Grab your vivo Y02 and vivo Y01 for only PHP 4,999 with vivo’s holiday offer!

vivo Philippines wants to continuously spread the Christmas cheer this season. Starting December 10, 2022 until January 31, 2023, the vivo Y02 and vivo Y01 will have a special PHP 300 discount, making each product worth PHP 4,999 only.

ModelOriginal SRPDiscounted Price
vivo Y02PHP 5,299PHP 4,999
vivo Y01PHP 5,299PHP 4,999

Check out why these could be a perfect gift for the holidays!

vivo Y02
vivo Y02.
A slim yet powerful smartphone with 5000mAh big battery with 10W fast charge technology, up to 1TB expandable storage, and a reliable MTK octa-core processor that can support any daily tasks such as social media, browsing, and more. This phone also has a 6.51″ HD+ display that can protect your eyes from strain because of its eye protection feature. It also appeals to those who love taking photos to the next level because of its Bokeh Mode camera feature. Available in Orchid Blue and Cosmic Grey colorways.
vivo Y01
vivo Y01.
Phone that packs a few similar features to Y02 like the 5000mAh battery, 6.51-inch FullView+ Display, and Bokeh Mode camera feature. But it also has features that can support the gaming needs of consumers such as the Multi-Turbo 3.0 and the Helio P35 Processor. Available in Sapphire Blue and Elegant Black colorways. 

Both the vivo Y02 and Y01 have features that make them bang for the buck! It is best that you check out the specs to see which one you should get for yourself, your friends, or your loved ones this Christmas! 

This promotion aims to connect more Filipino families, nurture relationships, inspire creativity, and accompany every family member to meet their goals through reliable technology. To learn more about this and vivo Philippines’ latest promotions, visit vivo’s website, Facebook Page, or the nearest concept stores or kiosks to get more freebies until January 31, 2023. 

Details provided in a recent press release.

Airbnb’s top 3 magical destinations and Airbnb Stays to book this Christmas

The holiday spirit in the Philippines is definitely in full swing now that December has come around. From malls blasting Christmas carols to streets lined up with colorful lights and parols, it definitely feels like Christmas wherever one goes!  

For Filipinos looking for festive spots to visit during this season, several destinations around the country have gone the extra mile to spread the holiday joy. From the wintery mountaintops of Baguio down to the sparkling lights displays in Makati, here are some of the must-visit Christmas getaways in the Philippines this year — plus amazing Airbnb Stays for those planning to spend a night or more exploring these destinations.

Witness the giant lanterns of San Fernando, Pampanga

Pampanga not only dishes up the most delicious sisig, but it is also home to giant lanterns adorned with colorful motifs and dazzling lights. Every year, the province holds its Ligligan Parul where they display the excellent craftsmanship of Kapampangans and award the “brightest star” among the year’s lanterns. People flock to the province not only to witness these “stars” in action but also to bring home gorgeous lanterns to be displayed in their own homes.

Airbnb Christmas Destinations
Airbnb Christmas Destinations
Airbnb Christmas Destinations

For large families or barkadas planning to visit Pampanga, the province boasts spacious villas with pools and amenities such as this modern tropical villa specifically built for staycations. This three-bedroom guesthouse is another option, and previous guests have raved about how every nook and corner is aesthetically curated — serving as the perfect backdrop for those holiday photos.

Experience Baguio’s cozy Christmas vibes

The City of Pines is a popular go-to for the holidays for incredible Christmas vibes. Besides its cool temperature and breathtaking scenery, travelers can enjoy holiday favourites including the famous tsokolate de batirol, and explore fun destinations like the Christmas Village known for its gigantic lanterns, lights, and even artificial snow!

Airbnb Christmas Destinations
Airbnb Christmas Destinations
Airbnb Christmas Destinations

Complete your Baguio experience by booking a cosy cabin getaway, like this mid-century A-frame cabin that can comfortably sleep 8 guests and is located near favorite spots like Wright Park. For an additional Christmas spirit, what about this rustic cabin that comes adorned with Christmas decorations plus  a  working brick fireplace? Both cabins are also pet-friendly so your fur babies won’t feel left out!

