Global Women Who RULE: What does it mean to me and what it can do for you

A message from Apple Esplana-Manansala:

You know how it feels when you only have one year before you turn 40 in a pandemic-stricken time and thinking about how to create something that leaves a lasting, impactful impression? That exactly what was in my mind when I  said to myself: Okay, this live-streamed global summit for women is something I will bet on.

Living by my mantra of being “a jack of all trades and master of 10,” has allowed me to manage a couple of businesses all at the same time. One of them is a soon-to-be-one-year-old The New Channel (TNC), a live-stream channel where I have always been encouraged to have my own online show. I kept saying no despite being offered hosting a salaried online show. None has proposed a compelling reason enough for me to do it. I always say “I’m pang-backstage.” I say that because the truth is, that’s where I feel I do my best work. 

One trait that I believe to have mastered out of my 10 things that I wanna be great at is my command and attention to details. That trait has set me to be different from others not for anything but for what it’s worth to create something unique and meaningful.

I’m always amazed to know women who share the same experience—juggling a lot of things at the same time and doing what they can to win in life. I see myself in those people—really hungry to be great at what they do; people who don’t need validation yet are happy to be just  be great at what they do. They strive to achieve greatness by their own standard and definition of what it means to be great. And when I see women who are driven by the same motivation, it drives me, too.

My vision for #GlobalWomenWhoRULE is set for a longer term than normally expected. It’s not just an event for the sake of doing one. I see this as an annual event for the coming years still exciting people as far as 2030. I feel it’s a sustainable idea meaning that someone who has been touched by the concept would want to continue the project even without me. Besides, it’s supposedly “ a celebration of being me—a woman.”

Four rules (4R) to 4L: Living a Life that Leaves a Lasting Impression 

RULE #1 

Reach out. Our purpose in this world is to always pay something good forward. None of what we have materially—money, bags, shoes, diamonds and pearls won’t matter if we are not sharing ourselves and what we have with others. Blessings over blessings. Often we hear “live a purposeful life.” or “Live a life that is extended to others.” I agree. But, remember while you’re extending to others, you don’t want to lose yourself along the way. Extending yourself doesn’t mean sharing your material wealth. It can also mean making yourself available when a situation warrants it. Simply put, sharing your time means, sharing yourself.   

RULE #2

Unite. To unite means to become the root to a fruitful tree. You can be the strength that everyone needs in their time of helplessness. Show that you care enough that you move yourself and other each day believing that you’re making this world a better place for yourself and for the people you love. 

RULE #3 

Love. Love isn’t just one thing. It’s everything.

RULE #4 

Encourage each other. You can contribute to define the new normal society where we build each other up rather than pulling each other down. Positive on positivity, no matter what.  

Global Women Who RULE (GWWR) is not just a summit. The concept doesn’t end after it’s streaming but it will start a journey to creating a legacy. It’s a legacy I’m committed to doing for as long as I can hoping that this is the same legacy I want to leave in the women sector.

We celebrate women of different sizes, colors, and motivations. When you celebrate with us, you feel you’re fully express yourself, you feel most loved. 

Despite the noise you hear around and the difficulty of the times, hug yourself because you’re doing great. And this what the summit wants you to always remember. Really, you’re great.

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Celebrate Filipino women accross the globe —  first of its kind — Global Women Who Reach out to Unite, Love and Encourage each other. 

22 key not speeches, 1 live stream summit, International Women’s Month. 

Watch #GlobalWomenWhoRULE2021 on 27th of March 2021, 1PM - 7PM (Philippine time) live stream via The New Channel. 

Quarantine Diary: We are not in the same boat

Certain words and phrases mean different things to different people depending on context, points of view, and circumstances. In a previous post, I shared a write-up that talked about both the rich and the poor being in the same boat. I get what the author meant. However, somebody else has a different perspective of that phrase and also raised valid points ...   

photo taken August 2019 in Redondo Beach, California 

"We're all riding the same storm, but ...

