Great Taste White Choose Great Win Great Raffle Promo

I consider myself a coffee person and consumes about 3 to 4 cups a day. Two of these cups belong to my workplace and oftenly, I am fond of buying various flavours of 3in1 coffee to satisfy my current mood. Great Taste White 3in1 is one of my favorities and at home we also use the Great Taste Granulated savers pack. So yes, I already made it a point to CHOOSE GREAT even before. Since I am able to consume packs of Great Taste White, I might as well join the Choose Great Win Great Promo. My personal favorite would be in this order: Smooth and Chocolatey, Smooth and Creamy and Smooth and Caramelly. This promo is by far the most ambitious promo of Great Taste to date. The prizes at stake are indeed great and really awesome. 

Last week of July, I posted on my Instagram account that my laptop just broke down on me like a blue screen error kind of death. I have formatted it for countless times already and this time it won't really start. Considering that I am a heavy user, I know that its lifespan is about to end given that its already 5 years old. I feel paralized without having a laptop to work on for two reasons: I need it for my day job and for my blogger duties. Upon seeing the prizes of Great Taste White's promo, I realized that this is my chance to solve my laptop problem and WIN GREAT, a Macbook Pro at that knowing that I can't afford to buy one. 

#IfiWinSaGTwhite with the 3 million pesos I will ensure my family's future, help our relatives who are less fortunate. How about you?

Image Source: GreatTaste 3 in 1 Facebook

To win might be difficult but to persevere to win something great is hopeful. So there you go guys, if you yourselves consume more than the usual 3in1 packs, why not join the Choose Great Win Great raffle promo and experience that great winning moment with Great Taste White! 

How to Join:

1. Submit 5 empty wrappers of any Great Taste White 3in1 sachet combination (Sugar Free, Smooth and Chocolatey, Smooth and Carmelley, Smooth and Creamy) or one (1) Great Taste White BigSAVE.
2. Write down the following important details on a sheet of paper: compelete name, birth date, current address, mobile or landline number, store outlet [where your purchased the coffee], email address and signature. Place the paper in a plain white envelope with the required number of wrappers. There shall be one entry per envelope. Envelopes should be labeled "Great Taste White: Choose Great Win Great Raffle Promo"
3. Drop your entries at the nearest Great Taste White: Choose Great, Win agreat Raffle Promo crop box located at participating outlets starting August 02, 2015.

Participating Supermarkets with Drop Boxes in Naga City.

GREAT PRIZES at STAKE!

TAX FREE!!!

There will be four regional draws in five areas: Greater Manila Area, North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. For every regional draw, there will be one winner of P200,000 and one winner of P100,000 in each area. Other prizes at stake are cool white gadgets like: Two (2) winners of white MacBook Air, four (4) winners of a white iPhone 6, and six (6) winners of white iPad Mini.

For the National Draw prizes at stake are one (1) three million pesos + PBB House Exclusive Tour + meet & greet Daniel Matsunaga and eight (8) units of white Toyota Vios 1.3 E M/T. 

Ang guys take note! Non-winners of Regional Draws shall still qualify for the National Grand Draw on October 4! 

More draws, smaller coverage, bigger chances of winning!

Take note of the Entry of Submission and Draw Dates below.

Source: choosegreatwingreat.ph

First Regional Draw Winners

August 15, 2015

CLICK HERE for the complete list of winners per region

Three of my fellow Bicol Blogger won Ronbinsons Gift Certificate and also an iPad miini. Oh how lucky of them! We really felt that Great Taste is damn serious about this promo.

Dios Mabalos Sir Julius and Ma'am Ginny for this great experience! 

For more details visit www.choosegreatwingreat.ph. Follow Great Taste 3in1 on Twitter: @Great Taste 3in1. So there you go guys! Join me in winning great prizes from Great Taste White! Let's keep keep the positive vibes rolling! 

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Sweet Gallery by Jack's Blue Plate

Naga City – Countless coffee shops here and there, but do we have any dessert bar? Though we have restaurants and bakeshops offering cakes and pastries as well as an ice cream shop, a dedicated dessert bar is something new for us. Time has changed and the opening of  “Sweet Gallery” located on the second floor of Jack’s Blue Plate Magsaysay is an answer to that call.

