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Nov 22 2015
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Awesomeness Break, Press Release

NindotKaayo.com is a finalist of Best Cebu Blogs 2015

After a year from its inception, NindotKaayo has taken a number of milestones in the blogging industry of Cebu. This year, NindotKaayo.com is nominated as the Best Cebu Events / Entertainment Blog 2015 category in the 8th Best Cebu Blogs Awards.

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Best Cebu Blogs Awards Invitation

While Best Cebu Blogs Awards is not new to me,  since I am one of the very few recipients  of the award (through the now defunct, LaagCebu.com) on the second year that BCBA has recognized bloggers who excel in their posts and musings and had been a regular judge of the said award giving body, this has come to me by surprise because despite the limited frequency of my posts more and more are looking forward of my movie and restaurant reviews as well as the latest news on the newest and hippiest hangout places and parties in Cebu.

Knowing fully well that I am able to help my audience to spend their peso wisely by providing an impartial  reviews and relevant information I am determined to even enrich this blog with more up-to-date, live if necessary, reviews of the happenings in Cebu.

NindotKaayo will also venture into a mini-travelogue, an escape from the City soon. I hope you are as excited as I am for this.

Thank you, Best Cebu Blogs Awards. My gratitude to all of you,  my readers and followers.

 

 

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Nov 22 2015
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Events, Press Release

Uniqlo opens first branch in Cebu

Three years after it opened its first shop in the Philippines at SM Mall of Asia, retail giant Uniqlo opens shop at SM City Cebu with a Kagami Biraki ceremony, a fashion show and a VIP Shopping.    

    
    
   
Built on values of longevity, simplicity and quality, Uniqlo has been my favorite brand for my jeans and undies.  
Shopping with the VIPs, Media and Bloggers. 

 
  
  
Since I have a planned travel to a country with a colder weather, Uniqlo is the perfect place for fashionable but very affordable autumn-winter clothes. Fits me well!

Watch out for the next Uniqlo shop in Cebu to open within the year. Uniqlo intends to open 10 branches in Cebu in the next five years. 

Uniqlo officially opens Friday, October 23, 2015.

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Nov 14 2015
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James Reid and Nadine Lustre in Cebu for On The Road with JaDine

From the first time I saw them on the big screen in “Diary ng Panget” I was very certain that their chemistry will be a big hit not just in acting but also in singing. There was even a time when the playlist in my car was all JaDine,embarrassing  but true. Now, JaDine is soaring Philippine TV ratings with flying colors with their first TV series, On The Wings of Love. 

On November 14, 2015, tonight, JaDine will definitely rock  The Hoops Dome at Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on their On The Road with JaDine, The Unstoppable Concert Tour. 

  
Tickets are available at the door with Genral Admission at P350.00. Proceeds of the concert is for the benefit of Kababayen-an Sa Opon Nga Nagkahiusa Alang Sa Kalamboan (KONKA) Inc. 

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Oct 03 2015
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Electro Island Beach Party at Ibiza Beach Cub of the Movenpick Hotel  Mactan Island Cebu

Inspired by where it gets it name, Ibiza Beach Club of the Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu, the premier party destination in the historic resort city of Lapu-Lapu, brings Electro Island Beach Party on October 3, 2015, Saturday from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM featuring the dance music by Japanese DJs Daiki, Kamiyama Seigo, Tora, Toshiki, Red Bully, Hiroro and Future Boyz.

Ibiza Beach Club, a trailblazer on trends, performance genres and flavours, aims to bring in new excitement in various seasons to delight its guests of different nationalities. Their most recent party last February drew at least 1,200 guests. 

  
The Beach Party Series is top-billed by renowned DJ, Daiki Wakabayashi, and other celebrated Japanese artists. “Electro Island Beach Party,” is in collaboration with Cebu.20z. It will showcase high octane beats and mixes by DJ Daiki, Kamiyama Seigo, Tora, Toshiki, Red Bully and Hiroro and Future Boyz.

Open bar free flow on selected drinks will start at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

Now you know, where to go later…

TICKETS
Tickets are sold at the door at PHP 1,500 (nett) per person, or purchase in advance to enjoy an early bird price of PHP 1,000 (nett). For reservations and enquiries, call 0917-6237092 or 492-7777.

