5 years ago, Lucille, Brenda, Des, Det and I organised a reunion to gather all Ex-Rustanites.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Year of the Dog – that’s us 🙂 Dog dog everywhere in Singapore for Chinese New Year! #h2hyearofthedog#h2hsingapore
In the airport
Super LOVE these dogs outside @mandarinorchard
For the first time ever, Mandarin Gallery ushers in a prosperous, lucky new Year of the Dog in style with a suitably doggy takeover of the mall. Starting 19 January, 68 larger than life dog figurines—named Lucky, Harmony or Happy—designed by Mandarin Gallery will go on exhibit at the outdoor space, creating a stunning visual display for you to enjoy.
With all proceeds going to SOSD Singapore, a minimum donation of $20 will allow you to adopt one of the 68 dog figurines after the exhibition. To contribute to SOSD Singapore’s cause, simply quote the name and serial number listed on the dog tag of your favourite dog display at the Concierge, along with your donation. (www.eventfinda.sg) #mandaringallerysingapore#mandaringallery #h2hanimals#h2hsingapore
Made Nice Supper Club @madeniceph is newer and NICEr 🙂 And now not only for supper but they are open for brunch/lunch. 
Chicken Burger Croque Madame
Bolognese
Gnocchi
Squid
Prawn
Chicken Mackerel
Bread
A celebration for 2 of our loyal Rustan’s Supermarket managers.
I was still a kid when I met Mayet and Ms. Rombaoa. Boy, Penny, Penn, Nenet, Jess and all of them. Today they remain as family even if they have moved on to other companies and have moved on to another country. 
Reminiscing with old photos prepared by Jess
Special lunch by Gourmet Garage
This is a story about a woman who had determination, a woman who knew how to get what she wanted….. Find out how she did it and find out her story with Rustan’s and the family.
Mayet used to do stand up comedy for our Rustan’s events as Doña Buding and we all loved it.
This time she is herself and telling her story. It is quite long but very entertaining. We could not stop laughing and laughing. Bringing back memories from the past and giving us some lessons in life not only in work but something we can adapt in our everyday life.
Previous entry: Mayette June 18, 2009
Link it to this http://heart-2-heart-
From then on we had one every year after
Previous entry: Coming Home to Rustan’s August 8, 2015
Reunited and It Feels So Good April 27, 2014
After 2015, we have not had one so we were so happy to reunite again after 3 years!!
An old photo 🙂 
Instead of the usual awards and games, I asked Frances You – who is also an ex-Rustan’s executive- to give a talk about Mama Mary and her personal story. So beautiful!! I could listen to her over and over again
Previous entry: Date With God Dec. 24, 2017
We had it in East Cafe in @rustansph They are so easy to talk to and can meet your budget easily….and the food is good!!
Tofu Salad and Mushroom gyoza
Noodles with Beef Brisket
Chicken Hainanese
Yasaitame
Chicken rice
Banana Spring roll
One round of Iced Tea for P450.00 per person 🙂 #rustansph #eastcaferustans #h2hrustans
THE 7th PHILIPPINE HARVEST MEETS SABORES DE ESPAÑA
AT CENTRAL SQUARE
The Philippines boasts of having one of the most diverse array of agricultural selection – having a myriad of strains from rice, crops, beans, and fruits harvested from the different provinces and regions of the country. To celebrate and promote the richness of Philippine agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) together with Central Square and SSI Group, Inc. have created the Philippine Harvest at Central Square.
The three-day food fair is an avenue where you can buy, bring home and appreciate organic, artisanal, natural and indigenous products. Past fairs have not only promoted the richness of Philippine agriculture but have also presented a wide range of exhibitors highlighting Philippine spirits, Filipino agripreneurs who participated in the 2017 Madrid Fusion Manila, as well as the best of French food to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Philippines-France diplomatic ties and interchange.
For its 7th edition, Philippine Harvest at Central Square will once again bring local farm produce straight to your tables this March 16 to 18, 2018 at Central Square, Bonifacio High Street Central.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and SSI Group, Inc., together with the Embassy of Spain in Manila, will showcase the extraordinary, world-famous flavors of Spain, side by side the finest Filipino farm products and ingredients, in a gathering that celebrates good food and pays homage to the people that produce them.