WE ARE NOT IN THE SAME BOAT.

I heard that we are all in the same boat, but it's not like that. We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa.

For some, quarantine is optimal. A moment of reflection, of re-connection, easy in flip flops, with a cocktail or coffee. For others, this is a desperate financial & family crisis.

For some that live alone they're facing endless loneliness. While for others it is peace, rest & time with their mother, father, sons & daughters.

With the $600 weekly increase in unemployment some are bringing in more money to their households than they were working. Others are working more hours for less money due to pay cuts or loss in sales.

Some families of 4 just received $3400 from the stimulus while other families of 4 saw $0. 

Some were concerned about getting a certain candy for Easter while others were concerned if there would be enough bread, milk and eggs for the weekend.

Some want to go back to work because they don't qualify for unemployment and are running out of money. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine.

Some are home spending 2-3 hours/day helping their child with online schooling while others are spending 2-3 hours/day to educate their children on top of a 10-12 hour workday.

Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it and some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it. Others don't believe this is a big deal.

Some have faith in God and expect miracles during this 2020. Others say the worst is yet to come.

So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.

Each of us will emerge, in our own way, from this storm. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, actually seeing.

We are all on different ships during this storm experiencing a very different journey.

Realize that and be kind."

*Credit goes to the original writer who's not named in the Facebook posts I saw that were sharing this.

Quarantine Diary: Not everything is cancelled

I'm not sure if I'll still be able to visit the cherry blossoms at Schabarum Regional Park this year but I'm comforted by the fact that ...

photo taken in Spring of 2019

NOT EVERYTHING IS CANCELLED!

sunshine is not cancelled
spring is not cancelled
love is not cancelled
relationships are not cancelled
reading is not cancelled
naps are not cancelled
devotion is not cancelled
music is not cancelled
dancing is not cancelled
imagination is not cancelled
kindness is not cancelled
conversations are not cancelled
hope is not cancelled

Sharing the write-up above from a post I saw on Facebook (#ctto) to remind us all that there are still so many things to be thankful for while we look forward to doing stuff we were all used to before the pandemic happened.

Meanwhile, please keep safe and stay home as much as possible, everyone! 🙏

Quarantine Diary: Back to the Basics

Starting today, while we are all dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, I'll try to post encouraging stuff that may at least provide inspiration and encouragement during these trying times. 

Sharing the reflection below that some of my Facebook friends were posting on their walls ... Thank you to whoever originally wrote this. I tweaked it a bit though by changing or adding a few words to what I felt were more appropriate. Stay safe, everybody! 

Los Angeles skyline as seen from Griffith Observatory grounds

I don't know if you agree, but something invisible came and put everything in its place.

Suddenly the gasoline prices went down, pollution was lesser, people started to have more time - so much time that they do not know what to do with it - parents are spending time with their kids as a family, work is no longer a priority, or traveling, or social life either.

Suddenly we silently see within ourselves and understand the value of the words "solidarity," "love," "strength," "empathy," and "faith".

In an instant, we realize that we are all in the same boat -- rich and poor. And that the supermarket shelves are empty while the hospitals are full.

New cars and old cars also remain in garages, simply because only a few are genuinely required to go out.

It's refreshing to see almost empty streets, less pollution, clean air. The land is also given time to breathe.

Humans have returned to our origins, realizing that with or without money, the important thing is to survive.

Today, health is the main thing, even in spite of wanting to have or possessing various stuff.

As fear invaded most of us (except the hard headed and greedy ones), it took just days for the universe to establish the social equality that seemed to be impossible.

It took this crisis to happen for many to finally realize how vulnerable we are as human beings and how short life really is.

Nature is forcing us to clean up the mess made by ourselves.

Our overthrown gods:

-Money

-Sports

-Fame

-Politics

What the coronavirus is teaching us:

- Our best protection: GOD

- Our best refuge: HOME

- Our best company: FAMILY

- Our real time: TODAY

- Nature's call: PAUSE

- Its message: WAIT, RESPECT

We are not gods, we are not kings, we do not have the power to control everything.

