Sunday, October 31, 2021

Visit the Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay!

Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay


As we count down the days to the happiest time of the year, SM City Taytay invites everyone to officially unwrap a host of fun-filled activities, exciting deals, and thrilling surprises to light up the lives of everyone this holiday season. Join in on welcoming the majestic season at SM City Taytay’s HOLIDAY PIAZZA!

Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay


Piazzas are the beating hearts of a town or city. They can be big or small, intimate or dramatic, humble, opulent, old, new and everything in between. What all piazzas have in common is their symbolic importance: They’re the physical center of the community. There’s no better place to enjoy the jubilant season than in a piazza adorned with the magic of Christmas in every direction you face.

Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay

Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay

At the heart of the centerpiece, the piazza’s 25-feet grand Christmas Tree shines the brightest with its festive ornaments and twinkling lights, accompanied by the merry market village and special Christmas-themed dinettes for families to enjoy, the time of a perfect Christmas is finally here again!




There’s a lot more in store!

Christmas is truly the brightest time of all, from dining to gift shopping, or enjoying fun experiences, SM City Taytay has and will always be part of the Filipino family’s milestones and celebrations. Even more are the fun activities you may safely enjoy:

Merry Market Village. The Christmas bazaar will have a display of different knickknacks and gifts you can take home to the family. 

Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay

Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay

Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay

Holiday Piazza at SM City Taytay


Santa’s Here! Kids-at-heart get to meet, greet, and take photos with Santa!  He will be at the Holiday Piazza to bring the Christmas cheer! Drop by on December 24 and say hi!


SM Bears of Joy


An annual tradition, the SM Bears of Joy - brought to you by SM Cares and Toy Kingdom – will continue to bring smiles to children everywhere starting on November 12. Customers get to keep one bear and the other one will be donated to the kids of MSWD. Just drop by the Bears of Joy booth at the GF, Building A of SM City Taytay (in front of The SM Store) and purchase a pair for only P250 until December 25. 

Christmas may be celebrated differently this year but its spirit is still the same! Stay up-to-date on all the holiday fun and events happening at SM City Taytay! Visit SM Taytay on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for more information. 

This 2021, SM City Taytay stands as a beacon of joy to the communities they serve and hold dear. 

Please be reminded that face-mask and face-shield should be worn properly. Safety protocols are firmly observed. 😷




Crocs Philippines showing some moves with AC Bonifacio

“I’ve always loved Crocs, ‘cause that's a way for me to express myself and to show my creativity, and just to be myself and match with my uniqueness and my personality.” ~AC Bonifacio
AC Bonifacio for Crocs Philippines

Crocs, Inc. a global leader in casual footwear for women, men, and children. Crocs showcasing the very best of its classic collection for this season 2021, creating a variety of opportunities for personalization and creative self-expression. A global leader in innovative casual footwear for all, Crocs Philippines invited none other than the fast-rising dancefloor sweetheart AC Bonifacio to use Crocs as a canvas for self-expression with Jibbitz™ charms and hailing all to ‘Come As You Are’.

Let the Croctober Celebration begin. Crocs got AC Bonifacio rockin’ this season. Crocs Philippines showing some moves with AC Bonifacio featuring the very best of classic collection. 

AC Bonifacio for Crocs Philippines

AC Bonifacio for Crocs Philippines


Artist AC Bonifacio will showcase her infinite freedom of expression with classic collection and Jibbitz™ charms with her dance moves Her visuals and video content will be shared on Crocs Philippines Official Facebook and Instagram. Along with Artist AC Bonifacio, Crocs will unveil the latest addition to the Crocs Classic collection featuring:
  • Unisex Classic Bleach Dye Clog
  • Women Classic Platform Clog
  • Unisex Classic Crocs Sandals
  • Women Classic Crocs Slide.



Classic Collection – Bleach Dye
Each shoe features 13 holes to allow stylish personalisation with unique ‘Jibbitz™ charms’, anywhere and anytime, allowing everyone the ability to be truly comfortable in their shoes. 

