Nickelodeon's Takotown: A Nickelodeon Halloween Special

Nickelodeon yearly makes halloween even more special as they never cease to present fun-filled activities for kids and kids-at-heart to enjoy come halloween. This year, Nickelodeon presented "Takotown" held at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. It was a whole afternoon for the entire family. Kids and even adults came in different costumes from their favorite cartoon characters to some fairy princess to Marvel action heroes to what not. 

Nickelodeon made sure that guests will surely have a blast with lots of booth games from partner sponsors like Ace Water Spa, Universal Robina's Jack 'n Jill, etc. There were also a few photo booths where the kids had a chance to have photographs with well loved mascots from sponsors from Lotte Koala's March, Kinderino from Kinder Joy, Grimace from McDonalds and Appebon Kid from Appebon. 

Those who liked to get some thrill surely enjoyed the Horror booth wherein one enters a 'haunted house' for an interactive halloween experience with the effects inside the booth. Nickelodeon also had other booths for kids to enjoy such as Vulcanizing shop, barber shop where one gets to play and have a chance to win an instant prize. Candies, toys, goodies and lots of freebies made the said afternoon truly memorable.

Stage games were also a hit among the kids. The program started with an awesome dance number from Planet Zips. The program were hosted by Nickelodeon Takotown officials Robi and Lesley. But personally, I truly enjoyed the intermission by Drac Cigam, an illusionist who performed magic and illusions before the crowd. It was really entertaining! 

Of course, Nickelodeon acknowledged the best in halloween costumes as categorized in three areas, spookiest, hero character and most creative. I am in awe as parents and guardians as well as the other members of the families, even nannies,   have been very supportive to the,ids. One dad even did the makeup of his daughter. I've also seen adults who were in dressed in costumes as well.

As we left SMX Convention Center that day, everyone seemed to have enjoyed the Nickelodeon event. It was pretty tiring alright, but worth it just the same. The kids had fun and so did the adults. 

For more info and to get updates on future Nickelodeon events, please visit www.nick-asia.com 

Neon Invasion Run 2013

Tired of your usual morning fun run and craving for something else? Why don't you sign up for the Neon Invasion Run 2013 happening on December 7, 2013 to be held at the Quezon Memorial Circle? It's going to be an exciting way to run as music from the 70's, 80's and 90's era will be pumped up along with neon lights in the 5k run. 

It will be an extraordinary experience for all runners. It will make one feel as if you're in a disco with all the neon lights beaming and the funky music pumping. You may hop, sing, dance and sway to the beat of the music as you make your way towards the finish line. The first of its kind in the country today, the Neon Invasion Run 2013 is for the benefit of the Quezon Museum, Alay Kay Inay ng Lunsod Quezon Inc. and Cottolenggo Pilipino. 

So come on, come all and sign up for the Neon Invasion Run 2013! It will surely be a delightful and new experience for all runners and running enthusiasts out there. 

For more details, email neoneinvasion2013@gmail.com and like them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/neoninvasion?ref=ts&fref=ts

Asian Massage Salon and Spa

It's that posh salon + spa you can't miss. Makes you think of Barbie and her Barbie world...and if you want to feel like a doll, it's time to check out Asian Massage at Greenrich Mansion on Pearl Drive, Ortigas. After all, it is one hotspot for "pampering from head to toe".

Ambiance: The atmosphere at Asian Massage is relaxed and technicians are friendly.

Services I've tried: I tried the facial treatment which was really just some sort of a facial massage. Unlike in most facial treatments I've had, this one does not have the pricking of pimples or removal of blackheads or whiteheads. The therapist simply applied all sorts of Korean based creams on my face and stroked upwards further massaging my face. The said treatment lasted for about ten minutes. 

I've had a pedicure treatment. The technician although looked like a veteran at her age and she was friendly but it's either my cuticle inadvertently got nicked or ingrowns painfully picked at twice during the pedicure. I was a bit disappointed because before we started out the pedi treatment, I had already told her to be extra careful with my digits. But everything turned out okay after seeing my tootsies later. 

And since I was in a day spa, I had to have a massage. I opted for a dry 30 minute back massage. The masseuse applied pressure on different points on my back. The overall effect is the dissolution of stiffness ans tension in the span of half an hour. Not bad, I went home felling mighty rejuvenated, with shiny foot nails to boot. 

Asian Massage is located at 103 Greenrich Mansion, Pearl Drive, Ortigas, Pasig City. 