Watch the spectacular lights show in Ayala Triangle Gardens

The Festival of Lights has been widely considered to be a contemporary Christmas tradition in Makati. Trees bedecked with lights twinkling in unison to holiday music — it’s sure a magical sight. Now in its 14th year, the lights and sound display promises Filipinos a more thrilling and whimsical experience this year. 

Airbnb Christmas Destinations
Airbnb Christmas Destinations
Airbnb Christmas Destinations

Skip the traffic and book these well-designed homes within the metro that are sure to be family favorites. This cozy three-bedroom family home in Taguig makes a perfect home away from home with its well-equipped living, dining, and kitchen areas. Another option is this luxury home in Makati complete with a fully furnished master suite, ensuite jacuzzi, and a cozy recliner to boot!

Discover more incredible homes for the holidays by downloading the Airbnb app or visiting https://www.airbnb.com/.

All stays referenced are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse specific stay or experience listings on the Airbnb platform.

Details and images provided in a recent press release.

Score Buy 1 Get 1 deals on kitchen appliances for as low as ₱20 in S&R Treats 99% OFF MetroMart Sale

Naughty or nice, with membership card or none, everyone is welcome to awesome discount deals in the S&R Treats 99% Off, exclusively via MetroMart this December 16-19, 2022.

The S&R Treats 99% Off, exclusively via MetroMart, will have various items available at a big discount within a limited time slot per day. These items include Spam Luncheon Meat, Member’s Selection Fruit Cocktail, Planters Cheez Curls, Hershey’s Syrup, Pasta Toscana products, and many more.

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There is also a special flash sale of kitchen appliances available at noontime for each day of the S&R Treats 99% Off, and sold in Buy 1, Take 1 bundles, too. The featured items are from top brands like Kuchenluxe, Blakk, and Baumann, and are also at 99% off discount.

Please see the S&R Treats 99% OFF itineraries below:

Grocery Items

Date & TimeProductsSRPPromo Price
Dec 16, 9am-2pmMEMBER’S SELECTION FRUIT COCKTAIL IN HEAVY SYRUP₱181.00₱1.81
Dec 16, 3pm-8pmPASTA TOSCANA LINGUINE 1 KG₱149.00₱1.49
Dec 16, 9pm-12 midnightCAMEL MIXED SNACKS 300G₱159.00₱1.59
Dec 17, 9am-2pmPREM LUNCHEON MEAT LITE 340G₱198.00₱1.98
Dec 17, 3pm-8pmZANUY CORN CHIPS TORTILLA 454G₱169.00₱1.69
Dec 17, 9pm-12 midnightHERSHEY’S SYRUP CARAMEL 651ML₱199.00₱1.99
Dec 18, 9am-2pmHOSEN FRUIT COCKTAIL 825G₱148.00₱1.48
Dec 18, 3pm-8pmPASTA TOSCANA PENNE 1 KG₱149.00₱1.49
Dec 18, 9pm-12 midnightHERSHEY SYRUP STRAWBERRY 651ML₱199.00₱1.99
Dec 19, 9am-2pmPLANTERS CHEESE CURLS 4Z₱169.00₱1.69
Dec 19, 3pm-8pmARGENTE DELICATESSEN CHIPS 180G₱149.00₱1.49
Dec 18, 9pm-12 midnightKHAOSHONG PNUT CRACKER SRHMP180G₱199.00₱1.99
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Kitchen Appliances

Date & TimeProducts
SRPPromo Price
Dec 16, 12 midnightKUCHENLUXE DOUBLE BURNER KGS2
BUY 1 TAKE 1
₱1,995.00₱19.95
Dec 17, 12 midnightBLAKK 16IN STAND FAN
BUY 1 TAKE 1
₱2,395.00₱23.95
Dec 18, 12 midnightKUCHENLUXE 5LTR FOOD STEAMER
BUY 1 TAKE 1
₱1,895.00₱18.95
Dec 19, 12 midnightBAUMANN 1.5L BLENDER BM-BL1085
BUY 1 TAKE 1
₱2,095.00₱20.95
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Customers can also double down on the discounts with Payday Specials, running this Dec 15-18, 2022. By using codes DECPAYDAY 300, DECPAYDAY200, and DECPAYDAY100, shoppers may also avail of ₱300, ₱200 and ₱100, respectively. This promo is valid for ALL Users, for a one-time redemption within the promo period, and applicable across all stores, terms and conditions apply. 