Unisex - Classic Bleach Dye Clog Candy Pink (Left) & Classic Bleach Dye Clog Black (Right), retailing at P2995

Unisex - Classic Bleach Dye Clog Candy Pink (Left) & Classic Bleach Dye Clog Black (Right), retailing at P2995


Classic Collection – Classic Platform Clog
We created a style-relevant version of our Classic icon for her. Introducing the Classic Platform, featuring a heightened, contoured outsole that supports the upper you know and love with a slimmer, sleeker look — but there’s more. The customizable backstrap also holds Jibbitz™ charms, so you can personalize your look even more. When you’re in the mood for a little extra boost, style it up with the Classic Platform.

Women Classic Platform Clog, retailing at P2995

Women Classic Platform Clog, retailing at P2995


Classic Collection – Classic Crocs Sandals 
The look and feel of our comfortable Classic Clog and Crocs Slide, now in sandal form. Two upper straps offer even more comfort and foot security, and seven holes on each shoe allow you to personalize with Jibbitz™ charms. 

Unisex Classic Crocs Sandals in Cobalt Blue and Pink, retailing at P1745

Unisex Classic Crocs Sandals in Cobalt Blue and Pink, retailing at P1745


We invite all one-of-a kind and all kinds to Come As You Are to unleash your creativity in more ways than ever before! 

To learn more about Crocs Philippines or our global Come As You Are™ campaign, please visit https://crocs.com.ph/ or follow Crocs Philippines Facebook Page and Instagram for more details for updates. 











About Crocs, Inc.
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The vast majority of Crocs™ shoes contain Croslite™ material, a proprietary, molded footwear technology, delivering extraordinary comfort with each step.

In 2021, Crocs will reinforce its mission of “everyone comfortable in their own shoes” with the fourth year of its global Come As You Are™ campaign. 

Saturday, October 30, 2021

SM City Marikina is having a Mallwide Sale until November 1, 2021!



SM City Marikina is having a mallwide sale, get ready with your shopping list. Discover amazing deals and enjoy the big discounts at #SMMarikina3DaySale. You can grab up to 70% discount on wide selections, the mall-wide 3-DAY SALE of SM City Marikina is happening this weekend, October 29, 30 and 31, with an extra day on November 1.


Get an extra 10% off with your SMAC at #TheSMStore's 3-Day Sale! Shop from home! Order via bit.ly/CTD_Messenger to enjoy our 3-Day Sale promos.

See the list of participating branches here: thesmstore.com/3ds.



Wide selections of shoes and bags that you can grab with big discounts and Buy 1 Get 1 on Promos.



Stock up with your toiletries and health/medicine needs with different hygiene necessities while at home.



Get a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy A22 with GCash voucher worth P500 at #TheSMStore BRANCH 3-Day Sale! Also available via #SMCallToDeliver. Check out thesmstore.com

More details here: thesmstore.com/3ds



With an extra day on November 1, t is your chance to shop with ultimate discounts up to 70% off on great finds.



You can also Shop from home! Order via bit.ly/CTD_Messenger to enjoy 3-Day Sale promos. See the list of participating branches here: thesmstore.com/3ds

Visit SM City Marikina's official FB Page https://www.facebook.com/smcitymarikina.


NOTE: Please be reminded that face-mask and face-shield should be worn properly. Safety protocols are firmly observed. 😷



Friday, October 29, 2021

Tanduay’s Halloween Cocktails Mixes by Derek Ramsay

“We’ve been through a tough year, and we are still doing our best to cope with the current situation. This is why it’s important to celebrate once in a while, to remind ourselves of the good things that we have in our life like our loved ones.” ~Derek Ramsay
Tanduay’s Halloween Cocktails Mixes by Derek Ramsay


If you are looking for creative Halloween drinks and cocktails to serve for your Halloween party,  Derek Ramsay shares some of his favorite Tanduay rhum concoctions to liven up your virtual get-together with your family and friends.