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Sep 15 2015
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Starbucks’ classic favorites get an upgrade!

Starbucks releases a new special limited edition company card, featured drinks, coffee beans and food items for the season beginning September 15, 2015.

Starbucks Anniversary Blend Coffee Beans, New Special Limited Edition Starbucks Company Card, and Starbucks Tumbler

Starbucks Anniversary Blend Coffee Beans, New Special Limited Edition Starbucks Company Card, and Starbucks Tumbler

The special limited edition Starbucks Coffee Company design card captures Starbucks heritage. Starbucks has been consistently sharing great coffee and helping make the world a little better since it opened in 1971.

Our favorite latte and mocha get a naughty upgrade that will surely tease your sweet tooth.

Starbucks Autumn 2015 Drinks

Starbucks Autumn 2015 Drinks

The Dark Caramel Latte is a luxurious treat that caramel lovers simply cannot resist. Creamy dark caramel sauce with steamed milk is combined with the signature espresso finished withwhipped cream and a custardy, caramel flan drizzle.

The Duo Cocoa Mocha is a combination of duo cocoa sauce, steamed milk and  the roasty signature espresso creating a smooth and well-balanced beverage. It is then topped with chocolate whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and cocoa nibs sprinkles.

Some of you might have tried these drinks before they were released today. Select Starbucks card holders were sent an email for them to try these beverages in advance.

Autumn Blend

Starbucks Anniversary Blend coffee beans are also available in celebration of their 25th anniversary. It’s bold and unique flavor will definitely please the coffee lover in you. Also, available for this season is the Starbucks Autumn Blend, a multi-region blend with notes of subtle spice, cocoa and fine herbs makes for a “big” cup with medium acidity, full body and a round mouthfeel.

New food items will also be rolled out beginning today, these are Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, Chocolate Leaf Cookie, Spinach Mushroom Fritata and my breakfast favorite, Spanish Omelette Wrap.

Starbucks Chocolate Leaf

Starbucks Chocolate Leaf

Spanish Omelette Wrap

Spanish Omelette Wrap

All of these items are available starting today at your favorite Starbucks store. You know what to do, I wouldn’t mind sharing a cup with you.

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Sep 10 2015
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9/10, Movies, NKRecommendation

MOVIE REVIEW: Heneral Luna

Heneral Luna Movie Poster

Heneral Luna Movie Poster

Heneral Luna wittily braved the prejudice of boring history films. With its hilarity and candidness, the same as that of “That Thing Called Tadhana” (2015), and the sincerity and gravitas found in “Jose Rizal” (1998), definitely you have to watch this epic masterpiece.

Directed by one of the best independent film directors of our time, Jerrold Tarog and produced by Artikulo Uno Production, the film is an artistic depiction of the story of a brilliant military man and Philippine hero, General Antonio Luna, as he leads the Revolutionary Army of President Emilio Aguinaldo at the time when Filipinos were at the crossroad of finding their identity during the Philippine-American War.

Amidst the levity of the screenplay are the sad realities of war at that time, but not so much about the enemies; rather the undesireable and undisciplined filipinos with shortsigthed vision of victory, the propensity of politicians to betray the country just to hold on to power, and the imperfection of a hero who we know as immaculate. And, as they say and quite obviously, history repeats itself.

Heneral Luna goes beyond history and eludes from rendering a hero stereotype. It charmingly challenges its audience to redefine modern day heroism; that it may not change the world but definitely the change the world needs.

NindotKaayo.com was invited to the advance special screening of Heneral Luna by Dakila, a group creatively building a movement of heroism towards social transformation in partnership with the National Youth Commission , Cebu City Youth Movement, and the Young Heroes of Cebu.

9/10 #EthysMovieReview #NindotKaayo #HeneralLuna #DakilangLahi

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Aug 30 2015
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MOVIE REVIEW: We Are Your Friends 

In case you missed it, all you EDM lovers out there, “We Are Your Friends” is now showing in cinemas. 
The movie is a good Electronic Dance Music primer that introduces the science and soul of the genre to appreciate it at its core. A story about millennial aspirations, their defeats and success, in a brilliant and psychedelic perception packed with intense emotions. It might not be for everyone, but it would be a good preface in understanding the youth today.  