Dubbed Philippine Harvest meets Sabores de España, the three-day gastronomic market and festival will feature time-honored Spanish staples such as olive oil, sausages, jamón ibérico (ham), and wines from 15 exhibitors assembled by the Embassy of Spain in Manila.
The Department of Agriculture has also brought together 25 exhibitors to highlight the richness and diversity of the country’s organic, artisanal, natural, and indigenous agricultural products. These include organic heirloom rice, artisanal chocolates, coffee, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Some of the products will also be available for tasting and product sampling during the trade and marketing event.
“We invite the support of the public to events such as this as it highlights the richness of Philippine agriculture and innovations in the Filipino food industry,” said DA Secretary Emmanuel Piñol. “And this particular partnership with the Spanish embassy is an opportunity to showcase the best food products and ingredients from Spain, whose influence on Filipino culture and food has been very profound.”
In a previous statement, the DA chief said Philippine Harvest plays an important role in the development of export-oriented agribusiness, which is “a key requirement in the Philippine government’s bid to modernize the Filipino agriculture sector.”
“The 7th edition of the Philippine Harvest is another opportunity to appreciate the finest flavors and ingredients from the Philippines and Spain, as well as recognize the men and women behind them,” said Mr. Anthony Huang, President of SSI Group Inc. “As we continue to provide lifestyle offerings to our consumers, we at SSI are proud to partner with the Department of Agriculture and the Embassy of Spain in Manila to offer an exciting gastronomic experience with an explosion of flavors from the Philippines and Spain.”
In partnership with SSI Group, Inc., Philippine Harvest is part of the DA’s regular marketing activities that promote locally-grown farm and fishery products in the domestic market, effectively assisting small- and medium-scale agri-entrepreneurs nationwide in terms of direct market linkage.
Within the DA, the Office of the Undersecretary for Agribusiness and Marketing and Regional Engagement, led by Undersecretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat, spearheads Philippine Harvest meets Sabores de España.
What an amazing collection! 10 photos is not enough. This is part of the collection of my friend which she inherited from her father who was friends with the artists. Her own collection is in her other home. OMG! I have to see that too. I didnt even see the ones upstairs yet! I must invite myself over again haha #philippineart #h2hphilippineart 
Congratulations to these 2 beautiful ladies -Rissa Mananquil Trillo @rissamananquiltrillo and Jaque Yuengtian Gutierrez on a successful 4 yr old brand – Happy Skin @happyskin_ph . Find out what’s new!
4 years ago Jaque left the corporate world & decided to start her own beauty line. She worked for 10 years in Unilever handling beauty products ( Dove, Pond’s etc) and her last position was Senior Global Manager based in Singapore.
She asked Rissa to partner with her and now they have 80 counters which includes Rustan’s @rustansthebeautysource@rustansph Shangrila and Gateway and 15 Beauty Bar @beautybarph outlets ? #effortlessskincare #happyskinph#happyskinbeauty #h2hrustans #rustansph#rustansthebeautysource #beautybarph#ssigroupinc #h2hssi
Happy Skin Beauty: A Skincare Breakthrough
Skincare has never been as ubiquitous and accessible as it is today. Even then, it’s still easy to find a woman who has never encountered products that work for her skin or who just cannot commit to any skincare routine. Why the disconnect? Well, in spite of all the options we have available, the fact remains that as much as she would like to, a woman will not regularly use products that don’t understand her skin and don’t yield visible results. She also does not have time for products that are complicated and take too long to use.
After seeing a dearth of quality skincare products within reasonable price points that truly know the Filipina’s skin, the cult-favorite skin-caring makeup brand Happy Skin created its skincare counterpart, Happy Skin Beauty. The Happy Skin Beauty promise?Effortless skincare in 3 steps is all it takes to see your greatest skin ever.
From Makeup to Skincare
“Happy Skin pioneered skin-caring makeup, so it was a natural transition for the brand to get into skincare through Happy Skin Beauty,” Happy Skin co-founder Jacqe Yuengtian-Gutierrez explains. “After all, the first step to perfecting your makeup look is by having good skin.”
Happy Skin co-founder Rissa Mananquil Trillo explains: “For the past four years, the brand grew because Filipinas found a solution to wearing makeup without ruining their skin.” She reveals, “Finally, we are finally offering a full range of skincare—it took almost three years to develop! We are now making it easier for women to enjoy the benefits of Happy Skin. From makeup to skincare, we’re committed to fully caring for your skin.”
