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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Kroketten: Fun and Healthy Potato Dutch Snacks

If there’s one type of carb that Filipinos have a strong penchant, that’s potato. Whether it’s mashed, fried, in a salad and soup, we so love the flavor and feel of the tiny grains that melt wonderfully in each bite.
Since snacking on potato is one of the most popular sustenance and enjoyment in the country, we introduce a unique variety that is surely yummy, appealing, and extra healthy. It’s also interesting to know that it’s made affordable for all! Introducing Kroketten, Netherland’s favorite snack as the Dutch word means a little, round ball.
“Kroketten is one of the best ways to enjoy potato—crunchy, filled with cheese and meat, while they’re deep fried in a healthy corn oil. We’re now located in twelve branches which amazingly garners an impressive response since we started operations fourth quarter of last year”, says Kroketten president/owner Maribel Bosch.
A former hotelier boasting a vast exposure to the best cuisines of the world, there’s no denying that Maribel is also an expert in the kitchen and has discerning taste buds.  Having been based overseas with her husband and kids, she discovered that croquettes deserve to be in the Philippines soon for its simple and delicious taste which she thought will appeal to all levels of people. True enough, her gut feel proved to be true as Kroketten is growing and is now trending in Manila.  
For only P35 per order, Kroketten offers three varieties: Original Kroket, the original oblong shape with ground beef, chicken, and cheese; Kroketballen, by far Filipinos’ most favorite and has three pieces of crunchy potato balls which come with dips; and the miniballen, the bite sized potato balls considered best for sharing. If you plan to tweak your group’s usual snack gathering at your place, Kroketten’s potato balls are worth serving. Since the product can last days if stored properly and has the same great taste when properly reheated, Kroketten is an absolutely healthy snack that will satisfy your guests whether for private gathering or a party!
With Kroketballen’s assorted flavors, it’s no surprise that this type is deemed the most popular.  From cheese, chicken, beef, bacon, hotdog, longganisa, pork adobo, mango, and tuyo flakes, all flavors offer an exciting taste with a Filipino twist, especially when paired with the tasty dips. “Our company aims to reach all levels of market A to C, for everyone to enjoy quality, healthy and good food. We never want our products to be intimidating that’s why we came up with a combo meal-- our five pieces mini ballen (P20) and our four pieces mini ballen with the 6.5 oz revitalize 10 or Nutri 10 fresh fruit drink (P35)”, adds Maribel.
Speaking of fresh fruit drink, it’s also amazing to know that these delicious balls are best paired with invigorating fresh fruit juices one can ever imagine! And why not? They’re made of the purest and natural fruit juice minus the white sugar, branded exclusively by Vers En Snel by Kroketten. A Dutch word means fresh and fast, it has two signature thirst quenchers. One is a certified health booster made of mango and guyabano, the Nutri 10 while the other one is made of succulent combo of strawberry and passion fruit called Revita 10. “Since these drinks have no preservative, our health buff habitués can’t surely get enough of it! If one needs an immediate vitamin boost, we recommend the Nutri 10. But if you’re feeling tired and heavy, our Revita 10 gives an instant uplift. “And because of the ever growing demand for this product, we’re also working on bottling these drinks soon so anyone can take with them this healthy beverage”, exclaims Maribel.
These perfectly composed and polished potato balls are also considered a masterpiece without the guilt. The taste is impressive since it offers a snacking experience that is never boring despite its flavorful taste.
Confident about the potential of the product, the company is also open for franchise for a very affordable total investment of P195, 00 (vat exclusive). To date, it operates in twelve malls with Mall of Asia in Pasay coming up very soon. Ultimately, the brand’s international flavor in design with a unique Filipino appeal will surely make history for being the first healthy Dutch potato snack to expand in the country. 
Kroketten is located in twelve branches: Festival Mall Alabang, Albang Town Center, GT Tower Makati, Market! Market!, Starmall Edsa Shaw, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Metro East, SM North Edsa, and SM Lipa Batangas. For inquiries on franchising, please call (632) 822-5711 or 09178596623. 
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AXE Anarchy: The New Scent for Women

AXE, the leading brand for men fragrance, is releasing a scent for WOMAN as well. You read it right!

Here's the TVC of the new ad campaign:



Since this Commercial is "Censored" in the Philippines, AXE Anarchy Girls visited Magic 89.9 Boys Night Out to apologize and gave the boys Hot Massage.

