MERCATO CENTRALE & GLORIETTA PRESENTS: BELLYSIMA! FOOD FESTIVAL 2015





We’re sending you on a food trip this Independence Day Weekend!

rom flavored flans to artisan sausages to edible cookie dough to carabao chicharon to twisted gelato flavors to chili-flavored coffee syrups to organic detox juices to chocolate-flavored surprises! And that’s just the tip of the taste buds.  

From the organizers of the popular night food market Mercato Centrale comes the BELLYSIMA! Food Festival 2015. It is a launch pad for passionate up-and-coming food entrepreneurs to share their artisanal food creations alongside healthy and organic food products with equally passionate food enthusiasts!  

Set your tummies free this June 12 and 13 at the Glorietta 5 Atrium and be one of the lucky 500 participants to taste and evaluate some of the most exciting gourmet, healthy, artisan and organic food creations from over 30 local vendors.  

Bring the whole family to enjoy heirloom recipes, regional delicacies, innovative pastries and desserts, experimental dishes, organic and all-natural healthy food alternatives, and more! Note: Remember to wear adjustable waistbands because you’re going on a revolutionary food trip!  



 

Here is a list of the participants to look out for:

BACH’S BANGUS DAGUPAN Frozen bangus, daing na bangus, rellenong bangus
BLUSH PASTRIES Cheesecake, Oreo cookies, flavored cupcakes
BRAVO DELI Baked products
CHOCO LOCCO Chocolates, cacao, tablea
COCOA MONSTERS Chocolate and cocoa-related products, including chocolate-coated dried mangoes
COOKIE STICKS Cookies in stick form
DELICANE Fresh sugarcane juices
FRIGGIES Healthy fruits and vegetable juices
GAVIENS NATIVE CAKES Traditional Filipino rice cakes
GOOD FOOD Handcrafted items and organic produce
GORBY BALLS Graham balls
HEALTHY MONSTERS PH Salad in a jar
HEALTHY SHOTS MANILA Detox and cleansing juices
HOMEGROWN ORGANICS Fresh vegetables, organic kale pesto, atchara
IRRI – PHILIPPINE HEIRLOOM RICE Heirloom rice varieties from the Cordilleras
JACOB’S PRALINE PEANUT BUTTER Praline peanut butter
KURIKIPU Hot and iced brewed coffee, pasta, healthy juices, brownies    
LOKALITEA Turmeric tea
LOTUS POD PH Fresh vegetables
MADE BY MAX Nut butter spreads
MILETTE KAKANIN Various homemade traditional Filipino rice cakes and other delicacies
MILEA BEE FARM Organic honey and other honey-based products
MILKMAN DAIRY BAR Edible cookie dough and cereal milk
MIO GELATI Fresh and authentic Italian ice cream
MR. MONTY Tofu with veggies siomai and various special sauces like chili and chili garlic in coconut oil
PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY Imported goodies
PIPER’S PAN Mini cakes  PURE ENERGY Kalabasa and beet delicacies, beet healthy drinks
PURPLE BUDS Red velvet crinkles and other baked products
REYSONS FOOD Dolci bottled coffee jelly
RITZY PINK SHOPPE Baked chicken embutido, banana cupcakes and oatmeal cookies
SALATA PH Salad dressings and sauces, healthy snacks
TOUCH OF ELLEHCAR Cupcakes
TREATS OF TRIX Cheesecakes in a jar
WISE EATS FOODS


Artisan sausages, chorizos, vegetable preserves, salad dressings, etc.
The BELLYSIMA! Food Festival is brought to you by Mercato Centrale in partnership with Glorietta and is co-presented by OurAwesomePlanet.com and Ayala Malls, together with our media partners The Philippine Star, Entrepreneur Magazine, Yummy Magazine, GoNegosyo, WhenInManila.com, Solar Entertainment, 103.5 KLite and Globe My Business.  

For more information, contact us through any of the following: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mercatocentrale Email: admin@mercatocentrale.ph  Contact: 0917-8401152  


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June 10, 2015
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FISH & CO. launches OH, FISHMATES!




Flavor is four times the fun as FISH & CO. launches “Ultimate Fish-Mate” - a perfect meal good enough for you and three others. Aside from the Best Fish And Chips in Town, this Ultimate Fish-Mates will surely be the group’s latest favorite.