Instead, we are part of a whole, fragile, brittle, and vulnerable something.

Part of a whole something that we wanted to dominate & yet today is telling us to:

Stop, breathe, respect.

Go back to the basics, to the essentials, so that the peace of your soul can guide you towards what you are: a CREATION.

Cebu Continues to Grow as a Prime City for Real Estate Investments

For those who live in and near Cebu City and are looking for properties or want to learn more about investing in real estate, read on ...

Press Release:

Manila, Philippines - Lamudi’s Housing Fair in Cebu is happening on September 21 and 22 at the SM Cebu Trade Hall. The real estate platform takes the housing fair to Cebu once again as data shows the city is popular for home buyers and investors. 

Are you looking for a new home?

With an increase of 11% in the number of leads generated in the first half of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, Cebu continues to be a popular city for property seekers who are interested in property buying or investment. According to data from Lamudi, there is a significant interest in Cebu properties at various price points. 

Popular areas for investment

Property seekers interested in Cebu real estate look for properties in Banilad, which ranked first as the most searched in the province, with Lahug not far behind. According to Lamudi, the top 10 most popular areas in Cebu for real estate searches are: 

● Banilad

● Lahug

● Guadalupe

● Talamban

● Mabolo

● Banawa

● Basak

● Labangon

● Mactan

● Kasambagan

Stay updated with real estate trends!

 Strong buying interest 

Cebu expresses a healthy interest in home-ownership, specifically in houses worth over P3M. The most searched properties for sale are priced P1.5M on average, and a significant number of property seekers have expressed willingness to buy properties at this price. However, the number of property seekers interested in buying properties worth 3M or more is greater than the combined number of property seekers interested in buying from the P1.7M-3M, P450k-1.7M, and P450,000 or less price ranges. 

The top five most-viewed prices for houses for sale are: 

● P1.5M

● P3.5M

● P6.5M

● P5.5M

● P5M

In terms of interest in rental properties, those costing between P10,000 to P20,000 are the most viewed, followed by properties priced higher at P20,000 to P30,000 and properties priced lower at 5,000 to P10,000. A majority of them have expressed willingness to buy properties costing over P30,000. 

Ask questions and compare offers to get the best deal!

Cebu Housing Fair 

The Lamudi Cebu Housing Fair is the third installment of the real estate platform’s series of housing fairs in the Philippines this year. Following the successful events held at the TriNoma Activity Center and in Glorietta early this year, Lamudi is expecting property seekers, investors and real estate professionals to attend the event on September 21 and 22 at the Cebu Trade Hall in SM Cebu.  

The Housing Fair, which was a Metro Manila-only event until last year, is returning to Cebu for the second time after a successful event last year at Ayala Center Cebu. 

“While real estate opportunities abound within Metro Manila, it’s high time for us to witness first-hand the constantly growing potential of Cebu as a real estate hotspot,” says Lamudi CEO Bhavna Suresh of the Cebu Housing Fair 2018.

Make sure to visit the housing fair in Cebu this weekend!

Bringing trusted names in real estate together 

Major sponsor Federal Land, a household name in property development, will be present together with minor sponsors King Properties, DMCI Homes, BPI Family Housing Loan, and Aboitiz Land. Lamudi is also joined by event partner Subdivision & Housing Developers Association, Inc. (SHDA) in the Cebu Housing Fair. 

Attendees can visit booths from Be Residences, Damosa Land, Inc., Saekyung Realty, Philippine Estates Corporation, RFK Holdings, RDAK Land, and more. Lamudi Academy will also hold sessions to educate real estate professionals on online real estate marketing. Property seekers in attendance will also learn about topics surrounding homeownership from industry experts.

Lamudi’s media partners for the Cebu Housing Fair are Philippine Daily Inquirer Property, Business World, Business Mirror, Malaya Business Insight, and The Philippine Star.