The S&R Treats 99% Off, exclusively via MetroMart, are applicable to New and Existing Users of MetroMart. An S&R membership is not required for online orders via MetroMart. A minimum spend of only ₱2,000 is required in order to avail the discounted items. Only completed checkout of orders within the scheduled day and time can avail the sale items.

The S&R Treats 99% Off is available in participating branches of S&R, and can be availed with or without a membership card. The Payday Specials promos are available across all stores via the MetroMart app and website. MetroMart’s online delivery service is available all over Metro Manila and key locations throughout the Philippines, including Baguio, Pangasinan, Batangas, Davao, Cavite, Cebu, Iloilo, and more.

“The countdown to Christmas is at its closest ever, and the MetroMart family are very pleased to provide such great deals to all Filipino families for the holidays. We can celebrate the spirit of giving and togetherness, and welcome the new year, too. We’ll definitely have so many more great discounts and promo events like this slated for 2023, so be on the lookout and ready to seize those deals!” MetroMart CEO and co-founder Steffano Fazzini said.

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Are you new to MetroMart? Sign up for a MetroMart account here and enjoy Php200 grocery credit.

MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include S&R (with or no membership card required),  Robinsons Supermarket, Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Ever Supermarket, UltraMega Supermarket, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, No Brand, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys”R”Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in 2 hours! For more updates on MetroMart, like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok at @metromartph. Order groceries online or download the app via https://bit.ly/DownloadNowMM

Details and images provided in a recent press release.

SKY Fiber brings faster and improved speeds just in time for the holidays

In the spirit of giving, home internet service provider SKY Fiber boosts the speed promos of select Super Speed Plans while keeping the same monthly subscription fee so that new and existing subscribers can instantly enjoy faster and seamless connection during the holiday festivities this December until May 31, 2023.

Starting December 9, customers can avail the 50Mbps Plan priced at P1,699 per month and get up to 150Mbps speed for free. This is an increase of more than 70% from the previous speed boost promo of only up to 85Mbps.

Moreover, the 30Mbps Plan for P1,299 a month can now provide up to 45Mbps speed while the 100Mbps Plan for P2,299 a month provides up to 200Mbps within the promo period.

With such high-speed connectivity, families can conveniently stream shows together, connect with their loved ones through video calls, or join in virtual Christmas parties without interruption.

Further elevate the yuletide fun at home by getting a SKY Fiber Unli Broadband + HD Cable TV Plan. Aside from faster speed boosts, these plans can provide access to over 190 cable channels and hundreds of apps and games via the SKY Evo digibox included in the bundle.

The 40Mbps Unli Broadband + HD Cable TV Plan which costs P1,699 per month can now give up to 100Mbps speed compared to the 80Mbps free speed boost before. The 80Mbps cable-bundled plan priced at P2,499 per month also treats subscribers with speeds up to 170Mbps versus the former offer of up to 135Mbps only.

This December is the perfect time to switch to SKY Fiber because new subscribers of select plans who submit their application online can get an added treat of up to P400 free Jollibee e-GCs until December 31.

You can subscribe online via the official website (mysky.com.ph/skyfiber) or through SKY’s 24/7 assistant KYLA on the website, Viber, or Messenger.

Follow SKY on Facebook (fb.com/myskyupdates), Twitter (@myskyupdates), and Instagram (@myskyupdates) for further news and promotional updates.

Product details provided in a recent press release.

Disclosure: I work for SKY and part of my job is promoting its products and services, especially the content it provides to its subscribers. I consider being able to share my love for TV shows and movies and the experience of watching and talking about them online with like-minded people as some of the biggest perks of my job.