These Halloweed-inspired drinks are simple, fun, and delicious. The cocktail recipes are easy to make, using ingredients that are readily available in stores. The cocktails are easy to do, Derek assured, and can be made using ingredients that are available in stores.


Tanduay Spooky Cocktail 🍹

Tanduay’s Halloween Cocktails Mixes Tanduay Spooky Cocktail by Derek Ramsay

Ingredients
  • Lychee
  • Grapes
  • 30 mL Tanduay Rhum 5 Years 
  • Ginger Ale
  • 10 mL Simple Syrup
  • Grenadine Syrup 

Procedure:
  1. Create frozen (fake) eyeballs by putting a piece of grape inside a lychee. Create as many as you want. Set aside and put inside the freezer.
  2. Now start creating your cocktail mix by pouring 30 mL Tanduay Rhum 5 Years in a glass.
  3. Top with ginger ale and drop your frozen eyeballs.
  4. Add the simple syrup next.
  5. Pour the grenadine syrup to create a blood effect.

Hocus Pocus Cocktail

Ingredients
  • Orange zest
  • 15 mL Simple Syrup
  • 45 mL Cranberry Juice
  • 15 mL Orange Juice, Freshly Squeezed
  • 1 Prosecco or sparkling wine
  • 45 mL Tanduay Rhum 5 Years 

Procedure
1. Start off by dipping the rim of your coupe or martini glass in the chilled simple syrup. Dip it very lightly. Now dip the rim of the same glass into some orange-colored sugar. Set this aside on the counter or in the freezer to set. 

To create your own colored sugar:  
Place sugar in a resealable plastic bag. 
Add a few drops of food coloring. 
Seal the bag and shake until the color has spread evenly. 
Allow sugar to dry in a flat surface for 15 to 20 minutes before using.

2. In a shaker or mixing glass, add ice and combine cranberry juice, orange juice, simple syrup, orange zest, and Tanduay Rhum 5 Years in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until thoroughly chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into your sugar rimmed cocktail glass. 
4. Top off with chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine and garnish with an orange twist.


Devil’s Brew (Good for 2)

Tanduay’s Halloween Cocktails Mixes Devil's Brew by Derek Ramsay

Ingredients
  • Thai Chili 
  • 40 mL Triple Sec
  • 60 mL Tanduay Rhum 5 Years 
  • Lime Juice
  • Ice
  • 300 mL Cranberry Juice
  • Lime 
  • Kosher Salt and Chili Powder

Procedure
  1. Remove the seeds from the Thai chili and muddle (mash) it. 
  2. In a mixing glass, add 40 mL triple sec.
  3. Pour the Tanduay Rhum 5 Years 
  4. Put some lime juice and 300 mL cranberry juice.
  5. Add some ice and mix.
  6. Rub some lime, kosher salt and chili powder around the rim of a glass. Pour the cocktail you just made. Garnish with chili.


Hocus Pocus Cocktail

Ingredients
  • Orange zest
  • 15 mL Simple Syrup
  • 45 mL Cranberry Juice
  • 15 mL Orange Juice, Freshly Squeezed
  • 1 Prosecco or sparkling wine
  • 45 mL Tanduay Rhum 5 Years 

Procedure

1. Start off by dipping the rim of your coupe or martini glass in the chilled simple syrup. Dip it very lightly. Now dip the rim of the same glass into some orange-colored sugar. Set this aside on the counter or in the freezer to set. 