Philip The Lifestyle Guy on TV5

Some people are born with talent and good luck. When one is loaded with a gift of gab, it is inevitable to find yourself hosting a show, right? Well, it hadn't always been the case with Philip Abadicio. A busy PR executive, businessman, producer, eventologist, lifestyle columnist, Philip had never imagined himself to be on television, much more host a show of his own. But his knack for the things that he does are totally unexpected but nevertheless came at the right place and time--or sort of presented itself and Philip just grabbed the opportunities. It doesn't really need a genius to see how Philip had been enjoying each and every hat he wears. So when an opportunity for him to host a TV show under his name, tackling lifestyle--Philip had just renewed his contract with TV5, there's certainly nothing that could stop him from doing what he wanted the most and where he's really good at--via his Philip The Lifestyle Guy show which will be aired on October 27, Sunday, from 11AM to 12 NN on TV5. 

"My show is anything and everything within the metro. It is pretty spontaneous, one minute I would be in a fine dining restaurant, then later on, I will be featuring a simple hole-in-the-wall carenderia. Who says ordinary people can't enjoy life as elite people does? My show helps people to appreciate the simple joys of life." 

Philip The Lifestyle Guy also gives the viewing public an opportunity to try what Philip and his guests had just tried on the show through his contest. To join, simply watch his show every Sunday on TV5, and follow him on Twitter @philiplifestyleguy and like his page on Facebook. 

Marriott Hotel Manila's Christmas Festive Treats

It is only a couple of weeks before Christmas. I'm pretty sure that people have started making a countdown until that special day. In fact, most Filipinos would begin playing Christmas carols or songs as early as the first day of September. When you try to look around there'd probably be some Christmas decors hanging somewhere.

Admit it, you certainly do not want to be caught in the middle of all the shopping hassle. It,s best to make plans this early. Marriott Hotel Manila recently launched their Festive treats for Christmas. An array of fool hampers with assorted food items on each ,special package such as wines, delectable cakes, yummy candies,divine chocolates, and other exciting goodies. Classic hamper is priced at Php 3400, includes ginger bread jeepney, choco Santa Claus, mango chocolate bar, dry pasta, tomato sauce with basil, olive oil, and olives. The Deluxe hamper is sold at Php 5100 has ginger bread house, choco Santa Claus, rum flavored fruit cake, cookies, paella rice, tomato sauce with basil, olive oil, olive. The CRU Premium hamper is at Php 8800 has ginger bread house, choco Santa Claus, Nutella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Martini Olives, Brie Cheese, Salami and crackers, chocolate truffles, Illy Coffee, two wine glasses and your very own CRU Steakhouse VIP reservation plate under your name.

Marriott Hotel Manila's Executive Chef Meik Brammer highly recommends his special Christmas Turkey which is bundled on a Family Christmas meal available for takeout. It will be perfect for a family feast, special dinner or simply to celebrate an occasion. The Turkey-to-Go package includes Whole Turkey 6-7 kg, 1L gravy, 500g Cranberry sauce, 1.5 kg buttered mashed potato, lettuce salad with dressing, Brussels Sprouts with bacon (750g), baked pumpkin (750g), baked pumpkin pie, baked apple pie. The delicious feast will be available from November 28 to December 25. While you're at it, please don't forget to get Marriott Hotel Manila's collectible plush Teddy Bears too. It is sold at Php 400 each and proceeds will go to the cancer patient kids victims of the Philippine Children Medical Center. Club Marriott holders enjoys 20% discount.

For Festive Season Reservations, please call (632) 988-9999 local 8090 Visit Marriott Hotel Manila, 10 Newport Blvd. Newport City Complex, Pasay City www.marriott.com/mnlap

Contractubex Success Stories: The Move On Club

I’ve recently met other women who have tried using Contractubex and I was inspired by their triumphs over scars. I myself had a personal experience using Contractubex gel.

 A scar is the final stage of the healing process following any trauma to the dermis. Unfortunately, scars have a habit of continuing to grow after they have done their job of binding the edges of the wound together. The scar can be raised (keloid) or depressed depending on the cause of the injury, i.e. cuts tend to have raised scars, whereas acne produces depressed scars.

TV personality/actress Maricar Reyes, entrepreneur Belle Gascon and Taekwondo National athlete Janice Lagman shared their own experiences in using Contractubex during a recent event held at the Posh Nails Makati. Bloggers and other ladies who had tried using Contractubex, known as The Move On Club members were treated to a luxurious foot and hand pampering treatment. 

