Spacious and lavish gardens with beautifully landscaped walkways surround Portofino’s luxury homes with grace and charm.

Convenience is a real estate trend that never goes out of style. It has increasingly become a critical decision factor among affluent homebuyers. 

For many people, a perfect location means being close to infrastructure that can provide quick access to metropolitan areas. Meanwhile, regarding property investment, factors such as location, local neighborhood, transportation network, environmental quality, and potential for future development often determine one’s value. 

Positioned in the prestigious residential area of Vista Alabang, Portofino homes enjoy privacy and fill the eyes with wonder with their meticulous architecture and design.

Providing the perfect blend of Italian lifestyle and urban excitement in a prestigious location is Portofino, Brittany Corporation’s 300-hectare exclusive development set in the heart of what is dubbed as the New Alabang. 

Portofino allows residents to enjoy modern comforts without sacrificing the opportunities of city life. Conveniently located just minutes from the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX), Portofino provides a luxury living experience and convenient access to some of the most exciting destinations in the South of Manila. 

Living in Portofino will unlock many lifestyle opportunities for work-life balance with countless benefits.

Craftsmanship and Elegance at Exceptional Value

Elegance and sophistication embrace you as you enter Portofino. With its meticulous architectural detail, bespoke homes of inspired designs, enduring beauty, value, and custom-tailored experiences, Brittany elevates one’s home into a work of art.

Beautiful lush landscapes combined with architecture, fountains, and sculptures transform Portofino’s open spaces into something magical with their color, life, and whimsy.

Inspired by a coastal town in the heart of the Italian Riviera, characterized by a tranquil crescent harbor with a hill of olive groves and small vineyards in its background, Portofino is a beautiful development that is rimmed by luxury houses and spacious lots clustered around an exclusive community with a distinct old-world charm that meets modern amenities. 

At the heart of these classic Italian-inspired homes are distinctive courtyards complemented by Italian architectural details such as elaborate windows and doorways, cupolas, gabled roofs, and pocket gardens. Spacious and lavish gardens with beautifully landscaped walkways surround Portofino’s luxury homes with grace and charm. 

Lush Greenery and Italian Touches at its Finest

In addition to beautiful living spaces, Portofino enjoys the abundance of green, open spaces and a unique mixture of indoor-outdoor features and amenities.

With a compelling combination of lush plants and trees, Italian design, and beautiful landscapes, Portofino offers a luxurious breathing space right in the center of Vista Alabang. It also features luxuriant courtyards—beautiful gardens that contrast elegantly with verdant greenery and create a glamorous yet intimate vibe.

At the helm of Portofino’s exclusive community are the abundance of green, open spaces and modern amenities that provide sustainable and elegant touches for residents to enjoy. 

Proximity to the Best Lifestyle Center in the South

Portofino has become a picture of a thriving community with sophisticated Italian-inspired residences in proximity to Evia Lifestyle Center that offers the ultimate shopping and lifestyle experience with expertly curated retail and dining options. 

It is also just a few minutes from concept coffee shops such as The Crossing Cafe, which offers a relaxed atmosphere with good food and great coffee, and Joe Drive, the drive-thru version of the country’s first letter-writing cafe, Dear Joe. 

Portofino is situated within a live-work-play environment with high accessibility and lush open spaces fittingly interwoven within a safe and secure neighborhood. Its strategic location gives the residents the utmost exclusivity and privacy while still allowing them to enjoy access to all modern conveniences. 

It elevates one’s lifestyle in a modern, urban area and creates communities with Brittany’s distinct stamp, style, and character that many have come to know and aspire for.

Positive Impact on Property Value

Beautiful lush landscapes combined with architecture, fountains, and sculptures transform Portofino’s open spaces into something magical with their color, life, and whimsy.

Further advantages that make Portofino stand out are how accessible and convenient it is for private and public transportation, as it is located near the MCX Exit as well as premium shopping and leisure hubs. 

With this strategic location, everything is within arm’s reach, custom-made for individuals and families who aim to thrive in a setting that is sustainable and conducive to work productivity.

Beyond elevated lifestyle, Portofino’s improved connectivity and access to key infrastructure projects and lifestyle establishments help boost its property value, making it an attractive investment option for investors wanting to benefit from real estate properties. 

Brittany is the premium standard in luxury residential development that offers a beautiful and sophisticated collection of homes, condominiums, and lot-only properties in the country’s finest locations. 

As the luxury residential arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., Brittany creates masterpieces that provide unprecedented space, comfort, absolute attention to detail, and exclusive finishes that are perfect for those with a devotion to perfection and a taste for artful living. 

In Brittany, expect nothing less than sophistication, quality, and elegance in the best lifestyle locations: Portofino in Alabang, La Posada in Sucat, Georgia Club, and Promenade in Sta. Rosa, Laguna and Crosswinds in Tagaytay. 

