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  • Megan Young & Mikael Daez Share the Joys of Me-time Moments

    Maintaining a healthy work-life balance has been a challenge for a lot of people. Keeping up with responsibilities can be stressful and draining so, it’s important to reward oneself with valuable “me-time” moments from time to time. 

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    Megan Young and Mikael Daez

    Celebrity couple Megan Young and Mikael Daez can attest to this. Since the lockdown started, they’ve been creating content for their YouTube channel and podcast #BehindRelationshipGoals. Balancing work and their personal lives was not an easy task, but they make sure they find time to enjoy things they love. 

    “We look forward to any chance we get to enjoy the company of one another and [our dog] Soba, even if we only get a couple of hours or minutes of free time to do so. We’re even more appreciative of these moments.” Mikael said.

    “Before, we really pushed ourselves to work until madaling araw. But we realized that we need to put a limit and that we have to find time to reward ourselves also,” Megan added. 

    Though they’re limited to staying at home, Mikael and Megan still find ways to reward themselves through simple yet satisfying activities.

    Take a breather 

    Being able to take a few moments to appreciate free time after accomplishing so much can feel rewarding. Find a comfortable spot and try to sit back for a few minutes to help clear the mind before jumping into the next task. Performing a simple self-care routine afterwards can be invigorating.

    Play video games 

    One of the things Megan and Mikael enjoy is their shared love for playing video games. Immersing oneself in a virtual world is easily rewarding after spending long hours of work.   

    TV and movie marathon 

    One of the best ways to chill after a busy day – a marathon of TV shows and movies while in pajamas and with a cozy cup of hot chocolate. Swiss Miss is one of the celebrity couple’s must-haves when they go on a binge-watching spree. “For the anime lovers out there, we’ve been watching Hunter x Hunter and Demon Slayer. And then, for video game lovers, we watched Witcher. From time to time, there’s the occasional K-Drama or Korean movie that’s nice to watch,” Mikael shared.  

    Swiss Miss Oatmeal Snack
    Swiss Miss Oatmeal Snack

    Experiment in the kitchen 

    Rewarding oneself can be as simple as satisfying cravings, preparing a tasty treat or cooking a favorite dish. For Megan and Mikael, experimenting with Swiss Miss’ various flavors to create delicious snacks and drinks turned out to be a memorable experience. Megan’s favorite was adding Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut to oatmeal. “Swiss Miss really oomph’d up the flavor and the oatmeal experience,” she said. 

    Meanwhile, Mikael added cinnamon, cream, and rock salt to his Swiss Miss drink. “It did add a lot of nuance to the Swiss Miss experience and I was happily surprised,” he said. “We’re not cooks or chefs, so any wins in the kitchen is something we’ll take.”  

    Swiss Miss Mikael Daez Holiday Spice Drink 1
    Swiss Miss Mikael Daez Holiday Spice Drink

    Check out the recipes they made with Swiss Miss here and enjoy a rewarding treat.  

    Spend time with loved ones 

    Celebrating wins and accomplishments is more rewarding when shared with the family and loved ones. There’s a blissful satisfaction in spending free time and catching up with family and friends whether in person or virtually.  

    The new year is an ideal time to grow in one’s personal and professional lives. Megan and Mikael – as individuals and as a couple – plan on taking their content creation to another level. “Definitely 2022 is another year for learning and taking it to a different scale,” Megan said. Mikael also added, “I mean we already started the content production arm of Bonez and Fofo so we might as well go with it 100% and try everything out.” 

    Of course, they won’t forget about taking a break rewarding themselves for their small and big wins.

    Just like the celebrity couple, one can celebrate wins with a sweet reward like Swiss Miss. This chocolate drink comes in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Marshmallow and Hazelnut flavors. 

    Enjoy Swiss Miss by itself or with the delicious recipes from Swiss Miss Philippine’s Facebook page. Get Swiss Miss from the nearest supermarkets or by shopping online.  

