Red Ribbon's New Christmas Cakes

Red Ribbon recently introduced 2 New Wonderful Cakes especially for the holiday season.

First is the Santa's Wish Cake This adorable looking cake is made with moist and dense rhumbutter with caramel filling and covered with smooth icing. Kids will surely love the gumpaste christmas trees that ...

Red Ribbon recently introduced 2 New Wonderful Cakes especially for the holiday season.

First is the Santa's Wish Cake This adorable looking cake is made with moist and dense rhumbutter with caramel filling and covered with smooth icing. Kids will surely love the gumpaste christmas trees that adorn the cake. It's a very light yet sweet decadent cake that will surely make the lucky recipient very important.

This cake is available on a pre-order basis at any Red Ribbon store from November 27 to December 15. Furthermore, The Santa's Wish Cake will be available off-the-shelf in all Red Ribbon stores from December 22-24 at only P550.

.Finished with dark chocolate ganache, sprinkles and Red Ribbon describes this one as creamy chocolate mousse on moist fudgy brownie, loaded with walnuts and made more irresistible with Hershey's Dark Chocolatelong chocolate curls all made with Hershey's Dark Chocolate to make it even more irresistible.Heavenly is not even close to describe how the taste feels like.

One tip: We were told this cake is best kept in the FREEZER. And serve it straight out of the freezer and eat with a piping hot mug of coffee.

The Chocolate Walnut Fudge cake is only available till January 9, 2010 and sells for only P680

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Anchor Recipes

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Anchor butter from grass-fed, free-range cows has a richer taste versus barn raised non grass fed animals. Butter from grass fed cows is higher in Omega 3, Beta Carotene and Vitamin A.

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Jollibee MaAga ang Pasko conducts clean-up activities

From November to December, a happy buzz fills a big Makati warehouse as hundreds of volunteers of the 15th Jollibee MaAga ang Pasko campaign prepare toys and books for distribution to Filipino children this Christmas. They are all Jolly Toy Scouts, Jollibee MaAga ang Pasko volunteers from partner schools, companies and other organizations, who are sharing their time to help clean the collected toys and books for the chosen beneficiaries.

“By giving their time to making old toys and books look new again and by helping package them into gifts, these volunteers are helping make Christmas happen,” says Albert Cuadrante, VP for Jollibee Marketing. “Through their participation in the MaAga ang Pasko clean-up activities, the volunteers are bringing happiness back into the lives of kids, including those who have been affected by the recent typhoons,” he adds.

This year’s clean-up volunteers include students from more than 50 partner schools, as well as volunteers from the media, Hands On Manila, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and employees from, Land Bank of the Philippines, Publicis Jimenez Basic, McCann Erickson, Universal McCann, Stratworks, Inc. and Worklink, Inc. as well as Jollibee Foods Corporation and Jollibee Foundation. For their part, Teves Dry Cleaning and Steam Laundry, Ahyi the Professional Housekeepers Inc. and Quick Minds Corporation (Let’s Talk Dirty Laundry and Dry Cleaning) have lent their resources and expertise to make sure that thetoys and books are clean and as good as new before they are given to beneficiaries. This is the second time that Jollibee is mounting a clean-up activity. Last year, a total of 187,000 toys and books were cleaned with the help of 113 volunteers.

Clean toys bring great joys. Complete with their cleaning kits, this year’s clean-up volunteers are extra enthusiastic as Jollibee promised to match every donation with a Jollibee toy, thus doubling the amount of gifts given to even more children. Children in the typhoon-affected areas will also be part of the beneficiaries, apart from those in institutions affiliated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

For six weeks, the Jolly Toy Scouts will take turns and spend many hours washing, sorting and packing the donated toys and books, with filled boxes occupying the warehouse, floor to ceiling.
As soon as the donations arrive, they are segregated into new and old. Old toys that are incomplete or damaged are discarded. Those in good condition are then sorted according to type—stuffed toys, books, school supplies and plastics. They are dusted, washed and dried before they are classified once again into three categories: male, female and unisex. They are then turned in for final inspection before they find their way into the MaAga containers. In the end, boxes and boxes oftoys and books are ready to bring happiness and cheer to girls and boys, including those in calamity-stricken areas such as Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, Laguna, Antipolo and Muntinlupa.

Aga Muhlach himself will join the MaAga ang Pasko Caravan to help distribute the toys and books on December 2, 7, and 14 in the select areas around Metro Manila.
“The biggest reward is really seeing the happiness that lights up the faces of these kids once they get their toys and books. For many people, these are just toys and books, but to them—especially in light of the recent calamities—these are reminders that there are people who care about them, and that is something that every child needs to grow positive,” shares the actor.
Jollibee MaAga ang Pasko, the country’s biggest and longest-running toy and book donation drive is still accepting toys and books until December 20. Help make a difference and be a Jolly Toy Scout simply by bringing your donations to your nearest Jollibee store.

