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Nov 3, 2017

Celebrate by Giving Good with Starbucks + Giveaway

Starbucks unveils their holiday featured cards, food and beverages, and the much-awaited 2018 yearly planners!

“We are very excited to introduce this year’s line-up of highly anticipated holiday beverages: the Christmas Tree Peppermint Dark Mocha, Vanilla Nougat Latte, and the returning, Toffee Nut Crunch Latte. These eye-catching, delicious and festive beverages will surely cheer up

everyone’s holidays,” said Jamie Silva, Starbucks Philippines category manager.

TOFFEE NUT CRUNCH LATTÉ

Toffee nut syrup is combined with velvety steamed milk, espresso shots and topped with whipped cream and crunchy toffee nut crunch toppings.

CHRISTMAS TREE PEPPERMINT DARK MOCHA

Decadent dark mocha is topped with green tea whipped cream and finished with glittering sprinkles of green and red candies, just like a Christmas tree when lit up.

VANILLA NOUGAT LATTÉ

Inspired by the classic nougat confection, this beverage is delicious with the rich taste of French vanilla (custard-like and slightly floral) and nougat notes.

Starbucks stores will be brimming with items perfect for Christmas stockings. Gift-hunters can take their pick from the exclusive collection of curated merchandise, whole bean bags of the returning Starbucks Christmas Blend, and its Christmas tea pack, the Teavana Joyful Medley Tea.

The store’s savory and sweet menu will tickle the curiosity with food items like Roasted Turkey and Chicken with Bacon on Cranberry Bread, Truffle Brownie Cheesecake, and 17-layer Chocolate Crepe Cake. With such an extensive menu list, it seems that Starbucks will get your holiday feast covered too.

FEATURED STARBUCKS CARDS

HOLIDAY TREE & SNOWMAN CARD

Our yearly fan favorites depict wintery scenes using cool colors of silver, blues, and greens. Available for an initial activation amount of ₱300 per card.

MALIGAYANG PASKO CARD

Celebrate Christmas with the market exclusive Maligayang Pasko Card. Available for an initial activation amount of ₱300 per card.

2018 RED CUP CARD

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2018 RED CUP CARD

This year’s Red Cup Card matches the physical Give Good cup and merchandise, and comes with a red Kraft sleeve carrier. Available for an initial activation amount of ₱1,000 per card.

SPECIAL EDITION KAPE VINTA CARD

This special market exclusive card is inspired by the Starbucks Kape Vinta whole bean artwork. *Included in the 2018 Starbucks Planner. Activation amount: ₱300

Starbucks 2018 Yearly Planners

Starting November 2, you can start collecting stickers to get a Starbucks 2018 Planner. Terms and Conditions apply here.

WIN A STARBUCKS 2018 PLANNER FROM ME!

Just follow the instructions below:

1. Follow STEPS A - C to qualify.
A. Like my Facebook Fan Page - www.facebook.com/JexxHinggoOfficial
B. Like Starbucks Philippines Fan Page - www.facebook.com/StarbucksPhilippines
C. Share my blog "Starbucks Philippines unveils their 2018 Planner" on your Facebook timeline. Don't forget to set it in PUBLIC so I can check it.
Link: http://www.jexxhinggo.com/2017/11/starbucksph2018planners.html

2. Share the Facebook Live Unboxing + Giveaway video on your Facebook timeline.
Tag 5 of your friends and invite them to join the giveaway. Don't forget to use the hashtags #StarbucksPH #JexxHinggo and set it in PUBLIC.
(Link: https://www.facebook.com/jexxhinggo/videos/vb.1231691862/10214453474670616/?type=3)

Remember to KEEP SHARING the Facebook Live video to INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING!

I will announce the winner on November 13, Monday. Good luck and happy holidays! :)

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Nov 1, 2017

Unlimited shrimps at Blue Posts for only P911 for 2

Jexx Hinggo 11:36 PM events , food 2 Comments

Blue Posts, a homegrown Davao seafood restaurant introduces 911 Shrimp Fever. Starting October 30, customers can enjoy unlimited, fresh and tasty shrimps for only P911 good for two!

This is a good treat for seafood lovers out there! The shrimps are sauteed and will be served in three flavorful signature sauces - Sambal, Boiled, and Garlic Lemon Butter.

The 23-year-old Blue Posts has also announced that it’s extending its footprint outside Mindanao and Metro Manila shores. Blue Posts currently has three branches in Davao City (Bajada, Lanang Business Park, and SM Ecoland) and three in Metro Manila (SM North EDSA The Block, SM Mall of Asia, and O Square Green Hills). The latest addition will be in Seascape Village, Pasay City opening in December 2017.

“The secret behind our success is not just those flavors we match our crabs and shrimps with. It’s the overall experience we bring to every diner that enters our restaurants. And we can’t wait for more Filipinos to experience this through our upcoming branches,” Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Jennifer Ang said.