  • Paul Rudd’s Mr. Grooberson Gets the Call in ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’

    Marvel’s Ant-Man himself Paul Rudd now plays Mr. Grooberson, the endearing slacker summer school teacher in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Ghostbusters: Afterlife, in Philippine cinemas this February 16.

    “He’s one of the great comedians of our time,” director Jason Reitman says. “I remember one of my first short films opening for Wet Hot American Summer at Sundance back in 2000 and seeing Paul Rudd in a whole new light, thinking I’d be lucky if I got to work with this guy one day.”

    Rudd says he instantly fell in love with his character. “One of the things that I liked about Grooberson is that he has no problem talking about how he doesn’t want to be teaching, doesn’t care about it, and doesn’t really care about what the kids do,” he says.  “I thought he was a fun character to play.”

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    “Paul makes everything look good, I don’t know how he does it,” adds Reitman. “He makes dialogue funnier. He’s a great classically physical comedian.”

    In the film, Grooberson, who happens to be a seismologist, is a cool breeze in dreaded summer school, playing vintage horror movies in class.  “I can’t imagine how much I would have liked having a teacher that walked into class on the first day and said: ‘You don’t want to be here. I don’t want to be here.’ And then showed Cujo,” Rudd says. His Grooberson still manages to connect with fellow science nerds like Phoebe (McKenna Grace), the new kid in town and granddaughter of late Ghostbuster Egon Spengler.

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    Rudd was swept up with the original 1984 Ghostbusters mania as a teenager. “I saw it a few times. It was such a big thing, everyone was talking about it at school. Ghostbusters had that magical component that just struck a chord with people.”

    On the proton-pack-filled Ghostbusters: Afterlife set, Rudd didn’t need to fake the wonder. “I was actually holding a ghost trap in that scene. These are things I have known my whole life.”

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    From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes Columbia Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe.

    In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan. Based on the 1984 film Ghostbusters, an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.

    Starring Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Paul Rudd, Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s executive producers are Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Michael Beugg.

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Use the hashtag #Ghostbusters

  • Huawei P50 Flagship Series Now Available via Globe’s GPlan

    For more beautiful life moments captured in its truest form, Globe is bringing in the latest innovation in smartphone photography to the country with the launch of Huawei’s flagship smartphone, the Huawei P50 Pro and its foldable alternative, Huawei P50 Pocket under its affordable and life-enabling GPlan.

    The all-new Huawei P50 series offers smartphone fans a whole new experience of style and photography made possible by its powerful camera system, and high-end hardware and software capabilities.

    The Huawei P50 Pro comes with a true-form dual-matrix camera system powered by cutting-edge imaging processors that allow for cleaner, clearer and more intricate images and videos, making the new Huawei device a portable camera powerhouse. It also features a 200x digital zoom, true-steady shot and true-focus capture that makes it easier to take photos even with wobbly hands or moving objects.

    Globe x Huawei P50 Pro

    The Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition, in collaboration with Haute Couture designer Iris Van Herpen, features an amazing style of organically flowing patterns in a stunning gold tone. It sets a new standard for smartphone design, fitted out with a multi-dimensional hinge that allows it to fold seamlessly into an ultra-slim, pocket-sized form that is light and easy to hold.

    Globe x Huawei P50 Pocket

    It also takes photo-taking experience up a notch with the Ultra Spectrum Camera Matrix, which enables the smartphone to capture more details and produce images with impeccable clarity and depth. The foldable phone also features a smart cover screen that delivers notifications and allows users to access apps easily without the need to unfold the device.

    Get a fully elevated experience with Huawei P50 Series’ impressive features with GPlan. It comes with all the data you need and more with free 3GB of GoWifi plus all-day calls and texts to other networks and landlines for seamless and faster sharing.

