Twinings Philippines, the original British tea maker which originated at the heart of sophisticated culture in London, recently concluded the TWININGS #COOLLUXE DESIGN COMPETITION held at one of the hottest casual dining bars in the metro – Brotzeit, located at the EDSA Shangri-la Plaza, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City in an intimate ‘tea party” event. This capped the successful series of university tour campaigns in selected top 6 universities namely, UP College CAFA department, Far Eastern University Manila - CAFAD; University of Sto. Tomas-CFAD; St. Paul University Q.C.; Miriam College Q.C. and The University of the Asia and the Pacific.

(Left to right) Twinings Brand Ambassador of Southeast Asia, Charles Smith; Michael B. Fajardo, Country Manager of AB Food and Beverages Philippines; Second runner-up, Danica Marie Nolasco; First-runner up, Warren Ladion; Grand Prize winner, Jayvic Valdepena, and Twinings Philippines Brand Manager, Rose Gulapa.

The goal to reach out to the younger generation and introduce them to the world of Twinings Tea in a different approach – with the London "Cool Luxe" theme, via a design competition proved very effective. “Cool Luxe,” is a term coined to define the up and coming Londoner who aspires for the finer things in life but with a modern, sophisticated and individualistic style to showcase to the world. With this campaign, Twinings Philippines was able to connect with the younger segment. All the winning entries ( the top 5; top vote; runners-up and the grand prize) are not only being featured in Twinings social media pages such as, @twiningsph on Instagram; @twiningsphilippines on Facebook, and the official contest website twiningsdesign.com, their designs will also have the chance to be used in the next Twinings premium gift items in the coming months.

The guests were officially welcomed by Twinings Philippines Brand Manager, Rose Gulapa. Everyone experienced what it was like to have an actual afternoon tea, as the Brotzeit team served a variety of tasty sandwiches, cakes and pastries, paired with a delectable hot cup of Twinings tea. While enjoying their afternoon tea, the guests were also serenaded by some of the schools’ homegrown talents. An exclusive short tea appreciation talk was conducted by the Twinings Brand Ambassador for Southeast Asia, Charles Smith, wherein he briefly shared the Twinings heritage and the history of Earl Grey, the types of tea, and how to make the perfect cup of tea.

Winners of the design competition were awarded by Country Manager of AB Food and Beverages Philippines, Michael B. Fajardo; Twinings Brand Ambassador of Southeast Asia, Charles Smith and Twinings Philippines Brand Manager, Rose Gulapa. The event was hosted by the seasoned event DJ/event host and Marketing Executive of VIVA live Entertainment, Lee Viloria.


SPECIAL AWARDS

TOP 5 (FIVE) DESIGNERS

1. Patricia Ann Tan (UST) - English Dreamer
2. Victoria Esquillo  (UST) - A Round Teatime
3. Nicholas Sia (UST) A Luxirious Kind of Tea
4. Giana Anjaleine Roblrs (St. Paul University QC) - Back to the Classic
5. Savina Fabrigas (UST) - Tea Sense

TOP VOTE AWARD
Patricia Ann Tan (UST) - English Dreamer
Cash prize 10,000 Pesos


2ND RUNNER-UP
Danica Marie Nolasco (UST - CFAD Advertising) - A Splash of London
Cash prize 10,000 Pesos
(Faculty / University: cash prize 5,000 Pesos)


1ST RUNNER-UP
Warren Ladion (UST Advertising Arts) - Crazy LOve
Cash prize 30,000 Pesos
(Faculty / University: cash prize 10,000 Pesos)


Grand Prize
Jayvic Valdepena (FEU) - Organoleptic Tea Fantasy
Trophy with cash prize of 50,000 Pesos
(Faculty / University: cash prize 20,000 Pesos)


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When shopping for Christmas gifts for my inaanaks and the kids in our family, I'm usually torn between buying toys because they're cool and clothes/shoes because they're practical. Skechers Kids just made it easier for moms like me who face the same dilemma. Skechers Kids Holiday Collection 2018 are just like toys for their feet!



Skechers has always been known for its innovative comfort technology. (I wear my Skechers Go Walk whenever we travel or when I do errands that need a lot of walking.)  This holiday season, Skechers Kids made sure that the kids would love their kicks and wear them to Christmas parties, school, playdates, or traveling.

Skechers Kids Luminators

Luminators Black Lime (Php 4195) and Luminators Black Pink (Php 4195)

Skechers Luminators are the first-ever sneakers covered completely in lights. Featuring amazing illuminated mesh fabric on the upper, these shoes have more than 10 light modes.

The first two shoes in this photo are Luminators

These Luminators can stay lighted up to six (6) hours and is fully rechargeable and with a power switch!

