4 easy steps to create your own website at brownbag.ph

4 easy steps to create your own website at brownbag.ph

by: E.J. Valguna

Before the age of the internet, people mainly advertise in T.V. and radio. These two forms of media is the main source of advertisement. As the internet improves and develops, advertisers see its’ potential. The big difference in advertising in the internet is it is so much affordable compared in advertising in T.V. and radio. The only problem is that most of the businesses that want to advertise in the internet get intimated with the fact that they need to create their own website. Luckily this problem can be easily resolved by the innovation of brownbag.ph. Brownbag.ph allows people to create their own website by just following simple steps.

GARNIER LIGHT COMPLETE: IT'S NOT A FOR-GIRLS-ONLY MOISTURIZER

A 180° SHIFT TO GARNIER LIGHT COMPLETE

 

Two years ago, I used Garnier Light as my daily moisturizer and that was the time when I received a lot of compliment from my relatives about my fairer skin. Those were the days that I'm religiously using the Garnier Light line from Garnier.

4 easy steps to create your own website at brownbag.ph

4 easy steps to create your own website at brownbag.ph

By E.J. Valguna

Before the age of the internet, people mainly advertise in T.V. and radio. These two forms of media is the main source of advertisement. As the internet improves and develops, advertisers see its’ potential. The big difference in advertising in the internet is it is so much affordable compared in advertising in T.V. and radio. The only problem is that most of the businesses that want to advertise in the internet get intimated with the fact that they need to create their own website. Luckily this problem can be easily resolved by the innovation of brownbag.ph. Brownbag.ph allows people to create their own website by just following simple steps.

Dining Review: Cafe Riviera - The Heritage Hotel Manila

As the famous cliche says, Sunday is really Family Day!

This is the day of the week where families usually spend time together shopping, eating, malling and a thousand more things to bond with each other. And last Sunday, November 17, 2013, our family has decided to have our lunch at Cafe Riviera which is located at the ground floor of The Heritage Hotel Manila in Pasay City.

We had an Eat-All-You-Can lunch buffet at the Cafe Riviera and I wanna share with you all my experience at the said restaurant. At the end of this post, I'll tell you my overall rating for this restaurant.

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Cafe Riviera may not have the most elegant interior but we can't deny the fact that it's still probably one of the most unique and most stylish restaurants out there. Furthermore, the tablewares, silverwares and plates used are of high quality. Cleanliness inside the restaurant is also well-maintained by the staff, which gives the guests one of the most comfortable dining experience.

Now, let's take a look at some of the photos I've taken inside Cafe Riviera.

The interior design of the restaurant is pleasing to the eyes.

Myparents requested that I take a photo of them.

The Soup station looks so cute with the different table decorations.

This is by far my most favorite shot of the day. It presents
the vibrant colors of the plates and tablewares which is perfectly blended
with the accents of the wood.

---------THE STATIONS---------

Cafe Riviera boasts of its various stations that guests can enjoy. The stations offer American, European and Asian cuisines and this means that you are not just confined with a small collection of food choices.

The salad station which is best for the vegetarians out there.

I can't remember what station it is but I'm pretty sure that everyone loved it .

Ice Cream! Oh, I just love Ice Cream and this is the first time I saw
a restaurant has its own Ice Cream Station! This is really the perfect station
for the people who have a sweet tooth.

Sadly, I haven't tried anything from the Tapas Station. I should have gotten
some since the food displayed here looks delectable!

This is the perfect station for pasta lovers! They have a wide variety of ingredients
that you can use for your own pasta sauce.

The Soup  Station!

A dining experience wouldn't be complete without eating fruits.

Desserts! And yes, you heard me right. I just love their array
of sweets and delicacies. But most probably the best part of this station
is the Halu-Halo - very pinoy indeed!

----------THE FOOD----------

This is what I ate for the first wave - Mini-Burgers and a fried chicken.
The chicken tasted very good but I'm  afraid I'm not used to the 'a-little-bit-hard"
texture of the bread. Nevertheless, it's still a dish worth trying.