For more information, visit lamudi.com.ph/housing_fair. 

What You Need to Know About Excessive Sweating and How to Treat it at Home

Did you know? Hyperhidrosis is often referred to as a “silent handicap” because sufferers, who experience excessive sweating, rarely talk about it to health professionals or their loved ones. In fact, many do not even know it is a medical condition or that there is a word for it!

Does excessive sweating negatively impact your lifestyle? 

• Hyperhidrosis is a common medical condition characterized by excessive sweating affecting up to 4.8% of the global population.

• Studies show that hyperhidrosis has a severe impact on the quality of life of its sufferer, and can have negative impacts on their social life, general wellbeing, and mental health.

Are you always worried about shaking hands with other people?

• The areas most commonly affected by hyperhidrosis are the hands, feet, and underarms, but can also include other areas on the body, including the face/head, and back.

• Its impacts can even be greater than other dermatological conditions, such as severe acne or psoriasis. 

Do you suffer from excessively sweaty feet?

• There is no cure for hyperhidrosis, but highly effective treatment through iontophoresis is available.

Studies show that the success rates of iontophoresis devices can reach 93%, 98.5% and even 100% of patients treated for hyperhidrosis. Iontophoresis has been used to treat hyperhidrosis since the 1940s. It is often recommended for those who have not had any results with other treatments, as well as those who require stronger treatment.

Conveniently treat hyperhidrosis at home with Dermadry! 

Dermadry is a tap-water iontophoresis machine that treats different levels of hyperhidrosis ranging from mild to severe. Setup can be done within a few minutes. You just need access to a plug and some tap water. This solution works by directing a small current through the skin, neutralizing the connections between the sweat nerves and sweat glands. Dermadry is suitable for most people over the age of 13.

Get rid of sweaty underarms with a Dermadry home treatment!

From clinical trials and studies, it was found that 92.9% of patients saw results after two weeks of iontophoresis treatments, 88.9% of patients had positive results, and a majority of the patients found the maintenance program compatible with their lifestyle. Additionally, quality of life improved in 78.6% of patients after 2 weeks. 

Dermadry is dermatologist-recommended and has a Medical Device License from Health Canada. The company’s quality system is certified by Intertek for compliance with ISO 13485. 

If you believe in having PASMA, watch this to see how it can actually be a medical condition!  

Dermadry products are sold in their website, as well as eBay and Amazon in certain countries. They offer free express shipping worldwide. If you’re not sure if it’s right for you, Dermadry also offers a 60-day money back guarantee so that you can purchase with confidence.

Have Fun in the Sun But Be Kind to Your Skin—The Sun Patrol is Watching!

Protect your skin this summer with one of the most effective sun products in the market! Click here to read some of my past reviews about Kojie San ...

Press Release:

The summer heat is on full effect! Time to get out there, get that golden tan in your most stunning summer threads, and sit back with a nice cold refreshing beverage in hand. Pretty sight, isn't it?

However, while the sun, sea, sand, and breeze collectively paint an amazing imagery of summer, one could also imagine how these elements can damage the skin when exposed without protection.

Have you ever stepped outdoors without any sun protection? You'd be surprised a lot of people are guilty of this. While we all dread the signs of aging, most of us don't make an effort to be kind to our skin.

Some might say they actually protect their skin by using sunblock. But probably the important question to ask is, are you doing enough and are you doing it right?

Have you ever gone out of the house without an SPF of at least 30? Do you apply sun protection only on your face and neglect the other exposed parts of your body? Do you forget to reapply sunscreen every two hours? Do you apply less than a pea- sized amount of sunblock on your face?

If you answered YES to these, then you are committing serious violations against your skin.

Better be on the lookout then because The Kojie•san Sunblock Sun Patrol is watching to see if you commit more skin care violations and they could make a Citizen’s Arrest! Before they get to you though, you've got to make sure you know a couple of things. 