Delight in this newest combination platter that includes satisfying servings of Seafood Curry, Leg, Thigh, Peri-Peri Chicken and steamed rice. Enjoy every bite of the savory chicken marinated in spicy Peri-peri as it marries beautifully with seafood drenched in curry sauce. Priced at P995, this could easily be your next combination dish of choice.

Fish & Co always dishes up the best of flavors by offering winning combinations that bring together the best of their menu and  that  get guests hooked all over again!

               
To know more about Fish & Co. here's their website: www.fish-co.com.ph,
Facebook  - http://www.facebook.com/fishandco,
Twitter - https://twitter.com/FishCoPh,





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June 09, 2015
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GSK launches "Great Little Moments" with #SayNoToNgilo campaign alongside with its new Mouthwash


Let's admit, sometimes we all feel this "pangingilo" or teeth sensitivity in one way or the other. In some cases, there are certain foods that make us feel that way, there are also some varied sounds that cause us to feel "ngilo." 

Sometimes, it gets so irritating and feels awkward, right?! As a result, we tend to withdraw and stay away from those things that cause us to feel uneasy and gives us discomfort, subsequently depriving ourselves of being happy and comfortable to the things that we supposedly like to experience. Like doing and sharing little moments with our loved ones. 

Last June 5, 2015, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) and Sensodyne feel for all of these... they had launched the "Great Little Moments" with #SayNoToNgilo campaign alongside with its new mouthwash, to complete the team! 

Sensodyne Brand Ambassador, Luis Manzano (left most); Dr. Mae Abarquez, Senior Assistant VP Watsons; Gianina Fortun, Associate Product Manager- Oral Care; Heather Pelier, Incoming Consumer Healthcare General Manager, GSK Philippines; Dr. Juan Vicente Jaurigue and the event host Sam Oh.



Sensodyne, the #1 sensitivity toothpaste in the Philippines, and recommended by dentists, affirmed its commitment to create a future where every Filipino is sensitivity-free with the “Say No to Ngilo” advocacy.

Sensodyne initiates the "Great Little Moments" campaign. This campaign encourages consumers to enjoy their “Great Little Moments” like they used to now that they are free from sensitivity.

To complement its dental care line and help promote the expert sensitivity regimen, Sensodyne now introduces its new mouthwash that gives not only the benefits of your regular mouthwash but also pangingilo relief.

For 9 out of 10 Filipinos who suffer from sensitive teeth or pangingilo, “sensitive” is a bit of an understatement to describe the delicate condition of their teeth.

Characterized by a short, sharp, shooting pain, which many sensitivity/pangingilo sufferers often choose to just endure, the discomfort caused by sensitive teeth may only last for a short period, but the emotional effects of missing out on those precious moments with your loved ones over food and drinks has a far longer impact.

“Having sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that can last for several hours. It can also be an early warning sign of more serious dental problems.” said Dr. Rannier Reyes of the Philippine Periodontal Society.

Sensitive teeth occurs when the layer of enamel becomes thin and exposes the softer dentine underneath. This soft layer makes up the inner part of the tooth leading to the tooth’s nerve center and triggers the pain you feel.

Other things that can cause sensitive teeth are:
Brushing too hard or using a hard bristled toothbrush
Teeth grinding
Gingivitis (gum disease)
Receding Gums

Last year, GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Sensodyne, the #1 sensitivity toothpaste in the Philippines which is also recommended by dentists, spearheaded the “Say No to Ngilo” advocacy where dentists, consumers and Sensodyne came together to enjoin everyone to heed the call to take action to no longer endure the discomfort of pangingilo.

In 2015, GSK and Sensodyne takes the advocacy a notch higher with the launch of “Great Little Moments” digital campaign which encourages Filipinos not only to “Say No to Ngilo,” but also share their experiences after converting to Sensodyne and how they are able to fully enjoy their great little moments sensitivity-free.



“With the start of the summer season, everyone is now looking for someplace or something cool, be it at the beach, the pool or even just a quick respite from the heat with some cold drinks or a cone of ice cream, but if you have sensitive teeth, enjoying those cold treats can be a bit tricky,” says Heather Pelier, Incoming Consumer Healthcare General Manager, GSK Philippines.


Heather Pelier, Incoming Consumer Healthcare General Manager, GSK Philippines


“But it’s more than just missing out on food. When you choose to just endure the pain, you do it at the expense of fully enjoying experiences and social occasions that go along with it, making you miss out on those great little moments with your loved ones,” Pelier added.