Not familiar with this dishes but I know they tasted good.

Chose my own toppings for the ice cream I scooped up from the
Ice Cream Station. I just love the combination of the sprinkles and mallows
with the creamy chocolate ice cream.

Of course, I wasn't able to say 'no' to the Lechon.
This is comparable to the lechon served at the Marco Polo Plaza in Cebu City
Both are flavorful and delicious!

Tried some of the fresh vegetables and sea food.

Grilled fishes and meat.

Green Apples and Pears.

Desserts again! :)

Cafe Riviera surely has given me the best dining experience, so far.

The food are well-served.

There's a lot of dishes to choose from, in fact, I wasn't able to take a photo of all the stations.

I like the fact of unlimited iced tea because I desperately need those when I'm eating in a buffet lunch.

BUT, there is one thing I wanna COMMEND the CAFE RIVIERA for - their staff (from the receptionists, waiters, cooks way up to the chefs) is extremely HOSPITABLE, COURTEOUS and HIGHLY-CONCERNED about their guests. They always come to each table to unceasingly remove all the used plates, ask the guests if they need something and to fill the empty glasses with iced tea.

My experience with Cafe Riviera is surely one of the most unforgettable because of its staff. To sum up everything, here's my evaluation for Cafe Riviera:

Venue/Place: 8/10

Ambience: 9/10

Staff: 10/10

Food: 9/10

Davey explored the WILD!

I've got two (2) free tickets to this year's highly anticipated gathering of the bloggers in the Philippines, the BLOGOPOLIS 2013: #INTOTHEWILD.

Striking a pose at the Blogopolis 2013: #IntoTheWIld backdrop

Special thanks to Nuffnang Philippines for their generosity (Hugs and Kisses!) and giving me the opportunity to earn from the most prominent bloggers in the Philippines. The bloggers who served as the speakers during the conference have surely inspired me all the more in my endeavor as a blogger. Each of them has a very unique and relatable story to tell and I was captured by their stories.

Me and my cousin, Elizabeth.

SEGMENT 1 - THE LION: CONTENT IS KING

Mariah Ressa while guidng the Tech Team

Maria Ressa started off the event with her informative talk about Rappler, the online news site that she started in the Philippines. Next to her was the woman behind the successful blog 'Dessert Comes First', Lori Baltazar. Then, a video of Rappler's Social Media Head, Josh Villanueva, was played on the screen to impart knowledge to the audience. Josh wasn't able to attend the event because he's currently in the US for an exchange program. Following this video presentation is a talk by ABS-CBN's very own TJ Manotoc who shared how the social networking site, Twitter, has helped him done great things as a reporter. 

For the last part of this segment, Camille Arevalo was given a chance to promote Blogopolis 2013's co-presentor, Blink.

Josh Villanueva on a recorded video of his talk.

SEGMENT 2 - THE EAGLE: COMMUNITY AND ADVOCACY IN SOCIAL MEDIA 

Sharing his insight about the new nation, Jim Paredes talked about his personal experience how the means of communications has greatly evolved and helped him share his advocacy with the netizens.

The 2nd Segment's speakers on a panel discussion

Jeff Lo of pinoyfitness.com then shared his about he successfully drew people to join him in his advocacy to promote at healthy lifestyle. Lastly, Asia Ipac and Ana Gonzales shared about Bloggers United humble beginnings and how they managed to make BU as one of the most successful and most anticipated Bazaars in the country.

Asia Ipac and Ana Gonzales of Bloggers United

SEGMENT 3 - THE AGE OF THE URBAN APE: MAXIMIZING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS 

Probably one of the most entertaining and informative talks during that night is that of Googly Gooeys. The real life couple has provided the bloggers ideas on how to maximize social media platform by creating a compelling blog and social media proposal.

Then, Christine Dychiao of manilafashionobserver.com gave us 10 ways to guide back traffic to our blog using social media. From her talk, I learned about the numerous social networking sites that I can integrate to my blog aside from the most popular ones. 

