Philippine Sustainability Summit Part 1: On The Right Path To Transforming Food Systems Toward Sustainable Practices

Every year, the movement grows stronger with more stakeholders joining the cause for a sustainable future. In a collaborative effort, this year's edition of the Philippine Sustainability Summit takes on a much wider scope while underscoring the urgency of the movement focused on transforming food systems toward more sustainable practices. And here's how you can do your share for the cause of sustainability...

For nine years and counting, SeaTrace International in partnership with Manila Marriott Hotel along with key industry stakeholders have taken the lead in promoting awareness with a shared advocacy for sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. It's a timely and relevant cause that has significant impact on everyone, with the end result benefitting the way we enjoy the fresh ocean harvest and the environment. Now on its ninth year, the challenges remain but with more advocates now on-board in an impressive multi-sectoral coalition the path to transforming food systems toward sustainable practices is clear...

#ItsGoTymeAtTheGrid: Satisfy Your Cravings at The Grid Food Market with the Next-Level Banking Experience of GOtyme Visa Debit Card in One Swipe

When that sudden craving for a sumptuous bowl of Taiwan Beef Noodles and Dim Sum Platter at The Grid Food Market hits, relax. Simply pull out your GOtyme Visa Debit Card and fix all your cravings in just one swipe or a few taps. It's a go at The Grid Food Market with the new and convenient GOtyme Visa Debit Card...

Bringing next-level banking to every Filipino, GOtyme Bank changes the consumer banking game with its innovative and novel digital app-based online concept for today's modern and fast-paced lifestyle. An account and debit card activated in just five minutes, your new GOtyme Bank Visa Debit Card is your passport to a world of exciting shopping, travel, dining and lifestyle experiences. At The Grid Food Market, take your new GOtyme Bank Visa Debit Card for a spin and enjoy a variety of tempting options plus a cool 5% discount off regular prices for even better value. Curious? Then, read on...

Flavors of Boracay: Diving Boracay with Dive Shop Island Staff

It's been a long time since I've gone diving, and man did it feel good to hit the deep once more. On day 2 of our Boracay itinerary, a dive off the beaches of Angol was included. And you can guess who signed up first...

The sights and flavors of the island paradise extends to the depths of the pristine waters off the famed white beaches, and Dive Shop Island Staff takes you there. Offering first-time divers leisurely intro dives, it's one more must-try adventure to complete your list in Boracay. Ready to take the plunge? Then, prepare to dive...

NFTs, Crypto and America's Best Burger for 2022. Bored and Hungry Yet? At the Bored & Hungry Pop-Up at The Grid Food Market

Emerging technologies unleash even more potential and opportunities transforming the way we perceive both currency and art in our daily routine. And new tech finds its way to the culinary scene. NFTs, Crypto and America's Best Burger. That's something worth a big tasty bite, don't you think?.

Transformations and continuous evolutions in seemingly diverse fields come together forever changing our lives while penetrating deep into the cultural mainstream. New tech, digital currency, art and the culinary scene weave seamlessly for experiences that would define the next decade at a unique pop-up in The Grid Food Market. Voted America's Best Burger for 2022 by Good Morning America, Bored & Hungry is an innovative NFT-backed restaurant group that's all set to redefine and reinvent the restaurant industry. Bored and hungry yet? Read on for a taste of the Bored OG Burger...

pandapro Lets GCash Users Live Life to the Fullest

 GCash users, it's your turn to get more from pandapro...

GCash users can now save big on their orders with pandapro for a bigger bite and slice out of life. Unlimited access to exclusive deals, discounts and perks from over 10,000 restaurants are just the beginning as foodpanda continues to lead the way for convenient ordering and huge savings with the addition of GCash to the available payment methods for pandapro. It's time to turn pro with GCash and pandapro...

Basta Groceries, Be pandaSmart: Enjoy Sulit Deals and Speedy Delivery with pandamart

Imagine, endless shelves of all the essentials from fresh fruits and vegetables to frozen meats, beverages, ice cream and even toiletries and personal care products at your fingertips. It's your own virtual grocery without the long queues, you don't even have to leave home to endure the traffic. Plus value added deals and speedy delivery to your doorstep with just a few clicks. Sounds too good to be true...