From Top Left to Right:

Apple Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake

Cherry Pie, Strawberry Cheesecake

Banana Cream Pie

Sweets and Gallery. Sweets and desserts such as cheesecakes, cheesecake shots, pies, muffins, cookies and more. Everything is baked fresh to satisfy your cravings. The place is surrounded by art works of various Bicolano artists that are for sale. The owners of Jacks' Blue Plate has really been very supportive to local talents since day one. Blue Plate's Pili and Panganiban branch is a place of art and food too. The place is well lit and has lights that can actually be adjusted to suit your mood. The gallery can also be used for private functions and special occasions. The fixtures are definitely very unique and of different kinds. A high chair perhaps or a dining table for your group with sofas on the side. Wherever you want to sit is up to you. The location of the restaurant and dessert is at the Isage building almost right infront of AMA Naga.

Artworks of kids are also displayed at the Sweet Gallery.

At the bar. Cookies, gingersnaps, oatmeal walnut raisin, chocolate chunk, peanut butter cookies and peach cobbler. Pricing starts at P25 to P45 per piece and P99 to P119 per pack. 

Bitter Sweet Symphony. The aroma of a brewed coffee is all you need for pastries and desserts. The brewed coffee will definitely complement the sweets available in the bar. Sweet Gallery goes back to the simple side of having coffee like it's your cup of coffee after a hearty meal shared with your friends or family. Brewed coffee is only P45 while Cafe Latte and Cappuccino is at P65.

Our hearty meal at Jack's Blue Plate Magsaysay. From Top to Bottom:

Taco Pizza, Jack's Burger, Spaghetti and Meatballs, White Tuna Carbonara, Onion Tower and Barbecue Ribs. And oh don't forget the cocktails. Blue Plate's best sellers would be the burgers, barbecues, pizzas, lobsters and a whole lot more! One day of dining in Jack's is definitely not enough.

Hot apple pie of my eye.. The apple pie of Sweet Gallery and Jack’s Blue Plate will absolutely blow you away, no wonder why it’s one of their best sellers. I am not even an apple pie kind of person but it has totally changed my hesitations towards it. Knowing that the recipes of Jack's Blue Plate is mostly American, you can never go wrong with their apple pie. The pies are highly recommendable as an alternative for the usual cakes during special occasions. Other flavors of pies available are Banana Cream Pie and Cherry Pie. Soon there will be a lot more to offer. Pricing: Pies starts at P79 to P89 per slice and P365 to P425 for whole pies. 

Cheesecake Shots

Muffins available are in Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Orange Cranberry which comes in small or jumbo size. Prices starts at P20 to P79.

Up close with Jack's Blue Plate food.

Barbecue ribs with potato wedges, muffin and special pork and beans which by the complemented each other so well. and oh the Taco Pizza for the win! 

Cosmopolitan and Margaritas

Breakfast Buffet. Happens every Sunday 7am to 10:30 am at Jack's Blue Plate Magsaysay for only P199. Enjoy Blue Plate's made-to-order omelette and pancakes.

Dessert, pies or cakes with coffee will only take you around P150.00 each. It's very affordable considering the ambiance of the place. Jack's Blue Plate also caters for your hassle-free meetings. For bookings, reservations and inquiries you may call at (054) 873-0226.

Sweet Gallery 
2nd Floor Isage Building
Jack's Blue Plate Magsaysay
Store Hours: 3pm to 11pm Tuesday to Sunday
Facebook Page: Jack's Blue Plate Magsaysay

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Jesse Robredo Day Neon Night Tsinelas Run

Naga City - August 18 is Jesse M. Robredo Day. A Neon Night Tsinelas Run will be held on August 17. Proceeds of the event will be given to the Jesse Robredo Foundation. Registration booth is at the second level of SM City Naga or at the Office of Rep. Leni Robredo at the Naga City Hall compound. 