For more information on Brittany Corporation’s collection of luxury properties, visit www.brittany.com.ph. You may also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Shopee is all about online deals, promos, and huge sales! I always love shopping on Shopee because the value for money and convenience. 

Get ready for the next BIG and EXCITING Shopee Sale - the 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale! 

This 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale, Uni-Care is offering everyone up to 50% OFF on their top quality baby care products and essentials! Catch exclusive deals on diapers, wipes, bath soap, insect repellent, and more from December 12-15. 

Here are some Uni-Care picks you can check out: 

1) Uni-Love Airpro Baby Diapers

Uni-Love Airpro Baby Diapers have a super absorbent core, keeping your baby's skin comfortable and dry. Its ultrasoft topsheet reduces skin friction and nappy rash. It also has a stretchable waistband to keep the diaper fit on your baby and to help them move freely.

2) Uni-Love Unscented Baby Wipes

Uni-Love Baby Wipes contain the natural properties of aloe vera, lanolin, and Vitamin E. It is natural, mild, and effective in cleansing your baby's delicate skin and prevents rashes. It is also proven to have thicker and softer fabric than other wipes.

3) Uni-Love Afterbug Pen

Worry, worry, go away — your handy partner is on the way! Uni-Love Afterbug Pen protects your baby from insect bites, and is absolutely easy-to-use, effective, and perfectly gentle on the skin.

4) Uni-Love Baby Bath

Protect your baby's delicate and sensitive skin with Uni-Love Baby Bath. It is perfect for cleansing skin and all hair types. It has a tear-free formula which is gentle to the eyes and skin. Its special moisture formula will leave your baby's skin soft and smooth.

Shop from Uni-Care on Shopee now: https://shopee.ph/unicare 

With less than a month to go before Christmas, it’s time to get ready for the most exciting part of the season: food galore! As always, Mega Prime, distributed by Mega Global’s newest subsidiary Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), is here and ready to be a reliable partner in the kitchen for the cooking heads of Filipino households in leveling up their dishes on any and all occasions.

Mega Prime, a brand that goes beyond products and strives to provide more value for the community, held Prime Kitchen Masterclassonce again, but this time in holiday edition—an event to get everyone in the mood for all the cooking and preparing ahead, and one that is anticipated not only by moms but by all passionate cooks.

The event, held last December 3 at the Prime Hotel in Quezon City, was led by celebrity mom and passionate cook Marian Rivera-Dantes, who is also Mega Prime’s brand ambassadress and will continue to accompany moms and kitchen enthusiasts in their cooking journey following the renewal of her partnership with Mega prime. Joining her was Chef Hazel Añonuevo, or more popularly, Hazel Cheffy, a TikTok influencer known for drool-worthy recipes and clever cooking techniques. 

This Kitchen Masterclass also serves as a platform of encouragement for everyone who is passionate about cooking, whose cooking abilities may want to be further expanded, or who simply wants to enjoy the moments created by the cooking experience.  So to make this holiday masterclass extra special, Mega Prime widened its list of invitees to include not just moms, but anyone and everyone who had a love for great cooking. This was evident in the excitement and buzz among in-person and online attendees.

The event started with a Q&A with the media, followed by brand talks and Marian’s partnership renewal. After this, it was time for Marian and Hazel Cheffy to take everyone through another learning experience.

Marian demonstrated her skills in creating a Creamy Macaroni Salad and Fruit Trifle, a simple, easy, and healthy recipe using Mega Prime Tropical Fruit Cocktail that can definitely add color to any holiday spread. She expertly showed everyone how easy it was to put together, while also dispensing holiday tips and sharing her gratitude for her long-term relationship with Mega Prime.

For more experienced cooks and those who want to level up their cooking game, Hazel Cheffy showed how to create Fish Fillet with Christmas Salsa, an elaborate and sumptuous Noche Buena dish made as well with Mega Prime Tropical Fruit Cocktail.  She interactively explained the steps of creating the holiday dish and even shared some video creation tips for those who want to share their cooking skills on social media.

An online sale accompanied the cooking demos on the site, where buyers can enjoy 20% off Mega Prime canned fruits selection and 50% off Mega Prime Nata De Coco plus free shipping and a chance to win a multicooker. Of course, there were also fun games such as the “Corn Game” which online participants excitedly joined while on-site attendees were able to take home holiday presents from the mystery gift portion of the event.

To cap off the festivities was a grand raffle. These holiday celebrations will undoubtedly be enjoyed by attendees with their take-home Mega Prime goodies!

