This year marks the 25 beautiful years of The Belo Medical Group in the science of beauty business. From a humble 40 sq meter clinic, they now have 11 clinics all over the country. They just recently opened 2 new branches, one in Davao which is a first in Mindanao, and one in SM North EDSA. So to celebrate another milestone, Belo goes festive last August 10-12 in Abreeza Mall Davao and made this a memorable one.



The Belo Medical Group in Davao opened its doors last February 2015 and since then, they received positive support from their existing and new customers all over Mindanao. The Davaoenos really waited for a long time for Belo to put a clinic here in the city. Now, we don’t need to take a flight to Manila or Cebu to experience the magic of Belo.



I was so lucky to be part of their grandest press launch at SEDA Hotel Davao last August 12. It was hosted by Cristalle Belo-Henares, with their endorsers, Margie Moran Floirendo and Piolo Pascual.

We had a great lunch and we had fun creating these headdresses organized by Gatchi & Gatchi Events.

Dr. Vicki Belo shared to us her humble beginnings and memorable experiences in putting up a big beauty business.

Piolo and Margie also shared their stories and why they are still with the brand they love for how many years.

Of course, I had to take a picture with us together to know who is the most handsome guy. Well, it looks like I win. Hahaha!

After the press launch, we head down to the ribbon cutting event at the Belo clinic located at the 2nd floor of Abreeza Mall. Next to it is the grand mall show with Piolo serenading the audience.



It was indeed a festive day for Belo. The continued growth and expansion is a testament to Belo’s vision of making the Philippines the most beautiful country in the world, one person at a time.



For more information:
Website: http://www.belomed.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Belo.Medical
Belo Davao: Facebook Page






Win the Belo gift pack by joining my #BakasyonistaGiveaway! Here’s how:

1. Copy and Share this link and caption on your Facebook profile and set it on PUBLIC.

“Hey Jexx! I want to experience the Belo Beauty and I want to win the Belo gift pack! Join his giveaway here -http://www.jexxhinggo.com/post/129550045298/belogoesfestivale 
#BakasyonistaGiveaway @jexxhinggo @belobeauty“

2. Comment your complete name and Facebook Profile link below this blog post.

3. Those who followed the process will only be qualified for the draw. The winner will be drawn thru an online random name picker.

You will get: a Belo bag, Belo Beauty magazine, a planner, scrub, notepad, whitening face wash, deep cleansing body bar, and discount cards (Free consultation and 15% Off on Non-Surgical Procedure)

This giveaway will end on October 2. Good luck and thanks for visiting my blog!

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Berocca partied with us in Kadayawan #OnFullBlast as they introduced their newest flavors - Orange, Citrus, and Mixed Berries. Berocca is a brand of effervescent drink in tablet form. It contains B vitamins, Vitamin C, and Aspartame. We had a blast at Club Echelon taking the first dibs in their newest flavors.

With the managers of Berocca Philippines

Davao Bloggers represent!

Looks like this is approved by Inday Sara. She’s so pretty that night, by the way.

They gave out samples to the crowd to pump it all up!

Feeling hyper after drinking the newest flavors of Berocca.

Awesome local and Manila DJ’s spinning on deck.

Thanks Berocca for inviting us! Let’s have an #OnFullBlast weekend by taking Berocca. This will enhance your physical and mental performance if taken daily.

Photo credits and more updates:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beroccaph


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Going out with friends on a Monday night couldn’t get any better! Especially if you’ll get to enjoy good food, karaoke, and massage in one place. I was surprised to be invited to K1 Family KTV and Spa to try their food and services. At first, there were no slots available. But then Ate Ria texted me to come and join them. I met Caryl Lim, the owner of K1 at their restaurant and was able to try some of their food.



Ms. Caryl Lim brought us to their KTV rooms. She showed us the different rooms that are good for 4, 8, and 12 people. They served us a blue margarita to freshen up our throat so we can sing in tune (well, that was a joke), and some desserts.



We also had a chance to use the Kinect. It is a motion-sensing game that allows gamers to use hand gestures and spoken commands while playing the game. We had a dancing game which we really did enjoy. We danced in groups and in pairs to different dance music.



After dancing, it’s time for some relaxation at their spa. While waiting for our turn, they served us this yummy pizza!



While finishing our dinner earlier, the staff asked us to pick a spa service to be given to us after the activities. The remaining services were Facial (Diamond Peeling) and Radio Frequency Therapy. Since I just had my facial a few days back, I chose the Radio Frequency Therapy. I was a bit concerned when the staff told me that I should not drink or eat an hour before the therapy. So I was limiting my food and drinks after the dinner. But then we had karaoke and Kinect, so it took me 2 hours to prepare for the RF Therapy.

