XSTIG: Allphones Completes Food Trippers’ Essentials

"Post a photo/video or it didn't happen" is a mantra in the Internet Age.
So if you enjoy a particular dish in a place you've visited,
go ahead and take a snapshot then share on the Web.
 It's much easier to do this if you avail of sweet deals on smartphones
and post-paid plans at Allphones stores.

Summer is a time not only for visiting new or favorite places but also discovering a sense of locality through the food they serve. Eating local food is not only a delicious experience but also a way of getting to know the people and the culture in the area. A vacation is more fun when we don’t just enjoy the local food but also take pictures of these dishes—along with ourselves enjoying them. Thanks to our smartphones and mobile Internet, we become instant foodie trippers just by clicking that camphone and sharing on social media like Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

How do we make our food trips even more enjoyable? Well, first of all, it’s better to do research. For example, when you’ve picked a place to go to, do a Google search on the local cuisine. From then on, the rest is up to your taste. However, this leads us to our second “Food Trippers’ Essential”.

MUSIC LYF: Silent Sanctuary Releases New Single "Sa'Yo"

After the success of their first 2 singles from their album “Monodramatic”, Silent Sanctuary returns to their roots of bittersweet melodies with the release of their new single “Sa’Yo”. The 4-minute song, according to songwriter Sarkie Sarangay, was inspired by a friend’s story of being uncertain in this thing called love. It has two versions in the album, the full band and the orchestral version.

Read our interview below to know more about the new single and video.

Why did you choose this track as the second single? 

BPI Family Ka-Negosyo Partners with Mrs. Fields, Expands Best List Brand

BPI Family Ka-Negosyo inks a partnership with American novelty food brand, Mrs. Fields as it expands it growing Best List Brands roster - the Bank’s list of the most promising franchise brands in the country today.

Mrs. Fields teamed up with BPI Family Ka-Negosyo to assist them in their franchising expansion plans especially in strategic provinces nationwide. Throughout the years, BPI Family Ka-Negosyo has earned a reputation of providing assistance for aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs. Arrived in the Philippines in 1994, Mrs. Fields continues to deliver the best treats fresh from the oven; from baked products to refreshments.

Epic Freedom Party Unites Fillipinos with an Ayos Vibe

It’s time to celebrate freedom and show off that Ayos Vibe at the #OneViberPH party on June 11, at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Showcasing the best of the Philippines in music and art, #OneViberPH is the freedom party for the modern Fililpino.

“Music has always been a part of our culture, especially among young Filipinos. So we are supporting OneVibePH to express our oneness with young people. This is a night that will unite us through music as we celebrate Philippine Independence. While OneVibePH offers great music, we at AyosDito.ph can provide the younger generation great online buying and selling experiences. Partnering with OneVibePH is one way of expressing our affinity with them,” explains Vanessa Lee Cartera, AyosDito.ph Senior Marketing Executive.

REEL DEAL: How To Train Your Dragon 2 REVIEW

How To Train Your Dragon was critically acclaimed for its animation and story and also garnered blockbuster success. This led to a spin-off TV series How To Train Your Dragon: Defenders of Berk. This year, it will finally have its movie sequel How To Train Your Dragon 2.

Now on a time skip after 4-5 years, there have been a lot of changes in village of Berk which used to hunt dragon turned into a dragon sanctuary and also home of the dragon riders. Hiccup's adventures with toothless has made it possible and is now a grown up man with still tricks within his sleeves.

Celebrate Father's Day at BGC With Avida

Treat the whole family to a day of fun and games with Avida’s Come Alive in BGC!

Happening on Saturday, June 14 at the Bonifacio High Street Activity Center, attendees will have a chance to experience the dynamic and active lifestyle of the North Side of BGC with activities such as virtual soccer match, photo booths, life-sized Jenga, and many more. Cool giveaways and free Krispy Kreme doughnuts also await participants.

Don’t miss this exciting event for a truly one-of-a-kind Father’s Day celebration. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/AvidaLandPH and www.avidaland.com

Hostess Club Manila at Samsung Hall This June

Join the two day music parties with Hostess Club Manila that  will happen at the Samsung Hall this June 16-17 with Cat Power, Blonde Redhead & more! 

Ticket prices: P2,800 for VIP (free standing and near the stage) and P1,800 (balcony, free seating) per day. Two-day pass for only P4,250 for VIP and P2,880 for Gold! Presented by Vybe Productions and Ynos Inc. Also promoted by Random Minds.

Get your tickets online www.Ticketworld.com.ph or visit Ticket World outlets or call 891-9999.

connect with the hashtags #hostessclubmanila #catpower #blonderedhead

REEL DEAL: Academy Award-Winner Cate Blanchett Lends Voice In “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2”

This year’s Academy Award-Winner for Best Actress, Cate Blanchett, joins the family of Vikings and dragons in “How To Train Your Dragon 2.”

Playing opposite the voices of the returning cast along with Gerard Butler, Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera and Jonah Hill, Blanchett lends voice to Valka, the long-lost mother of Hiccup.  Upon meeting her, Hiccup and dad Stoick (Butler) find out that she has been living with and protecting the dragons in a hidden haven. 

All grown up, as Hiccup searches for answers and gets deeper into the mystery of dragons surfacing and missing, it’s not long before he and Toothless come face-to-face with the dragon rider, who turns out to be someone Hiccup thought he would never meet: his mother. Taken by a dragon when Hiccup was just a baby, she’s been missing for 20 years and presumed dead by the villagers of Berk.

HEALTHY LYF: Know More About Acupuncture

“Acupuncture is not just sticking needles in ...”

By: Kathy Kenny Ngo

Acupuncture has long been associated with pins and needles which is why a lot of people balk at the thought of trying it. Many Filipinos are scared of the needle and having a few being poked at you to treat a sickness is not their idea of fun. Truth be told, most would choose to suffer through their illness than have some needles be stuck on them. Thankfully, Doc Philip Nino Tan-Gatue, an acupuncturist, is more than willing to shed light as to why Acupuncture is nothing to be afraid of.

MUSIC LYF: Universal Records produces PhilPop 2014 album

Universal Records first partnered with the Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPop) for the production of the festival’s 2013 commemorative album. The partnership proved to be a beautiful one as it yielded hits like Dati (performed by Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos and Quest), Sayo Na Lang Ako (Karylle), Araw, Ulap, Langit (Christian Bautista), Sana Pinatay Mo Na Lang Ako (Kimpoy Feliciano), Segundo (Yael Yuzon), among others.

This year, PhilPop and Universal Records team-up again in the production of the new commemorative album, which features some of the most respected and promising recording artists in the country.