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Ramen Who: Meet the new delicious name in ramen

One of the most welcome sensations that December brings to us Pinoys is the feel of brisk morning air and cool breezes throughout the day.

These cool climes also make for delicious ramen weather.

And if you happen to be near The Lipa Outlets in Batangas, you’re in luck because you can indulge your craving for delectable ramen to warm you up during these chill days.

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Ramen Who boasts of flavorful and creamy broth, a product of sixteen hours of careful boiling and melding of ingredients to achieve that delicate balance deep flavor and umami, without making it too rich or thick to enjoy. Together with their firm perfectly cooked noodles and its various toppings and flavorings, Ramen Who’s ramen offerings sure make the trip to the restaurant worthwhile.

It recently launched new ramen variants that are sure to excite the taste buds of ramen lovers.

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Let’s start this foodie journey with the Tita Tori Paitan (₱385). Its milky white broth is made from boiling chicken bones which results in a flavorful soup that is not too rich. Its topping of grilled chicken slices go very well with the broth.

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Next up is the Boss Gyu Beef Ramen (₱405), definitely a boss-level combination of soup stock made from beef bones and topped with thinly sliced strips of grilled beef.

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Last is the Pinoy Ramen which adds a decidedly Filipino twist to the ramen, thanks to its pares-style beef and grilled eggplant toppings.

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Another exciting debut in the menu is the Who Burger, served deconstructed so you can enjoy the sheer fun of layering its components – grilled beef patty, brioche buns, housemade sesame soy sauce, minced nori chips, wasabi mayo, goat cheese and slaw – into an extraordinary burger.

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Personally, no meal is complete without dessert, and Ramen Who serves up the sweets with its new confections: Mango Chizu (₱180) and Choco Toptop (₱150).

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Got a hankering for sushi rolls to go with your ramen or to snack on with your companions? Opt for Sushi Mixes, then. These consist of twelve pieces of sushi rolls of three yummy variants: Aburi Dreams Mix (₱535 – California Sunrise, Ultimate Unagi Aburi and Wango Tamango Aburi) and Sushi Dreams Mix (₱565 – California Sunrise, Spicy Salmon Crunch and Ebi Tempura Crunch).

Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Also, you can never go wrong with a bit of crunchy Ebi Tempura (₱405); it’s always a hit with Japanese food lovers, after all!

Ramen Who
Ramen Who

If you want to go for your classic ramen faves, you can always opt for the Vice Tonkotsu-San (₱395) and Mr. Tantanmen (₱405).

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

So go ahead and cuddle up with your Significant Other and go on a Ramen Date, or huddle up with your gang for a Ramen outing at Ramen Who!

Whatever your food trip is, any weather is perfect weather to sip, slurp and savor a heartwarming bowl of ramen at Ramen Who!

Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who
Ramen Who

Ramen Who is located at The Outlets at Lipa, Lipa City, Batangas. For inquiries and reservations, call +63 917 8078901.

Stay updated on its promos and offers by following it on Facebook and Instagram.

Disclosure: Together with fellow bloggers, I attended a food tasting held at this restaurant. Food items served were not paid for by the attendees.

10 Quick Tips to Help Your Family Stay Healthy Through the Holidays

The holidays are a joyful time when friends and family members tend to spend more time together. It can be a great opportunity to boost current relationships and renew old ones. But it can also be a time when you’re exposed to a lot more germs than usual. To avoid the sniffles and other signs of illness, here are 10 quick tips to help your family stay healthy through the holidays.

Don’t Stress It

Stress is one of the primary culprits behind a weakened immune system. No matter what age you are, too much stress can compromise your body’s immune response and leave you vulnerable to illness. For adults, minimizing stress may require saying “no” to added responsibilities you don’t have time to take on near the holidays. But for children, stress may not be so easy to combat.

In children, stress can result from too much noise, too little sleep and changes in daily routines. Since it can be pretty hard to avoid these things around the holidays, you may want to give your child’s immune system some extra support and attention. If you’re looking for immune support for 1 year old or older, skip the harsh over-the-counter cold supplements and opt for a baby-safe immune support formula.  

