Christmas Carolling and Mio’s Birthday

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Every year the San Juan Nepomuceno school in Malibay ( Assumption mission school ) sings Christmas songs for the family and it’s always a joy listening to them. 3 out of the 5 songs are Tito Joe Mari’s Xmas songs 🙂  This year Mom even had a small party for them with French fries, Pinkberry frozen yogurt @pinkberryph a magician and some games  which coincides with the birthday of Lola Glecy in heaven and our nephew Mio

Previous entry:  Santa Claus is Coming to Town  December 30, 2008

Happy Birthday Lola Glecy and Mio Jan 11, 2013

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Lola’s Birthday in Heaven

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Every December 21 we celebrate the birthday of our Lola Glecy in heaven with a mass and dinner.  This year Rachel Gerodias and Park Byeong sang for the mass

Lola's Birthday in Heaven (4)and performed a few songs after

Dinner by Kai Catering

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Banana Republic Launches its VIP Program

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Banana Republic launches its VIP program to its loyal and valued customers. This VIP status is given to customers upon reaching an accumulated purchase of P20,000 within one year from the date of first registered purchase. Members of this exclusive program are entitled to exclusive privileges such as:

  • Welcome gift: The welcome gift comes with the personalized Banana Republic VIP Card and P500 voucher.
  • Birthday benefit: A one-time offer during the VIP’s birthday month where he/she is entitled to a 20% discount for a maximum of P50,000 purchase.
  • Milestone benefit: A P1000 gift certificate when the VIP reaches P50,000 worth of accumulated purchases within one year.
  • Other exclusive Banana Republic VIP offers such as event invitations, exclusive discounts and sale promotions.

Banan Repubic

In the Philippines, Banana Republic is exclusively distributed by Casual Clothing Retailers, Inc. (CCRI), a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is located at Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, and Shangri-La Plaza. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

Christening of Eduardo Alexandre

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Congratulations to my brother Jun Jun and Margs on the Christening of their newest addition Dre! Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (1)Super cute!!Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (8)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (10)Three generations of Eduardos 🙂  Missing Lolo Eddie who is the Eduardo SrChristening of Eduardo Alexandre (9)So lucky to have 4 kids!!!Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (27)GodparentsChristening of Eduardo Alexandre (22)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (25)GrandparentsChristening of Eduardo Alexandre (24)Beautiful set up by Rustan’s Flower Shop – So elegant!  That is my sister!Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (1)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (6)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (2)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (4)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (20)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (21)No other than Gourmet Garage of course 🙂Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (11)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (3)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (17)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (16)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (23)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (18)Mille Feuille by Mara Poblete – YUM! 🙂Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (15)Christening of Eduardo Alexandre (13)Love the kiddosChristening of Eduardo Alexandre (5)Cousins 🙂 with HenriChristening of Eduardo Alexandre (26)Sisters!
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Central Square End of Season Sale

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The holidays may be over, but there’s still a jolly atmosphere in Central Square as it treats you to discounts of up to 65% off for its end-of-season sale until January 31, 2016.

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Over 100 of your much-loved brands from stores and pop-ups throughout Central Square and C1 Bonifacio High Street Central – Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Charriol, Ralph Lauren, Kenneth Cole, Brooks Brothers, Kate Spade, Hackett, Anne Klein, Nine West, Gap, Steve Madden, Pottery Barn, and West Elm to name a few – will help you pamper yourself this new year. So head on over to where your life is at its center, Central Square.

Central Square End of Season SalePer DTI FTEB-SPD Permit NO. 15538 Series of 2015.

Find us on Facebook and Instagram @CentralSquarePH for news and updates.

CENTRAL SQUARE INFORMATION

5th Avenue cor. 30th St., Bonifacio High Street Central, BGC Taguig

Mall Hours:     11am-10pm, Sunday – Thursday

                     11am-11pm, Friday – Saturday

                Trunkline:         9585660

Roux

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We were going to watch  movie in Greenbelt 3 so we ate at Roux!  The latest restaurant of the  Sumo Sam group.  Sheryl mentioned this to me so we wanted to try itRoux (1)It’s a French American bistroRoux (2)Dinner with the Mapuas 🙂  Roux (7)Roux (4)Roux (3)Roux (5)Truffle Honey butter with Pull Apart breadRoux (9)French Onion SoupRoux (10)Tuna Confit SaladRoux (11)Roux (6)Roux (8)Smoked Bacon and Ham Flatbread – Special of the dayRoux (12)Beef BorguignonRoux (13)Truffle Cream and Truffle Breadcrumbs was my favourite dish 🙂Roux (14)The Chef! 🙂  Chef Joseph MargateRoux (15)He recommended that we try this for dessert – Chocolate Pots de Creme – Malagos Dark Chocolate salted peanut butter sauce and madeleinesRoux (16)

Starbucks Espresso Confections

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STRAWBERRY RED VELVET MOCHA

A deliciously rich red velvet sauce combined with mocha, steamed milk, our signature espresso and lovingly topped with cheesecake whipped cream, and lightly sprinkled with real strawberry bits.

CHESTNUT WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE

Our signature espresso and steamed milk combined with a decadent white chocolate chestnut sauce and finished with whipped cream and chestnut drizzle.

STARBUCKS COFFEE ROLLS

Greet the Lunar New Year with a new take on crispy wafer rolls, infused with Starbucks Espresso Roast in a special tin can packaging.

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STARBUCKS RESERVE®  PANAMA CARMEN ESTATE

This coffee exemplifies the quality of Panama Carmen Estate. Rich volcanic soil, cool nights and sun-filled days culminate in a distinctive taste – elegant florals and bright lemony citrus notes with nutty praline sweetness.