First, the staff instructed me to take off my clothes, except the undies. Then she let me wear a loose shorts and measured my tummy. I layed on the bed and asked her if it’s really painful. She said it is painful, but not really. So imagine my face when she said that! Haha! I felt like I am up for a major surgery. Well, she gave me more info about how it works and it calmed me down a bit. Then she wiped a cream or a lotion on my tummy before she used the vacuum. It was hot and it’s like someone is pinching your stomach. you can feel it sucking your stomach and yes it hurts, but you’ll get used to it. You’ll see the results after and I was amazed. It took 5 inches on my waist and you can really feel that it tightened your skin.



This experience was really one for the books. I felt like I’m an artista that I went through this type of procedure. Hahaha!

I would like to thank Ms. Caryl Lim for the warm accommodation and to the staff of K1. Eventually, I went back 2 days after and brought my barkada so they can enjoy teir services too. It was really fun!


For more updates and info:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/K1FamilyKtvCafeSpa
Location: F. Torres St., Davao City

Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a great day!

The 1st Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store in Mindanao opened it’s door last August 1 at the NCCC Mall of Davao. I’m glad to be one of the few selected bloggers to attend this event. They had on-the-day discounts for all attendees. The first 30 customers who purchased a Lumia 930, 830, 730, 640 XL and 540 got a FREE Nokia X and a choice among the Coloud Headet, Coloud Speaker, or a Power Bank. Then, the next 50 customers got P1,000 discount on their Lumia purchase.



It was a very good day to buy your new Microsoft device. With all of their promos and discounts, I really pushed my mom to buy at the store right away. Though these promos were only available during the opening day, the store will be selling Microsoft devices everyday during the mall hours.



Get your authentic Microsoft/Nokia Windows phone today at the 3rd Floor of NCCC Mall Davao.



For more updates and info:
Facebook - www.facebook.com/MicrosoftLumiaPhilippines
Twitter- www.twitter.com/LumiaPilipinas


Get the chance to win a Coloud Boom Headphone by following these simple steps.



1. Open the Facebook link (Bakasyonista Ako) below.

https://www.facebook.com/BakasyonistaAko/photos/p.922902664459345/922902664459345/?type=1

2. Share the photo from the Facebook page (Bakasyonista Ako) and copy the whole caption below,

“Hey Jexx! I want to win the Coloud Boom Headphone from Microsoft! Visit his blog post here - http://www.jexxhinggo.com/post/127562783443/microsoft-store-opens-in-davao-giveaway“

3. Make sure that you set the post in PUBLIC, okay? :)

4. Comment your complete name and Facebook Profile link below this blog post.

5. Those who followed the process will only be qualified for the draw. The winner will be drawn thru an online random name picker.

This giveaway will end on September 1. Good luck and thanks for visiting my blog!

I never imagined to meet a Filipino representative from Next Top Model franchise. So when Abreeza invited me to join their new Fashion Forum, I never hesitated to say NO. Why? Because their guest was Monika Sta. Maria, the last Filipina standing in the latest season of Asia’s Next Top Model. She talked about her career in modeling and what she learned from the reality show.


Monika is the 1st runner up in AsNTM Season 3 next to Ayu Gani from Indonesia. She was a volleyball player from De La Salle University and a psychology graduate. She also won the Century Tuna SuperBods last 2012.


During the Fashion Forum, she shared to us her experiences when she auditioned for the show. She actually auditioned for the show’s Cycle 2 but she didn’t make the cut. So when she heard that there will be another audition, she really came in first and proved to the panel of judges that she is really serious in joining the next cycle. She successfully made the cut along with Amanda Chan and a Davaoeña Franchesca Lagua.



A lot of fans were able to ask her questions during the interview. And of course, I stand up and asked a very simple question. Fanboying here. LOL!

“You were a volleyball player in DLSU, right? Then, what made you decide to do modeling?” “Oh, actually I am into modeling na talaga and then I want to do something in school so, I became a volleyball player. Kaya lang, magkaiba kasi ang diet ng isang volleyball player compared sa pagiging model. Vigorous kasi ang training namin. So I really have to choose.**”

We also had a chance to take pictures with her on stage.

A selfie is mandatory. So here she is.

She’s very tall and skinny but just right. She really loves all of her fans and never lets them down if they asked for a selfie.

Thanks to Ms. Cheekie Albay and Abreeza Ayala Mall for inviting me again in this monthly convergence of fashion and lifestyle.

Monika’s Instagram - www.instagram.com/monikastamaria
Abreeza Ayala Mall - www.facebook.com/AbreezaMall
Instagram - www.instagram.com/iloveabreezamall

(Some photos here are from Abreeza Mall’s official photographer)

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