Stay Hydrated & Rested

It’s very common for people to become dehydrated during the colder winter months. If you struggle to remember to drink water throughout the day, try setting a reminder on your phone. Set the reminder or alarm to go off every hour or so and take a drink of water when it does.

Another way you can strengthen your body’s immune system is by getting as much rest as possible. When you do experience less sleep than usual, consider taking an elderberry syrup immune support product to give your immune system a little extra support.

Eat as Healthy as Possible

It’s hard to resist pies, cookies and other treats associated with the holidays. The truth is, it’s probably alright to indulge in these types of treats occasionally. But for the most part, eat as healthy as possible throughout the holidays so you can stay as healthy as possible. Sugar and heavily processed foods can weaken your immune response and make it easier for illnesses to overpower you.

If you need ideas for great-tasting plant based food for kids and healthy family-friendly recipes, there are a lot of great tips online. Many experts agree that it’s easier to get kids to like plant-based foods when you sweeten them with fruit or create fun shapes with them. It can also help to let your kids have a say in what plant-based meals you make for them.

Additional Tips for Staying Healthy

In addition to minimizing stress, eating healthy, and staying hydrated and rested, here are 6 more tips for staying healthy during the holidays:

  • Wash hands frequently
  • Stay active every day
  • Eat mindfully and slowly
  • Fill up on healthy foods before indulging in sweets
  • Try meditating
  • Make time for relaxation and self-care

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Specialty coffee and gourmet dishes at The Coffee Academics Cafe in Makati

During an overcast Saturday morning in Makati’s Central Business District, you would think that the cafes there would be nigh deserted. After all, office workers who rely on their cuppa to energize them for their workday are mostly at home, enjoying the extra time they can spend in bed snoozing.

However, such is not the case at the Coffee Academics Cafe along Carlos Palanca Street. In this cozy yet well-appointed establishment, there is a hustle and bustle of activity: patrons coming in for their takeout orders, some staying to enjoy their coffee and light meal inside as baristas and servers hasten to serve up the drinks and dishes.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

The world standard in coffee

The Coffee Academics Cafe is the first Metro Manila presence of Hong Kong’s favorite coffee hotspot, joining its sister branches in Singapore, Beijing and Shanghai. Known for setting the standards in specialty coffee and for delivering unique coffeehouse experiences to its clientele, TCA is a welcome addition to Makati’s gastronomic scene and prime destination for serious coffee aficionados.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

Specialty Coffee

TCA sources only the top 5% of specialty arabica coffee from sustainable and fair-trade institutions worldwide, with the aim of ensuring the conservation of biodiversity and local livelihoods. Since its founding in 2012, it has garnered awards and recognition from global industry bodies and media outlets for its coffee products and practices.

Its strong grounding in its trade allows it to make delicious coffee creations that wow its customers, such as:

The Coffee Academics
Iced Gulajawa (Php240). Macchiato sweetened with Indonesian palm sugar with a hint of coconut and pandan.
The Coffee Academics
Iced Okinawa (Php220). Iced version of the cappuccino blend with unrefined brown cane sugar from Okinawa, Japan.
The Coffee Academics
Hot Okinawa (Php210). Hot version of the cappuccino blend with unrefined brown cane sugar from Okinawa, Japan.
The Coffee Academics
Hot Agave (Php210). Hot version of the latte sweetened with healthy Mexican agave nectar and sprinkled with black pepper.
The Coffee Academics
Iced Matcha Latte (Php210). 100% pure Uji green tea frothed with your choice of mik.
The Coffee Academics
Sipping Chocolate (Php190). Classic hot chocolate made with homemade chocolate syrup.
The Coffee Academics
Coffee Conette Piccolo(Php240). Single ristretto served with silky textured milk in a handmade cone dipped in dark chocolate.
The Coffee Academics

Specialty gourmet dishes

Your foodie adventure at TCA does not stop with coffee, however. With its unique takes on cafe fare, you can sate your hunger while indulging in your favorite brews.