STARBUCKS RESERVE®  COSTA RICA LA CANDELILLA

This light-bodied coffee is distinct with its bright and citrusy cocoa notes. Its complementary flavors are citrus, nuts and chocolate.

GUATEMALA CASI CIELO®

Bright with a smooth cocoa finish – an exquisite cup of coffee that celebrates everything we love about the Antigua region. The beans for Guatemala Casi Cielo, which is Spanish for “almost heaven”, come from the coffee-growing paradise of the lush Antigua valley. This complements well with chocolate, nuts, caramel, berry, lemon, herbs and cheese.

CAFFÈ VERONA®

This is a coffee of one true love, and three names. We created it just for a Seattle restaurant in 1975, naming it Jake’s Blend. People love it. So many, in fact, that we began hand scooping and blending it to order in our stores, where it was known as 80/20 Blend, for the recipe. The love was so strong we finally made it official, calling it Caffè Verona® after the city that inspires so many. By any name, this is a thing of pure romance. This complements well with milk and dark chocolate.

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CALAMANSI CHEESECAKE

A smooth and velvety calamansi cheesecake on a butter cookie crust.

SALTED BELGIAN CHOCOLATE COOKIE

A chewy cookie loaded with Belgian milk chocolate with a dash of sea salt.

KATSU ROLL

A tortilla filled with juicy fried chicken fillet coated with tonkatsu sauce.

HAM AND CHEESE ON FRENCH BAGUETTE

Ham, Emmental cheese and arugula with pickled Dijon on a crusty and chewy French baguette.

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CHICKEN TERIYAKI WRAP

A whole wheat tortilla wrap filled with chicken fillet, bell pepper, carrots, red onions and teriyaki sauce.

CREAMY TOMATO CHICKEN PASTA

Tender and juicy chicken slices combined with al dente penne pasta and creamy tomato sauce with mushrooms.

BIRTHDAY CAKE

Moist and light vanilla cake and cream cheese frosting with pastel colored sprinkles.

SPINACH LASAGNA

Layers of al dente lasagna with creamy tomato spinach filling.

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A rich buttery flavored, light and fluffy texture. Best served with clotted cream.

*Clotted Cream sold separately at ?30.

MAPLE OAT SCONE

Each bite of this moist and buttery scone showcases oat and maple flavored syrup.

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

A flavorful muffin bursting with sweet, juicy blueberries is beautifully complemented with light and moist muffin batter.

THREE-CHEESE CROISSANT

A buttery and flaky croissant filled with cream cheese, cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Best served warm.

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BIRTHDAY CAKE

Moist and light vanilla cake and cream cheese frosting with pastel colored sprinkles.

SPINACH LASAGNA

Layers of al dente lasagna with creamy tomato spinach filling.

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LUNAR NEW YEAR CARD

Welcome the Year of the Monkey with the limited edition Lunar New Year Card. It’s the perfect gift to celebrate a fun, loving, energetic and cheerful 2016.

Available starting January 8 for an initial consumable load amount of ?300.

 VALENTINE’S DAY CARD

Share your love with someone special with the limited edition Valentine’s Day Card. Available starting January 8 for an initial consumable load amount of ?300.

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Campos Lopez Wedding Reception

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The blue theme came out so perfect for the wedding!  How nice that though the wedding is only one day – the one year preparation was also a celebration in itself with all the planning, the pictorials, the video taking and all the bridal showers.  Truly an occasion to remember
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Campos Lopez Wedding – Church

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The first wedding in the family from the third generation!  We were all excited and of course very happy for Ria!  Congratulations and Best Wishes Lew and Ria!  We love you!!I Ria and Lew Preps (Ria)-21 Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (31) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (30)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-89 Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (25) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (27) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (28) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (29) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (26)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-114 Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (32) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (33) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (34) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (35) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (36) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (38) I Ria and Lew Preps (Ria)-10Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (39) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (40) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (41) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (42) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (43) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (44) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (45) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (46) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (47) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (48) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (49) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (50) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (51) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (52) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (53) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (54) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (55)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-131II Ria and Lew Ceremony-150II Ria and Lew Ceremony-155II Ria and Lew Ceremony-169II Ria and Lew Ceremony-171II Ria and Lew Ceremony-176 Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (56)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-129 Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (57) My best photo ever!!!  The yayas of Ria who raised her since she was a baby!  Nelia, Nida and Sonia!  They were at the wedding!!!  LOVE IT!!Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (37) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (58) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (59) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (60) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (61) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (62)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-217II Ria and Lew Ceremony-231 Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (63) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (64)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-292II Ria and Lew Ceremony-299II Ria and Lew Ceremony-302 Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (69) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (65) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (66) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (67) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (68)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-502II Ria and Lew Ceremony-505II Ria and Lew Ceremony-506II Ria and Lew Ceremony-574II Ria and Lew Ceremony-576II Ria and Lew Ceremony-579 Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (4) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (5) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (24) Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (6)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-609II Ria and Lew Ceremony-611II Ria and Lew Ceremony-613II Ria and Lew Ceremony-615II Ria and Lew Ceremony-617II Ria and Lew Ceremony-619II Ria and Lew Ceremony-621II Ria and Lew Ceremony-626II Ria and Lew Ceremony-627II Ria and Lew Ceremony-628II Ria and Lew Ceremony-630II Ria and Lew Ceremony-637II Ria and Lew Ceremony-642II Ria and Lew Ceremony-647II Ria and Lew Ceremony-648Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (21)II Ria and Lew Ceremony-676 What a meaningful gesture from the Osmeña cousins from Cebu!  They all came to attend and then after the Church wedding they all passed by to greet Dad in the house since Dad was not able to attend!  HOW NICE!!!!  We love them!!Campos Lopez Wedding - Church (22)

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