Here’s everything you need to know about the promo:

Avail the 911 Shrimp Fever Promo for P911, perfect for two.
Valid for dine-in only
The guest will be served three different types of sauce (Sambal, Boiled, Garlic Buttered lemon)
The three sauces will be served at once. Refill will only be allowed until it is fully consumed. Refill with the preferred sauce will be served one at a time.
Sharing is not allowed.
Excess shrimp will not be valid for takeout
Available only from 10am to 2pm (first batch – orange badge) and 2pm to 5pm (second batch – blue badge), Mondays to Fridays.
Guest will be charged for the unconsumed shrimps. The charge will be based on cost per gram.
Promo runs from October 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017 in all branches in Metro Manila and Davao City.
In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the Senior Citizen can avail the promotional discount or the discount provided under the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010, whichever is higher.

Thank you, Blue Posts for inviting us to your media launch.

Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluePostsBoiling/

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day ahead - Jexx

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Starbucks Philippines unveils their 2018 Planner

Jexx Hinggo 10:17 PM lifestyle , 0 Comments

Let me start by saying, it's that time of the year again where everyone is excited to see the newest Starbucks Yearly Planner! I was anxious when I received an invite to the exclusive Christmas Media Launch of Starbucks Philippines in Davao. I'm excited to try their newest Christmas beverages and food offerings. And on top of that, I want to know the newest designs of Starbucks 2018 Planners.

Last year’s blue siren and coffee stain designs introduced bursting colors to the coffee brand’s collection of planners. (Check last year's designs here.)

This time, they presented us a planner encased in brown leather sleeves, both designs give off a classic look for the Starbucks staple item. But there's more to it when they removed the leather sleeves.

The 2018 planners are in 2 colorful designs that highlight the Kape Vinta Card. You can choose from the blue and green hues reminiscent of the calm of the season and the warm pigments orange that is as festive as the card it frames.

Inside, there are plenty more surprises such as a stencil ruler and a cleverly-designed calendar that can be folded in a shape of a cup. All planner sets are available in regular and mini sizes.

As early as November 2, Starbucks fans can already start collecting stickers to get their hands on the much-awaited planners.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

A customer can avail of a Starbucks® Christmas Traditions Promo Card from November 2, 2017 to January 8, 2018 with no purchase required.
One sticker is awarded for each Starbucks® handcrafted beverage purchase. Holder must accumulate a total of eighteen (18) stickers, to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks
Coffee 2018 Planner.
Customer must present the Starbucks® Christmas Traditions Promo Card to the Barista upon purchase to get the corresponding number of stickers.
In case any of the holiday featured beverages are not available (ex. Toffee Nut Crunch Latte), customers can substitute it with any of the remaining holiday featured beverages (ex. Christmas Tree Peppermint Dark Mocha or Vanilla Nougat Latte). Should all three (3) not be available, only then can customers substitute with any espresso-based or Frappuccino® blended beverage of their choice.
A customer must complete the required number of stickers to qualify for the redemption of one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2018 Planner. A combination of up to two (2) promo cards will be allowed, provided that the 9 featured plus 9 core beverages have been purchased. Excess stickers for combined cards will be forfeited.
Once all stickers are completed, the customer must submit the Starbucks® Christmas Traditions Promo Card/s to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2018 Planner from any Starbucks store in the Philippines.
Customer may choose from the available planner designs/sizes at the store at the time of redemption.
Tampering with and/or transferring of stickers to obtain the required number of stickers will render all promo cards null and void.
Every purchase of a handcrafted beverage using a Starbucks Card will be awarded one (1) sticker and one (1) Beverage Star. Terms and conditions that apply to the Starbucks Card are available on www.starbucks.ph/card.
Single receipt bulk purchase of food and other retail items (merchandise, whole bean and Starbucks VIA®, Teavana®) worth at least ₱7,000 will entitle the customer to one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2018 Planner. Combination of receipts is not allowed.
Bulk purchase of gift certificates and Starbucks Card load/reload of at least ₱7,000 will not entitle the customer to a planner.
Promotion starts on November 2, 2017. Stickers may be obtained from November 2, 2017 to January 8, 2018.
Redemption of the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2018 Planner starts November 2, 2017 up to March 8, 2018, at Starbucks stores in the Philippines only.

WIN A YEAR'S WORTH OF STARBUCKS HANDCRAFTED BEVERAGES!

In keeping with the Christmas spirit and the habit of ‘giving good’, Starbucks will start sending cheers with its biggest present to coffee lovers: A year’s worth of coffee for lucky customers bringing home the Starbucks 2018 Planner.

Twenty (20) winners will bring home a year’s worth of Starbucks Grande handcrafted beverages and twenty (20) more will receive a month’s worth of Grande handcrafted beverages of their choice.

These incredible prizes are up for grabs for holders of the special edition Starbucks Kape Vinta Card, exclusively released with the Starbucks 2018 Planners.
Customers simply need to activate the card with at least Php300 and register the card to a My Starbucks Rewards^® account during the promo period to earn a raffle entry.
All raffle entries included from January 1-31, 2018 will automatically qualify for the Starbucks for a Month and Starbucks for a Year promo.