These include:

Nori Nachos and Hummus (Php350). Homemade nori rice chips served with mixed pea hummus topped with Harissa chili, Lucban Longganisa and Kesong Puti.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

Eggs Royale Bibingka (Php445).Toasted Quezo Bibingka Muffins topped with young pork tocino and poached eggs drizzled with dalandan Hollaindaise.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

Prawn & Aligue Pasta (Php495). Buckwheat pasta on a bed of coconut cream sauce topped with seared prawns and crabfat, garnished with fried basil and nori rice chips.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

KFC 2.0 & Kimchi Fried Rice (Php445). Boneless fried chicken thighs doused in Korean-style garlic soy glaze on a bed of kimchi and spam fried rice topped with furikake flakes with a side of caramelized sweet potato.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

Steak Rice (Php795). Bistro steak and seared mushrooms on a bed of Japanese-style steak rice topped with furikake, Asian chimi and homemade demi glace.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

As you can see, you can definitely do more than just enjoying a cuppa (or two!) at The Coffee Academics Cafe!

You can come in for a leisurely coffee break, a light snack or a filling meal.

Savoring your coffee and food in this relaxing atmosphere is an experience in itself.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

You can also bring your TCA experience to your home, as it retails its signature coffee blends in whole beans, Nespresso-compatible capsules or drip bag sets.

The Coffee Academics
The Coffee Academics

The Coffee Academics Cafe is located at 109 Don Carlos Palanca Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, open daily from 7am to 12 midnight.

A new branch is set to open soon at Molito Lifestyle Center in Alabang.

Know more about The Coffee Academics through its website, or follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Disclosure: Together with fellow bloggers, I attended a food tasting held at this restaurant. Food items served were not paid for by the attendees.

Backyard roasts and great brews at Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee Express

Who would have thought that pit roasts and coffee would go so well together? Well, if you’re lucky enough to find yourself in Mandaluyong’s Maysilo Circle, you can find out for yourself!

In this busy meeting point in the city’s center, the first Metro Manila branch of a popular Cavite eatery is now serving up its signature dishes and drinks to cater to the metro’s foodies.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

This exciting combination of grill and coffee shop was brought to Manila by entrepreneur Matt Matel who partnered with the owners of the original Cavite outlet. Together with his passionate crew of pit-masters and servers, he is serving up savory roasts with a delicious twist featuring distinctly Pinoy ingredients (some of the produce are also grown through hydroponics) as well as premium coffee blends, all available for dine-in or delivery.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

From the fire pit

If you’re craving for meats that are tender and flavorful, Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee has perfected its roasting methods: from infusing them with flavors through imaginatively concocted marinades, slow-braising them to produce meat that falls off the bone, to serving them with sauces and sides to add new dimensions of flavor.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

A sampling of its best-selling dishes include:

Whole Rack Barako Ribs (Php1,050/platter). A slab of pork back ribs, roasted to tender perfections and slathered with the restaurant’s own barako marinade. It is served on a bed of Java rice and is accompanied by your choice of sides. This dish serves 4-6 persons.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Barako Ribs with Java Rice and Slaw (Php340/single serving). A single serving of ribs, rice and tangy coleslaw that’s more than filling for one person. (Note: Half-serving shown here).

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Whole Honey Chicken BBQ (Php550). A perfect blend of barbecue sweetness and smokey-savory flavors, also served on a bed of Java rice and served with your choice of sides. This dishes serves 4-6 persons.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Honey BBQ Chicken with Java Rice and Slaw (Php260/single serving). Want your barbecued chicken as a solo meal? Check this out! (Note: Half-serving shown here).

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Oziris Chicken Wings (Php215/platter). A delightful combo of patis (fish sauce) and honey makes this twist on the fried chicken a delectable appetizer or an entree in itself.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Mango Atchara. Our favorite pickled side dish that goes so well with grilled food gets an upgrade with the addition of slivers of sweet mango.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Cold brews just for you

Who says coffee can’t calm you down?

