Chix & Tell

26 October 2018.  Thank God it's Friday for the Soxbloggers and I were over the top excited for our trip to the big City to take part in what prolly is the biggest gathering of v/bloggers, content creators and influencers in the country today : #ConnectedByBlogapalooza!  Bags packed , gadgets in, we tow in a row ready to check in for our Gensan -Manila flight courtesy of the event's official carrier : Philippine Air Lines, only to be told that we were on the wait list and that "... chances are high that you can't get on board  because of circumstances beyond our control.. ." I can barely hear the attendant while he was mouthing those words. My bubble thoughts were saying " call the blogamomma! " It appeared that there was a change of aircraft (to a smaller one) for this particular flight and the airline giant can only do so much to accommodate all the paying passengers (read: sponsored flight po kami! ☺) Thankfully, Ace Gapuz - the supergir...

Hello guys! It's Christmas so let's #MakeitJolly and fill our tummies! During this time of the year, we always think about having something new to serve on our Christmas tables, right? Lucky are we because our generous Tita Lisa of #BriellesHappyKitchen welcomed us one sunny Sunday afternoon into her kitchen and taught us to turn our Jolly Canned Goods into something delish! Today, I'm gonna share with you this simple dessert recipe which actually became an instant hit to me and my SoxBlogger friends. It's perfect to serve on your family gatherings or Christmas potlucks or you can make it everyday to make each meal more special! Below are the ingredients that we are going to need to make Jolly Coco-Lychee Delight: 1 can Jolly Lychees in Syrup 1 can Jolly Coconut Cream 1 box gulaman mix, young coconut flavor cherries, optional Preparing our  Jolly Coco-Lychee Delight  is easy as 1,2,3. Aside from the Jolly Food Products being affordable and always a...

Hear! Hear! The SM Foundation is now accepting college scholarship applications for the school year 2018-2019.  Applications will be coursed through an online system through the education page of the SM Foundation website. Public high school graduates and private high school graduates (with DepEd voucher after completing Grade 10 from public schools) are eligible to apply.The scholarship covers key areas of the country and there are over 30 partner schools in Vis/Min: Capiz, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, and Zamboanga del Sur. A grade requirement of at least 88 percent by the second or third grading period of fourth year or grade 12 qualifies applicants.To accommodate deserving students, the scholarship requires that the total household income of the applicant must not exceed P150,000 per year. SM Foundation scholars enjoy their choice of specialization in accounting, information technolog...

Throughout the month of August, SM Supermalls in Mindanao will be home to festive celebrations of key cities, highlighting food, music, arts, fashion and people of this colorful island. This will happen through a regional campaign by SM aims to shine a brighter light on the South's tourism potential by establishing malls as the new cultural centers: Festive Mindanao. Through this campaign, SM hopes to put emphasis on the already colorful festivals that Mindanao celebrates to create a renewed interest and awareness about the fun and festivity in the island at this time of the year. Festive Mindanao is based on the idea that there is much to rediscover in the region. Tourists and locals do not have to look far to experience Festive Mindanao—there are SM Supermalls in key cities in the island! With the exciting line of activities under this campaign, the celebrations cement the idea of SM as a cultural venue and Mindanao as an enduring tourism destination. Festi...

Hear! Hear! SM General Santos is welcoming the month of August with an awesome 3 Day Sale that will sweep you off your red high heels! Get ready to drop everything and troop down to SM on August 4, 5 & 6. Enjoy up to 70% off on great finds and have a chance to win fabulous prizes, including a brand new Samsung TV and a  sleek Suzuki Ciaz! Here is a quick I,2,3 on how to maximize your shopping experience: 1.  PRESTIGE FRIDAY Take an extra 10% off with your Prestige Card on August 4 . Be one of the first 100 customers to present a minimum of P1000 single-receipt on the day purchase and get a box of pizza for free (the pizza promo runs till August 6, by the way. It’s the first hour madness treat on this 3day sale! Kewl!) 2.  SMAC SATURDAYS Enjoy an extra 10 % off on your purchases with your SM Advantage Card (SMAC) up to 12 NN on August 5. You also get a raffle entry for every P500 single-receipt on the day purchase for a chance...

General Santos City.  The 8th Yaman Awards , with the theme, "Bridging Innovation...Generating Keenness...Instilling Solidarity" culminated last Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Phela Grande Events and Convention Center, General Santos City .Taking  center stage  were finalists in their respective categories from the Business and Cooperative Sectors.  Bringing home a cash prize of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) and the most coveted trophy as the Loyal Enterprise of the Year is Jo-Ann's Bakeshop and Fast Food . Jo-ann's is one of the oldest bakeries in General Santos City with the most inspiring story. Now on it's 48th year, Jo-ann's Bakeshop still supplies the best siopao in town, not to mention the best chiffon cake, monay, pagong, blitz tort, etc. General Tuna Corporation was declared as the Tax Payer of the Year for the second time around having paid their taxes with due diligence. The following companies were declared ...

