The Marketplace brings sophisticated shopping to Iloilo

Press release:

Iloilo shoppers rejoice! You guys now have access to all the freshest and finest products that The Marketplace has to offer with the premium grocery’s first opening in the area at Festive Walk Mall. As The Marketplace seeks to bring its refined offerings across the archipelago, the public can now shop at the world-class chain’s newest store.

“We are excited to finally be bringing The Marketplace to Iloilo,” says The Marketplace CEO Arleen Aldaba. “With our unbeatable assortment of quality products from here and all over the world, wide range of fresh choices, beautiful and spacious store, and impeccable customer service, grocery shopping will never be the same.”

Fresh meat

Iloilo shoppers now have access to all the freshest and finest products that The Marketplace has to offer with the premium grocery’s first opening in the area at Festive Walk Mall.

Dry seafood section

The Marketplace has transformed the ordinary grocery experience into a whole new world of premium grocery and lifestyle shopping, with its unique selection of local and international products including exclusive and well-known brands like Waitrose from the UK and Casino from France, attractive in-store promotions, and a comfortable and stylish store. Its grand opening in Iloilo marks the chain’s latest effort in bringing sophisticated shopping to more Filipino families.

Ready to cook section

Shoppers from Iloilo with a carefully-cultivated palate and acute sense of taste will particularly enjoy shopping in The Marketplace. Food lovers will relish choosing from a world of delicious delights among the world’s best gourmet brands, high quality fresh products, and even freshly cooked meals daily within The Marketplace’s aisles. Discover and enjoy a more vibrant grocery experience at The Marketplace Iloilo!

For more info, visit www.rustansfresh.com, follow and like rustansfresh on Facebook, and @rustansfresh on Instagram and Twitter.

The Marketplace are located at San Antonio Plaza, Rockwell Power Plant Mall and Central Square Bonifacio High Street, Connecticut San Juan, Eastwood City, Shangri-La Plaza, Paseo de Roces, Santolan Town Plaza, Three Central, Westborough, Leonard Woods and Festive Walk Mall. Also, visit Rustan’s Supermarkets at Makati Area: Glorietta, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Magallanes, Alphaland Makati Place, Paseo Center, Century City Mall.  North Area: Gateway Mall, Katipunan, Tomas Morato, P. Guevarra, Corinthian Hills, Village Center Antipolo, The Grove by Rockwell, Ayala Malls The 30th. South Area: Ayala Alabang Village, Evia Lifestyle Center, Uptown Mall BGC. Cebu: Oakridge Business Park, Ayala Center, Arcenas Estate CDO: Ayala Centrio Mall.

Sabor Bar de Vinos Opens at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Right in the heart of the bustling commercial district of Araneta Center in Cubao, this newly opened Sabor Bar de Vinos at the ground floor of Novotel Manila boasts of endless things to see, do, eat and drink. Purple Plum Fairy recently had the opportunity to visit this new spot where wine-loving locals will surely enjoy visiting. 

With an epic wine list paired with Spanish bistro-inspired foods, you can drink and eat to your heart's content. Get in early to snag a table or if you're more of a night owl, come in for a midnight feast as they're open until 2AM. 

With the impressive wines on the list, some of them by the glass, Sabor Bar de Vinos wine list is the must-go place to find out what’s at the forefront of winemaking industry. As their name implies, Sabor de Vinos means Taste the wine. So go ahead, gulp up, taste their wine at its finest. Salud!

Caritas Manila Holds Celebrity Bazaar lead by Heart Evangelista on October 18 at SM Megamall

Would you like to help the needy yet dreaming to own preloved items (ukay-ukay style) from your favorite celebrities? Yes, you can do both and more when you shop at Caritas Manila's Celebrity Bazaar happening this Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the 2 level of The Mega Atrium in SM Megamall. The said charity bazaar will be open from 1:00PM until 10:00PM. Entrance fee is Php500 per person. 

Caritas Manila Executive Director Fr. Anton CT Pascual with Ms. Heart Evangelista-Escudero, Caritas Manila Celebrity Bazaar event ambassador

The bazaar will feature pre-loved luxury items up for sale from generous celebrity donors Heart Evangelista, Alden Richards, Ruffa Gutierrez, Dr. Vicki Bello, Scarlet Snow Belo, Cristalle Bello, Bang Pineda, Teacher Georcelle, Toni Gonzaga, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Vice Ganda, Iza Calzado, Divine Lee, Jinkee Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao and premier designers Michael Cinco and Cary Santiago. Heart Evangelista is this year’s Event Ambassador.

