from our event partners for every drink you buy!
- A chance to win HOURLY PRIZES when you are inside the store!

XIE XIE PARTY!

- Starts at 7:00PM.
- Premiere of Moonleaf Tea Shop Video Presentation.
- LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY MR. JOHNOY DANAO!
- Moonleaf Main Man, Adrian Adriano’s birthday celebration.

–DJ SETS FOR THE REST OF THE NIGHT–

RSVP to the event and also like their Facebook pages!

Moonleaf Tea Shop
103 Maginhawa street
UP Teacher’s Village
Diliman, Quezon City

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And did I mention that they were sponsors of the Harry Potter screening by Zed yesterday?! This brand is getting bigger and bigger. And I am so excited on what they have to offer! Visit Moonleaf Tea Shop later and get amazing freebies, aside of course from your very luscious milk tea drink! I’m also excited with our upcoming collaboration (not the blog, but something I’m working out with.) There’s so much happening at Moonleaf Tea Shop!

Will be dropping by after the Cinemalaya opening night! Say hi, when you see me!

J

Manels Private Sale

If there are two fashion guilty pleasures that I have – that would be shoes and bags. Shameful confession: most of the time, before I look to the face, I look to the shoes first! Well, anyway. HAHA! Enough of that.

Two days before the launch of the biggest sale (as far as I’m concerned) I’ve ever heard, Manels invited bloggers to see their latest collections and, of course, to go shopping!!! ALL ITEMS, 50% OFF! Zeh bloggers just went wild!

Bloggers just went giddy!

Ooops, dark. Sarreh Melai!

Camwhore-all-you-can! You go shoot that photo, Aisa!

Early (not angry) birds: Aisa, Reg, Honey, Krissy, and Ana

Gah, so many choices! WHICH TO BUY THOUGH?

Maphisto: Men’s shoes. I actually find it marginalizing (very serious, lol) that most boutiques have only A CORNER for men. We are capable of dressing up people, so pimp that corner up! Just saying…

Premium leather

I love the wingtip and perforations, but I really don’t need it.

These look comfy like bathroom slippers.

Topsiders nation

I’ve been searching for a tote bag…

When you’re at Manels, try to smell the leather. It’s so addicting.

I have a pair that looks like these, but I think aren’t as sturdy as these topsiders.

I got the fourth, beige one.

Mr. Mark Siggaoat, VP for Operations of Manels leathergoods. He’s very accommodating. Thank you Sir!

Now some treat for the girls. Manels has a wide selection of women’s shoes.

Pumps

This snow leopard print tote can stand out in any crowd.

Fringe, anyone?

Studded leather oxfords. For some remixed hipster chic outfit.

You know what they say…

“The higher the heels…”

“…the closer to God!”

They also feature some other leather items like…

Belts

More bags

Very classy wallets 

Pouches

Here are some of the bloggers I met in the event:

Photographer Frank Ruaya

Honey Andrade of Somnium et Vita. Fellow nurse-blogger. Hello there, Honey!

Sarah Tirona of Fashion Eggplant. I was surprised to know her age, she looks so young! And so stylish too!

Reg Rodriguez of Hey Rocket Girl! Her maxi dress really caught my eye.

Krissy of Krissyfied.

Manels staff, who are equally accommodating as their boss!

Thank you and happy anniversary, Manels for a wonderful shopping experience! And I wish I can remember all the bloggers’ names! There goes me again.

The Manels BIG Sale, 50% off on all items, including new arrivals, also on all branches, runs from July 13 – 17 only.

Lastly this is what I wore. Kinda repeat (teehee, I’m not fashown!) Photo by Frank Ruaya

And this is what I got, beige topsiders. Yay! I have new shoes ulit! Photo by Manels Megamall branch.

Heed your inner consumerist! (LOL!)
J

Smart bCODE

Times are different now, and you may (or may not) agree with me that anything free is welcome. I, for one, love free movies. I would actually do anything for a free movie (blog, attend press launches, go to premiere nights, cover events and whatnots) Of course, it would be a bonus if the movie is really good, but the free movie itself is already a treat.  PhP 200 for a movie, at the least, is a big amount nowadays. Of course, add to that your popcorn, your favorite drink, and if you’re a guy with a date (depends to you if it’s still a guy or a gal, LOL!) it’s double the price.

Everybody loves a treat, that’s why SMART Communications brings you Smart bCODE, in partnership with SM Cinemas. Smart bCODE  is the newest innovation of SM Cinema, wherein you can redeem movie tickets, food and drink through you mobile phones via an alphanumeric code.

With enough points, you can choose from a FREE drink, FREE popcorn, P100 off your movie ticket, or even a FREE movie pass! You accumulate points just by using your SMART Gold, SMART Buddy, or SMART Bro accounts.

It’s just pretty simple to do, too! You need to redeem the rewards using your SMART account. Just follow the simple steps below:

1. Text POINTS and send to 9800 for free to check the number of points that you already have. Text REWARDS and send to 9800 to know the items you can redeem.
2. Text REDEEM and send to 9800 for free.
3. Save the alphanumeric code that you will receive and will need to claim your rewards.
4. Go to the nearest SM Cinema and find the bCODE machine to scan your bCODE. To do this, the mobile screen should have its light on and facing down to the red portion of the machine.

5. The machine will display your reward of choice and will ask for your confirmation. Press OKAY to print your coupon.

You can also send the code to your family and friends as a gift. The bCODE, however, is a unique code, so only one of you will be able to use it. bCODE machines are found all over numerous SM Cinemas around the Philippines! Check out this list:

Now it’s even more fun to use your cellphone. While getting connected with family, friends, and loved ones, you also enjoy these amazing rewards! Truly, a wonderful feature coming from SMART Communications. Watching a movie will never be the same (expense) with bCODE around. So go use SMART-enabled device more and EARN, REDEEM, and ENJOY!

For more details, check out their Q & A portion here.