“As a trusted ally of Filipino kitchen enthusiasts, Mega Prime always endeavors to bring new cooking ideas and tips to all those who love cooking, especially during the holidays. This year, we expect Filipinos to resume once again their holiday celebration which means a lot more cooking for the happy reunions ahead. “We hope that through the Prime Kitchen Masterclass, our cooks’ families will have more delicious dishes this Christmas,” said Marvin Tiu Lim, Chief Growth and Development Officer of MPFI.

“We believe that enjoying food is one of the best bonding moments for a family. During mealtimes, families get to share personal and even professional updates about themselves, talk about their plans, and just have a good talk in general. The food itself can be a topic, and what best way to serve delicious meals than to use the wide array of Mega Prime products to level up your dishes”, said Marvin Tiu Lim, Mega Prime Group Product Manager.

Level up your cooking this Christmas season with Mega Prime, your trusted ally in your kitchen journey. For more info, check out Mega Prime’s official Facebook page or the official website of Mega Prime Foods Inc.

For California Nails and Day Spa nail coloring, grooming and pampering has come a long way since it launched its basic services in 2002. Now, in its 20^th year in the beauty and wellness industry, it is one of the pioneer nail spas as well as one of the franchising nail salon businesses in the Philippines. 

It Started with a Dream 

Born and raised in the United States, Matta has had a passion for nail art since she was young. As a teenager, she was already obsessed with polishing her nails and putting on nail art. She enjoyed manicuring and polishing her own nails and always got complimented on how great they looked. Matta eventually decided to pursue the beauty business, earning a nail care license and skin care license with the California State Board of Cosmetology and a postgraduate course at the Dermal Institute in Torrance, California. 

In her extensive stay in the industry, Leslie has witnessed how it has evolved with the changing and challenging world: “Decades ago, shades of polish were limited to about 20 shades. Nowadays there are over 500 shades of polish from pastels, metallic, matted to glittery,” California Nails & Day Spa owner and founder Leslie Matta shares. 

“Nail art back then was limited to ‘dots and lines’ designs. Now, the nail art designs have exploded into so many different kinds of nail accessories: rhinestones, pearls, metallics, foils,     

charms, decals, stickers, dotting tools, striping tapes, glitters, and stamps.  It is a lot of fun to wear nail art and bring out a new personality in our guests.”

Matta explains that having healthy and good-looking nails is more than just aesthetics. Nails are attached to one of a  person’s most used body parts, the hands and feet. Unhealthy nails can chip or break easily, which can cause uneasiness when doing daily work. Matta advises to “Keep a healthy lifestyle, eat plenty of vitamin A and  D enriched foods and  have regular manicures,” as some of the steps to maintain one’s nails. “Having healthy nails will also benefit your skin and hair, and well-being,” she adds. 

Running a Business Amidst a Pandemic

In its journey, California Nails & Day Spa wasn’t spared by the effects of COVID-19, rather, this showed just what owner Matta was made of when it came to protecting her dream, partners, employees, and customers.  

“The lockdown caused much anxiety to our employees and our clients.  Many operators did not have savings in the bank to turn to.  And because of that, we and our franchisees had to keep 

California Nails & Day Spa open. Having said that, there are always concerns and issues when having a business, so having a positive attitude is more than half of solving those issues.”

“Giving up is not an option,” she points out. “The beauty and wellness business is growing and is a billion dollar industry. If you have the interest and have the passion to work in the beauty industry, keep on learning.  

I encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to have the courage to make the first step towards their dreams. You won’t be successful until you make the decision to go for it. There is so much to be thankful for. I am so excited to see more growth and innovation in the coming months and years as the country  transitions to the new normal,” she continues. 

California Nails and Day Spa is always up to date with the latest trends and techniques. Its trainers go to the United States and regularly attend nail expos and  beauty shows to know the current trends and what’s new on the nail business market. They are one of the first to come out with the latest fashion in nails. So, if you’re looking to upgrade your overall look, or even just focus on giving your nails a glow up, California Nails and Day Spa is the place to be! 

California Nails and Day Spa extends their services to give the customer the whole beauty experience offering facial, waxing, and massaging services, offering high-quality services are offered at reasonable prices. 

To know the latest promos and updates visit http://www.californianailsandayspa.com and follow California Nails and Day Spa on their social media sites: 

Facebook: California Nails & Day Spa (Official)

Instagram: califnailsph

For inquiries and bookings, contact us via 09178588162; 88253419; 88201569.

For kids, moms-to-be, or those who don’t like to consume alcoholic drinks, there is still a sparkling drink perfect for these holiday gatherings —Welch’s Sparkling Juice in Red, White and Rosé variants. 

Welch's Sparkling Juice can be made into a variety of fantastic mocktails, paired with any meat, seafood, or poultry of choice, or even given as an impromptu gift – making it the ideal bubbly beverage for any celebration.  Made to make any celebration special, Welch’s Sparkling Juice is produced from USA-grown grapes with no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or high fructose corn syrup, so you can indulge in a few glasses without feeling any guilt! 