...but it's surprisingly easier than you think. And all it takes are just a few quick taps on your mobile device. From the largest global on-demand food delivery service, foodpanda, comes another innovation to help you manage your everyday multi-tasking routine. When it comes to groceries delivered in as fast as twenty minutes, pandamart is your go-to app for all your household needs. For many independent, time-strapped millennials, shopping for groceries via pandamart is the convenient solution for all daily essentials without the stress or fuss. That's being pandaSmart.

Ready with Your Christmas Wishlist? Robinsons Appliances is Ready and Waiting for You...

 Pull out your Christmas wishlist, Robinsons Appliances has everything and more for your long list...

This holiday season, Robinsons Appliances makes Christmas shopping easy with a wide and extensive selection of mobile phones, laptops and gadgets, televisions and AV systems, refrigerators, freezers and chillers, ranges, stoves and microwave ovens, small kitchen appliances, air conditioners, washers and dryers and everything in between all in one place. So pull out your Christmas wishlist, Robinsons Appliances is ready and waiting for you...

#LivingtheHSBCPlatinumLifestyle: Take A Bigger and Indulgent Bite with The Platinum Lifestyle as HSBC Levels Up Shopping and Travel Perks For Its Platinum Visa's Rebate Credit Card

 Finally, a credit card that lets you to take a bigger and more indulgent bite to fit your lifestyle...  

Fresh strawberries, indulgent caviar, gourmet cheeses, soothing wine and premium chocolates, the finest things in life are yours to take with just one card. The HSBC Platinum Visa Rebate Credit Card lets you enjoy a much bigger and more indulgent bite at the Platinum lifestyle with its unique rebate opportunity for every spend. One card is all you need for the lifestyle you deserve. And if you're ready for a bigger slice of the pie and #LivingtheHSBCPlatinumLifestyle, then read on... 

A Gentleman's Affair: The Pen Ultimate Father's Day Dream Lounge at The Peninsula Manila

Salon de Ning and The Bar at The Peninsula Manila are transformed once more for a special day. Raise a toast for dad...

Now on its third year, The Peninsula Manila honors dads everywhere with another edition of The Pen Ultimate Father's Day Dream Lounge at Salon de Ning and The Bar (for more on the previous editions of The Pen Ultimate Father's Day Dream Lounge, see my posts, Raising The Bar For Dad: The Pen Ultimate Dream Lounge at The Bar and Salon de Ning from last year and #PenMoments: Adding Coolness to Dad's Day at The Peninsula Manila's Pen Ultimate Father's Day from two years ago on my other travel blog). From cocktails to tasty and indulgent bites, personal grooming to the latest in bespoke sartorial elegance, hobbies and big bikes, The Pen Ultimate Father's Day Dream Lounge raises the bar with a curated selection just for dad...

Wearable Contemporary Style and Comfort with Clarks, Now Open at SM Aura

On your next food crawl or food trip, you'll need one more essential aside from a hefty appetite. Often overlooked, comfortable footwear comes in handy in between multiple dining venues. Walking the pavements and the streets of the concrete jungle all day long can take its toll on your feet. But thanks to the expert shoemakers since 1825 at Clarks, walking can be a breeze while looking good too. It's all about "wearable contemporary style and comfort" at Clarks...

Clarks recently opened its newest store at SM Aura Premier showcasing its latest collection of classic footwear. At the newest store of Clarks, you'll find timeless designs like the The Batcombe Wing and many more, designs that have made the Clarks name synonymous with comfort and style the world over. A rich tradition and history that began in 1825 has made Clarks one of the enduring brands from the United Kingdom, and the newest store at SM Aura reflects the brand boldly moving forward with the times...

#ReviveManilaSwagger: A Proper Gentleman's Cut and a Tipple at Thirsty Barber...

A cut and rinse followed by a shot of Macallan on the rocks, the Thirsty Barber is a true hidden gem along Wilson Street reviving the elegance of bygone era...