A variety of factors can cause damage to your skin but the biggest culprit is sun exposure! The sun’s ultraviolet rays break down collagen and elastin, making the skin rough and uneven. These rays also affect the melanocytes, which have something to do with the skin’s pigmentation.

What’s worse is that when your skin ages prematurely due to unprotected sun exposure—you can get wrinkles, brown spots and even skin cancer!

What can you do to prevent this? Stay out of the sun during the middle of the day when the sun’s rays are strongest, wear protective clothing such as hats and umbrellas and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which protect against both UVA and UVB rays, with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. And yes, before the Kojie•san Sun Patrol makes another Citizen’s Arrest—don’t forget to reapply every two hours for maximum protection.

Kojie•san Sunblock is the only sun care brand in the Philippines with Sunactyl, which helps relieve and repair skin from sun damages caused by sun exposure.

Sunactyl protects the skin against UVA and UVB damage through the glutathione system. It also fights UV-stress and heat-stress.

The products include Kojie•san Sunblock SPF 69 PA+++; Kojie•san Sunblock Face SPF 50 PA+++; Kojie•san Sunscreen SPF 55 PA+++ with Lightening; Kojie•san Sunblock Sport SPF 50 PA+++; Kojie•san Before Sunspray SPF 50; Kojie•san After Sunspray and Kojie•san Kids SPF 30 and SPF 50.

All Kojie•san Sunblock products have broad-spectrum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays to prevent sunburn and premature skin aging.

So don’t be afraid to go out in the sun and enjoy the beach and indulge in other outdoor activities. But make sure to slather on your Kojie•san Sunblock because the Kojie•san Sun Patrol is ready to make a Citizen’s Arrest anytime you commit a skin crime.

If you want to know more about this, go to the @kojiesansunblockph Facebook page.

Phytosterol in Canola Oil Reduces the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

Love fried foods? You would want to read this!

Press Release:

Filipinos love fried foods. They love the crispy-crunchy sound these make with every bite, but they like the delightful taste of fried food—whether it’s chicken, beef, pork or fish—even better. How can else can you explain why Filipino families are big fans of fastfood chains that serve fried chicken, fried tapa, fried pork liempo, etc.?

Fry your favorite food without the fear of jeopardizing your own health 
with Golden Fiesta’s Canola Oil. It boasts of a rich phytosterol content 
that reduces your body’s cholesterol level

This trend has raised the alarm among health advocates who associate frying with the liberal use of cooking oil, which is flagged as a product that is detrimental to one’s cardiovascular health.

Fortunately, not all cooking oils are the same, and not all of them are harmful to your body—not when you use the right one.

In fact, scientific studies show that there is actually a heart-healthy nutrient found in canola oil, which lowers one’s bad cholesterol (LDL) level and minimizes one’s risk of acquiring coronary heart disease and hypertension.

Yes, you read that right—canola oil is a cooking oil that you can use for frying without jeopardizing your heart health.

But first, what is canola and what are the benefits we derive from it?

Canola is extracted from grapeseed, which is low in uric acid and glucosinolates. Thus, while canola oil is characterized by a low level of harmful saturated fatty acids, it has substantial amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are touted to have positive effects on cardiovascular health through the regulation of plasma lipids and proteins.

Eating fried dishes does not have to be an unhealthy experience 
with Golden Fiesta’s Canola Oil, a rich source of the heart-healthy nutrient phytosterol

In 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration declared that “eating about 1½ tablespoons (19 grams) of canola oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to its unsaturated fat content.”

Research published in Nutrition Reviews further reveals five studies that compared canola-based diets with typical Western diets and found evidence that canola was able to reduce total cholesterol levels by an average of 12.2%. This cholesterol-reducing action is made by possible by canola’s phytosterol content.

Phytosterols, like sterols and stanols, are natural plant-derived compounds that are structurally related to cholesterol. Studies have shown that an intake of 2 grams per day of stanols or sterol reduce low-density lipoprotein by 10 percent.