Over the holiday season, families and friends love to travel – whether it’s for a staycation or going out of town. Don’t forget to bring a bottle of Welch’s Sparkling Juice wherever this season of celebration may take you. It can be placed inside a cooler or freezable bag for convenience. 

Some families, meanwhile, prefer to slow down during the holiday break and take this time to bond with each other in their homes. Welch’s is readily available through a variety of online channels. It can be delivered right at your doorsteps, allowing you to host an impromptu game night or Netflix binge. 

With an old (and challenging) chapter closing and a new year ahead of us, share the joy of this festive season with your loved ones and celebrate with a glass of Welch’s Sparkling Juice for the perfect holiday. 

A product of the USA, Welch’s products are available in retail stores. To learn more about Welch’s Sparkling Juices and recipes, visit www.welchs.com or follow Welch's PH on FB (WelchsPH) and IG (Welchs_ph). 

You may also have your favorite Welch’s juices delivered at your doorstep by visiting acemarket.ph. Or place your order in the following online groceries: metromart.com, Fly Ace store in LazMart, and waltermartdelivery.com.ph.

 Your first venture into Korean skincare made fuss-free with iWhite Korea Acne+ 

Blemish-free skin, clear skin, baby skin— call it whatever you like, good skin is always something to be desired. While not everyone is blessed with good genetics, patience and consistency with your skin care can bring a lot of wonders in the long run. 

For those new to the world of skin care, and even for the seasoned ones, putting together a routine that fits your needs can be quite intimidating and challenging with so many things to consider, so many ingredients to know about, and so many brands to try. But it’s important to remember that each skin is different. Whether you choose to try the 10-step Korean method or go minimalist with just 3-steps, it’s important to pin down the basics, then explore. From there, go for whatever works for you. 

START WITH A CLEAN BASE: CLEANSE

There’s a reason cleansing comes first– it rids your skin of the day’s gunk, oil, and other unwanted debris to prepare your skin for the good stuff. iWhite Korea’ Acne+ Facial Wash helps fight against acne and blackheads by detoxifying the pores and clearing impurities. This is done with the help of wonder ingredients Tea Tree Extract known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and Salicylic Acid that helps regulate sebum production and skin renewal. But a facial wash just doesn’t clean, it should also be gentle enough not to strip the skin and this product does just that. If you’re looking for a good cleanser that helps protect your skin barrier and retains moisture, this is the one for you. 

PREP AND PRIME: ACNE+ TONER ESSENCE

Now that your skin is squeaky clean, it’s time to tone. Think of this step as a boost to help your skin absorb all of the good ingredients for maximum effect. And what’s great is that iWhite Korea’s Acne+ Toner Essence is both a toner and an essence, giving your toning step an extra boost. Toners are used to balance skin pH, while essences give your skin more hydration, hitting two birds with one stone. 

The Acne+ Toner Essence is formulated with Centella Asiatica (Real CICA) extracts, Tea Tree Leaf water, and is enhanced through Memory Gel Technology that helps repair your troubled skin, and control oil/sebum build-up.Staying true to Korean skincare’s priority on hydration, this product is also alcohol-free. Keep in mind that some toners contain alcohol and can potentially strip your natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation.iWhite Korea makes the product choice easy for you. 

LOCKED AND LOADED: ACNE + AQUA MOISTURIZER

Moisturizers are probably one of the most important basic products in skin care. They are meant to hydrate and lock in the nutrients from your previous products. You might think that all moisturizers are the same, but some work better for certain skin types much like any

other product. To help your skin hydrate, iWhite Korea’s Acne+ Aqua Moisturizer is light on the skin thanks to its water-based formula, and can be used  both in the morning and at night. Packed with Centella Asiatica extract, Aloe Vera, and Cabbage Leaf extract, this  product will help smoothen, nourish and strengthen your skin for that bouncy and dewy feel.

INGREDIENTS MATTER

When it comes to skincare, always choose the products that complement your skin, with formulas and ingredients backed by science. It pays to read the label since many beauty products contain preservatives or chemicals that could irritate or dry out your skin. If you have sensitive skin, make sure to do a patch test– place a pea-sized amount of product behind your ear or along your jawline, and wait a day or two to make sure that you will not react before applying it to your whole face.

It’s important to remember that achieving flawless, smooth, and glowing skin is a combination of taking care of it from inside and out. Rest your body, get good sleep every night, manage your stress, and eat healthily.

Most importantly, as iWhite Korea would always say, remember to take care of yourself first– - I, First. 

For more information, visit iwhitekorea.com.ph or iWhite Korea’s official Facebook page and Instagram page.

Available in all major supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, department stores, drugstores, and pharmacies nationwide. Also, just a click away to checkout via the Official Website, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons Online, and Beautymnl