The digital campaign encourages consumers to share their “Great Little Moments” in the Sensodyne Philippines website (www.sensodyne.com.ph) by uploading a photo of a moment (eg. sipping hot chocolate, eating halo-halo, etc.) they can now fully enjoy because they are pangingilo-free. Winners of the contest will win a trip for two to South Korea.

 “For those who have sensitive teeth like me, I know you’d agree that it is not something you can just ignore. Sensitive teeth can ruin the mood of any romantic date, or stop you from enjoying those unforgettable moments with your loved ones,” Sensodyne brand ambassador, Luis Manzano shares.


Sensodyne Brand Ambassador, Luis Manzano


Heather Pelier adds, “Our message is simple, there is no need for sensitivity to impact anyone’s life. Making a simple change to one’s oral care regimen will make a real difference. Now that Sensodyne has reached out to more Filipinos who used to just endure the pain, we want to encourage them to tell their stories now that they can enjoy their favorite food and drinks and fully enjoy the eating moments with their family and friends without fear of pangingilo.”

Fresher breath with Sensodyne Mouthwash

With the launch of the new campaign, GSK is introducing the new Sensodyne Mouthwash to complement its toothpaste and complete its expert sensitivity regimen to help consumers put an end to teeth sensitivity. 

Sensodyne Mouthwash has all the benefits of a regular mouthwash like providing lasting freshening effect, and fluoride to strengthen teeth and protect against decay. It’s alcohol-free plus it gives pangingilo relief. It has two variants (Cool Mint and Extra Fresh 250mL) at Php165 SRP. The mouthwash is distributed in major supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.





“We highly recommend that you use the Sensodyne mouthwash together with the Sensodyne toothpaste to give clinically proven relief and daily protection for pangingilo,” says Pelier.

So, if you have pangingilo, switching to Sensodyne to replace your regular toothpaste and mouthwash can make a big difference not only in your enjoyment of everyday life, but also in your overall oral health.

Don’t let the pain of sensitivity get in the way. Say No to Ngilo and Yes to those Great Little Moments!


About Sensodyne®
Sensodyne offers a full range of toothpastes, toothbrushes and mouthwashes for sensitive teeth/pangingilo. The best toothpaste and mouthwash for lasting protection from tooth pain is one specially formulated to help protect against sensitive teeth/pangingilo. Sensodyne is the most recommended brand by dentists for sensitive teeth (Source: Ipsos Survey, Jan 2014). Sensodyne and the rings device are registered trademarks of the GSK group of companies. For further information, please visit http://sensodyne.com.ph/.

About GSK
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.  For further information please visit www.gsk.com.



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June 8, 2015
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Give Mom and Dad the Gift of Health with Hi-Precision Diagnostics



It’s that time of the year when we celebrate and give thanks to our parents. This year, give them a priceless treat that they really need – the gift of health.

Hi-Precision Diagnostics, a leading diagnostics center in the country, is offering an opportunity to show love and appreciation to moms and dads by keeping them happy and healthy for a long time, plus a chance to give them a relaxing getaway.

The center, known to have the largest network of diagnostics centers in the country, has introduced the Parents Package, aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of all Filipino mothers and fathers. Offered at an affordable price of only P795 per person, the Parents Package comprises of Complete Blood Count (CBC), SGPT, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Uric Acid, Lipid Profile, Creatinine, and Complete Urinalysis.

What’s more, customers who avail the Parents Package from participating branches of Hi-Precision Diagnostics, Hi-Precision Diagnostics Plus, and Hi-Precision Diagnostics International will have a chance to bag a trip out of town that the whole family can enjoy.

Three lucky customers will win an overnight stay at the Red Ginger Farm in Tagaytay, a top destination for those looking for refuge from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila. Best known as a relaxing sanctuary, it boasts of wide, expansive gardens, a luxurious swimming area, a fishing pond where the whole family can enjoy, a restaurant specializing in local and foreign home-cooked comfort food, and other amenities.

The prize already includes an overnight stay with breakfast, for a maximum of eight family members including the winner.

Customers who avail the Parents Package from now until June 30, 2015 will automatically get a raffle coupon to qualify them for the promo. Completed raffle coupon must be dropped in drop boxes found in participating Hi-Precision Diagnostics branches by June 30, 2015. Raffle draw is on July 8, 2015 at the Hi-Precision Diagnostics Head Office in Quezon City.

Winners will be announced through Hi-Precision Diagnostics’ social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, the company website, and will be notified via registered mail. Prizes can be claimed in any Hi-Precision Diagnostics branch nearest to the winner.