The USDA has also acknowledged that plant sterol or stanol is generally recognized as safe by manufacturers, and has authorized them to claim that foods rich in phytosterol may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease—one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, not just in the US but in the rest of the world.

Indeed, years of scientific evidence have increasingly bolstered the status of canola oil as one of the healthiest oils we can ever use. This explains why canola is the third largest vegetable oil produced after palm oil and soybean oil, and is also the second most consumed cooking oil in the United States.

Golden Fiesta Canola oil is rich in a heart-healthy nutrient called phytosterol, 
which lowers the body’s cholesterol level by 15 percent 
and reduces one’s risk of acquiring coronary heart disease

So go ahead and enjoy your favorite fried foods. Just be a smart consumer and choose the cooking oil that is best for you.

NutriAsia Golden Fiesta Canola Oil is a good source of phytosterols. Two grams of phytosterols per day may potentially reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

References:

• MARTIN B. KATAN, PHD; SCOTT M. GRUNDY, MD, PHD; PETER JONES, PHD; MALCOLM LAW, FRCP; TATU MIETTINEN, MD, PHD; AND RODOLFO PAOLETTI, MD.  Efficacy and Safety of Plant Stanols and Sterols in the Management of Blood Cholesterol Levels.  Mayo Clin Proc. 2003;78:965-978
• USDA National Nutrient Data Base
• US Food and Drug Administration Federal Register of September 8, 2000 [65 FR 54686]

HOOQ Inks Exclusive Deal with Disney, Gets Rights to 3 of Marvel's Latest Series

Exciting news! HOOQ joins hands with Disney to bring Marvel's latest series Inhumans, Runaways, and Cloak and Dagger to viewers same day as the US telecast!

Press Release: 

PHILIPPINES, 18 SEPTEMBER 2017. HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia, gets exclusive SVOD rights to bring three of Marvel’s latest series – Marvel’s Inhumans, Marvel’s Runaways, and Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger – on the same day as the US telecast on their platform for the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, via a newly inked deal with The Walt Disney Company South-East Asia.  

While the first chapter of Marvel’s Inhumans has been released last week worldwide in IMAX® theatres, the following episodes will then be available on HOOQ from the end of September with additional exclusive content, not seen in IMAX ® theatres.  

Next up will be Marvel’s Runaways which debuts on digital on November 21st, 2017.  Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger will be released later on in 2018.  All these will have all episodes screened same day as the US telecast. These 3 new series will join the collection of Marvel movies and series already on the HOOQ platform – the recent Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s the Avengers, Thor, Iron Man, Iron Man 2, and Captain America – The First Avenger.   This exclusive deal comes shortly after HOOQ announced their collaboration with Disney, earlier this year to bring their latest movies onto the platform via Transactional VOD (TVOD).   

“HOOQ is always looking for new ways and partnerships to bring exciting and quality content to our viewers.  This tie-up with Disney, which now allows our viewers to catch their favourite series Inhumans, Runaways and Cloak and Dagger on the same day as the US telecast is something we are very proud of and brings the world of Marvel’s superheroes closer to Asia. Marvel’s series’ now available on HOOQ is the first of many things to come with this tie-up and we will continue to push boundaries, to evolve and stay committed to delivering unique, compelling and edgy stories to millions of our customers in the region,” said Chief Executive Officer of HOOQ, Peter Bithos.  

“We are excited to extend our collaboration with HOOQ in bringing these iconic Marvel shows day and date with the US telecast to digital audiences across Southeast Asia.  We are pleased to offer our Marvel fans yet another platform to enjoy their favourite TV shows" said Amit Malhotra, VP and GM of Media Networks, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.  

Marvel’s Inhumans is the latest series from Marvel Studios and its first chapter is shot completely in IMAX® cameras.  After the Royal Family of Inhumans is splintered by a military coup, they barely escape to Hawaii where their surprising interactions with the lush world and humanity around them may prove to not only save them, but Earth itself.   