    To get first access to true-to-life smartphone photography, customers can pre-order the Huawei P50 series starting February 4 from Globe. With GPlan 1499, customers can enjoy the Huawei P50 Pro at Php26,400 in one-time cash-out or an additional Php733 on top of their monthly bill for 36 months. Under the same plan, customers can get the Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition at Php48,000 in a single cash-out, which can also be spread throughout the 36-month contract period, charged to their monthly bill.

    What’s more, those who pre-order online will get free gifts: Huawei Freebuds Pro worth Php7,999 and Wireless Charging Table Lamp worth P2,499 for Huawei P50 Pro pre-orders and Huawei Watch 3 worth Php18,999 and Freebuds 3 worth P8,990 for Huawei P50 Pocket pre-orders. The all-new Huawei P50 Pro will officially be available on February 11 while the Huawei P50 Pocket on February 18. For more details on GPlan offerings for Huawei P50 series, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/postpaid/huawei-p50.html.

  • Designer Blooms Unveils Their Valentine’s Day Collection

    For over 29 years, Designer Blooms has given fresh looks to occasions with its wide range of unique and modern flower creations. From its humble beginnings of offering just artificial and preserved blooms, DB brings back that legacy. Introducing the 2022 Valentine’s Collection with NEW Preserved Bouquets and Elegant Terrariums to complete this year’s day of love. 

    These preserved blooms put a contemporary twist on your traditional fresh bouquets. Proven to stand the test of time, these arrangements do not easily wilt nor lose their scent quickly. Perfect to make Valentine’s memories that last! 

    Available in 3 one-of-a-kind variations- Wild Bunch Bouquets, The Forever Love Heart and Preserved Flower Terrariums- these blooms are available for the entirety of February, the love month. The Wild Bunch Bouquets (P4,495) are a classic bundle made of various dried stems while the Forever Love Heart (P3,495) is a striking heart-shaped arrangement, available in Very Peri and Red colors. The Preserved Flower Terrariums (From P1,595 to P3,395) on the other hand are colorful rosebuds, elegantly caged and preserved. For those looking for classic fresh flower designs, DB also offers signature pieces and more! 

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    Preserved Rose Glass Case with Lid

    Customers may also enjoy a variety of discounts and deals during the month! 

    • We have one of the longest duration for V-Day pre-order offers. Customers may choose between a 10% discount (pre-order until Feb. 10) or free delivery (pre-order until Feb. 11). While Metro Manila deliveries may also avail of lower shipping fees (previously priced at P595 to just P295 now). 
    • For BPI, BDO, Ayala Rewards Circle, Citi, JoMalone and Globe users, more deals await –from discounts to freebies.
    • Last but definitely not the least, DB has a limited offer in collaboration with Jo-Malone. DB and JoMalone are offering special flower boxes to go with their JoMalone perfume of choice (Php 12,000). Customers can pre-order from select  JoMalone stores (SM Aura Mall, Powerplant Mall and Greenbelt 5 Mall) or online at www.DesignerBlooms.com from now until February 12, 2022. 

    Learn more about these offers at https://bit.ly/DBbdaypromo.

  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From February 7 to 13, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from February 7 to 13, 2022.

    February 7, Monday

    Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Sandy Veloso (Kim Chiu) is a modern-day ugly duckling who is obsessed with her boyfriend. After being dumped by her beau, Sandy is left to ponder why she feels unwanted. Matters turn worse for Sandy when she gets laid off from the company she is working in.

    Tenet
    (5:40pm, HBO)
    A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission.

    February 8, Tuesday

    Gravity
    (12:50pm, HBO)
    Dr. Ryan Stone is a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky, helming his last flight before retirement. Then, during a routine space walk by the pair, disaster strikes: The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. As fear turns to panic, they realize that the only way home may be to venture further into space.

    This Time
    (3pm, PBO)
    Childhood friends start having feelings for each other, but a long-distance relationship becomes a great challenge for both of them.

    You Changed My Life
    (3pm, Cinema One)
    Miggy and Laida settle into their lives as a couple, but their successful careers soon threaten to tear them apart.