Zac Efron was on his element but Emily Ratajkowski equally shared the limelight. Both gave a sexy performance complementing that epic masterpiece at the end. 

The film is rated R for sexuality, strong language, and drug use. 

  
Maybe I just had low expectations about this movie because of its boring poster that I was surprised that it is actually palatably good. 

8/10 #EthysMovieReview #NindotKaayo #WeAreYourFriends

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Aug 22 2015
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MOVIE REVIEW: Inside Out

Inside Out is a sweet, funny, and vitally sad psyche tour on a pre-teen mind with an emotional engineering approach on Anger, Fear, Disgust, Sadness, and Joy. Pixar has again delivered another quality animation that I can safely say — better conceived than Up and Toy Story 3. 
  

Riley Andersen, the major character of the movie, is an 11-year old girl who is into hockey and other sports. Her struggle started when her family has to move to San Francisco. The adjustment includes suppression of some of her core emotions which leads to conflict with how others perceived her. 
A profound understanding of our emotion allows us to better connect with others. Emotional Intelligence is not the absence of what seems to be a bad emotion but being able to manage it and deploy it whenever necessary. 

P.S. That short before the movie is a tearjerker. I can’t believe an erupting volcano can make us cry. I lava you! 

8.5/10 #EthysMovieReview #NindotKaayo

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Jul 13 2015
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Happy 78th Birthday, Krispy Kreme!

  
The sweetest announcement this dreadful Monday morning is that you can buy half a dozen of Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts for P78.00 only. This promo is only available today, July 13, 2015 as Krispy Kreme celebrates it wonderful 78 years in the business. The offer is valid in all Krispy Kreme store.

  
But wait, before you rush into their doors, here’s how to avail.
1. Download and Register in the Krispy Kreme Mobile Application and show digital coupon to redeem Box of 6 Original Glazed. The app is available on Google Playstore and Apple Store. 

Note: App coupons will be distributed beginning Sunday evening but valid only on Monday from 12am to 11:50pm. Coupons will be automatically distributed every 5 minutes to newly registered users until Monday, 11:50pm.

2. Or print or screen grab the 78th Birthday Celebration voucher from Krispy Kreme Official Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Page and present to the cashier to enjoy this offer.

Or screen grab this now:

  
3. Present the voucher in your nearest Krispy Kreme store. The voucher may be to purchase up to two (2) boxes of 6 Original Glazed doughnuts.

4. In the event that a store ran out of doughnuts, a 78th Birthday voucher will be given to the customers who make it to the 8pm cut off. The voucher can be used in all participating stores only up to July 17, 2015.

5. Valid for dine-in, take-out or drive-thru only Promo period is on July 13, 2015, from 7am to 8pm. 

Download the app now or visit their website and Facebook Page for more information.

  

Jul 11 2015
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Ayala Malls Style Origin 2015

A very impressive fashion show highlighting creativity and sophistication with the support of a superb model casting and really enjoyable and effective catwalk formations. This is the best Ayala Malls Style Origin: Mensweek to date. The collections of Carry Santiago and Philip Rodriguez are to die for. I want them all! 
   
    
    
    
 
  
Here is a little background about the back-to-back fashion shows.

On Saturday, July 11 at 6 p.m. men will find themselves welcomed into the fashion circle at Mensweek, which offers collections specifically created for the male style savant’s unique tastes and needs. Incorporating a sophisticated, masculine touch to the celebration of fashion and beauty are designers’ Rhett Eala, Sassa Jimenez, Bang Pineda, Gian Romano, Joey Samson, and Cebu’s very own Edwin Ao, Protacio, Yvonne Quisimbing, Philip Rodriguez and Cary Santiago. The students of Slims and College of Saint Benilde will also be presenting their own original showcases. 

On Sunday, July 12 at 6 p.m. revel in this year’s newest high street styles as imagined by trendsetting brands during the Highstreet fashion show. The community lifestyle showcase will feature Cebu personalities sharing the runway with top models wearing the collections of today’s hottest brands. Actors, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo and Dominic Roque will join with the models on the runway. 

Don’t forget to use the official hashtag: #ayalamallsstyleorigin

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