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HBC Tatak Exclusibo Sale: The Gift of Beauty

They say in gift-giving, it’s the thought that counts most of all. And for this season, the most beautiful thought behind the present comes with an exclusive seal.

In their commitment to bring beauty to all, top beauty, health, and personal care retailer HBC brings to every Filipino wonderful treats with their value-for-money, quality products. And in this year’s Tatak Exclusibo Trunk Sale, loyal patrons of HBC are about to get first dibs in the holiday’s best beauty deals.

As a way of saying thank you to their top customers, the store is giving fifty HBC Exclusives members the best Christmas present: a chance to be part of their private year-ender sale. During the event, attendees will get discounts to the brand’s product lines – which will include the best-selling SanSan Cosmetics, Allue My First, Hortaleza M.D., and Hortaleza Professional, as well as mingle with famous local celebrities, such as Anne Curtis.

“HBC wants everyone to realize that looking good need not mean breaking the bank or compromising quality,” says Allue Ang Hortaleza, the company’s product development head and chief of staff. “And as a gesture to show how much we appreciate those who believe in our mission of bringing beauty for all, we’re rewarding our loyal patrons by inviting them to this special event.”

With their value-for-money, top-class beauty products, HBC brings to the market brands which are not only at par with imported, high-quality cosmetics but are also proudly Filipino. These products were specially borne out of HBC’s sensitivity to the Filipino market’s needs.

“We always take into account that our products are well-suited to our target market,” says Ang Hortaleza. “As a Filipino company, we make sure that each line we develop takes into consideration our market’s unique traits – like Filipino skin having more moisture, for one.”

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World Bazaar Gives the Gift of Pasig River Rehabilitation

What do you want for Christmas?

Filipinos would probably ask for the latest gadgets, high-end clothes or a luxe trip abroad. But Worldbex Services International through the World Bazaar Festival 2009, is giving Filipinos a Christmas gift that they probably wouldn’t ask for—but a gift that they definitely need.

In its 9th year, World Bazaar Festival will give the gift of Pasig River rehabilitation to Filipinos via an initiative called Kapit Bisig sa Ilog Pasig. The project which aims to rehabilitate the moribund 17-kilometer river system, top-bills a partnership between Worldbex Services International and ABS-CBN Network.

“It’s no exaggeration to say that World Bazaar is a place where Filipinos can get the best gifts for their family and friends. And this is why it’s considered as the grandest and most attended of all Christmas bazaars,” notes Joseph Ang, Founding Chairman of Worldbex Services International. “But this year, we’ve decided to give something back—now we’re the ones giving Filipinos a gift for Christmas.”

Part of the proceeds and net of costs of this year’s World Bazaar Festival will go Kapit Bisig sa Ilog Pasig. So from December 4-16 at the World Trade Center Manila, participants in the largest Christmas bazaar in the country will not only get the best holiday finds with the over 600,000 booths, they’ll also get the chance to help clean the Pasig River.

“ Full rehabilitation of the Pasig River is a tall order but we have to start somewhere. One can can always look to the experience of the Seine, Thames, Hudson and Danube waterways,” says Ang. He notes how these also went through a long and tedious process of resuscitation before becoming the ‘grand rivers’ they are today. “I’m very confident that there’s hope for the Pasig River yet.”

Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig is the most comprehensive and ambitious effort to clean Pasig River to date. It has charted a seven-year campaign to tackle pollution, help relocate informal settlers, provide livelihood opportunities and launch a major information campaign.

They also envision the implementation of a 10-meter easement to pave the way for the execution of its projects. The plan has identified vacant lots and blighted areas which, when cleared, are prime sites for urban renewal projects. There willalso be 10 parks along the 27-km stretch of the Pasig , four more bridges, a ferry system and parallel modes of transportation.

“Pasig River restored, no, elevated to what Kapit Bisig sa Ilog Pasig initiative envision it to become is a sight to see,” says Ang. “And with the success of this project, we can proudly say we not only give Filipinos a place to source the best Christmas gifts, we also give them one of the most relevant gifts that they can ever receive.
For more information, SMS/call Mr. Mike Bayonito or Carlos Polangcos at + 639228354735/ +639189424303 or call through landlines (02) 5343615, 5341332, 5341334, 5316350, 5316374 starting July 25, 2009

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Singapore Expo to accelerate growth of Traditional Medicine in ASEAN

With the trend towards a healthy lifestyle on the rise, so is the demand for natural products like traditional medicine (TM). Just over the last five years, China exports of traditional medicine to the ASEAN region have increased by more than 150 percent from US$81.36 million in 2004 to US$210.80 million in 2008.