Yes, it's rechargeable with a micro-USB cord!

Skechers Kids Energy Lights

E-Pro II Show Stopper II (Php 3795)

The mid and high top kicks feature smooth leather and knit uppers with bright color-changing light up soles.

E-Pro II Lavish Lights (Php 3795)

They light up in seven different colors with nine (9) different light sequence modes. And like the Luminators, they are fully rechargeable and with an on/off switch, too!

Skechers Kids Twinkle Toes

The Twinkle Toes collection is for the pretty little kikays who love unicorns, angel wings, and emojis.

Shuffle Trendy Twinkle (Php 3495) and Twinkle Light - Unicorn Chic (Php 3495)

The accents on the toes light up and blink with every step.

Skechers Kids Sports for Boys and Girls

Finally, for the bigger kids who are more into sleek athletic sneakers, the classic design of these sporty rubber shoes would be perfect. Skechers Kids have a wide variety of styles in soft woven textured mesh fabric and comfy memory foam cushioned insoles.

Power Sphere (Php 3395)

Skech-O-Sphere (Php 3295)

Skechers Kids are available in Skechers stores found in major malls around the country. For more information, you can visit www.skechers.com.ph and follow Skechers Philippines on Facebook (/SkechersPhilippines) and Instagram (@SkechersPH).


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Angkas, the leading motorcycle taxi platform in the country, broke the internet with its hilarious music video #AngkasTaraNa!


The LSS-worthy music video conceptualized and produced by G5 Creative Concepts features Angkas driver and rapper Trix Maceres, hilarious street performers, and opens with a vignette of images that have watermarks on it. It accurately reflects the personality of Angkas that has made them a viral success on social media.

“We wanted to make a parody of rap videos but through the lens of a Filipino vs what you would usually see in the US. The best part is that the song was written by an Angkas biker,” George Royeca, CEO of G5 Creative Concepts said. “It’s amazing how we, Filipinos, have imbibed rap in our culture. Angkas showcasing one of their own versus a well-known artist was quite special. And I think the risk paid off.”


Aside from Trix, many of the individuals prominently featured in the video are Angkas drivers. On top of this, the pumping choreography in the video was also conceptualized by a member of the Angkas community. Proving that apart from being great drivers on the road, they are creative geniuses as well!

As of this writing, the video has already garnered 1.5 million views and more than 10,000 shares on Facebook alone. Underneath all the comedy, Angkas communicates a simple message, “[w]alang mintis. Garantisado. Maayos.” Assuring their loyal riders that they provide a safe and reliable transportation option for Filipino commuters.

Watch the video by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/AngkasPH/videos/259414368078557/

With almost 500 thousand followers on Facebook and Twitter, Angkas has been able to capture the imagination of Filipino netizens with witty content and timely memes that capture the everyday experience of Filipinos and the perennial problem of traffic.

According to Angkas, this music video is just a taste of what they have in store for their loyal riders and fans on social media. So look out for some great content from Angkas this holiday season and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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A lot of beauty products take up a large amount of money. However, with careful planning, it is possible to tighten up your spending and accumulate some extra cash. All you need to do is to practice smart shopping techniques. Here are some great tips to help you save money on beauty products, especially when on a budget.

Nimo TV continues to provide exciting content as the Rules of Survival – Nimo TV Philippine Champions League S1 playoffs began streaming last December 1 and 2, 2018.


From over 300 squads who tried their luck in the country's biggest Rules of Survival tournament, 45 squads proved their worth to a spot in the playoffs happened in Mineski Infinity Taft, Cubao, and Morayta. As the excitement rises, fans and game enthusiasts can also join the fun by watching it live via Nimo TV.

“We are proud of Nimo TV’s tech innovations. We can cover millions of users with low - latency and loss rates” Henry Zhao, Nimo TV’s Overseas Executive. “Our stable 8 – 12 MP quality live streaming will give you the same excitement like watching it live from the playoffs venue,” Zhao added.


Squads’ ranking quickly shifted as some of the teams leveled up their strategy to secure a high score in the first round of the playoffs. Team Savage.ROX of Mineski Infinity Taft and Team Comeback of Mineski Infinity Morayta both finished 1st from a 9th place finish during the eliminations, while Team Youngblood of Mineski Infinity Cubao remained undefeated.

The 45 teams will continue their quest in safeguarding a spot for the finals and a chance to represent the Philippines in the Rules of Survival Southeast Asia tournament.

Watch the exciting and the exclusive broadcast of the tournament in www.nimo.tv/rosph

Download the Nimo TV app at Apple app store and Google Play store. Click link here. https://nimotv.onelink.me/B6cW/25ba46b7

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