    February 9, Wednesday

    Oblivion
    (12pm, HBO)
    In the year 2077, Jack Harper works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack’s concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. The woman’s arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack’s nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.

    Paano Na Kaya
    (1pm, Cinema One)
    Two longtime friends become romantically involved after he gets dumped by a girlfriend.

    Para Sa Broken Hearted
    (3:30pm, PBO)
    Three interwoven stories of broken hearts tackle the pain of heartbreak, acceptance, moving on, and the courage of loving again.

    Hello, Love, Goodbye
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.

    February 10, Thursday

    Bloody Crayons
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A seemingly tight-knit group of college friends goes to an island to shoot a horror short film. But their world turns upside down when one of them gets killed after playing the Bloody Crayons Game.

    Babe, I Love You
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    A wealthy architecture professor falls in love with a working-class woman (Anne Curtis) who works as a promo girl.

    The Purge
    (10:45pm, HBO)
    In an America ravaged by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all criminal activity — including murder — is legal. James Sandin and his family face the ultimate test when an intruder drags the vicious outside world into their home. James, Mary and their two children struggle to survive the night while trying not to turn into monsters like the ones they are striving to avoid.

    February 11, Friday

    Maria Leonora Teresa
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Faith, Julio, and Stella are given life-sized dolls to cope with a tragedy, but the toys are controlled by a sinister master.

    Pixels
    (7:15pm, HBO)
    When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner, to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist in an all-out battle to save the planet.

    February 12, Saturday

    Block Z
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A group of university students must band together in order to survive a deadly viral disease outbreak.

    Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
    (5:05pm, HBO)
    Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves – or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.

    Seven Sundays
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    Siblings reunite when their father is diagnosed with cancer, and must settle old issues as they spend time together.

    February 13, Sunday

    The Equalizer 2
    (1:10pm, HBO)
    If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall’s past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer — his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him.

    Beauty in a Bottle
    (3pm, Cinema One)
    Three women struggle with insecurities as they get caught up in the craze over a new beauty product.

    The Hows of Us
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

    The Day After Valentine’s
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    Two perfect strangers form an unlikely friendship at an Airbnb, which leads them to overcome their personal issues around racism and misogyny in their home lives.

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of Feb. 7 to 13, 2022

    Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

    If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from February 7 to 13, 2022!

    Netflix

    Child of Kamiari Month (Film)

    February 8 | Watch it here

    This anime movie follows a young girl who, a year after losing her mother, must journey across Japan and get to the sacred land of Izumo where the annual gathering of gods takes place.

    Love Vs. Stars (Series)

    February 9 | Watch it here

    This Filipino rom-com stars Miles Ocampo as Luna who always believes what the stars tell her. When her best friend, played by Khalil Ramos, confesses his love for her, he gets rejected because astrology deems them incompatible.

    Love and Leashes (Film)

    February 11 | Watch it here

    This naughty South Korean flick stars Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun who finds herself becoming a dominatrix after she starts an office romance with a submissive co-worker played by Lee Jun-Young.

    Inventing Anna

    February 11 | Watch it here

    From Shonda Rhimes comes this limited series based on a New York article. It follows a journalist who tracks down the story of Anna Delvey, who was able to convince New York’s elite that she was a German heiress.

    Forecasting Love and Weather

    February 12 | Watch it here

    This new K-drama starring Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, and Yura centers on the people working at the  Korea Meteorological Administration. Jin Ha-kyung, who just suffered from a brutal break-up, decides not to participate in an office romance again, but that is before the attractive newcomer Lee Si-woo joins the team.

    Twenty Five Twenty One (Series)

    February 12 | Watch it here

    Another new K-drama, Twenty Five Twenty One stars Nam Joo-hyuk of Start-Up and Kim Tae-ri of Space Sweepers. Set during the peak of the East Asian Financial crisis in 1998, the series mainly revolves around an 18-year-old fencer who meets a 22-year-old man trying to rebuild his life– and how their relationship evolves in the span of three years.

