Jan 12, 2016



Your hair is your crowning glory so treat it like a king or queen.
Jing Monis - a well-renowned hairstylist and make up artist partnered with his loyal Davaoeño clients and built the newest salon in the city. Hair Philosophie by Jing Monis is now open at the 2nd Floor of Abreeza Corporate Center at J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City. They are offering the latest and professional hair care at affordable prices.


The Davao Bloggers Society was invited to the grand opening last November 18, 2015. I was very pleased to be invited and eventually met Mr. Jing Monis himself. He approached us and had a short talk. He was really friendly and approachable. The media columnists, loyal customers, and celebrities like Kaye Abad, Paul Jake Castillo, Fifth Solomon, Nichole Baranda, and the PBB Big Winner Daniel Matsunaga were also invited to the grand opening. Phoemela Baranda, one of Mr. Monis' ambassadors, hosted the event.



I also had the chance to take selfies with the celebrities. (Fanboy Mode On LOLS!)





  
The best part was we had the chance to ask questions to the celebrity guests. I already had one in mind FOR KAYE ABAD! I'm sorry, she's just so gorgeous that night. I can still feel how mesmerized I was with her beauty and elegance. Anyway, I just asked her how was the experience as a loyal client of Jing Monis? She said he was her hairstylist ever since and she really love how he cuts her hair. Your hair gets even better after every cut, she said.


Jing Monis mentioned that he trained their Davao hair stylists for months so you will be assured that your hair will be well taken cared of. Jing will also be visiting Davao for appointments so if you want him to cut your hair personally, call the Hair Philosophie Salon to set the appointment at 296-4465, 0917 329 1981, or 0998 859 3688.



 Thanks for dropping by! Have a great day!

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Dec 28, 2015


The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf hopes to give flavorfully this season in ways that warm our soul as much as the body. I'm lucky enough to be invited to their Holiday Launch and a fun watercolor session last November 7, 2015 at their shop in SM Lanang Premier.



This year, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is offering several ways to share the holiday spirit with this season's favorites. They will serve two special holiday flavors in two variations - iced drink and warm latte. The Winter Dream Tea is a drink that has come to be anticipated by coffee lovers. It has rooibos and black tea blended with sweet spices and hints of vanilla. The newest addition is the Toffee Nut which has a buttery caramelized sugar with a hint of nut, paired with the richness of espresso and a sprinkle of toffee bits.
Toffee Nut Ice Blended and Winter Dream Latte
CBTL will also be releasing the new edition of The Giving Journal. I am a real fan of notebooks, planners, and the like (even though I don't want to write something on it, I just want to collect. LOL!) The 2016 Giving Journal comes in four colors - Tiffany Blue, Mustard Yellow, Brown (Tan) and Violet. Collect 12 stamps by purchasing a regular or a large-sized drink to claim it. Promo period is from October 23, 2015 to January 10, 2016.


HOW TO AVAIL THE 2016 GIVING JOURNAL - click here

The 2016 Giving Journal not only inspires each individual to brew one's best year but also it gives back flavorfully to the community. It has partnered with the Real LIFE Foundation to support the educational needs of the less fortunate. So this is not you ordinary planner, because you are able to share your blessings to the 38 university scholars so that they can fulfill their dreams and help their families. 


We also had a fun watercolor session with Ms. April San Pedro during the launch. She taught us how to write letters using watercolor. It was not that easy yet it was really fun! Thanks Ms. April and Sir Joel Bagas from Fujifilm for the nice Instax shots.




End 2015 the right way by giving and changing lives through each cup served. Keep inspiring people too! Thanks for dropping by! Have a great day! :)

Davao Bloggers Society :)


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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Abreeza Ayala Mall and SM Lanang Premier Davao



It's time for another barkada food trip as Greenwich launches its new pizza flavor, the Cheesy Steak and Fries Overload. Greenwich invited us for the launching of their #NewestBarkadaCraze at Abreeza Ayala Mall and had a bite or two of their newest offerings. 


This new flavor will definitely be a sure hit for the whole barkada and you would want to try it over and over again. It satisfies your pizza cravings for that melt-in-your-mouth steak and oozing three types of cheeses made up of mozzarella, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese topped with crunchy potato strings.
 

Took some photos with the gang because we won the best barkada selife of the night. And once again, I won Best Instagram Photo and got gift certificates from Greenwich. Yay!


Team LGRP for the win!
Thank You Greenwich!

This will be available for a limited time only starting at P109. Hurry up now and visit any Greenwich branch near you. Thanks for dropping by!

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Greenwich Hotline Delivery (Davao) - 225 - 1000


Dec 4, 2015


Planning on what to serve for your holiday dinners and food giveaways for your friends and loved ones?

SM Lanang Premier invites you to the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market. Happening at the atrium starting today until December 6, 2015. Get to enjoy the holiday season with all of the foods served by our local purveyors.

Here are some of the purveyors at the event

La Bodeguita

Savor the rich flavor of Paella from La Bodeguita. Their paella is so rich I can’t get enough of it and took another plate.

Sea Green Cafe and Lifestyle Shop

Probably the best chocolate cheesecake I had in years. I highly recommend this for you to try out.

JR Pastry by Jonathan Ramirez

Too cute to eat but it tastes even better. I recommend these as gifts to your friends and family. I love the Espresso Meringue Kisses and Vanilla Bean Cream Puffs.