To create your own colored sugar:  
  • Place sugar in a resealable plastic bag. 
  • Add a few drops of food coloring. 
  • Seal the bag and shake until the color has spread evenly. 
  • Allow sugar to dry in a flat surface for 15 to 20 minutes before using.
2. In a shaker or mixing glass, add ice and combine cranberry juice, orange juice, simple syrup, orange zest, and Tanduay Rhum 5 Years in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until thoroughly chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into your sugar rimmed cocktail glass. 
4. Top off with chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine and garnish with an orange twist.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

“We work together for a common goal - to give the best care possible to the cancer patient. Our cancer center team [is] a group of caring, competent and compassionate individuals, committed to alleviate the plight of each cancer patient entrusted to our care. We invite you to partner with us and together we will win the battle against the Big C.” ~Dr. Ma. Luisa Abesamis-Tiambeng, Chairman  Cancer Institute Cardinal Santos Medical Center


Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) continues to educate the public on relevant medical issues with their 6th webicon, entitled “One Big Fight: A Webicon on Ways to Prevent, Detect, and Treat Cancer”. The webicon was held on October 14 via Zoom. CSMC’s top cancer specialists came together to discuss key facts about Cancer, from diagnosis, the various ways to prevent cancer from developing, and CSMC’s services for cancer treatment.

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center


CSMC’s top cancer specialists came together to discuss key facts about Cancer, from diagnosis, the various ways to prevent cancer from developing, and CSMC’s services for cancer treatment. 

The Oncology experts who served as the session resource speakers were Dr. Ma. Luisa Abesamis-Tiambeng, Dr. Kitchie Antipuesto, and Dr. Pauline Anne Cauton from the hospital’s Cancer Institute.


Dr. Kitchie Antipuesto, Active Consultant  Cancer Institute Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center


Dr. Antipuesto started off the webicon with a talk on what cancer essentially is, and the different kinds of cancer a person may develop. For her part, Dr. Cauton covered how to get accurate diagnoses for cancer and the most effective treatments for it. As cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality in the country, one of the session’s main objective was to dispel common myths and misconceptions about cancer detection, as well as touch on behaviors and lifestyle choices that contribute to the development of the disease.

Dr. Pauline Anne Cauton, Active Consultant Cancer Institute Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center


Meanwhile, Dr. Abesamis-Tiambeng, the chairperson of CSMC’s Cancer Institute, discussed the future of cancer treatment and therapy, including the services and facilities CSMC’s Cancer Center offers. She highlighted that the hospital’s Cancer Center is the first one-stop-shop cancer center in the country, with state-of-the-art chemotherapy and radiation facilities and other programs that provide a holistic healing process for cancer patients such as spiritual guidance and counselling opportunities.


Dr. Ma. Luisa Abesamis-Tiambeng, Chairman  Cancer Institute Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery from Cardinal Santos Medical Center


To encourage and give hope to the session’s viewers, the hospital also invited Ms. Greta Chua, a breast cancer survivor and former patient of the CSMC Cancer Center, to share her experience fighting the disease, and how CSMC’s cancer program helped her recover from her condition.

“Battling cancer for 14 years wasn’t easy, but I am thankful [to CSMC] for [providing] effective and appropriate treatments, and [ensuring] that I am well-taken care of.  I’m really grateful that I was given the opportunity to be treated in a world-class hospital with excellent doctors and nurses. Because of them, I get to embrace the value of life.” ~Ms. Greta Chua, a breast cancer survivor and former patient of the CSMC Cancer Center

Ms. Greta Chua, a breast cancer survivor and former patient of the CSMC Cancer Center


For more information about CSMC’s Cancer Institute, their cancer treatment and therapy services, as well as other services the hospital offers, please visit https://cardinalsantos.com.ph/. CSMC is also on Facebook, like and follow them at www.facebook.com/CardinalSantos










ABOUT CARDINAL SANTOS MEDICAL CENTER
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) is a 269-bed private tertiary hospital located in West Greenhills, San Juan City. The hospital is known for its pioneering and world-class services in the fields of Neurosurgery, Oncology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Cardiology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. CSMC boasts of some of the most respected medical professionals today with expertise in a variety of specialties, ensuring that patients can access the healthcare that they need and deserve. With a commitment to clinical excellence, and a dedication to compassionate care, CSMC is one of the most sought-after medical institutions in the country today.