    HBO GO

    KIMI (Film)

    February 10 | Watch it here

    Zoë Kravitz stars as an agoraphobic tech worker who discovers a violent crime through recorded evidence. But when her report does not push through, she must do the thing she fears the most: leave her apartment.

    The Girl Before

    February 10 | Watch it here

    A traumatized woman gets the chance to move into an ultra-minimalist house designed by a mysterious architect. But after a shocking discovery, she fears that her fate would be the same as the girl before who died in the house.

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    Upstream

    Kun Maupay Man It Panahon / Wether The Weather is Fine (Film)

    February 9 | Watch it here

    After Typhoon Haiyan ravages his coastal town, Miguel searches for his mother Norma and his beloved Andrea to flee to the big city before another storm arrives.

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  • ‘Marry Me’ Star Jennifer Lopez Shares Personal Parallels to her Superstar Character in the Film

    Two total and completely opposite strangers agree to marry and get to know each other in Marry Me, starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.  But as forces conspire to separate them, the universal question arises: Can two people from such different worlds bridge the gulf between them and build a place where they both belong?

    When we meet global superstar Kat Valdez, played by Jennifer Lopez, she’s about to be married to her fiancé, Bastian (Maluma). Together, they’ve become the hottest celebrity couple on the planet and are about to be wed publicly, live, in front of the whole world. Their smash duet single, “Marry Me” has become the biggest song of the year. Everything in her life seems, on the surface, to be perfection. But the reality of her life is far more complex. “Kat’s a global superstar who is also a strong, confidant businesswoman,” Jennifer Lopez says. “She’s a boss but also a regular person who gets lonely and needs love. She wants to feel like she has a home and isn’t a gypsy traveling the world.”

    When Kat discovers, seconds before her wedding, that Bastian has been unfaithful to her, the façade and the fantasy of what her life can be disintegrates around her. “In one second, everything changes, and it all falls apart,” Lopez says. “Kat blames herself for not seeing the truth, but also makes a spontaneous choice to marry somebody else in the audience. That’s how she meets Charlie. With that, her life completely changes, as it does when you meet someone who sees you for who you are.”

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    Lopez, of course, knows what it is like to navigate a romantic relationship in the glare of the public eye. “Living a life in the spotlight has its challenges,” Lopez says. “The truth is that nobody wants to hear the ‘woe is me…’ part of that, but it has a scrutiny and a judgment to it that most people don’t ever have to deal with. That can be very lonely.” What the public often forgets, for both Lopez and Kat, is that there’s a real person dealing with real pain and loss behind the clickbait headlines.

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    The key to surviving it, Lopez says, is to stay focused on who you really are rather than on how the public views you. “Kat never forgets that she was a little girl growing up with a dream,” Lopez says. “It’s the same for me. Remembering where I came from has always kept me grounded. I don’t feel any different, and I think that’s what people forget. That’s why I’ve made songs over the years like ‘Jenny from the Block’ and ‘I’m Real.’ I’m still the same person, but I’m just doing these things with my life and it has expanded and grown. Still, there’s a human being there.”  

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    Playing Kat, Lopez says, allowed her to explore and expose these ideas, both on the screen and within herself. “It was about baring my soul in every moment,” Lopez says. “It was more uncomfortable than playing a character that is nothing like you, because I brought experience into a world in a way that I’ve never had to before. This is also the first time that I’ve been able to make an album with a movie, which has been a dream of mine. It’s the first time I’ve done a movie with music since Selena, and in that film, they used Selena’s voice, so I never got to sing myself.”

    From Universal Pictures International, say yes when Marry Me opens in local cinemas on February 9. 

  • Valentine’s Day 2022: Hotel Dining Deals and Promos in Metro Manila

    Love is in the air once again as we are days away from Valentine’s Day! Metro Manila is under Alert Level 2 until February 15th, allowing folks to safely celebrate the season of romance with the ease of restrictions in restaurants and hotels.