With these chill and tasty brews, with beans especially grown and roasted in South Cotabato, you can definitely get in the mood to relax and chill a bit.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Spanish Latte (Php160). Cold brew espresso with milk and sweetened with condensed milk with a touch of spice from a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Mocha (Php160). Cold brew espresso with creamy milk and a shot of rich chocolate.

Well, the good news is that we denizens of the metro don’t have to travel all the way to Cavite for a taste of Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee’s celebrated offerings. We can simply drop by its Maysilo branch to dine-in or get our food to go, our course our orders for delivery via FoodPanda.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Don’t miss its Grand Opening promo, available on December 15, 2022: Buy one single order of Barako Ribs and get a single order of Oziris Chicken for free. Offer is valid for first 50 customers only!

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee Express is located at 93 Maysilo Circle, Barangay Plainview, Mandaluyong City. For reservations or orders, call +63 919 5167672.

For news about its promos and offers, follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Disclosure: Together with fellow bloggers, I attended a food tasting held at this restaurant. Food items served were not paid for by the attendees.

AirAsia Philippines launches 12.12 Holideals, ends 2022 strong with high load factor

AirAsia Philippines joins the repdigit sales craze with its 12.12 Holideals, which features one-way base fare tickets as low as Php 112 for domestic and Php 412 for international. Bacolod, Kalibo and Cagayan De Oro are some of the destinations that guests can book at discounted rates. 

[PHOTO RELEASE] AirAsia 12.12 Holideals

AirAsia guests can avail of the 12.12 Holideals until December 18, 2022 for travels happening until June 30, 2023. Also among the AirAsia routes with a discounted fare is Manila-Tokyo, which is set to be inaugurated in February of next year.

The world’s best low-cost airline – which recently closed November as the month with the highest total passengers flown in 2022 – rolls out its 12.12 Holideals as it is set to end the year with a high load factor of 90 percent for domestic and 80 percent for international. Key drivers of the airline’s high year-end load factor are its Manila-Caticlan, Manila-Cebu, Manila-Bangkok and Manila-Incheon routes. AirAsia Philippines is expecting full operational recovery from the pandemic in the first half of 2023 as it reactivates more of its fleet, grows its flight frequency, and expands its route network. 

AirAsia Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ricky Isla shares: “We are determined to support the travel demand this holiday season going into 2023 with the attainable fares and world-class service our company is known for globally. We are thankful for the trust and confidence invested in us by our guests, which enabled us to end 2022 as the strongest we’ve been in the past two years.”

The AirAsia 12.12 Holideals also features discounts as high as 69 percent for bookings with hotels present on the airasia Super App. Guests booking stays from January 10 to June 30, 2023 may check out Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay, Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu, Tides Hotel Boracay, and many more on the Asean Super App. 

Guests are reminded that all AirAsia flights departing and arriving in Manila to and from Caticlan and Cebu shall be operated at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 beginning December 16, 2022. This transfer is in anticipation of peak foot traffic coming end-year. 

Details and images provided in a recent press release.

Shop Smarter with vivo’s Big 12.12 Holiday Deals!

Mark your calendars because 12.12 is the best time to make the most of vivo’s exclusive Christmas deals and get the perfect smartphone to gift this festive season! 

There are many exciting offers to choose from! vivo Philippines listed the best and feature-packed smartphones under various price segments including the Y Series, T Series, V Series, and X Series. This allows you to find a great new smartphone or accessory for everyone on your list. But to help you with this, here are vivo’s top picks:

Make Holiday Nights Brighter with Night Portrait Master V25 Series

Of course, the V25 Series will always make it to vivo’s top pick! This Night Portrait master combines both aesthetic and impressive technology. It’s known for its Colour Changing feature which is made possible by the advanced Photochromic 2.0 technology, 64MP OIS Ultra-Sensing Camera that can capture beautiful sceneries any time of the day, and the 20GB Dynamic RAM and 66W FlashCharge that make it a reliable and powerful companion for gaming.  

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The vivo V25 Series offers three different products including vivo V25e, V25, and V25 Pro. They share all the innovative features and powerful cameras that can help you take better holiday photos and videos.

