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Real Benefits Campaign: Inspired Gifts for the Holidays

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It takes Real Passion to Give. Leyende, which started from a small kitchen where one woman learned to hand-mix eco-friendly natural and organic body products, is now a 140sqm workshop, where founder and President, Neva Kares P. Talladen trains and employs empowered women in the artisanal process of production, something we like to call “passionately handmade” — working with respect for the environment and pride in using one’s hands.

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With the same dedication and passion, we proudly introduce three Limited Edition products with embellishments designed by Sharon See and handmade by Invisible Sisters Foundation,

 

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which directly benefits the following advocacies: 

**UNICEF Product: Mother Butter Limited Edition, 100ml Motto: “Save a Mother, Save the Future” Advocacy: Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare program Pledge: P100 per product unit sold is donated to UNICEF

**SCHOOL H.O.U.S.E. Product: Clean Slate Pump Limited Edition, 100ml Motto: “Wash away ignorance” Advocacy: Project H.O.U.S.E. College Education Fund Pledge: P100 per product unit sold is donated to Project H.O.U.S.E. (under Messy Bessy)

***MARILLAC HILLS SHELTER FOR WOMEN Product: Beach Bomb Wings Limited Edition, 50ml Motto: “The Sweet Scent of Freedom” Advocacy: Marillac Women’s Shelter Pledge: P100 per product unit sold is donated to Marilac Rehabilitation Center and Shelter for Abused Women

 

Tis the season of giving once more! But with all the gadgets, toys and accessories available in shops and on-line, choosing presents has become more of a chore than a thoughtful process. With everyone scrambling to the next new shiny thing, the value of handmade gifts seems a thing of the past.

What do you give someone who means the world to you? Or someone who gets the latest and trendiest gifts each season?

Instead of adding to the culture of excess that each holiday brings, Leyende offers a refreshing take on truly meaningful gifts: the

 

 

Real Benefits Campaign.

Holiday shopping takes on a new, socially-relevant dimension with the following limited-edition Leyende products:

Clean Slate Multi-tasking Face Cleanser (limited edition packaging with crocheted waterdrop phone charm) 100mL – P450.00 Wash away ignorance!

 

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For every purchase of limited edition Clean Slate Multi-tasking Face Cleanser that cleanses skin without overdrying or stripping off natural oils, you donate P100 to the Project H.OU.S.E. College Fund, which is going to sponsor the education of at-risk, out-of-school youth who undergo work-study program with Messy Bessy worry-free, ecofriendly household cleaners.

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Clean Slate Multi-tasking Face Cleanser key ingredients:

trehalose (a form of sugar that helps skin retain moisture, antioxidant) pineapple extract (nature’s toner and skin freshener)

 Ecocert-certified sweet almond oil (skin moisturizer without greasiness, calms skin irritation and inflammation, rich in vitamin A, E, B1, B2 and B6)

 

Clean Slate complete list of ingredients: DEIONIZED WATER, ORGANIC SWEET ALMOND OIL*, VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, PINEAPPLE EXTRACT, LIPOSORB**, EMULSIFYING WAX**, DISTILLED GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE**, SUGARCANE OLIGOSACCHARIDES*, TREHALOSE*, A-TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, GLUCONALACTONE-SODIUM BENZOATE**, FRAGRANCE (*ECOCERT-certified, **ECOCERT-approved)

 

 

Mother Butter Cocoa Butter Body Moisturizer (limited edition packaging with crocheted sleeve made from recycled plastic bags) 100mL – P450.00 Save a Mother, Save the Future!

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For every purchase of limited edition Mother Butter, you stave off stretchmarks and dry skin, and contribute P100 to help UNICEF’s Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Program reach more expectant women in need from remote areas.

 

Mother Butter Cocoa Butter Lotion key ingredients:

 theobroma cacao (polyphenol-rich antioxidant, moisturizing, relief for itchiness, safe for pregnant women)  Ecocert-certified sweet almond oil (skin moisturizer without greasiness, calms skin irritation and inflammation, rich in vitamin A, E, B1, B2 and B6)

Virgin coconut oil (natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, rich in lauric acid) Mother Butter complete list of ingredients:

40% THEOBROMA CACAO**, ORGANIC SWEET ALMOND OIL*, SUPERFATTED COCOA

EXTRACT, DEIONIZED WATER, VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM**, VIT. C, VIT B3, ORRIS ROOT EXTRACT, VANILLA EXTRACT, A-TOCOPHEROL (VIT. E)

(*ECOCERT-certified, **ECOCERT-approved) 

 

Beach Bomb (limited edition packaging with crocheted wings lariat) 50mL – P450.00

The Sweet Scent of Freedom!

 

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For every purchase of limited-edition Beach Bomb cologne, the refreshing blend of aloe, vetiver and coconut essences lifts the spirits, knowing that P100 of it goes directly to the daily needs and rehabilitation costs of the residents of Marillac Shelter for Women.