    If you’re still undecided where to spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart, here are some hotel dining deals to check out in the metro: 

    Raffles and Fairmont Makati

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    Mirèio at Raffles Makati will feature different multi-course dinners on February 14, from 5pm to 10pm. Your dinner date will enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline, and have the option to choose among the two meal sets for the night: the 3-course Dariella set, which includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert, for Php3,400 per person; and the 6-course Lovella dinner for Php5,400 per person, which adds soup, fish and a palate cleanser.

    Reservations are required for guaranteed seating. Visit https://mireioatraffles.com/tablereservations-2 for information on table bookings.

    Makati Diamond Residences

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    Alfred Restaurant is offering a romantic 5-course dinner which includes a glass of wine and a token for the ladies. The special dinner includes soup, appetizers, main course, and dessert: begin your evening with bouillabaisse with sauce rouille, savor your US Beef tenderloin with chantrelle, and have a sweet ending with a red velvet cake.

    The Valentine’s Day Special is P2,500 net per person, available on February 14, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. For inquiries and reservations, call +632 5317 0999, Viber +63917 636 4875, or email dine@makatidiamond.com.

    Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

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    Café Pronto‘s featured cake for the month of February is Red Berries in Belgian Chocolate Cake, priced at P1,840. The cake of the month is now available, call (632) 7720 7777 or send a direct message via Facebook to order.

    Diamond Hotel Philippines

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    Corniche buffet restaurant is making Valentine’s celebrations more special. Corniche Valentine’s Buffet is priced at Php 3,380 net per person for Lunch and Dinner when you book your table from February 10-16, 2022. The hotel is also offering special Valentine-themed desserts such as a Valentine’s Smash Box (P1,500) and a Strawberry Yuzu Cream Cake (P2,800).

    Call restaurant reservations at (632) 8-528-3000 ext. 1121 or 09757921473 (9 AM to 5 PM only). Book your seats and order your treat online at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com.

    Discovery Suites

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    Enjoy an ultimate steak-cation at Discovery Suites with a lavish 5-course set dinner at 22 Prime. On February 14 & 15, Executive Chef Gerwin Bailon is curating a dinner of Baked Oyster, Salmon Crudo, Broccoli Soup, and Sous Vide SRF Wagyu Hanging Tender. Ending your dinner on a sweet note with petit fours featuring a selection of our signature desserts. The set dinner is priced at P6,000 nett good for 2 persons, with an option to include free-flow of wine for only P1,500 nett per person or a bouquet of fresh flowers for only P1,800 nett per person. 

    Be one of the first ten (10) early love birds to confirm a reservation on or before February 7 to get a complimentary bottle of wine.  Premium seats by the window are available at P8,500 nett for two (2) persons inclusive of a FREE bottle of wine and a rose.

    Couples can also bring their staycation and date game to the next level by booking an overnight stay in a 1-Bedroom Suite and have a private 4-course steak dinner by 22 Prime for 2 for only P9,999 per night. For inquiries and reservations call +63 2 719 6822, e-mail ds-fnb@discovery.com.ph, or visit https://www.discoverysuites.com/love-alert-level22/.

    Manila Marriott Hotel

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    Experience “All Ways Valentine’s” as Marriott offers a variety of packages and promos for their food outlets and accommodations. For seafood lovers, indulge in Oceans of Love Dinner Buffet (P2,944 net per person) at Marriott Cafe, or avail of the Steak and Lobster Love Box (P5,888 net good for 2) for pickup, takeaway, or delivery. Those seeking a lush staycation can book the Stay in Love Room Package (P15,000++) per night that also includes sparkling wine, long-stemmed roses, F&B credits, and a late checkout.  

    Hotel Okura

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    Hotel Okura Manila’s SORA Rooftop will host a special al fresco four-course dinner and pairing under the stars. Dinner reservations are now available for February 11 to 15, 2022; Two days advance reservation and pre-payment are required.