SEGMENT 4 - THE PARROT: MARKET YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS 

The last segment of this year's Blogopolis was dedicated to teach the bloggers how to successfully manage their blog and be able to draw a lot of readers and followers.

Abe Olandres while doing his talk.

Abe Olandres of Nuffnang Philippines and yugatech.com shared how he was able to get two (2) million pageviews a month for the latter. This definitely inspired me to be able to widen my horizon and influence as a beginner in the blogging world.

Chuckie and Yen Dreyfus then talked about how to manage social media accounts. This couple is really a sight to behold (literally and figuratively). I also got inspired and fascinated by their strong chemistry with each other.

GOING VIRAL: INTERVIEW 

As a way to end the event, some of the most viral or talked about personalities in the social media were asked to share some insights regarding ow they felt knowing that the thing they did got viral on the different social networking sites.

The maker of 'Conjurian', the much applauded parody of the movie 'The Conjuring',  told the bloggers how surprised was he upon knowing that the meme he made gone viral overnight.

Finally, Kimpoy Feliciano personally joined us at the event and shared some of his pick-up lines that surely made a lot of women, and pa-women, kilig to the bones! It was also funny to know that Kimpoy admitted that he is 'torpe' and that since his video gone viral, the women he liked taught he was just kidding everytime he throws a pick-up line at them.

Kimpoy Feliciano while answering some of the questions asked to him  

BLOGOPOLIS 2013: #IntoTheWild was such a blast and I am really thankful to Nuffnang Philippines for giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet some of the Philippines' top bloggers.

See you all at next year's Blogopolis! :)
...by the way, thank you very much for all the FREEBIES!
  

 

Blogopolis 2013: #IntoTheWild is presented by Nuffnang Philippines and co-presented by Blink.
Major Sponsor: Sun Cellular
Other Sponsors: Air Asia Zest, LG, PLDT, Oishi, Paktor
Official Timekeeper: Timex
Official Photobooth: PrintSocialPH
Official Media Partner: Rappler, Adobo Magazine
For the benefit of Red Cross Philippines

Take note that they have agreed to donate all the proceeds of this event to the victims of Typhoon  Yolanda.

BOTTLES FOR VISAYAS: AN INITIATIVE TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE AFFECTED BY TYPHOON #YOLANDA

Good Day, my Friends! :D

Last week, we've heard and seen a lot from the TV, Newspapers and Social Media how the Typhoon Yolanda (International name: Haiyan) has left our country with great devastation. Thanks to the Foreign Media and the world knew how much help our countrymen need in order to survive the aftermath.

Actually, there are a lot of efforts and initiatives that are currently happening right know to contribute to the betterment of the condition of the people who live in affected areas. And one of those efforts are spearheaded from a good friend of mine: the BOTTLES FOR VISAYAS.

This online campaign to raise fun to buy bottles of water to give to the people of the typhoon-hit areas might be the organization/initiative that you might want to support. Bottle for Visayas aims to raise $2000.00 to spend for the bottles of drinking water that will be delivered to a multitude of people.

Take part in the initiative. Help; and be BLESSED!

To know more about Bottle for Visayas, you may visit their official website here: http://www.bottlesforvisayas.com/

Googley Crazy Photo Contest

The Googley Crazy Photo Contest is open to all DLSU-D students!

>Take a photo of yourself or have someone take a photo of you.

>Add this caption to your image: "I love YOUR FAVORITE GOOGLE PRODUCT because REASON"

>Upload your photo on Google Plus (www.plus.google.com)

>Hashtag any two of these: #GoogleyCrazy #GSADLUD #GSASEA #GSAPH

>Share your photo and have +1 by your friends!

Prizes at Stake:

1st Place: Android USB and Krispy Kreme GC

2nd Place: Google Lanyard and Krispy Kreme GC

3rd Place: Google Pen and Krispy Kreme GC

Blogopolis 2013: #IntoTheWild

Hey you, Netizens! :)

Register for the much-anticipated event for the bloggers, social media influencers, students, digital marketing officers, and advertisers this year - the BLOGOPOLIS 2013: Into the Wild!