Marvel’s Runaways will be the first TV adaptation of the Marvel comic of the same name, where a group of teenagers find out not only do they have superpowers, but that their parents are supervillains.  Torn between filial piety and being heroes, they will face adversaries like never before.   

Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger, also follows the characters of the Marvel comic of the same name. Heroes Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen share a symbiotic relationship as a crime fighting duo since they are Light and Darkness incarnate. These series are all set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  

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HOW TO GET HOOQ 

It’s easy to get HOOQ’d.  Customers can simply download the HOOQ app from Apple Store or Google Play, sign up or log in, to access HOOQ’s extensive library of Hollywood and local hits.  Find out more and sign up today for a 30-day free trial at www.hooq.tv.  You can also get HOOQ bundled with Globe At Home and Globe postpaid and prepaid plans.   

Gelatofix Officially Opens Its Door to a New World of Gelato

Aside from the yummy gelato, make sure to visit Gelatofix and try their pasta and risotto dishes. They're soooo lip-smacking good!

Press Release:

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Gelatofix, an Italian Artisanal gelato café, officially opens its doors in its first Philippine branch at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig.  The world-class café is renowned for its over the top gelato creations and exquisite Italian cuisine created by award-winning chefs, Gelato World Cup Champion, Master Chef Filippo Novelli and Gelatofix Master Chef David Chang. 

A Place To ‘Gelato-fix’ And Chill!

The philosophy of Gelatofix is to give everyone a place where they can ‘hang their hats’ which is an Italian way of saying, ‘take a break’. Wilson Lim, Executive Director, International Business, Singapore’s Commonwealth Capital Group exclaims: “Like a true Italian, we love our gelato and believe no day is complete without our fix of gelato.  With Gelatofix, we wanted to showcase a piece of Italian heritage with each gelato experience by our Filipino customers. Here, we use only the most natural ingredients, prepared via a process that is both masterful and artisanal.” 

Signature Creations & Award-Winning Master Chefs

Gelatofix has the most remarkable handcrafted gelato masterpieces created by the Gelato World Cup Champion, Master Chef Novelli. Lim enthused: “We are known for having the smoothest and creamiest Italian gelato and for our first class and exquisite gelato gourmets from piatti (in plates), coppe (in cups), toasts and cakes. But what we are most proud of is the ‘Gelato Sushi’ creation by Master Chef Novelli.” 

Lim also boasts of their signature toast box, also known as the ‘Magic Boxx’, created by Gelatofix Master Chef David Chang. It is a unique fusion of Asian bread toasted to perfection, cubed in sweet buttery texture, topped with Italian gelato and served with a treasure chest of renowned Gelatofix chocolate sauce. 

Extraordinary Café’ Menu

Other than gelato, Gelatofix also serves nutritious gourmet salads, rich-flavored soups, lavish mains, and to-die for beverages. For the health-conscious, there’s the Italian-inspired gourmet salads that balances off the greens with fruits and dressing, topped with a creamy scoop of Fior di Latte gelato. If you want something unique for an entrée, try the pasta selection with Portobello mushrooms, crunchy prawns, succulent squids and juicy parma ham. And for those who are looking for local flavors, Gelatofix provides an array of the best and locally curated Filipino-inspired dishes.

Growing Gelatofix in the Philippines & the World

“We will be the first in the Philippines to launch an authentic Italian dessert lifestyle café chain under Gelatofix. It will be the destination of choice for both young people and working adults who are in the prowl for mouth-watering yet guilt-less gelato and food offerings which make a serious play on both Italian and local flavors,” said Mr. Von Lacorte, Director, Gelatofix Philippines.  

He adds that another five new Gelatofix outlets will be added over the next 12 months in Metro Manila so more people will have the ‘fix’ they need, whenever and wherever they crave for it.

Internationally, the Gelatofix café chain will be available in Cambodia, Kuwait, Maldives, and Qatar.