Friday, May 3, 2013

Why Fresh Touch Spa is One of the Spas to Look Out for this Year 2013

I have been to a lot of spas in the Metro and most of the time I was asked about 2 things: Is it Pricey and What are the services do they offer.

Every time I check a certain Spa, location is not my prime concern. What matters is how much do they fare with their competitors. Are they affordable and do they have many services that I can choose from each time I will visit? 

Let’s face it the “Spa” business is still considered growing most especially if you take in consideration the number of Spas opening in a month. I don’t actually have the numbers but for someone like me who go around the Metro everyday- I can see 2-4 spas situated near my workplace. That is a good sign. It means the business is catching up.

 These are the different aromatherapy oils that they use. By the way, they also use spa products from Beautyholics.

I think the reason why there is a lot of service-related business openings is that most people especially those who are from the working sectors like to treat themselves to a pampering session- may it be a rewarding massage, body scrub or even a facial.

If you ask me and I know majority of you will agree that, MASSAGE is one of the most sought-after services offered in a spa. I also developed this love for ‘Body Scrub”. I love Body Scrub most especially because it helps me clean or get rid of dirt my back accumulates. Imagine if you have to struggle everyday of trying to reach your back and scrub it. And one need not to worry since Body Scrub can be done 2-3x a month.

Since I have featured spas here in the Central part of the Metro, let me share with you how did my spa experience fared at my visit to Fresh Touch Spa Sucat. My friends from the South will be happy to know that there’s an affordable spa and not to mention- a spa that is still open till 5am on weekends and 2 am on weekdays.

Fresh Touch Spa is located at #8271 Dr. Arcadia Santos Ave. Sucat Road Paranaque Metro Manila. At first look, outside the spa's premises- it is an "unlikely" location and look for a spa but seriously I was wrong. Once you enter inside, the inviting aromatic ambiance will invite you to try out their massage. It looked smaller but once you get to tour the spa, it has a 2nd floor which extends you to more rooms for couples who would like to have a massage together. It also has a foot spa station where in you can watch tv while having your nails done.





I came around a little before 2pm. I really reserved my whole day here just to try their services. My first stop is their Massage.





If you wanna have that "real-deal" for your money, be sure to book your massage or body scrub during Monday-Friday 12pm -5pm because their services are discounted. Please Check the photo below to see how much you will be saving.

 

 I ushered by my very friendly masseuse to my rooms.The rooms are semi lighted but can be adjusted upon clients request. The air-con was very cold thus I was very thankful because It was so hot outside that day but it can be adjusted as per clients request.

 My bed here is a single one but if you and a friend or husband/wife wants to both have your massage done at the same time, their 2nd floor has lots of rooms for accomodation.
Body Scrub w/30min Massage
Regular:Php700
Afternoon Delight Promo: Php399 

 Their Sauna rooms + Nozzle-jet shower.
Oh I could take a bath here all day but I have to leave it and head on to my next service
but I promise to be back! 

 After Body Scrub and Massage, I had to check out their Facial. Since I just had my facial last week, I had to tell my facialist not to prick or extract black or white heads on my face anymore. I very happy that my facialist was very accommodating that I ended asking her where she live. I sometimes get that very "talkative" mood. I just wanted to know where she lived and I was surprised to know she lives in Quezon City too! How hard-working!

After Facial, my nails badly needs a new nail color as it's already cracking from too many laundry the past week.

 Since I'm wearing "red" that day, I chose red for my nail polish 
(hands and feet). 
I love RED. 


 Yes they this is an auto-debit machine for those who want to pay via credit card.


After a whole day of luxurious yet affordable Spa treats and services.
The hot-tempered-ness simply was  blown-away buy how relaxing it
 is to visit  Fresh Touch Spa Sucat. 


I won't fret as there is a branch near SFDM Frisco Quezon City. So on my next visit, it'll be much easier to go home.

My friends from the south, most especially my "spa" enthusiasts friends, Kindly visit Fresh Touch Spa ,and you'll be getting all your money's worth.