Aside from its being a natural and holistic alternative to western medicine, traditional medicine's affordability, accessibility, effectiveness, and long heritage are the factors driving the growth of the industry.

An inaugural exposition to be held in Singapore aims to further accelerate the growth of the TM sector by providing a platform for TM organizations from the region to showcase the latest in patent medicine, raw herbs, herbal extracts, health supplements, health care and therapy, as well as equipment and related services.

Jointly organized by Singapore TCM Organizations Committee (STOC) and the Singapore TCM College, the Traditional Medicine Expo (TMExpo) 2009 will be held from December 4-6, 2009 at the Suntec City International Convention and Exhibition, Singapore.

Said Mr. Lee Tiong Sa, Chairman of STOC, “The organization of TMExpo 2009 is very timely as the governments of the various ASEAN countries work towards the establishment of an ASEAN common market, and to harmonize the regulatory system for Traditional Medicine and Health Supplements for the region by 2015.”

Trade visitors looking to gain a deeper understanding of the latest developments and regulatory systems for traditional medicine in the various countries in the region will definitely gain invaluable insights at the TM Expo 2009 conference; the one-and-a-half day conference will feature an esteemed panel of speakers hailing from national health organizations, industry associations, and prestigious educational institutions in the region.

Two Filipino experts, Dr. Rainier Villanueva, President of the Chamber of Herbal Industries of the Philippines, and Mrs Melody Zamudio, Food-Drug Regulation Officer III, Food & Drug Administration, Philippines, will join the roster of speakers at the TM Expo Conference.

As the conference is expected to attract 200-250 overseas business practitioners, it will offer excellent opportunities for corporate networking and potential business collaboration.

According to Dr. Villanueva, “The conference programme will serve to strengthen understanding of the government regulatory policies for Traditional Medicine in the various markets in the region as well as key trends driving the growth in the sector. I am confident that industry players will be able to glean insightful information which can help them explore untapped opportunities and venture into new markets.”

In addition to showcasing the latest on traditional medicine in the region, TM Expo 2009 will also feature exhibitors from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and the U.S.

These regional companies find TM Expo 2009 as an opportunity to launch their products and services.

According to Dato Dr Pa Nok Ching of Malaysia's Jin Bin Corporation Sdn Bhd, “As the up and coming regional TM hub in Asia, Singapore is the perfect location to introduce our company and launch some of our products to a regional audience. We are also hoping to identify potential working partners and overseas business prospects.”

The TM Expo is supported by International Enterprise Singapore, the Singapore Ministry of Health, SPRING Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board, and corporate sponsor Eu Yan Sang.

For more details about the expo, please visit www.tmxpo.com.

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Worldbex and ABS-CBN Team Up for Biggest Christmas Bazaar

It’s a true meeting of equals.

ABS-CBN, the Philippines biggest television network and Worldbex Services International, the country’s most successful exhibit organizer come together for the first time to present the longest-running and most successful Christmas bazaar in the country – the World Bazaar Festival.

“In the World Bazaar Festival, we consider everyone from the organizers, exhibitors to the sponsors – to be part of one family. And it’s because we share the common goal of offering Filipino holiday shoppers with the ultimate shopping paradise,” says Joseph Ang, Founding Chairman of Worldbex Services International.

And Ang believes that in their 9^th year, a significant dimension has been added to the World Bazaar Festival family. “We’re now officially partners with the biggest network in the country, ABS-CBN. You can say that Worldbex Services International, through the World Bazaar Festival is now a certified “kapamilya.”

Kapamilya Values

Ang shares that part of the proceeds and net of costs of this year’s World Bazaar Festival will go to Kapit Bisig sa Ilog Pasig. The project which aims to rehabilitate the moribund 17-kilometer river system, top-bills a partnership between Worldbex Services International and ABS-CBN Network.

“It’s no exaggeration to say that World Bazaar is a place where Filipinos can get the best gifts for their family and friends. And this is why it’s considered as the grandest and most attended of all Christmas bazaars,” notes Ang. “But this year, we’ve decided to give something back—now we’re the ones giving Filipinos a gift for Christmas.”

So from December 4-16 at the World Trade Center Manila, participants in the largest Christmas bazaar in the country will not only get the best holiday finds with the over 600 booths, they’ll also get the chance to help clean the Pasig River.