Beach Bomb Cocoa Butter Lotion key ingredients:

 sugarcane alcohol (non-drying, disinfecting properties) aloe vera extract (anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and has skin-healing properties)

Beach Bomb complete list of ingredients:

(*ECOCERT-certified, **ECOCERT-approved) 

 

More information on Invisible Sisters Foundation (women who crocheted the accessories): Started three years ago by American artist Ann Wizer, INVISIBLE Sisters has grown to be a factory without walls—training and providing livelihood to poor women in Manila who transform waste plastic into fashion items such as tote bags. Working especially with crochet techniques, the dozens of INVISIBLE Sisters have recycled over one hundred thousand used shopping bags, turning them into more than 30,000 products including tote bags, coin purses, retail packaging, and clutch bags.

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Sharon See (designer for the crocheted accessories):

 

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Stylist and Production Designer, Sharon See, is also a known crafter and accessories designer. Her recent crochet projects are geared towards advocacies such as Invisible Sisters Foundation and other communities of disadvantaged women in Metro Manila. Recently, she has collaborated with Messy Bessy and Leyende to pioneer upcycling projects towards more sustainable packaging.

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Discover the New Retail Haven for Outlet Shopping

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 Have you heard about the pleasing, vibrant place where community takes shape and public life happens in Sta. Rosa? Discover Paseo, your lifestyle and outlet center of the South, is home to numerous enterprises ranging from of outlet shops, fine restaurants, fast food, bars & cafes, plus specialty stores, service centers and the new market station. Paseo is the premier retail component of Greenfield City, Sta. Rosa Laguna.

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Paseo boasts of a wide array of sophisticated retail mix and still up for expansion. Designed with a sprawling, verdant, pedestrian-friendly, open-air setting, Paseo offers an impressive park-like ambiance and unparalleled shopping and dining experience.

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Feed your retail therapy needs and enjoy whirlwind shopping sprees from Paseo’s various outlet shops. Relish a lot of choices at best prices at the biggest outlet shopping haven in the country featuring a great line-up of quality brands like: Marks & Spencer Outlet, Debenhams Outlet, All Flip Flops, Speedo, Timberland, Mizuno, 158 Designer’s Boulevard, Benetton, Crocs Outlet, Nike Park and Nike Factory – the largest Nike outlet store in the country, opening very soon.

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You can also visit shops like Sports Outlet which houses brands like Dunlop/Slazenger; AKTV home to Gola, Vans, And 1 products; Sports Hub where you can find Sanuk, Yonex and Wilson  Premium Apparel which carries Aeropostale and Ambercrombie;  Bambu Outlet known for Ipanema and Grendha ; G-force which features brands like Oakley & Reef; Brand Smart which carries top fashion brands; Bench Depot where you can find Celio, La Senza, Mother Care, Pedro, Charles & Keith ; Adrenaline Outlet features Adidas, Converse, Puma and Porsche Design  and The Outlet which carries Gap & Banana Republic and enjoy shopping in style, delightful finds at unbelievable discounts.  

Get your style nix fixed at Paseo as they are also home to various fashion retail brands like Aerosoles, Nine West, Payless ShoeSource, and Samsonite. Also not to miss Beauty Bar – Stores Specialists Inc’s personal care store concept carrying non-traditional brands of cosmetics, skincare and beauty products not available anywhere else in the country. 

Head on to Paseo, for unparalleled shopping, sumptuous dining, superb ambiance and great savings everyday!

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Leyende

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I have been seeing Leyende in many bazaars for quite some time now but only got to know about their products recently.  Thank you Claude Santos, Pioneer for Marketing Projects,  for introducing me to the brand to me. 

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 I sampled their basic facial products and their massage oils.  They have shampoo, cologne and lip balms.

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Another person behind Leyende  is Angelica Cruz, Managing consultant for corporate and spa accounts

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Heart2Heart loves products that are locally made ( our very own Filipino products ), environment friendly and natural products and Leyende is all that plus they are ECOCERT-certified.

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 I was able to try their new facial scrub which is made out of our very own muscovado sugar and calamansi.  It’s good to know that what you are putting on your skin /face is natural and does not have harsh ingredients.

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I love the bag it came in which they gave to me

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I have not yet met the owner, Neva, who is the President and founder and is a friend of my sister in law, Krie of Messy Bessy.   The two of them have similar ways and we are fortunate to have them as they inspire us to do business not just to make money but to be able to help others ( social aspect ), help our environment and save the earth and use natural and local ingredients.

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Visit their website for more information:

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Francisfest Charity Auction

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Everyone is so busy fundraising for many good causes.  Thanks to many hardworking and generous individuals who give of their time and effort to help others.  Another auction coming up organized by Tito Joey Soriano, President of the Parish Pastoral Council,  for our Parish Church.  What a nice theme for an auction and what beautiful and valuable pieces!!!  Click on each photo to go to the website link for further information

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Soderno

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Heart2Heart meets Awesome Planet 🙂  Before I even started blogging, I would already stumble into Anton’s blog whenever I would search the internet.  A happy couple – Anton and Rachelle.  They are also the founders of Mercato Centrale

Previous entry:  Mercato Centrale@BGC January 20, 2011 

and now Soderno which is in the South.  Congratulations and More power to you!!