Imagine drinking coffee at Starbucks every day! That would be the best gift you'll ever receive this holiday season! There are plenty more of ‘give good’ news heading your way, so make sure to stay updated by following Starbucks Philippines’ Facebook page or visiting www.starbucks.ph.

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day! - Jexx

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Cosmic Bowling in SM Bowling Center Lanang

Jexx Hinggo 5:27 PM events , 4 Comments

Step into the future and go Cosmic Bowling in the SM Bowling Center in SM Lanang Premier this Saturday. Enjoy this glow-in-the-dark themed bowling event, bask in various spectra of light and move to the sounds of DJ Mike Mayer.

Rates:

For 1 pax

1 Bowling Game 1 Drink Selection

Php199

For 2 pax

2 Bowling Games
Bowling Shoes
Food and Drink Selection

Php499

For 4 pax

4 Bowling Games
4 Bowling Shoes
Food and Drink Selection

Php999

For more information, call SM Bowling Center in SM Lanang Premier at 285-4428.
Follow SM Lanang Premier in social media @smlanangpremier

Oct 18, 2017

Brick oven Pizza at Cafe Canary

Jexx Hinggo 4:33 PM food , 0 Comments

Cafe Canary is a new restaurant in the South part of Davao City. They are located at Calachuchi corner Acacia Sts, Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City. They serve brick oven pizza and pasta. It is one of the budding restaurants in this new building beside Ateneo Grade School. It is beside Battleground, Out Of Nowhere Kitchen, and Harden.

We were invited to a food tasting and here are the foods they served.

NACHO MACHO P195

GAMBAS P235

CAJUN SHRIMP P180 (solo) P280 (sharing)

BAKED SALMON PASTA ALFREDO P325

OLLIE SARDINES PIZZA P295

SALTED EGG AND CHORIZO HELIPOP P325

FIRECRACKER NACHOS PIZZA P325

Almost all of the dishes they served were delicious and the prices are just right. Thank you, Cafe Canary for inviting me and the Davao Bloggers Society.

For the FULL REVIEW, please visit DAVAO FOOD LOVER here.

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day! - Jexx

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Oct 12, 2017

Mr. Robot Season 3 premiers exclusively on iflix

Jexx Hinggo 1:26 PM lifestyle , 0 Comments

Iflix is thrilled to premiere the third season of critically acclaimed drama series Mr. Robot. Starting today, iflix subscribers in the Philippines will be able to stream or download new episodes weekly, within 24-hours of the initial U.S. broadcast – only on iflix.

The critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning series follows Elliott Alderson (Emmy®winner Rami Malek), a cyber-security engineer who, along with Mr. Robot (Golden Globe® winner Christian Slater) and underground hacker group, fsociety, starts a revolution to change the world.

Picking up immediately following the Season 2 cliffhanger, Season 3 will explore each character’s motivations and the disintegration between Elliott and Mr. Robot.

“Fast-tracked from the United States, Mr. Robot continues to push boundaries, challenging audiences and confronting fans with the realities of living in the digital age. Sam Esmail is a creative visionary and we are thrilled to bring the latest instalment of his work, available to stream and download, exclusively to our subscribers in Asia. Following the tremendous success of Seasons 1 and 2 on iflix, we look forward to joining Elliot in the next phase of his journey.” said Sean Carey, iflix Group Chief Content Officer.

Now available to over one billion consumers across 22 territories throughout Asia, the Middle East and Africa, iflix has established itself as the clear market leader in video streaming. Offering consumers, a vast library of top Hollywood, Asian and Middle Eastern regional, and local TV shows and movies, including many first run exclusives and award-winning programs, each subscription allows users to access the service on up to five devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, and television sets, for viewing wherever, whenever.

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Press Release from Monika Cagalingan of iflix

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Join the first BPO Pageant in the Philippines

Jexx Hinggo 12:39 PM events , 0 Comments

The search is on for this year’s Mr. and Ms. BPO as premier concerts and events production, Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc. holds the first-ever Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) pageant in the country!

Mr. and Ms. BPO aims to empower the candidates through leadership, camaraderie, and excellence by facilitating a holistic and integrated approach. A formidable team composed of mentors for fitness and well-being, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and modeling will help them gain confidence and boost their morale.

The mentors are Jonathan Yabut (first The Apprentice Asia winner), Jun Macasaet (Mr. Manhunt International 2012 winner), Jennifer Hammond (Binibining Pilipinas - Intercontinental 2016), Mauro Lumba (Century Tuna Superbods 2014 winner) and Ruby Manalac (Emotional Intelligence expert).

Interested candidates must be 18 to 26 years old, single, Filipino citizen, at least 5’4” tall for female, and 5’6” tall for male with pleasing personality, good moral character and must be a regular employee of a BPO company.

Screening is on October 7-8 and October 14 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at I’M Hotel located at 7862 Makati Avenue corner Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. Kindly bring the application form downloadable at www.mrandmsbpo.com with headshot and whole body photos. Be in your fashionable outfit!

Finals night is on November 21, 2017, 8:00PM at the Mall of Asia Arena with almost 2 million worth of cash and prizes to be given away!