I'm sure you 'll be asking how come my hair looks vibrant.... well that will be on my other post. Who did my hair ? That's for you to read  next.

Here's more details about Fresh Touch Spa :

Branches:

Roosevelt Avenue Cor. Del  Monte Ave. (Tel# 4166708)

8271 Dr. Arcadia Santos Avenue Sucat Road Paranaque City.

Contact Numbers:

Sucat Branch ( 5110002)
Del Monte Branch (416-7608)

Operating Hours:
Mon-Thurs : 12pm-2am
Fri-Sun :  12pm-5am

Website : www.freshtouchspa.com
Email: freshtouch_spa@yahoo.com 

  

   



 


 
 

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Top 12 PhilPop 2013 Finalists Revealed!

This years PhilPop Foundation's theme is "Your Theme, Your Genre, Your Song". PhilPop 2013 garnered a record-breaking 3,383 submissions.



Most of the entries came from Greater Manila Area (GMA) like Quezon City, Makati and Manila. I am so happy that this year more songwriters/composers are getting out of their "shells" and trying their luck to join this prestigious song-writing competition which was spearheaded by music "Maestro" himself, Mr.Ryan Cayabyab.

 Myrus Apacible
24 Year-old Communication Arts student from De La Salle Dasmarinas
 Has written songs like "Isang Sulyap Mo"

Adrienne Sarmiento-Buenaventura
Her entry, "Sometimes That Happen" which turned out as her "nursed" baby.
It was her first time to make it this far in a song-writing competition.

Jungee Marcelo
song: PANSAMANTAGAL
He is a songwriter, arranger, jingle-writer, and music producer.
His talents spreads out from music as he coaches hip-hop crews around the world 
and radio and tv host also.

Universal Records also supports this years PhilPop 2013.
From L-R: Ito Rapadas, Ms. Kathleen Dy-Go and Gian Carlo Vizcarra.

 Maestro Ryan Cayabyab 
He spearheaded PhilPop 2012 till today as it embarks on its 2nd year of discovering new
talents in Songwriting.


With no further ado, here's the official PhilPop Top 12 2013 Finalists.

  1. Paul Armesin- Segundo
  2. Marlon Barnuevo- Araw, Ulap, Langit
  3. Jungee Marcelo- Pansamantagal
  4. Johnoy Danao- Kung 'Di Man
  5. Raffy Calicdan- Space
  6. Gani Brown- Askal
  7. Myrus Apacible- Sana Pinatay Mo Nalang Ako
  8. Adrienne Sarmiento-Buenaventura -Sometimes That Happens
  9. Marlon Aunor - Do, Do, Do
  10. Thyro Alfaro and Lacsama- Dati
  11. Lara Maige- Sayo Nalang Ako
  12. Joey Ayala- Papel

 Phil Pop 2013- Adjudicators, supporters and finalists.
  

 The Board Directors of this year's PhilPop 2013 are Ricky Vargas, Ogie Alcasid, Noel Cabangon, Doy Vea, Al Panlilio, Patrick Gregorio, Randy Estrellado and Butch Jimenez.

The Top 12 Finalists will vie for the P1 Million Grand Prize. PhilPop 2013 is supported by Maynilad, Smart, Meralco, PLDT, Resorts World Manila, TV5, Metro pacific Investments Corporation, NLEX, Sun Cellular, First Pacific Leadership Academy, KBP, and Philex.

Richard Poon Launches His New Album "Legends" under Universal Records


Richard Poon who is known to perform Big Band tunes has a new and fresh sound singing pop tunes.

Richard joins the elite roster of Universal Records artists- Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Noel Cabangon, Christian Bautista, Gloc-9, Jay-R, Sam Concepcion, Parokya ni Edgar, Sponge Cola, Callalily, Kamikazee and among others.



In legends, Richard traces his pop roots by singing some of the biggest pop artists in the international music industry -classics by Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Barry Manilow, among others.



