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The Philippine Red Cross is stepping up its rescue and relief operations for flood-stricken families and assisting in the evacuation of more than 8,000 individuals (numbers will rise in the coming days) with the help of Red Cross 143 volunteers. Persons rescued were from Valenzuela, Rizal, Caloocan, Manila and other affected areas.

The Quezon City Red Cross assisted in the search and rescue of the victims of the landslides in Commonwealth where three persons were given first aid and transported to nearby hospital.

The Red Cross as well is providing hot meals to more than 7,500 persons in various evacuation centers.

Earlier, the Red Cross has provided generator to Epifanio delos Santos Hospital and assisted as well in providing fuel for the generator of the UERM Hospital.

More relief operations and hygiene promotion will be conducted in some of the 174 evacuation centers where 11,591 families are still sheltered. The Red Cross is setting up welfare desks in the evacuation centers to provide psychosocial support and other welfare needs of the affected families.

The Red Cross will continue to work round the clock with more areas still under water.

The PRC welcomes donation for flood-affected families. Through your generosity, we can stand prepared for disasters. We appreciate your continuous and unwavering support. Thank you.

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About the Philippine National Red Cross

The story of the Philippine Red Cross is the story of men and women from all walks of life who have dedicated themselves to the service of humanity. It is the tale of hundreds of thousands of ordinary people who devoted their time and resources to help the poorest of the poor.

Professionally trained and truly compassionate, these men and women are ready to lend a helping hand to those in need – whoever, whenever and wherever they may be.

At present, the Philippine Red Cross provides six major services: Blood Services, Disaster Management Services, Safety Services, Community Health and Nursing Services, Social Services and the Volunteer Services.

All of them embody the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

These values guide and inspire all Red Cross staff and volunteers, to whom being a Red Crosser is more than just a philosophy but a way of life.

NOTE:

• Proceeds will be remitted to the Philippine National Red Cross.
• You can also donate relief goods (e.g. Canned goods, instant noodles, blankets, purified drinking water, medicine, clothes, etc.) to Buyanihan Headquarters at Unit 1010, Cityland Herrera Tower, Makati City or at the Philippine National Red Cross Office.
• #RescuePH

It’s nearing summer and of course, the much awaited long holiday – Holy Week.  If you want to experience Holy Week like you’ve never had before, you might want to try this out!

All over the Philippines, towns are dotted with old Spanish colonial churches that have stood the test of time. More than houses of worship and prayer, our beautiful and magnificent churches are living testaments to the unique and profound Filipino culture and artistry.All over the Philippines, towns are dotted with old Spanish colonial churches that have stood the test of time. More than houses of worship and prayer, our beautiful and magnificent churches are living testaments to the unique and profound Filipino culture and artistry.

For more details and itinerary, check out Buyanihan.com

Laguna de Bay Visita Iglesia Heritage Tour

50% OFF Laguna de Bay Holy Week Visita Iglesia Heritage Guided Group Tour. April 5-6, 2012.

Value: P 9,320

Highlights

• Tour Inclusions:
• Guided tour to fifteen (15) churches in Laguna and Rizal:
  • San Geronimo Parish Church, Morong, Rizal
  • San Jose Parish Church, Baras, Rizal
  • San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish Church, Tanay, Rizal (National Cultural Treasure)
  • Nuestra Sra. de Candelaria Parish Church, Mabitac, Laguna
  • Nuestra Sra. de la O Parish Church, Pangil, Laguna
  • San Pedro de Alcantara Parish Church, Pakil, Laguna
  • Santiago Apostol Parish Church, Paete, Laguna (National Historical Landmark)
  • San Juan Bautista Parish Church, Kalayaan, Laguna
  • San Sebastian Parish Church, Lumban, Laguna
  • Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe Parish Church, Pagsanjan, Laguna
  • Sta. Maria Magdalena Parish Church, Magdalena, Laguna
  • San Gregorio Magno Parish Church, Majayjay, Laguna (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Juan Bautista Parish Church, Liliw, Laguna
  • San Bartolome Parish Church, Nagcarlan, Laguna
  • San Antonio de Padua Parish Church, Pila, Laguna
• Overnight Accommodation at Tropical Inn Resort, Pagsanjan (twin-sharing).
• Fees include van transfers, Pagsanjan Falls Boat Ride, tour facilitator fees, insurance and other effects.
• Meals, souvenirs and other personal expenses on client’s account.

Golden Rules

• Purchase Period: February 3 to 17, 2012.
• Redemption Period: April 5, 2012.
• After purchasing the deal, customers are required to completely fill out the Tour Registration Form <CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD>, then send the form to illuminatitoursphilippines@gmail.com.
• It is encouraged that customers should email the form on the same day when they purchased the deal. Missing or incomplete forms may result to forfeiture of the deal without refund.
• See Universal Golden Rules.
• Illuminati Tours and Advocacies – (Joel Aldor – 0917-4797015)

Ilocos Visita Iglesia Heritage Tour

Awesome 50% OFF Ilocos Visita Iglesia Heritage Guided Group Tour, March 10-11, 2012. Pay only P6,140.