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39th Milo Marathon 2015 Naga Race

39th Milo Marathon 2015
August 16, 2015
SM City Naga

Source: www.milo.com.ph

Registration Fees:

3km: PhP80.00

5km: PhP110.00

10km: PhP530.00

21km: PhP630.00

42km: PhP730.00

Registration Venues:

A. Online Registration: www.milo.com.ph/marathon/register.html

START: SM City Naga

FINISH: SM City Naga

3K GUN START: 5:30 AM

5K GUN START: 5:35 AM

10K GUN START: 5:00 AM

21K GUN START: 4:30 AM

Contact Number:

(0917) 655 1000

Race Map:

Click link below for a bigger resolution:

https://www.milo.com.ph/marathon/pdf/milo_marathon_raceroute_naga_2015.pdf

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Bicol Youth Technology Expo 2015

Naga City - The Information and Communications Technology Center (ICTC), College of Computer Studies of the Ateneo de Naga University will be holding its 2nd Bicol Youth Technology Expo (BYTE) on September 26, 2015 at the Pili Capitol Convention Center. BYTE is an annual gathering of students both in high school and college, teachers, and professionals a-like to provide exposure on emerging technology trends. This year, they will be bringing in the leading Apple Re-seller company in the Philippines, Power Mac Center with its Education Business Group providing today's coolest and most efficient hardware and software applications for education. 

Power Mac Center will let you see, experience, and learn the benefits brought by Apple products for education, a set of awesome products and services that allows schools, educators, and students to energize creativity and learning in the classroom while promoting security and green computing.

Registration is P500 for students and P700 for professionals with kit, inclusive of a bag, lanyard notebook and lunch. Get 5% discount for group registration having 40 or more participants. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/BYTE2015. Raffle prizes shall be given away during the event, brought to you by Power Mac Center. For more updates you may visit Byte 2015's Facebook Page HERE or call (054) 4722368 local 2424 and look for Pat or Claire for inquiries. 

BYTE 2015 CHED ENDORSEMENT is now available. 

For pdf copy, please email the coordinators at ictc@gbox.adnu.edu.ph or send them a message on the Facebook Page.

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Siete Paobras and Encanto by Que Pasa Naga

Naga City - The Siete Paobras of Que Pasa Naga was recently launched to showcase seven Bicolano artists who will translate a literary work of a Filipino or Spanish poet to visual art through the seven portals of the restaurant.

*NEW BLOG POST 16Sep2015*: Sityembreakfast, Merienda and #TiendaSaFiesta at Que Pasa
Related Post: Que Pasa Naga

Last June, the featured artist of the month was Maestro Dennis Gonzaga, a Bicolano artist, educator and a family man. Maestro Dennis had the whole month during weekends to work on the portal. It was challenging on his part because according to him, murals are not really his forte. At first Maestro Dennis eyed on Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, but the academic nature in him made him choose a Mexican poetess, Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz of the Spanish golden age. Sister Juana was born in Mexico but was educated in Spain. According to Maestro Dennis, Sister Juana wanted to celebrate artistry but there were a lot of restrictions in being a nun back then. But despite all these restrictions she was still able to become an artist in her own ways. She was a woman ahead of her time and Maestro Dennis felt the need to celebrate that.

"Detente, sombra de mi bien esquivo" is the poem of Sister Juana which is all about how a person deals with one's own shadow and coming to terms into the light and hope. The mural is in monochromatic with black and yellow color representing light and shadow. Words "Sombra" for Shadow and "Luz" for "Light" which represents as the conservative side of Sister Juana and as an artist respectively. The sun on top represents the presence of God as witness to our passions and shadows of the soul. The tower of shadows on one side with lightning represents the struggle and on the other side is the tower of reasons where there is light and peaceful waters.

Ms. Bidibi and the 2nd portal for the month of July. 

For the month of July, Ms. Bernadette Delos Santos or famously known as Ms. B or Ms. Bidibidi, an artist from Baao, will be completing the second portal of Que Pasa. Daunted and privileged on her part to paint the second portal of Que Pasa, she will interpret Laura Esquivel's 'Como Agua Para Tsokolate' (I hope I got it right) which is about life and love. Ms. Bidibidi is known for her floral paintings and La Huerta Farm in Baao.

The progress.
Photo by Ms. B

Awarding of the Plaque of Appreciation to Maestro Dennis Gonzaga

In celebration of the Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day, an art exhibit, workshops, on-the-spot painting and art sale were held at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Grounds. The event was spearheaded by Salingoy Art Group and Naga Excursions of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of the City Government of Naga. From June 30 to July 4, a Kalesa Ride was organized to see the old-world charm of Centro Naga at night.

Grand Opening of Que Pasa Naga

Unveling of Encanto by Que Pasa

A night full of music

Our lovely host for the evening. 