In Metro Manila, participating branches include: Del Monte, East Ave., V. Luna, Las Piñas, N.S. Amoranto, Pasig, Pioneer, Sucat, and T.M. Kalaw. Provincial branches that are participating include: Bulacan, Cavite, Angeles, and San Fernando. One can also avail this promo in Hi-Precision Diagnostics Plus in Alabang, Rockwell, Bonifacio Global City, and Sta. Rosa, as well as in Hi-Precision Diagnostics International located in Taft.

For more information about Hi-Precision Diagnostics, visit www.hi-precision.com.ph or contact their hotlines, (02) 741-7777 or (02) 863-9999.



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GMA to form a new boy band?






Make way for the newest musical sensation!

GMA Network presents the first multi-platform boy band competition in the Philippines, To the Top.

With the guidance of the country’s premier vocal ensemble and internationally acclaimed dance crew, selected young Filipino musical talents will undergo gruelling trainings and talent development.

Pressure and tension build, but only those hungry for success will rise above the others and be part of the best all-male vocal group in the country.

Experience a new kind of musicality as these boys serenade you, own the dance floor, and perform their hearts out.


Who will make it To The Top?





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KFC’s New Waffle Buffet: Unlimited Waffles... Unlimited Ways...



It’s coming back with a bang! If you enjoyed having your favorite breakfast food in many servings as you want at KFC last year, this time around, the country’s chicken authority is making your mornings even brighter by offering unlimited waffles in unlimited ways starting this June 13 at selected stores!

“Everyone loves to customize their food so we wanted to put a new twist to our A.M. Breakfast Buffet by adding unlimited waffles into the mix. Waffles also go really well with chicken! They’re a perfect pair,” explained KFC marketing director Errol Magdato.

He added “Waffles are becoming very popular among Filipinos lately. We’re playing it up by allowing our customers and their families to customize their waffles by adding toppings and syrup, and pairing them with their favorite breakfast selections.”

You can choose to enjoy your waffles in unlimited ways – one is by creating your own combo with KFC’s wide variety of toppings like marshmallows, crushed brownies and oreos, and peanuts. Finish off your creation with your choice of maple syrup, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, mango sauce or strawberry pulp.

You can also pair KFC’s warm waffles with unlimited servings of garlic rice, scrambled egg, chicken tocino, Original Recipe chicken fillet w/ a.m. steak sauce and chicken ‘n cheese dog.

All these goodness are available for only P199. Those with kids between 3 to 4 feet will only pay P99 while kids below 3 feet are already free. You can add P30 if you prefer to have unlimited orange juice, apple juice, coffee or hot chocolate in the morning.

The new KFC A.M. Waffle Buffet will be available for all weekends of June 13 to July 05 from 7:30 – 10:00 AM. Since store seats are limited, the earlier you buy your ticket, the better! Just visit one of the participating KFC breakfast store to purchase your ticket ahead.

What are you waiting for? Time to get up early every weekend morning and enjoy the newest KFC A.M. Waffle Buffet with your family and friends.  Visit any of the following participating KFC breakfast stores below to enjoy the buffet!
STORE NAME
ADDRESS
1
KFC Banawe
Banawe cor. Ma. Clara St. Lourdes, QC
2
KFC Congressional
Congressional cor. Mindanao Avenue, QC
3
KFC Eastwood
Unit B1 Citywalk 1 Eastwood City Bagumbayan, QC
4
KFC EDSA Central
Ground Floor, Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
5
KFC Jupiter
104 Jupiter St., Bel-Air Village, Makati City
6
KFC Session
126 Gamboa Building Upper Session Road, Baguio City
7
KFC Shopwise Imus
Aguinaldo Highway cor. Anabu Kostal Rd., Anabu II D, Imus City, Cavite
8
KFC Araneta
Ground Floor Fiesta Carnival Arcade, Cubao, Q.C.
9
KFC St. Joseph
295 Broadway cor. Barangay Kalusugan, E-Rodriguez Ave., Quezon City
10
KFC Taft PGH
1340 Taft Avenue Ermita, Manila
11
KFC Tagaytay
Silang Crossing East, Tagaytay City
12
KFC Vito Cruz
Pasong Tamo cor. Vito Cruz Extension, Makati City


For more information on the KFC A.M. Waffle Buffet, you may visit bit.ly/KFCWaffleBuffet.

Well peeps, start to reserve your seats now to avail the KFC Waffle Buffet at the participating KFC breakfast stores! See you there!!!