Customized grooming, a round of handcrafted cocktails, and some pretty good eats. The Thirsty Barber brings back the days of bespoke grooming with a proper gentleman's touch, staying true to Felipe and Sons' mission of "safeguarding the heritage of our fathers as models of propriety..."

The Grove Food Crawl: A Beer, a Haircut and a #BetterDude at The Village Barber & Supply Shop

A refreshing cold beer, a soothing massage, and a bespoke haircut...

In between tasty bites at The Grove Food Crawl, why not pamper yourself with a well-deserved haircut and an ice-cold bottle of craft beer at The Village Barber & Supply Shop and be a #BetterDude...

Experience the Power of Z3N and the #Zenvolution

The ZenBook 3, Transformer 3, and ZenFone 3 finally arrives in the country...it's the power of Z3N.

Laptops, tablets, and smartphones combining zen-like simplicity and power...it's the #Zenvolution by ASUS with its third wave of innovative new products. After weeks of anticipation and excitement, ASUS recently unveiled the complete line-up of the advanced ZenFone 3 Family, the sleek ZenBook 3 and the versatile Transformer 3 at the official Philippine launch at Sofitel Philippine Plaza last August 14, 2016. Here's a cool peek at the #Zenvolution...

See What Others Can't See: The New ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser 5.0

Stay connected and see the world in a whole new way...

...with the new ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser 5.0, and see what others can't see.

Taggo Favorite Manila Restaurants: Going for Seconds at 2nd's

Comfort food revisited. Definitely going back for seconds at 2nd's...

Selected as one of Taggo's Favorite Manila Restaurants, 2nd's offers its own refreshing take on comfort food. Call it a second take on comfort food by 2nd's...

Taggo Favorite Manila Restaurants: A Salad and Seafood Boil at Clawdaddy

A traditional seafood boil and the newest social media platform add up to an entirely new and engaging dining experience...

Selected as one of Taggo's Favorite Manila Restaurants, Clawdaddy's is the place for the freshest all-American seafood boil at Bonifacio High Street. And there's more. You can be a part of the newest social media marketing platform with special benefits from your favorite restaurant...

Snap Away with OpenSnap

OpenRice, Asia's premier dining guide recently launched its brand new mobile app called OpenSnap, a revolutionary new food app for iOS and Android smartphone and tablet users. With OpenSnap, you can find popular restaurants through photos uploaded by friends and family, a cool new way to your usual resto search. OpenSnap is the first food photo app in the Philippines and Asia that allows users to create personalized food photo albums and share their dining experience at the touch of the screen.

Connected to the OpenRice database, OpenSnap allows users to locate over 1 million restaurants in the Philippines and in Asia, share dining experiences and identify OpenRice members, as well as Facebook friends. Simply scroll and enjoy the best local and worldwide cuisine right at your fingertips, supported by advanced i-cloud technology.

Beat The Summer Heat With A Cool Discount From Lazada PH via WeChat

Stay cool and refreshed this summer with your very own Shake 'n Go Smoothie Maker, and avail of the 61% discount from Lazada PH via WeChat. Now that's cool.

WeChat and Lazada PH partners for more exclusive deals for WeChat users, with a cool 61% discount on the Shake 'n Go Smoothie Maker. With a special price of only P 539 versus the regular price of P 1,399, that's a pretty good deal.

Snap Up More Cool Deals from WeChat and Lazada

With over hundreds of Android tablets sold in just a few hours with the first offering from the WeChat and Lazada partnership, more cool deals are in store for WeChat users just in time for Lazada's 2nd Anniversary sale...

...like substantial discounts on Lazada's best-selling items. Just can't get cooler than that.

Connect and Snag a Deal with WeChat and Lazada

A new way to connect and a special deal. The country's leading social mobile app, WeChat, announces an exclusive offer for its users, just in time to ring in the second anniversary sale of Lazada Philippines. As the country's leading online shopping site, Lazada Philippines wishes to thank its customers for supporting their platform offering a wide array of products, from consumer electronics and fashion pieces to home and living must-haves. 

Sounds like a cool deal...