If you want colours that change and glow, get the vivo V25 or V25e in Sunrise Gold, and the vivo V25 Pro in Surfing Blue. All smartphones are also available in classy Black variants: vivo V25 and V25e in Diamond Black, and vivo V25 Pro in Starlight Black.

Beat the Holiday Rush with vivo Y35

Looking for the best phone that makes multitasking much easier and faster this holiday season? The #QuickAsAFlash vivo Y35 is reliable, durable, and remarkable.

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It’s packed with 16GB Dynamic RAM which allows smooth switching between active apps. Battery is also not an issue because of its 44W FastCharge which can juice up the phone for up to 70% in 15 minutes. It can also handle your entertainment and gaming needs while you are having a vacation because of its 6.58” FHD+ Display, Ultra Game Mode, Multi-Turbo 5.5, and Audio Booster. 

The Y35 also has a 50MP Main Camera with a Large Sensor that can perfectly capture your night outs with its super night camera feature. Get the Y35 in trendy colors Dawn Gold and Agate Black. 

Make Priceless Memories with vivo Y16 (4GB + 128GB)

Celebrating the holidays might seem a nostalgic experience but it also gives a sense of excitement especially when looking forward to creating new memories for what has yet to come. With vivo Y16’s 128GB big storage, capturing and preserving moments would be fun and exciting to relive again and again. 

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This bang-for-the-buck smartphone also comes with a dual camera system with AI capabilities, an 8.19mm Ultra Slim Body, 5GB Dynamic RAM, 5000mAh large battery, 6.51” Display, Multi-Turbo 5.5, and Side-mounted Fingerprint Unlock. The vivo Y16 is also available in always-looking new colour variants Drizzling Gold and Stellar Black.

Max Out the Night with vivo Y22s (8GB+128GB)

Get ready to max out the night this holiday season!  The vivo Y22s comes with powerful features including a 50MP Super Night Camera, 16GB Dynamic RAM, and Ultra Game Mode. It also has a Multi-Turbo 5.5 that intelligently optimizes power to achieve smooth and stable gaming performance. 

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You can get the Y22s in beautiful colorways Summer Cyan and Starlit Blue. 

Discover Your Masterpiece with vivo X80 Series

Unleash the professional in you or your loved ones with the vivo X80 Series co-engineered with ZEISS Professional Imaging. This premium lineup of smartphones is made to empower you to capture more cinematic moments, bring out the best in every portrait, and seize the power to last all day, every day. 

The vivo X80 is available in two colorways Urban Blue and Cosmic Black, while the X80 Pro is only available in premium-looking Cosmic Black. 

Still looking for the perfect gift this Holiday season, vivo got you covered with its promo offerings this 12.12!

ModelOriginal SRP12.12 Promo Price12.12 Freebies
vivo Y16 (4GB + 128GB)PHP8,999PHP8,799DITO SIMCARD + TWS Voguard
Y22s (8GB+128GB)PHP12,999PHP12,899DITO SIMCARD + TWS Voguard
vivo Y35PHP14,999PHP14,599DITO SIM CARD + TWS Voguard
vivo V25ePHP17,999PHP17,599DITO SIMCARD + TWS Voguard
vivo V25PHP23,999PHP23,599DITO SIMCARD + 2n1 Clock Speaker + BT Neckband
vivo V25 ProPHP29,999PHP29,599DITO SIMCARD +vivo Tumbler + football TWS
vivo X80PHP45,999PHP39,999DITO SIMCARD + Voguard TWS + Clock Speaker

Other than the items listed above, there are also other cool vivo smartphones and accessories that you can check via vivo’s official website, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop:

All you need to do is to watch out for the 12.12 Mega Camp Sale, 12.5 and 12.30 Shopee Payday Sale, and Tech Thursdays for the month of December. 

For consumers who follow vivo’s official store on Shopee, you can enjoy an extra PHP 20 off with no minimum spend. There is also a PHP 80 off for VIP members, 200 off for Silver VIPs, and PHP 300 off for Gold VIPs. 

Details and product images provided in a recent press release.