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Savor the simumot-worthy Chik’n Skin ni Mang Juan Suka

Savor the goodness of chicken skin dipped in vinegar with the new Jack ‘n Jill Chick’n Skin ni Mang Juan.

Food crazes may come and go, but Pinoys will always go back to the snacks they grew up nibbling. Those tasty and crunchy uniquely Filipino bites are timeless and will never grow old in every food-loving Juan’s palate. 

Those who crave for their good old favorites can enjoy Jack ‘n Jill’s latest offering, Chik’n Skin ni Mang Juan with Suka flavor. This delectable treat perfectly combines the flavor of popular fried chicken skin and the sour and spicy punch of vinegar.

Because anything this delightful should be enjoyed down to the last crumb, Mang Juan came up with a word that perfectly describes how to consume a pack of Chik’n Skin ni Mang Juan Suka—“simumot”—completely consuming this pack ‘hanggang sa huling mumo’.

Now, snack lovers don’t have to visit restaurants or food kiosks to enjoy the goodness of chicken skin and suka. The favorite snack infused with vinegar is made available in groceries and supermarkets nationwide.

Whenever the true Pinoy in you starts craving for that irresistible crunchy, sour and spicy taste of chicken skin, be sure to grab a pack of simumot-worthy Chik’n Skin ni Mang Juan Suka.



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The right drink for the right reasons



The human body loses at least 2.5 litres of body fluids even without having any strenuous activity or any kind of physical training. We lose this much even on a quiet day at work or at school. Because the body doesn’t stop its bodily functions to keep us going and these body fluids are very important in maintaining proper circulation of the nutrients needed by every part of the body and also in keeping it from overheating.

While physical stress has always been attributed to lost body fluids, mental and emotional stress could also contribute to dehydration. Exposure to hot weather also makes the body perspire greater amounts of fluids just to keep our bodies cool. One might think that we are just losing water from dehydration, but along with these are the minerals and electrolytes that our body needs. Every time we lose these fluids is the time when we should rethink about what we drink.

There are many options out there in the market, but nothing comes close to Pocari Sweat’s safe and trusted formulation. From one of Japan’s most trusted pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies and currently the Philippines’ number one Japanese pharmaceutical company, Otsuka (Philippines) Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OPPI) has brought Pocari Sweat in the country to bring wellness that doesn’t only make you get better, but also keep you to be better.




Unlike other electrolyte drinks available in market, Pocari Sweat is still much safer to drink. “It does not contain artificial colouring, preservatives, caffeine and is non-carbonated,” said Janeth M. Leus, OPPI Asst. Brand Manager. “Though the acidity level has been an issue to isotonic drinks which has an erosive effect on the dental enamel, with Pocari Sweat containing vitamin C and other acidic ingredients, its ingredients such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium turn alkaline once metabolized by the body,” Ms. Leus expounds. “Since the volume of these alkaline-forming ingredients contained in Pocari Sweat is greater than the acidic ones, it is classified as an alkaline-promoting beverage.”

There is no particular limit on the amount of Pocari Sweat one can drink, provided that your body is in good condition. To anyone doing their usual work out, training, or other physically strenuous activity, it is best to gauge how much fluid they lost and replace it in small amount of intakes. “But for people who have medical conditions such as diabetes or gastritis, or they are in a sugar or salt-restricted diet due to obesity or high blood pressure, consider your daily limits when drinking Pocari Sweat, because it contains salt and sugar,” Ms. Leus explains. “It is still best to consult your dietician or doctor on when is the best time to drink Pocari Sweat.”

Pocari Sweat right now is seen as another sports drinks that benefits athletes in their hydration needs, but OPPI sees this opportunity to widened its reach and not be limited to just the sports market. “Being far healthier and safer to drink compare to other electrolyte drinks, we see Pocari Sweat, years from now as the #1 Health Hydration Drink here in the Philippines,” Ms. Leus said.” Our formulation is safe to drink everyday even by an ordinary individual who does not have that much physical and strenuous activity to deal with. And yet the need for replenishing body ions is still needed with the right drink.”

“Pocari Sweat provides all the daily hydration needs in a healthy way,” Ms. Leus adds. “And it starts by rethinking your drink.”

Pocari Sweat comes in 330 ml. can, 350 ml. PET bottle, 500 ml. and two-liter PET bottle.  Pocari Sweat is available in major chain drugstores, supermarkets and convenience stores. For more information on Pocari Sweat visit www.otsuka.com.ph.


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