Stellina’s Lemonade

Very refreshing! I love it!

Sugar Cane Bar

Not too sweet and refreshing. It cleanses your palate.

Saging Repablik

I would recommend the Banana Walnut Torte and the Cheesy Yema Cake. Super yummy!!!

The Crazy Cook

Tinapa Tapenade is best with toasted bread.

Osvaldo’s Cake

I like their fruity and tangy Old Timer Black Forest Gateau.

Kai’s Chocolate

My favorite chocolates in Davao is here! Try their new Jack Daniels Chocolate with gold on top. Once you bite it, there’s a kick of alcohol in your mouth. I recommend their Chocolate with Matcha Green Tea. It’s yummy!

Cafe El Gato

If you like dips, try their chili oil and herb butter. I recommend their Chimichurri Sauce.

Casa Ensaimada

You will like their ensaimada’s and their ensaimada panini. Try their hot choco. Super rich and yummy.

Visit the atrium today and enjoy delectable food made in Davao. Happy Holidays everyone!

Nov 28, 2015

Christmas is in the air and Starbucks Philippines brings you gifts of joy!

I was invited to the Starbucks Christmas Launch at SM City Davao and I was so excited to be part of it because I wanted to know more about their latest offering for their customers this holiday season.

Starting November 2, enjoy these delectable holiday espresso beverages from Starbucks - Toffee Nut Latte, Peppermint Mocha, and Panettone Latte.

The all time favorites Toffee Nut Latte and Peppermint Mocha will bring back the memories of candy canes and sweet treats you receive during Christmas.


Toffee Nut Latte  Short - P155 / Tall - P165 / Grande - P180 / Venti - P190
Peppermint Mocha  Short - P155 / Tall - P165 / Grande - P180 / Venti - P190

The new Christmas Panetonne Latte is my newest favorite because it has the flavors of bread and butter paired with steamed milk and roasted espresso. Then topped with whipped cream and dried fruits for a textural and delicious twist on a classic holiday tradition.


Christmas Panetonne Latte  Short - P155 / Tall - P165 / Grande - P180 / Venti - P190

Also served in Frappe - Tall - P175 / Grande - P185 / Venti - P190

Let's also celebrate the holiday season with all of these food items that is perfect with your favorite drink.


Chicken Fajita Roll - A tortilla filled with mouth-watering Mexican flavored chicken breast fillet. If you are a fan of anything with pimiento, you will surely love this.
Gingerbread Cookie - A penguin gingerbread cookie decorated with sugar icing. I can eat this every morning for breakfast but it's too cute to eat! LOL!
Chocolate Crepe Cake - Seventeen layers of crepe filled with Belgian chocolate cream. Not too sweet but it really taste good.
Dark Belgian Chocolate Cake - Layers of Belgian chocolate cake, mousse, meringue, and frosted dark Belgian chocolate with gold powder dusting. Drooling to death! :p
Rocky Road Cookie Stuffed with Oreo - A chewy double chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, marshmallow, and stuffed with Oreo. MY FAVORITE!!!
Roasted Chicken and Turkey Wrap - A tortilla filled with chicken breast fillet, roasted vegetables, and turkey drizzled with cranberry garlic dresing.
Penne Al Formaggio - A childhood favorite, al dente penne pasta with creamy and sharp cheese sauce made with cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella. Most of the Davao Bloggers love this.
You can also order the new Starbucks packaged food - Starbucks Biscotti Collection. This features three almond biscotti and three chocolate chunk biscotti. This is a delicious complement to your favorite coffee with its subtle sweetness and satisfying crunch.
We also tried the Starbucks Christmas Blend. It is combined with Latin and American beans with mellow Indonesian coffees and rare aged Sumatra. Artfully roasted and expertly blended to be both spicy and sweet. The taste is very rare, strong, yet spicy and sweet just like Christmas! :)

The Starbucks Christmas Cards


Holiday Mini with Swarovski Crystals - This card is designed with 29 Swarovski crystals and will be available starting on November 2.
Holiday Tree and Snowman Cards - These cards make a comeback! It's a perfect gift for you or the ones you love this Christmas. Available also starting on November 2.

The Anna Sui Tumbler Collection + Card will be available in December 1 for an initial consumable load of P1,000.


Starbucks PH 18th Anniversary Card and the Merry Christmas Card will also be available in December.
The most-awaited Starbucks Planner



The Starbucks 2016 Planner by Moleskine will be available starting on November 2 in four colors. There will be two versions of the planners. The weekly base planners are the bigger ones in white and green while the daily base planners are the smaller ones in black and red.

All you need to do is to get a Starbucks Christmas Traditions Promo Card at the counter for free and collect 18 stickers. The baristas will put one sticker on the promo card every time you purchase a Starbucks handcrafted beverage. It must be 9 stickers for their Holiday Featured Beverages and 9 Core Beverages of your choice.

One customer can hold up to 2 promo cards combined, provided that the 9 featured and 9 core beverages have been purchased. WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE STICKERS like I did when I started collecting for the first time. It was a bad experience. LOL!

More info about the terms and conditions of this promo is at the back of the promo cards for you to read.

I already have one by the way, thanks to Starbucks SM City Davao!

Let's enjoy the holiday season with family and friends at Starbucks! Thanks for dropping by! Have a great day!

@jexxhinggo