Contractubex is a revolutionary product that can penetrate the scar during the re-modelling stage of healing. It has Allantoin known for its keratolytic effect—softening the skin and is a rapid cell regenerator. This substance has been proven to break the skin keratin protein. Contractubex also has Heparin, which softens the tissue structure, it has anti-inflammatory properties and it also includes Cepae Extract—a special onion extract, another anti-inflammatory, bactericidal properties and prevents formation of excessive scar tissue. 

Use Contractubex, and you’ll soon be surprised with the results. Move on, for nobody had to be scarred for life. 

Meet the ladies who have moved on: 

How Contractubex Healed My Battle Scars

My tummy after my second operation

Growing up, I had been conscious of my skin. Our skin is our biggest organ and I believe we had to take good care of it. When it’s beautiful, it stands out. I remember how I keep thanking God for being blessed with good genes, as I didn’t had to worry about acne during my adolescent stage.  When I had my first daughter, I could vividly recall how I would generously slather cocoa butter on my tummy for fear that it might cause some scar or kamot (scratches).

I had also fervently prayed for a normal delivery so that I wouldn’t have to go through painful caesarian stitches. My second daughter came and just as I had my first baby, I had breezed throughout my pregnancy. But little did I know I’d have to experience having a scar later on in life. 

When I learned about the chocolate cyst and myoma on my right ovary, I was not only scared with the thought that I’d be opened up, I was also hesitant to undergo an operation thinking it would surely leave a scar on my tummy. For months, I’ve tried using medicines in the hope that an operation may no longer be necessary. However, my doctor said it wasn’t working. So after much prodding, I heeded the advice of my doctor to go under the knife. It had taken quite sometime before wounds are healed. It may look as if everything’s totally healed from the outside (skin covering), but deep inside, I felt as if the wounds on my tummy would open up. It had left a deep scar on my tummy. And since then, I wouldn’t want to wear anything that will expose my scar—that meant, goodbye to bikini and mid-rib tops I used to love during my youth. I had to stash them away at the bottom of my drawer because I knew I had no right to wear them anymore. When we’d go to the beach, I couldn’t help but envied other women who could wear them. I silently wished I didn’t have to go through that operation. 

For years, I’ve tried and tested products that will somehow help to lighten my scar. There were some that made it worse, some I’ve been allergic to, some were itchy, some made it even darker. I’ve tried everything there is from traditional herbal medicines to homemade skin treatments—I’ve been subjected to allergic contact dermatitis because of hypersensitivity, skin irritation, redness, itchiness and rashes so I would discontinue use. Honestly, I was beginning to lose hope. I couldn’t afford to have painless laser scar treatment. Alas, as I was searching for the right product to use, there comes yet another hurdle. A few years after I had my cyst removed, I was once again scheduled for another operation: this time, for total hysterectomy and appendectomy due to pre-cancerous ovary. I was told that I had no other choice but to have them removed unless I wanted to die early. Of course, being told such painful truth, I had to stop being vain and all. After mustering all the courage I have—I went under the knife the second time around. The least I could do is to ask my doctor to open me up on the exact place where my first scar had been. Doing so would save me from having to mend more scars.  When my wounds have completely healed, it could be a coincidence but that was the time I saw Maricar Reyes on a TV ad where she talked about a certain ointment called Contractubex, this cream’s meant to lighten scars.  After having used a couple of other skin lightening products meant to conceal my scar, I couldn’t help but be skeptical at first. So it had actually taken quite sometime before I decided to use Contractubex on my tummy’s scar. I figured there’s no harm in trying the product.

 I’ve religiously applied a small amount directly unto affected area twice a day. And true enough, it has helped manage my scar and soon the scar on my tummy looked less unsightly. It is no longer as noticeable as it used to be. My scar has somehow faded and one could visibly see the scar reduction.  I may be past my youth, but who says I can no longer look my best? And for me, looking my best means having healthy, supple and smooth skin sans any conspicuous scar.

Since then, I would recommend using Contractubex to my family and friends knowing fully well how effective it is based on my own experience. I am after all a living testimony that scars from the past do heal. Pain and scars are part of playing in this game called life—one must fall, cry and suffer a little in order to rise. I fought my first stage of cancer and survived. Thank God, for giving me a second lease on life. I am still alive despite my battle scar from pre-cancerous condition and thank God for Contractubex for making my skin scar less visible.

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed are my own.