Value: P 12,280

Highlights

• Tour Inclusions:
• Guided tour to seven (7) churches in Ilocos:
  • Santa Catalina de Alejandria Parish Church, Luna, La Union (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church, Candon City, Ilocos Sur
  • Nuestra Sra. de Asuncion Parish Church, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • La Conversion de San Pablo Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur
  • San Guillermo Parish Church, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Agustin Parish Church, Paoay, Ilocos Norte (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • San Guillermo Cathedral, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 2 hours late afternoon walking tour in Vigan
• Overnight Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Salcedo de Vigan (twin-sharing)
• With lunch and dinner stops at Bistro Restaurant in Candon City, Café Leona in Vigan, and Herencia de Paoay in Paoay
• Fees include van transfers, tour facilitator fees, insurance and other effects
• Meals during lunch & dinner, souvenirs and other personal expenses on client’s account
• Other noteworthy churches in Ilocos to be visited (Bangar, Sta. Lucia, Bantay, Sinait, Sarrat, etc.), if time permits.

Golden Rules

• Purchase Period: February 3 to 17, 2012.
• Redemption Period: March 10, 2012.
• After purchasing the deal, customers are required to completely fill out the Tour Registration Form <CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD>, then send the form to illuminatitoursphilippines@gmail.com.
• It is encouraged that customers should email the form on the same day when they purchased the deal. Missing or incomplete forms may result to forfeiture of the deal without refund.
• See Universal Golden Rules.
• Illuminati Tours and Advocacies – (Joel Aldor – 0917-4797015)

and that’s me in my Korean hairstyle!  Thanks for this T&J!  They curled my hair like magic – was so amazed!  Anyway, I first heard of Tony and Jackey from my friend Rochelle and she blogged about it here.

They are known for Korean hair styling of course and digi-perm and hair rebonding!

I was so glad that Buyanihan is offering this deal!  and I was very happy to host this episode!

If you are interested, more details can be found here and take advantage of the 61% discount!

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I got soooo overwhelmed with what I saw on the Buyanihan site Today!

I must say, I am proud to endorse Buyanihan to you guys 🙂  Really, we work hard to give you the best deals

and for this year, we want you to have a splendid summer!

 

They don’t only have 1 deal for the summer, they have 13!!!

 

 

*Faints*

 

Can you imagine?

 

Gosh! plan your summer trip no guys I’m telling you, go bet these deals before they run out… Actually, I’m buying some!!! That Malapascua deal sounds good and the Boracay goodness… Oh, I haven’t been to Palawan yet… I WANT!!!

Friends! LET’S GO!!!

you check it out for yourselves guys 🙂

 

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I <3 Buyanihan 🙂

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and of course, keep it here on FlairCandy.com

 

Anyway, there are thousands of Japanese restaurants here in Manila and I actually haven’t featured a lot of Jap restos on my blog yet!  Anyway, that will change today because I’m sharing a new discovery!  I recently went out to lunch at Shokuji and tried their different kinds of Japanese dishes.  Truly they offer Traditional Japanese Cuisine.

Are you hungry yet from staring at the photo above? Because I am!

The pains of being a food blogger, you drool over your own blog post 😛

Only P250 to Enjoy Succulent Sashimi, Crunchy Maki & More Healthy Japanese Treats at Shokuji Restaurant! (Original Price: P500)

There’s a lot of history in this place and it has been standing here in Makati for almost 2 decades I believe 🙂

I always try to appear tall in photos and this time you see me tip-toe-ing 😛

This is their Teriyaki Chicken barbecue.  They explained that their Teriyaki sauce is quite unique and they make it in a special way.

Taste it to believe it guys 🙂

Shokuji is known for their Sizzling Tofu Steak.  This picture right above was really yummy tasty and healthy!  You should order this and try it out if you happen to drop by 🙂

Other than this, they are also known for their Crunchy Maki, Philadelphia Roll, Spicy Tuna Maki, Tempura, Yakiniku Beef, Chicken Teriyaki, Tonkatsu and Sukiyaki 🙂

Philadelphia Roll is my favorite! and this one didn’t disappoint! 🙂

This is their Spicy Tuna Salad

What’s special about their Ebi Tempura is that they use BIGGER prawns.  After the first bite, I can attest to the fluffiness of the meat 🙂

And of course, as always,  Flaicrandy.com and WhenInManila.com always tries out the best deals in Buyanihan.com first hand and we are happy to say that you can try out Shokuji’s best dishes at 50% off!