 
AXE Anarchy will be holding the biggest and sexiest cops and robbers game with young and sexy models chasing after the guys. This is the event not to miss.


Here's the talk of the town Full version of AXE Anarchy TVC!



Follow AXE on Twitter and like them on Facebook to know about the latest scent. AXE Anarchy rules!!!
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Thursday, March 15, 2012

The Cranberries Live in Manila! #Contest

Catch The Cranberries Live in Manila! The band behind the hits Zombie, Linger, Ode to My Family, Dreams and more! April 10, 2012 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum! Call 7821130 for bulk orders and premium seats!



Wanna win Patron Tickets? I know you want to...

Here's the mechanics:

1. Post about The Cranberries' concert anywhere in the internet using the ff. guidelines:

FACEBOOK, FORUMS, BLOGS, TUMBLR, INSTAGRAM, FOURSQUARE, YOUTUBE
AND OTHER SITES THAT SUPPORT PHOTOS:

- Concert poster found in this album should be included.
- Posts should include the following texts:

Catch The Cranberries Live in Manila! The band behind the hits Zombie, Linger, Ode to My Family, Dreams and more! April 10, 2012 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum! Call 7821130 for bulk orders and premium seats!

TWITTER
- Posts should include the following texts:
The Cranberries Live in Manila April 10 Araneta Coliseum! Call 7821130 for tickets!

2. Only ONE POST PER SITE shall be counted.

3. Promo period is from March 16 - April 8, 2012

4. E-mail us links to your posts together with your name, address, and contact number to joinkarpos@yahoo.com

5. Winners shall be contacted via email, and mobile / phone call and announced on the official facebook page of The Cranberries Live in Manila.

6. A BEST POST shall also be chosen and featured on our facebook page who will win 2 Patron tickets. The best post shall be judged according to the following criteria:

Adherence to guidelines: 30%
Response: 30%
Content: 20%
Over-all impact: 20%

For questions about this promo, call 7821130.


Check https://www.facebook.com/TheCranberriesLivePH for more details.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Giveaway!!!

Ok, sorry for the late announcement of my contest.

I have so many things in my closet / cabinet that I don't need. Here's the mechanics:

First, I'll be giving away PHP1000.00 GC of Cebu Pacific Air (Airfare to any Destination) for the first person that can recruit 100 friends to my blog and fan page. Your recruits should mention your name on the blog as comment in this blogpost and on my fanpage. It should be equal ratio (blog : fanpage). This will run until March 31 only.

Second, I'll be raffling  items from my closet / cabinet items that I think I don't need and maybe you need every Sunday of March to all that follows my blog and fanpage.

Third, I'll be giving away special prize to the one that is always active on my blog and fanpage. I'll be the judge on that.

So, what are you waiting for? Lesgow!
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

This Means War : There Is No Mistake In Life

In life, we see all our short comings as MISTAKES and often times we regret on it. Wishing that we could turn back time and undo it. If you could only buy time and go back.

In the movie This Means War, I learned that there are no mistakes in  our lives. All of it has a purpose. You will not be who you are right now if you will go back in time and undo things you regret. All we have to do is to move forward and accept things. It is hard but it will put you in a place wherein you will be who you are. And it will mold you and bring you to a better place.

Another learning, real friends will stick up to you no matter what. They will sacrifice there lives for you, in some cases. But... What is friendship, brotherhood, camaraderie, etc., to you? How far can you be a friend. Would you give up on the person that you like for your friend's sake because he/she likes him/her too?

THIS MEANS WAR now showing on theaters near you. Very good movie for 2012.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Contest Alert: Fuerza Bruta at Manila Hotel

I saw the TV Ad of Fuerza Bruta the other night and I think that this event is really exciting. The show will run from Feb 14 until March 26, 2012 at The Manila Hotel Tent. You can grab your tickets at the www.hoopla.com.ph or call (02) 320-1111 for Weekdays at PHP2500.00 and Weekends at PHP3000.00. This includes entrance to the Fuerza Bruta Lounge and 2 complimentary drinks.