Key personalities in the digital world will share some of the most compelling talks and insights on Digital Marketing and Social Media. A blogger like me will surely learn a lot on how to be more effective in this field - may it be a hobby or a full-time work. :)

But, it is good to take note that anyone who is interested in the Digital World is welcome.

Don't dare miss it!

For more details, you may visit: http://www.blogopolis.ph/

Real UnliCHAT Experience with Globe’s GoUnli30”

Gone are the days when we are confined with call and text messaging as means of communication. Technology has evolved so much that it made things even easier for us. But, such innovations cannot be enjoyed without the help of the Telecommunications Companies.

In this connection, Globe Telecom now offers GoUNLI30 and UNLICHAT25 which I'm sure will be a hit among those who are active both in Social Media and in Text Messaging.

• With GoUNLI30, subscribers get unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited calls to Globe/TM, and unlimited chat with the best messaging apps like Viber, Kakao Talk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Line and the telco’s very own messaging app GMessage without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges. Available for only P30 valid for 1 day, GoUNLI30 gives you no excuse to stay out of the loop and connect with more than 1 billion users around the world regardless of mobile network or location.
• Go all-out unlimited with GoUNLI30 and UNLICHAT25 now. Register by dialing *143# and then choosing GoSAKTO on your Globe mobile phone or texting GOUNLI30 or UNLICHAT25 to 8888

FLYING HIGH WITH AIR ASIA ZEST

The year 2013 has been a year of "Travel" at least on my part. So far, it has been the best year of my life because I was able to reach some of my greatest dreams when I was still a child - to play with snow, visit other countries and to ride on a plane. Yes! I've long been dreaming of riding on a plane and see the clouds and the stars closer; to have a glimpse of how the world looks like from a great height.

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Everything happened on this wonderful and vibrant year!

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As a Youth Ambassador and Student Leader, I applied for the different youth exchange programs and summits this year. Fortunately, I qualified for all of these programs that I applied for and because of this, I was able to explore Japan in March as a Peace Ambassador; visited Indonesia in June as a Google Student Ambassador; and had a glimpse of Cebu last August as a delegate to the 8th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit.

Sadly, I really didn't have the time to roam around the cities I visited because I had to follow the rules and schedule that were given by the organizers. I'm really craving to spend much more time in those countries so I'm once again dreaming of visiting certain places in Asia.

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A Lovely Experience With Air Asia

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I came to know Air Asia during my connecting flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Jogjakarta, Indonesia for the Southeast Asia Outreach Summit with Google last June. When we landed to KL from Manila, I really made sure that I'll be able to take some photos of this airline because I really love the airline's official color -RED (the shade is perfect and is so eyecatching!)

The interior of the aircraft succumbs to the International Standards and the seats are relatively comfortable; these are good indication that the company do not sacrifice quality for the price. Furthermore, I was surprised that the cabin crews were also hospitable and nice like the Filipinos. Each of them possesses a pleasing personality which translates to their sincerity in dealing with the passengers.

Honestly, I really felt bad when I found out on the internet that Air Asia has no direct flight from and to Manila. I was really disappointed that I cannot enjoy such high quality service at an affordable price when I travel from Manila.

BUT, HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS!

Recently, Zest Air was rebranded as Air Asia Zest and upon hearing the news, I really know that Travel in the Philippines will be much more vibrant and exciting from now on! With Air Asia Zest's affordable rates and commitment to quality service, surely, Filipinos will now Travel Asia with Air Asia!

Filipino Travelers can now enjoy a safe and memorable flight from MANILA via NAIA Terminal 4 to the following destinations:

LOCAL DESTINATIONS:

Cebu

Davao

Kalibo (Boracay)

Puerto Princesa

Tagbilaran

Cagayan de Oro

INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS:

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Shanghai, China

Incheon, South Korea

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Now, I wanna share with you the countdown to 

MY DESTINATION WISH LIST!