The Happy Skin Beauty Difference
“We’re all tired of having a drawer full of mistakes,” says Rissa. “The biggest pain point of the Filipina today is finding a regimen that quick, easy, and visibly effective so she can actually commit to it. Happy Skin Beauty empowers women to see their greatest skin ever through a routine that actually works with sustainable price points.”
And so, after nearly three years of trying, testing, and perfecting hardworking formulas and creating and refining fuss-free packaging, Happy Skin Beauty is proud to say that it can address every concern you have in your skincare experience.
It’s a visible solution. Through its Anti-Aging and Oil Control Series, Happy Skin Beauty solves the top skincare concerns of women—aging and oiliness— by utilizing powerful skincare ingredients from beauty capitals like Japan and Korea, which are capable of yielding skin improvements you can see and feel.
It’s easy to use. Happy Skin Beauty formulas multitask and do a lot so you don’t have to. Now, your entire skincare routine can be streamlined into 3 effortless and effective steps, requiring only 3 products that come in innovative, no-brainer dispensing systems.
It’s self–explanatory. A hindrance to developing a skincare habit? Not knowing where tostart. Even if you’re a skincare newbie, one look at a Happy Skin Beauty product is all youneed to fully understand who it is for, what it contains, and what it does. All packagingshow three emblems that highlight unique power functions of each product.
It’s reasonably priced. The key to seeing results from your skincare routine is by using it regularly—but regular use becomes impossible when a product costs an arm and a leg. Happy Skin Beauty does away with this, with all products priced below P1,000.
#HappySkinBeauty: The Anti-Aging Series
“Anti-aging is no longer a concern only for women in their 40s and 50s,” says Jacqe. “Even women in their 20s recognize that this is a concern relevant to them, which is why our Anti-Aging Series was designed to help women see their greatest skin ever, right now—no matter their age—until they get older.”
“Our Anti-Aging Series is also sourced from Japan, the country famed for geishas with beautiful complexions and soft skin,” shares Rissa. “Look at their skin—it ages twice as slow and their youth is unchanging.”
This Series offers rich hydration and skin renewal, all without the heaviness. “Since we’re a dual brand of makeup and skincare, we also wanted our Anti-Aging Series to be completely compatible with makeup,” adds Jacqe.
Anti-Aging Series – For Normal, Dry, Combination Skin
Step 1: Hydrating Facial Wash (P599) – Deeply cleans without stripping skin of moisture, thanks to its low-pH formula that supports our skin’s natural low-pH state. WithFission Technology and Chardonnay Extract.
Step 2: Time Reversing Serum (P999) – Has a non-sticky and lightweight formula that penetrates deeply to firm up skin, prevent moisture loss, and stimulate cell turnover. WithUmbrella Pine Extract, Fission Technology, and Chardonnay Extract.
Step 3: Regenerating Moisturizer (P999) – Provides long-lasting hydration, defends against wrinkle formation, and promotes collagen production. With Citrus Jabara Extract, Fission Technology, and Chardonnay Extract.
Anti-Aging Series – Ingredient Guide
Fission Technology – helps condition skin and improve skin dullness
Chardonnay Extract – effectively uses the power of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) to remove dead skin cells and reveal newer, brighter skin
Umbrella Pine Extract – protects the skin by activating the Nrf2 compound naturally found in cells that generates powerful antioxidants arams’)); 9 ??A
Lovely dinner for Cong. Rodito and his wife Cong. Milen who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. 
The Albano brothers are so charming – Rod loving my raclette 🙂 and Tonypet @tonypetalbano who is always serving all of us before himself and he’s not even the host.
Delicious cooking by our friend @bambi_linkedge who feeds us all the time. 
Thank you Suharts and Rins!! #h2hcelebrations #h2hbambiskitchen
Special dish – President’s Fish – by Vice Governor @tonypetalbano and his brother Congressman Rodito Albano of Isabella brought for dinner last night. It was specially cooked by @bambi_linkedge with relish and toasted hazelnuts. yum!!
Click here to read about the fish!
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/newstv/ijuander/363058/infographic-the-president-s-fish-the-most-expensive-fish-in-the-philippines/story/ #ludong#h2hbambiskitchen #Isabella #h2hfish
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