And guess what, they are having a contest on facebook so you can get FREE TICKETS to the event. Here's how:
Rules:
  1. Like Manila Hotel on Facebook.
  2. Form a group of five and make a 30-second video while doing any act of Fuerza Bruta.
  3. Upload it on Youtube and post the link on our Facebook wall. Only one member of the group can post the link. An entry must be posted only once.
  4. Encourage family and friends to like Manila Hotel fan page and like your entry. (Please note that this is not a contest requirement but it would be much appreciated.)
  5. The winning group will be determined by the creativity and content of the entry.
  6. One of the ways that we will notify the winner is through private message in Facebook, so all participants must make sure that their Facebook settings will allow us to send them a private message. Only the representative of the group will be sent a message.
  7. Contest is open until February 29, 2012, Wednesday, 6:00 PM.

Terms and Condition
  1. Participating group can only submit one entry for the entire duration of the contest. No individual can join another group.
  2. Participant must be a Filipino national residing in the Philippines, Manila Hotel Facebook fans, and must be 18 years old and above.
  3. Entries must be original and will be solely used for the purpose of this contest.
  4. All personal and other information requested by and supplied to Manila Hotel for the purpose of the contest must be truthful, complete, accurate and in no way misleading. Manila Hotel reserves the right to disqualify entries if the above mentioned terms are not met.
  5. Winners will have to claim their prizes at the PR and Corporate Communications Department Office of Manila Hotel.
  6. Manila Hotel will not be liable for lost or damaged tickets.
  7. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
  8. The participants, through this contest, will be disclosing information to Manila Hotel and not to Facebook.
  9. Participating in this contest means that you agree to release Facebook of any responsibility or obligation related to this contest.
  10. Manila Hotel will not be liable for any damages or injury caused by, including but not limited to, any failure of performance, error, interruption, or operation of the show and during the creation of the video entry.
  11. All entries will be judged by Manila Hotel and Fuerza Bruta representatives.
  12. Manila Hotel will not cover transportation fees.
  13. Prize is non-transferrable and not convertible to cash. Contest winners will be announced on February 29, 2012. Spread the love!
 So go ahead! Create those dance moves and be rewarded!


Follow them on twitter too for more updates.
Hoopla : https://twitter.com/#!/HooplaOfficial
Fuerza Bruta : https://twitter.com/#!/FuerzaBrutaMNL
Manila Hotel : https://twitter.com/#!/manilahotel
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Quotes of the Day

A strong person knows how to keep their life in order. Even with tears in their eyes, they still manage to say "I'm ok" with a smile.

Never date a student. When they graduate they are going to leave you for someone else.

Hindi naman kami parang profile picture, na kapag nakakita ka ng mas MAGANDA ay agad-agad na lang PINAPALITAN.
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Monday, February 20, 2012

Facebook Faceoff 3




This was the third Facebook Faceoff event of Araneta Center for their loyal fans in Facebook. The theme for this year was Ladies Night. The party started with a free dinner and was followed by games. Cool prizes were given as a reward for joining the games. There's also free booze from Party Fuel Mobile Bar the whole night. Four single hunks were there to party with us. Twinpics Photobooth was also there to capture the best moments of the party. Jon Avila dropped by to join the party.

Here are some pics of the event.













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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Valentine's Day 2012

FEB 14, 2012... Many of whom i know are single. Is it bad? Well for me, it is not. Being single on valentine's day is not a big deal for me. Yes, it's the day where we celebrate LOVE. But have you think that LOVE should be celebrated every day? Is Valentine's day only for couples? Many BBM (Blackberry Messaging) friends of mine were broadcasting messages to say "I Love You" to them, give message of LOVE if they like them. The hell with it. LOVE is not a game. I pity them actually. Sobrang ka cheapan!!!

I spend my Valentine's day with my cheer friends (cheerleaders). We ate dinner in Joey Pepperoni then we went to Central Makati. It was fun!!! Most of us, actually, all of us, were heartbroken and dismay with our recent break ups. But we manage to pull ourselves and be merry. Be contented with what we have and enjoy being SINGLE. We met knew people, and hopefully be new friends. Learn from each other's experiences.

Honestly, I was mad that night. Of all the revelations from my ex. But right now, I wish them that they'll be happy. I may sound bitter but honestly, I hope they last forever. I just hope that my ex-bf be mature enough and accept himself for who he is. Huwag niya sana paasahin kung sino man ang magiging partner niya.


Singles

Rebel kissed by two handsome guys.

Dinner at Joey Pepperoni.

Rebel, our tanggera for the night at Central Makati.


Writing at the freedom wall.

Kissed by a girl. Nice!!!


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