Kapamilya Fun

But still at the core of World Bazaar Festival is their thrust of offering Filipino holiday shoppers with the biggest and grandest Christmas bazaar in the country.

Of course, the partnership between ABS-CBN network and World Bazaar Festival will be nothing without the famed Kapamilya stars.

With this in mind, the 14-day event will especially feature a special Celebrity Village where shoppers can interact, meet and even buy items from their favorite stars. The village will feature artists and celebrities from network giant ABS-CBN and a variety of entertaining shows, numbers and booths put up by the hottest local actors and actresses, such as George and Cecil’s Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo, Gladys Reyes and Christopher Roxas, Umagang Kay Ganda’s Rica Peralejo and Donita Rose, ASAP’s G-Force Dancers and Sheryn Regis, Pinoy Dream Academy’s Cris Pastor and Miguel Mendoza, TV Patrol’s Phoemela Baranda and Gretchen Fullido, Wowowee’s Mariel Rodriguez, Pinoy Big Brother’s Nene Tamayo, Bea Saw, Ruben Gonzaga and Jason Gainza, and Banana Split’s Pokwang, among many others.

“It’s both a privilege and a challenge for us to be partnering with ABS-CBN,” quips Ang. “And we see this partnership as an affirmation that our goal of offering Filipino holiday shoppers with the ultimate shopping paradise is something that’s really worth pursuing

With this in mind, the 14-day event will especially feature a special Celebrity Village where shoppers can interact, meet and even buy items from their favorite stars. The village will feature artists and celebrities from network giant ABS-CBN and a variety of entertaining shows, numbers and booths put up by the hottest local actors and actresses, such Umagang Kay Ganda’s Donita Rose andTV Patrol’s Phoemela Barranda, among many others.

ABS-CBN, the Philippines biggest television network and Worldbex Services International, the country’s most successful exhibit organizer come together for the first time to present the longest-running and most successful Christmas bazaar in the country – the World Bazaar Festival.

Joseph Ang, Founding Chairman of the Worldbex Services International (WSI) shares that part of the proceeds and net of costs of this year’s World Bazaar Festival will go to Kapit Bisig sa Ilog Pasig. The project which aims to rehabilitate the moribund 17-kilometer river system, top-bills a partnership between Worldbex Services International and ABS-CBN Network.

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Gift solutions this Christmas at SM Makati

Last November 16, 2009, SM Department Store Makati officially opened its doors to its recently upgraded beauty section. New and exclusive brands join the roster of all time favorites, making Beauty by SM the perfect shopping destination – all you have to do is pick and purchase.

Upgrade your shopping experience this Christmas

During the holiday rush, beating the crowds can be one of the most daunting experiences for Manila shoppers. Thankfully, the recently revamped beauty section at SM Makati makes shopping easy and hassle-free.

“This holiday season, we have two reasons to celebrate,” said Victoria Encarnacion, Business Unit Director of Beauty by SM. “The first is the opening of our flagship store at SM Makati. At Beauty by SM, we are dedicated to keeping you looking and feeling beautiful and staying true to our promise of providing every customer with nothing but the best shopping experience. This is why we have created a whole new look and incorporated a more spacious design and feel to our beauty section. Another unique element we have is a dedicated Men’s Zone. Armed with a complete roster of personal care products specifically designed for men’s needs, Men’s Zone is a unique offering we have that we are certain will appeal to both men and women this Christmas and beyond.”

“Our second reason to celebrate is our wide range of holiday offerings,” she continued. “Along with revamping our store’s look and feel, we always ensure that our shelves offer nothing but the best cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, personal care, and wellness brands in the country. This year, every shopper who enters Beauty by SM will most certainly find gift ideas for their family and friends. Coupled with the new design of our flagship store, Beauty by SM is the perfect shopping destination this Christmas.”


Gift solutions at Beauty by SM

This Christmas, solutions to all your shopping woes come in an extensive range of Cosmetics, Fragrances, Health, Wellness, and Personal Care brands that make perfect presents for mothers, fathers, friends, and colleagues.

New skincare brands Tri-aktiline and Clinelle join Pond’s, L’ Oreal, and Olay to make Beauty by SM a haven for skincare. All time favorites Watsons Own Label and Exclusives make a mélange of great gift choices when looking for hair, body, and skin care Christmas presents. Sure to put a smile on the faces of sisters and girlfriends are Beauty by SM’s Cosmetics counters full of special treats from Revlon, Lola, and Covergirl, while Fragrance Gift Sets from Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Givenchy, Hugo Boss, and Lacoste make scent-sational, ready-to-give Christmas gifts.

Every customer is invited to join and see for themselves the all-new, all-improved beauty section of SM Makati’s Department Store.

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