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SODERNO at MOLITO LIFESTYLE CENTER –

The newest weekend lifestyle market in the South!

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Are you looking for a great place where you can enjoy shopping for innovative fashion fashion, arts and crafts and great-tasting food? Then come to SODERNO at MOLITO LIFESTYLE CENTRE – Your newest weekend food and lifestyle market in the South! 

From the same organizers, that brought you the successful Mercato Centrale at Bonifacio Global City, Our Awesome Planet’s Anton Diaz and TV host and UNO Magazine Editor RJ Ledesma pulls out another ace with the SODERNO at MOLITO LIFESTYLE CENTER – a destination weekend day and night lifestyle market where the whole family can enjoy THE BEST THAT THE SOUTH HAS TO OFFER.

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The market includes:

 

  • FASHION. Innovative fashion finds and accessories from new designers.
  • ARTS AND CRAFTS. Unique arts and crafts from up-and-coming artists.
  • FOOD. Great-tasting gourmet dishes, delicacies and pastries from home chefs and bakers
  • ORGANIC & NATURAL PRODUCE. Freshly harvested organic & natural fruits and vegetables and a selection of free-range meats, seafood and dairy products

 

SODERNO is a haven for emerging talents in fashion and the arts and for new and unique food finds!

 

We have the following market days:

  • SODERNO LIFESTYLE MARKET every SATURDAY (7am-4pm). The Lifestyle market is the place to enjoy fashion, arts and crafts and food.
  • SODERNO ORGANIC MARKET every SUNDAY (7am-4pm). The Organic Lifestyle market is the place to go for food, organic and natural produce and eco-friendly products. 
  • SODERNO NIGHT MARKET every FRIDAY & SATURDAY (6pm-3am). The vibrant Night market combines the best that each market has to offer: fashion, arts & crafts and, of course, food!

 

And you can enjoy SODERNO in a comfortable, well-ventilated, free wi-fi and pet-friendly environment! 

 

SODERNO is located at the Molito Lifestyle Center (the location of the former Big Bang sa Alabang) at the corners of Alabang Zapote Road, Madrigal Avenue and Commerce Avenue (in front of Alabang Town Center and Ayala Alabang Village).

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SODERNO starts on October 14 (Friday) and EVERY weekend thereafter! Make SODERNO your weekend lifestyle market habit! 

If you have unique fashion finds or you are a fashion designer/entrepreneur, if you are an arts/crafts vendor/supplier or artist, or if you are a cook/chef/baker or food supplier/entrepreneur or you just like to cook/bake and are interested to be apply as vendor-partner, please email admin@soderno.com or text 09178401152 for more details and to fill up an application form. They are offering special discounted rates for those who apply before October 14. Please apply soon because slots are limited.   

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Online Auction by AC HS Batch 87

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Aside from the Event ticket sales, we have an online auction with many many exciting items you can bid for!!  

Click below to go to the website.  You need to sign up before you can bid 

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Please make sure to read the rules before bidding and buying 

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Some of the exciting items in the auction…..and many more!!  

If you would like to donate, we are still accepting donations to include here.  Please contact Yvonne Dayrit- Romualdez at ysdromualdez@mac.com

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Uratex Premium Mattress Gallery

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Bigboy also took us to the second floor to show us the finally finished showroom for Uratex at Ronac Center.   

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Heart2Heart likes Bigboy so much!  So much energy and fun!  I like him because he makes me feel important all the time 🙂   And as James said, Bigboy is so good at sales talk, you will end up buying something even if you don’t need it!! 🙂  

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Signature mattress by Kris Aquino 🙂  She swears by it and says she never slept so well 

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Anti Mosquito model!! Wow, I never knew there was such a mattress! 

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One of their best mattresses according to Bigboy and not as expensive as others with same quality 

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The lucky gold fish of Bigboy’s Mom 🙂 

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Founded

1968

Company Overview

There are four companies comprising the RGC Group of Companies’ Foam Group: Polyfoam-RGC International, Uratex Philippines, Polyflex Industries and Inoac Philippines Corp. (the latter is a joint venture with Inoac Co. of Japan).Found in 8 locations, employing about 1000 people, and with a fleet of over 70 delivery trucks, it is the dominant figure in the Philippine Foam Industry and is one of the leading foamers in Southeast Asia.

Mission

To be the number one foam company in Southeast Asia, in terms of customer satisfaction, quality, market share, technological advancement and commitment to world-class excellence. We intend to attain this vision through teamwork, innovation and a total quality management system. We intend to satisfy customers through quality products, having the most competitive prices, delivered on time and developed through the close coordination with our customers.

Products

Foam Mattresses, Beddings, Sofas, Pillows, Sponges, Plastic Monoblock Furnitures

Email

info@uratex.com.ph, sales@uratex.com.ph

Phone

Consumer Hotline: 888-6800

Website

http://www.uratex.com.ph

 

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