The biggest eCommerce event of the year starts today! From Black Friday to Cyber  Monday(November 25 to 28), the country's top eCommerce sites, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry as well as other initiative partners, are offering various discounts and deals with the widest array of products and services including electronics and lifestyle items. Voyager Innovations, through its platforms and services such as Takatack, Freenet and PayMaya, is here to make your Pinoy Cyber Sale even more exciting and convenient! Here's how to make the most of your Pinoy Cyber Sale experience: 1. Incredible discounts await in Takatack! Discover the most amazing lifestyle finds at Takatack, one of the country's largest online shopping discovery marketplace. But for this year's Pinoy Cyber Sale, it gets more exciting with Takatack's big discounts. Enjoy 40% discount across all items fulfilled by Takatack when you use the promo code AFF40. You can get a max...

I wonder what kind of air we Generals take into our lungs because General Santos City, Philippines seems to be teeming with fantastic personalities! And speaking of air, here's another son of Gensan who is so in love with aerospace, he is making a playground out of it! Meet Edyl Kylie Estipona Banaag. 14 years old. Youngest paraglider pilot in the country in his time. Yap! You heard me right. This boy jumps into thin air and glides over breathtaking views thousands of meters above sea level ( or even higher, if mother nature allows!) as if taking off from an anthill. Piece of cake! photo lifted from owner's fb account During the 1st Lake Sebu Paragliding Adventure that was organized by the Local Government, the Soxbloggers were able to witness Kyle prepare his canopy, launch from the paragliding site , marry the cold wind and wheel away gliding over the magnificent view of the lake. According to his mom Me-Ann , who happens to be a friend of mine, Kyle develo...

One with the legions of Filipinos excited for the arrival of Pokemon GO in the country, leading mobile services provider Smart Communications has announced that it will give subscribers 7 days of free data access to Pokemon GO upon the launch of the hit game in the Philippines. This offer is available on both Android and iOS users. Smart and TNT subscribers who are using iPhones or Android smartphones can enjoy 7 days free data access to Pokemon GO upon accessing the game and start playing without data charges for 7 days upon the launch of the game in the country. A worldwide phenomenon A location-based augmented reality mobile game, Pokemon GO lets players assume the role of a trainer who discovers and catches Pokemon or “pocket monsters” as if in real life using the GPS and camera of their smartphones. Players level up their Pokemon and battle other trainers to gain Pokécoins that can be spent on in-game items. Developed by Niantic Labs in partnership with Nintendo affilia...

Following the success of Smart Communication's partnership with MyPhon e  not long ago, selling  My28s smartphone bundle like hotcakes, unrivaled mobile services provider Smart Communications has partnered with another trusted Filipino smartphone brand to introduce the country’s most value-packed big screen Android phone, the Starmobile PLAY Click. This first product offer after the company's rebrand is the perfect gift for my Mom who is yet to meet Facebook! Not at all a tech savvy, Starmobile PLAY Click will surely give Mom a wonderful digital experience without hurting a daughter's budget-maniac wallet. Lol! Plus, the smartphone's big screen will surely be friendly to the eyesight of a 75 -year- old android novice. Luveeet! RUNAWAY WINNER AT P1,288! Originally sold for P2,690 at the concept stores and kiosks, this newest promo from Smart isa runaway winner at  P1,288! The Starmobile PLAY Click delivers a full experience as a dual-SIM Android 5.1 Lollipop ...

  The SM Beauty recently celebrated the work of six Makeover Masters , giving them recognition as artists in the Makeup Industry who have turned their craft and talent into a profession. Held at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel, the event presented SM Beauty’s Makeover Masters 2016 with their best supportive muses: Cristine Duque with Denise Laurel, Denise Ochoa with Jodi Sta. Maria, Jake Galvez with Vice Ganda, Mickey See with Jolina Magdangal, Robbie Piñera with Anne Curtis, and Jigs Mayuga with Chesca Kramer. SM Beauty also paid tribute to the country’s original Makeover Masters -- Fanny Serrano, James Cooper, and Jesi Mendez, who were awarded as pillars and pioneers of the beauty industry.   Fanny Serrano considers it as his strength as he has seen “the transition of changes in make-up artistry” and at this point, he still “wants to continue learning.” Working in the beauty industry for over 45 years with some of the co...