    The hotel is also offering a Valentine’s Room Package, when you book and stay from February 11 to 20. Rates start at P15,000. For inquiries, please call +63 2 5318 2888 / +63 917 818 9868 or email fb@hotelokuramanila.com.

    Discovery Primea

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    Flame goes al fresco as you fall in love under the stars this coming Valentine season. Partake in a five-course Valentine dinner by Chef Luis Chikiamco for P2,800++ per person, inclusive of a box of Chocolate-Espresso Madeleines by Pastry Chef Ann Garcia.

    Flame Al Fresco’s Valentine menu is available on February 12 and 14, 2022, with limited seats available. Call +63 2 7955 8888 or email primea.restaurants@discovery.com.ph to reserve your table. View the menu and explore more of Discovery Primea’s Valentine offers at https://bit.ly/LoveRomanceAtPrimea.

    Grand Hyatt Manila

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    Take home sweet treats for your sweetheart with Grand Hyatt Manila’s Dine at Home menu for Valentine’s Day, featuring exquisite gifts and indulgent treats like decadent chocolates, designer cake, classic bouquets, and swoon-worthy hampers. Available through Dine at Home until 14 February 2022. Call 8838 1234 or visit bit.ly/DineAtHomeGHM to view offers and shop online.

    Sheraton Manila Hotel

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    The Love Month at Sheraton includes Vubble for Two where couples can enjoy a romantic evening set in one of their signature Vubble Pods. The four-course dinner features an Italian feast paired with a glass of red or sparkling wine. Vubble for Two is priced at P6,000 per person and is available from February 11 to 14, 2022, from 5pm to 10pm. For inquiries and reservations call 0917-8486404 / 7239 7788 loc. 7096

    For the sweet tooth, the featured cake for February is a chocolate moist cake filled with amaretto whipped ganache, cream cheese frosting, and buttercream. Order this for P1,500 nett at Bakery by The Lounge. For orders, please call 0917 859 7496.

    See more of Sheraton’s Valentine offers here: https://bit.ly/3rZ7Mx1.

  • This Berry Beautiful Cake From Butternut Bakery Is All You’ll Need This Valentine’s Day

    Butternut Bakery has done it again. Why choose between food and flowers when you can have both?

    For the month of love, savor Cupid’s Strawberry Chantilly Cake (P1,950) that’s covered with a beautiful blush frosting. The 8″ cake has delicate yet fluffy vanilla sponge layers, filled with their housemade berry compote and whipped créme chantilly blush in between.

    To make it even more special, it’s generously topped with dainty fresh edible flowers, blueberries, strawberries, and gold flakes! It’s light, fresh, and has just the right amount of sweetness in every bite — anybody who’s receiving this will surely feel all the love.

    It is priced at P1,950 and is available for a limited time from February 5 to 28, 2022. Pre-order is now available until February 26, 2022. Order here.

  • GUIDE: Where to Order Wine in Metro Manila for Valentine’s Day 2022

    It’s the season of love again and once we start planning for that intimate Valentine’s date, we can’t picture it without a bottle of wine on the table. Of course, you’d want premium quality wine for the most special person in your life, so if you’re searching for stores that offer such bottles around the metro, we’ve got a list to help you out. On this list, we’ve rounded up stores where you can order your wine for Valentine’s Day!

    Bombvinos

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    Boozy

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    Dr. Wine

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    Glass Wine Lounge

    Instagram | Tel. #: 02-8525-(9463) | Phone #: 0917-185-9463

    Winery.PH

    Instagram | Online Shop

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    JC Wines

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    La Sangria Manila

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    Ralph’s Wines & Spirits

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    Ralphs Wines and Spirits
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    Vino.PH

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    Wine Depot

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    Wine Drop

    Instagram | Online Shop

    Wine.MNL

    Instagram (DM for orders) | Menu

    Wine Story

    Instagram | Online Shop

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