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4th: Cebu City, Philippines

A photo taken at the Sto. Nino de Cebu Church, Cebu City

with my co-delegates to the 8th AFLBS

I went to Cebu as one of the delegates to the 8th AFLBS and like all the other summits I've attended, standard protocols when it comes to schedule and safety had to be followed during that time. Hence, I really did not have the time to roam around the city and have a better glimpse of the city's culture.

I really wanna visit Cebu's pristine beaches, its IT Park and visit some of its heritage sites. Also, I wanna experience their Street Parties which I heard are entertaining and will make everyone groove to the music. Plus, I would really love to come and visit Cebu for its famous Sinulog Festival and to indulge myself in its sweet mangoes and delicious crispy Lechon!

3rd: Kalibo (Boracay), Aklan

The famous white powder-like sands of Boracay

I've been into Boracay when I was 13 years old and I can vividly remember how I, due to excitement, jumped out of the boat  even if it's still a bit far from the shore. Hahahaah! :) I guess this incident gave you an idea of how mesmerizing Boracay is.

However, I didn't have the chance to explore the island and spent most of my time on the outskirts of this island. Well, now that I'm of legal age, I wanna experience the colorful and fiery nights in Boracay. I'm really fascinated by the fire performances held at night, the loud music and the warm people who adds up to the good vibe on this island paradise.

Having a Henna Tattoo, go on a Banana Boat Adventure and snorkeling are also some of the things I wanna do when I'm given the chance to visit this place in the future. I've heard for a thousand times that one of the main reasons that sets apart the island from the rest is the "ADVENTURE" that the travelers can experience from this island.

2nd: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The famous Petronas Tower and Kuala Lumpur's Skyline

"Malaysia, Truly Asia!"

I fell in love with this song used for Malaysia's Official Tourism Ad. The music, the voice of the singer and the video itself were perfectly blended to give its viewers a glimpse of how magical one's stay in Malaysia can be. Hence, I know that many travelers from all over the world have considered visiting Malaysia one of these days; and that includes ME! :)

At the Plaza Premium Lounge in LCCT Airport, Kuala Lumpur

By the way, I''ve been to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this year when the Philippine delegation to the Southeast Asia Outreach Summit with Google stayed in the said city for a layover to Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Literally, we stayed for quite some time in the airport to wait for our connecting flight. Good thing, I've had a nice view of KL's skyline when the plane from Manila hasn't landed yet - and it really added up to my admiration for the city.

Some of KL's Points of Interest that make we wanna come back as soon as possible are:

Petronas Towers: Very famous for its Height and Intricate Design

Legoland Malaysia: The first Legoland Theme Park in Asia

Kuala Lumpur Tower: The Tallest Tower in Sutheast Asia

1st: Incheon, South Korea

Incheon's famed Skyline

I have long been in love with South Korea since I first watched a Koreanovela on GMA 7 almost a decade ago. There are a lot of things in common between the Korean and Filipino culture: love of God and family, love for music, respect for the elderly and love for Dramas! Surely, Korean Wave has hit the Philippines massively that many Filipinos embraced the culture, music and arts of South Korea.

Korean Cuisine is also a must try for everyone! From its very flavorful Bulgogi, the vibrant and delicious Bibimbap and to their own favorite sidedish, Kimchi, everyone can surely experience Korea in an instant!

Furthermore, I've met a lot of Koreans in our campus and some have been my classmate during my Sophomore Year and I can safely say that they are nice and lovable; and VERY CUTE TOO! :)

Aside from this, there are still hundreds of reasons to visit South Korea and some of these are:

INCHEON BRIDGE: a reinforced concrete bridge in South Korea. 
At 12.3 km long with a main cable stayed span of 800m, 
the new Incheon Bridge will be one of the five longest of its type in the world.

AREX: A rail system and the fastest means of transportation
 that connects Incheon International Airport to Seoul. It covers a distance of 
58 kilometers and stops at only 10 stations.

JEONDEUNGSA TEMPLE: located on Ganghwa Island, which has been
a historically significant place from the time of 
ancient Joseon until the present day.

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THANKS TO AIR ASIA ZEST and my dream of visiting these places someday has become more possible!
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You may now book your flights here:

http://www.airasia.com/ph/en/home.page