Heart Evangelista was all-smiles as she was welcomed and introduced to media guests

"For me, a project such as this is no-brainer. I've always been happy to help in whatever way I can. Being looked up to by a lot of people, as an artist, I know I have the means as well as I can encourage more people to lend a helping hand to those in need,"said Heart during the press conference. 

On how Caritas Manila made Heart said yes to this project, this is what Heart has to say:

Proceeds from this year’s bazaar will be given to the Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) of Caritas Manila. The program sends and supports less fortunate but deserving students nationwide to their college or university of choice.        

Caritas Manila Executive Director Fr. Anton CT Pascual tells how the bazaar funds their educational program

“We at Caritas Manila are so grateful for the generosity and enthusiasm of these celebrities to help YSLEP scholars,” comments Fr. Anton CT Pascual, Caritas Manila Executive Director.  Their assistance will go a long way in proving education and support can help realize the potentials of our future leaders coming from the ranks of the poor.”

Heart Evangelista says she is very happy to help send the underprivileged youth back to school

Now on its second year, the very first Caritas Manila Celebrity Bazaar was held two years ago with former beauty queen and Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach as the Event Ambassador. The said bazaar alone has earned enough funds to support 5,000 YSLEP Scholars. There are between 3,000 to 5,000 YSLEP scholars nationwide. They are provided with a college or vocational degree which allows them 98 percent chance of helping their respective families to overcome poverty. 

To date, more than 10,000 YSLEP scholars have graduated from college and vocational schools nationwide especially from the poorest provinces.

Caritas Manila is one of the biggest non-profit organizations in the country led by its chairman, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.

Here, Heart Evangelista invites everyone to come and visit the Caritas Manila Celebrity Bazaar:

For more information, visit Caritas Manila at 2002 Jesus Street, Pandacan, Manila or call 562-0020 to 25, email caritas_manila@yahoo.com, or log on to www.caritasmanila.org.ph.

Mastercard lets you travel to the best destinations with Thai Airways

Press release:

Traveling has become a major part of Filipinos’ lives as an exciting and insightful exploration, and a way to break down routines or break away from the monotony that usually occupies our every day. Now, here's the piece of good news from our friends at Mastercard: Mastercard differentiates simply traveling from traveling well with one-of-a-kind experiences and great offers, as well as safety and security features that ensure protection for all your electronic transactions, so you can have the peace of mind to freely enjoy every adventure you go on.

Partnerships with leading merchants in top destinations across the world means you can always pay with confidence because your cards are widely accepted. Mastercard also lets you enjoy exclusive offers that enrich your trips – from flights, accommodations, to unique experiences – in your travel destination.

With the year about to end, now’s a great time to check off a few more destinations on your list. Fly to and explore places you’ve never been to before in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the Middle East with Mastercard and Thai Airways’ exclusive fare promotion. 

Commune with nature in Vietnam

 You can plan your highly anticipated trip –or even trips– safely and seamlessly by using your Mastercard to book flights through Travel with Thai from October 12 to 21, 2018.

Kats Happy Food 1st Flavored Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix in the Philippines

A cup of warm chocolate is perfect while reading your favorite book

Are you excited for the Christmas Season? I'm sure you do. Let me share with you the best hot chocolate I recently discovered that will make you excited for the cold weather. Allow me to introduce, Kats Happy Food Flavored Hot Cocoa Mix in the Philippines. When the weather outside is frightful, there's nothing better than cozying up with a warm mug of hot cocoa, so I've rounded up the best hot cocoa flavored mix from Kats Happy Food which are perfect for those cold nights. 

It's that time of the year where the Christmas drinks are on. Red cups are back at your ól time favorite coffee shop. Yup, for many aficionados, it's that sticker-time again to get that elusive 2019 planner. Coffee cups everywhere are wearing festive Christmas jumpers. But one drink that recently caught my fancy was Kats Happy Food first flavored homemade hot cocoa mix. Having a real sweet tooth and love of chocolate, I couldn't wait to try this one out. 

This is the best hot chocolate drink I have ever had. Yes, move over Hersheys and Swiss Miss. It comes in a resealable packet filled with ready-to-drink-powder-just add-water and stir till it becomes a delectable froth. Because I am diabetic, the nine-tablespoons to water ratio suggested by the packaging doesn’t make for a mug quite sweet enough, so if you too have developmentally stalled taste buds, I recommend using your own tastebuds to adjust the taste.