Mr. Carlo Buenaflor, Bigg's Inc. CEO on his message during the unveiling of Encanto

Dr. Danilo Gerona sharing his knowledge on the importance of Naga during the Spanish period specifically the Galleon Trade. 

The Grand Opening of Que Pasa Naga was a night full of music, art, history and food. Encanto by Que Pasa is a bar offering cocktails, beer (imported and local) and "tapas" (finger food) such as the Gambas, Beef Salpicao and Sisig. These three should definitely be on your must-eats in Que Pasa. All are equally flavorful and delicious. My personal favorite would be the Sisig. Among the three the spiciest would be the Beef Salpciao. Perhaps you can request to level down the hotness if you can't handle too much pepper. The tapas are best served with a cold bottle of beer or any cocktail of your choice.  Trust me, one time I had to order a bottle of San Mig Apple even if it was three in the afternoon. Read more about the food in Que Pasa in our first blog post HERE. 

The Sisig has three sides when served namely: cheese, special sauce and a garnish of tomato, pineapple, green pepper and white onion. 

Beef Salpicao with potato marbles and lots and lots of pepper.

Encanto by Que Pasa Menu

(Art Work by Pen Prestado)

The drinks and cocktails are fairly priced in the bar. Try the "Aswangita" with a slice of sili on your drink for a change. 

Related post: Que Pasa Naga: 360° Instagrammable with Art in All Forms

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Miss Bicolandia 2015 Winners

Miss Bicolandia 2015 Winners

MISS BICOLANDIA 2015 #3 Ara Isabel Diocos, Naga City

1st Runner Up- #14 Princess Cecilio, Daet, Cam Norte 

2nd Runner Up - #9 Ma. Lina Prongoso, Iriga City 

3rd Runner Up - #13 Francia Layderos, Albay

4th Runner Up - #1 April Ann Bigay, Pili, Cam Sur

MISS BICOLANDIA 2015

Photo grabbed from Ms Ara's FB Account

Photo by Leanne Montemayor

Official Candidates of Miss Bicolandia 2015

For individual photos CLICK HERE

All photos by Dandy Belleza

Image Source: Miss Bicolandia Beauty Pageant Facebook Page

What are you waiting for? Join the search for this year's Miss Bicolandia Beauty Pageant.

The recruitment team will be at the following LGUs this week:

July 15, 2015 - Province of Camarines Norte and some parts of the province of Camarines Sur (Sipocot, Lupi, Ragay, Libmanan, Pamplona, Pasacao, San Fernando, Milaor, and Minalabac)

July 16, 2015 - Province of Camarines Sur (Canaman, Magarao, Bombon, Calabanga, Tinambac, Camaligan, Naga City)

Visit your local tourism office and the Office of the Mayor for the guidelines and application forms.

You may also send a Private Message (PM) for the guidelines and application forms to the Miss Bicolandia Beauty Pageant Facebook Page

Please use the hashtags:
#MB2015 #MissBicolandia2015

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Google I/O 2015 Extended Camarines Sur

The Google I/O Extended Roadshow is finally here in Naga, Camarines Sur on July 26, 2015 

at the Ateneo de Naga University.

The Google I/O Extended Roadshow is a series of FREE community-organized workshops and talks centered around the technologies announced during the Google I/O 2015.

- Basics of Android Development
- Polymer (Web Development)
- Design Thinking
- Google Cardboard

For more information visit: http://ioextended.gdgph.org/
Register here: https://goo.gl/P23DdJ
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1597484857173474/

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Run for Peace 2

Run For Peace 2
July 26, 2015
4:30 am @ CamSur Police Provincial Office
Concepcion Grande, Naga City

Run Route: CamSur PPO - Brgy. Del Rosario - Cararayan then back to CamSur PPO
Registration Fee: P250 for 5k and 10k with Bib and Singlet
Registration Site:  CamSur Provincial Police Office
Contact Person: PO3 Ely Langitan

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Lani Misalucha in Naga City

Asia's Nightingale will be performing LIVE in Naga on July 31, 2015 8PM at the Avenue Plaza Hotel. Proceeds of the concert will be for the projects of Philippine Pediatric Society - Bicol Chapter. 

Tickets are available at Bigg's Diner, Que Pasa, Avenue Plaza Hotel. For ticket inquiries please contact Sheila at 09277059508. 

 Update: July 21, 2015

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