Monday, April 29, 2013

BLOOD BROTHERS AID INC. SUPPORTS WORLD HEMOPHILIA MONTH



Characterized by the inability for blood to clot properly, hemophilia is a hereditary medical condition that occurs in males more often than in females, and could affect the young as much as the elderly. In special cases, a change in an individual’s genes may also cause him to acquire it within his lifetime. Though hemophilia is rare, the World Federation of Hemophilia states that 75% of people around the world with bleeding disorders have not yet been diagnosed.



April is World Hemophilia month, and Blood Brothers Aid Inc., a non-profit organization based in the Philippines, aims to raise awareness about hemophilia in the country and to get more Filipinos to recognize the problem and help through blood or monetary donations.



Do you know someone who may suffer from hemophilia?

Following an injury, a person with hemophilia may take a longer time to heal from his wounds because his blood lacks the protein (clotting factor) instrumental in clotting.



The usual symptoms of hemophilia include deep bruising, joint pain and swelling caused by internal bleeding, spontaneous bleeding (e.g. nosebleeds), or prolonged bleeding from cuts, after surgery, or after a tooth extraction.



Hemophilia can be diagnosed by taking a blood sample and measuring the level of clotting factor activity in the blood.



Help bring treatment to the Philippines.

Hemophilia is mainly treated with replacement therapy. Clotting factor concentrates taken from healthy blood is injected into a hemophiliac’s bloodstream. Once it reaches the affected area, bleeding is expected to slow down and eventually stop. This treatment has to be done shortly after injury so as to avoid further pain, as well as damage to the person’s muscles, joints, and organs.



Clotting factor concentrates, however, are not readily available in the Philippines. International groups or volunteers ship medicine in from other countries, though supplies are minimal. In the absence of these drugs, a person in need of replacement therapy would require blood or plasma transfusions, and are at the mercy of the limited supply of blood available in hospitals. There are reported incidents of deaths among hemophiliacs due to the long wait for blood donations.



That’s why it is important for those who might show signs of having hemophilia to be diagnosed at the soonest possible time. It is also why more Filipinos need to be made aware of the disorder, so that we can help provide the support and treatments necessary for people who suffer from it.



Become a Blood Brother.

Take the first step into helping by joining the Blood Brothers Aid Inc. community through their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blood-Brothers-Aid-Inc/347564769650?fref=ts The page will guide you in learning more about hemophilia, how to help, where to donate, and how to spread the word.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Excited To Meet Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2013 Winner Ariella Arida Tomorrow!

I'm so excited when I opened my email and saw that I got an invite to the grand presscon of the winning beauties from the recently concluded Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Beauty Pageant.

I'm interested to know what will the preparations will Ms. Arida do since there will be more pressure to her shoulders since her predecessors landed in the top and even almost got the Ms. Universe crown.

I even want to congratulate Bb.15 Pia Wurtzbach personally,now 2nd Runner-Up for Bb.Pilipinas 2013 for her great answer at the Q & A portion.

 Pia Wurtzbach -2nd Runner Up winner
Bb. Pilipinas 2013

Do you have any questions for the 5 winning beauties? I might have a chance to ask them, so comment below? So knows I might post your questions via a video here in my blog!


MOVIES2WATCH: Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk in "STAR TREK Into the Darkness"

This Summer of 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes Star Trek Into Darkness.


 When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis.

 STAR TREK into The Darkness 2013 Trailer

 With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.


 As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

The movie stars Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Commander Spock, Karl Urban as Lieutenant Commander Dr. Leonard “Bones” Mccoy,Zoe Saldana as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, Anton Yelchin as Ensign Pavel Chekov, Simon Pegg as Lieutenant Commander Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, John Cho as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, and Bruce Greenwood as Rear Admiral Christopher Pike who return to reprise their roles from the previous film, with the addition of Benedict Cumberbatch and Alice Eve to the cast.

Star Trek into Darkness is a Paramount presentation directed by Producer/Director J.J. Abrams. It is distributed by United International Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corporation. Coming soon at your favorite theaters and cinemas this May.