Just check out more details on the link below 🙂

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Get your tummy ready and have fun!

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Bistro Better serves quality food in big servings at affordable prices.  I talked with the owner and I was happy to know a little bit of history of their food here.  Their recipes are handed down from generations to generations and I always love tasting these genuine food that tell a story.  Someway, somehow, their family shared a part of their lives into the food they prepare at Better Bistro!

Oh, and there’s no excuse for you not to try these delicious meals because Buyanihan.com is offering another great deal for you guys, watch this video

ah, yes… my partner Vince wasn’t there with me on the shoot so I brought White Teddy with me on a date instead

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The Dishes

Chicken Alexandra

Shredded chicken and corn in white sauce and topped with mashed potatoes.  This is my favorite so far! I love the creamy corn

Roast Pork

Baked Chicken with Roast Garlic

marinated and slowly-roasted chicken and garlic with gravy

Pork Embutido

Meatloaf with olives, raisins, eggs and topped with gravy

Shrimp Gambas

in spicy sauce

Beef Morcon

Ground beef rolled on a strip of beef with sweet onion sauce

Buyanihan and Bistro Better Valentines Deals

The meals that you can buy for P299 are already good for two

In my case, I shared it with White Teddy ^_^

♥ Just Like Heaven
Chicken Alexandra
BBQ Pork Spareribs
2 Fried Rice
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Buttered Vegetables
2 Slices of Bistro Better Chocolate Cake
2 Glasses of Iced Tea

♥ Way Back Into Love
Beef Morcon with Sweet Onion Sauce
Baked Chicken with Roasted Garlic
2 Fried Rice
Macaroni Salad with Sausage and Pineapple
Buttered Vegetables
2 Slices of Bistro Better Chocolate Cake
2 Glasses of Iced Tea

♥ Ever After
Grilled Dory Fish with Lemon Sauce
Roast Pork with Gravy
2 Fried Rice
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Buttered Vegetables
2 Slices of Bistro Better Chocolate Cake
2 Glasses of Iced Tea

♥ Love Actually
Pork Embotido
Shrimp Gambas
2 Fried Rice
Macaroni Salad with Sausage and Pineapple
Buttered Vegetables
2 Slices of Bistro Better Chocolate Cake
2 Glasses of Iced Tea

More Photos

*photos courtesy of Con of Buyanihan.com

Bistro Better Official Website

Location:

Bistro Better
GF-2 GEE Bldg. 2301 Pasong Tamo Ext. Makati City
(between the Chrysler and Chevrolet showrooms)
10am-8pm Mon-Fri / 10am -2pm Sat / Closed on Sun & Holidays
(632)886-7870 or (63) 917 6124858

I might buy one too!  You can purchase this for yourself or as a gift to someone else.

One way to save on your travel vacations is to plan them early, take advantage of cheap flights and Buyanihan discounts!

This time, up to the end of December, you can stay at Crown Regency Cebu at 56% off!

A majestic view of uptown Cebu City satiates the eyes at the 40-storey hotel tower, the Crown Regency Hotel and Towers. Comfort and luxury are the main components of each of the facilities and amenities for guests to enjoy during their stay. Elegance and sophistication are mimicked in the Presidential suites, spacious conference rooms and functions areas as well. Adjacent to this is the equally regal Tower 2, Club Ultima, which also hosts the 54 executive suites, dining areas and recreation facilities.

Here’s what’s included with the deal at the price of Php 3999

• Hotel Accomodation with breakfast for 2 (regular price P6,110)
• Dinner Buffet for 2 (regular price P1,500)
• Entrance Tickets for 2 at the Sky Experience Adventure at the Sky Observatory (regular price P400)
• Sky Rides or 4D shows for 2 (regular price P500)
• Tshirts for 2 (regular price P500)
• Free use of all ameneties (Gym, Swimming pool)

For more info, visit buyanihan.com

Check Official Website

Location:

Tower 1, Fuente Towers
Osmeña Boulevard, Sta. Cruz
Cebu City 6000, Philippines
Tel. No.: +63 (32) 418-8888
Fax No.: +63 (32) 418-5886
Email: reservations@crownregency.com

It was my first time to dine at Masas and it happened just recently.  Masas is well known for a very traditional Filipino taste that everyone loves.  Traditional in a sense that you can say to your tourist friends that this is “authentic” Filipino Cuisine.  This is how Filipino food should taste like.

Masas has been around for a while and I was very happy to land my tummy into this genuine place.  The staff was very helpful and kind and they served us with their highly recommended dishes.

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My particular favorite is the Kare Kare.  They made the Kare Kare in a way that you don’t need to put bagoong (shrimp paste) on it.  The flavor is just so nice and what I like is that there were lots of meat inside to enjoy.

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Their best seller is the Crispy Pata which serves 4-5 persons.  The outside part of the meat is very crispy but the inside is very tender.  What I like most about their Crispy Pata is that it is not very oily.

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Their steamed pla-pla was surprisingly very good.  I usually don’t like ordering fish on any restaurants here in Manila because I am a bit biased that my province, Bacolod, has the best tasting fishes and seafood in the country.  But, I was wrong, the pla-pla was cooked in a way my mother would cook it (and you know how I love my mother’s cooking!).

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This is their Buko Pancit.  The noodle strands are made of buko.  I know it might sound weird but when you taste it, you wouldn’t even think it’s buko.  It tasted like the original pancit we enjoy – but better and healthier!  I really enjoyed this adventurous dish!

They also had the Sinigang with the right kind of “sour” I was looking for and even the meat of the sinigang soup is so tasty that I didn’t need to put any more seasoning.

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Masas Filipino Cuisine

Location:

Unit 105 Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Makati City

Telephone Nos.:
489-0084 / 757-40-30 to 31

Last year, my Belle de Jour Planner had a coupon giving me a FREE Brazilian wax!  I was supposed to try it, but I chickened out.  I mean, I saw that part in Miss Congeniality where they stripped her off her own bush… Her scream was heard for miles lol.

So, I went to Lay Bare to try some of their services.  I got the eyebrow threading first because I usually have it done on salons.  For the waxing part, I tried the leg waxing first and ZOMG, virtually NO PAIN at all!  It felt just like they stuck a scotch tape on my leg then removed it.  It was nothing really.  Then, I decided to try to go all out and try the Brazilian waxing!

Before anything else, it is highly recommended not to take any caffeine before waxing because caffeine stimulates your nervous system.  Let’s just say I felt sleepy in the morning and I took a cup from Starbucks right before I went to Lay Bare.  The leg wax really did not hurt at all.  Not a pinch

So, there you go… I was ready to take the Brazilian…  It hurts more if you shave (and I do) so fml.  Can’t do anything about it.  I already committed to doing it so I was just like fark it, LET’S DO THIS!

I won’t lie and won’t say that it didn’t hurt for me.  It was okay in some areas, but there are a few areas where I had to hold my breath and gush out a faint *OUCH* haha… but, the pain is tolerable and the staff is really helpful in distracting pain.  I just chose the bare Brazilian (no design at all).  But, you can choose too from different designs like square, rectangle – even a heart!

But you know what, right after it, it felt really nice and smooth!  It’s a really nice feeling compared to shaving.  Shaving makes the skin more rough and the texture more rugged.  Taking the hair out from the roots is just plain awesome, and you’ll be hair free for 2 weeks I didn’t know I could feel as smooth as I was 20 years ago – JUST LIKE THAT!  It’s so neat and I love it!  I am already a fan and I picture myself coming back there every 6 weeks for the wax.  It’s so affordable too!  That’s why I’m so happy discovering this thing!  They do all hair stuff too like threading, underarm waxing and stuff like that Lay Bare uses cold wax and not those ones you see with patches and stuff that REALLLY STICK TO YOUR SKIN.  So do check out their website…

http://lay-bare.com

Do You Want to Try it?

You don’t have to be a girl to try it you know… Guys also get Brazilian wax like DJ Tony Toni.  I heard him say on the radio that he goes Brazilian.  Anyway, for girls having all the hair problems in the world, I really suggest you try waxing.  Lay Bare’s staff are also professionals and you don’t really need to be shy.

If you do want to try it then it’s the perfect time to avail of Buyanihan.com ’s new deal of the week!

Given the extremely delicate nature of body hair removal, utmost privacy and comfort are guaranteed in all salons with their acrylic bead curtains, private cubicles and reclining beds. Simple interiors, natural accents, lime and bamboo color schemes enhance that non-intimidating setting that discriminating customers look for.

Lay Bare is noted for its Cold Wax service.  Cold wax, which comes in different strips sizes, is easier to use than hot wax. They are less painful to remove since they don’t stick as strongly as hot wax on the skin.

All branches use cold sugar wax jelly made from natural ingredients that have bleaching, moisturizing and exfoliating properties: sugar, kalamansi and honey. Sugar water is water-soluble thus it’s easy to clean up with just water. Continued cold waxing leads to lighter, smoother skin. Hair re-growth is finer and sparser.

Buyanihan Deal: 50% OFF Lay Bare Package

Buyanihan Deal: 50% OFF! For only P275 get all 3 special waxing services (legs, underarm and eyebrow) from Laybare Waxing Salon. (P550 value)

Highlights

Lay Bare Salon offers cold waxing services only

Professional, discreet waxing technicians

Cold wax procedure leaves you hair free for at least 2 weeks

Cold wax ingredients have bleaching, exfoliating and moisturizing properties

Good for all genders. So buy many coupons to last you for 6 months. Hair grows back again, you know.

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