PINAYAVENTURES || A Lifestyle Blog on a Budget

Kawit Celebrates Christmas with a Historical Touch #PaskongKawiteño #TaraSaKawit Since Christmas break has officially started we are in constant search of a fun yet meaningful activity not only for ourselves but for the entire family. If you are like me who has kids i see to it that the activity or out of town trip that we go to is something worthwhile and something they can learn something from. It’s that time of the year where the Philippines celebrates another festive season. Despite the hustle and bustle of the busy and traffic streets and establishments, everyone busy getting their Christmas shopping done. There are a few sights and sounds in nearby areas where we can feel the true spirit of a Filipino Christmas, especially with our loved ones. Christmas has always been a part of the Filipino tradition and culture and what better way to celebrate the holidays is by visiting some of the most historic sites in the country with your friends and loved ones. Kawit in...

Dec 8, 2019- 15 days before Christmas. Still haven't done your shopping?Here are tips and tricks on how you can live life for less and spend less while shopping more. Surprise your loved ones may you be near or far with PayMaya! 👌It has been my go to app for my purchases 👌Hassle free shopping as I won't need to worry about monthly bills when I have a creditcard 👌Budget friendly shopping and I won't be in debt as this is the same money I already have 👌Virtual card option available for when it's the season where snatchers and theft are all over the place What's great about this is that we get additional cashback (of up to 100%) when we use our PayMaya card to shop online and PayMaya QR in-stores, on top of the 12.12 promos offered by our favorite online stores or establishments. Before the 12.12 sale I made sure my PAYMAYA account has enough credits for my Christmas shopping. So don't pay cash, PAYMAYA!  #Paymaya #Hbfam #HBfamXPayma...

Celebrating 25 successful years in the business, Bioessence PH feted friends, business partners, and members of the media in a fun-filled 25th Anniversary party dubbed as JAZZ NIGHT, party-goers came in their Glam 20s Flapper Look! Dra. Emma Beleno, Founder and President, welcomed guests and reigning Miss Philippines Earth 2019 Janelle Tee in a night that celebrated the founding year of the successful business. Mplify’s Miguel Dela Rosa was also present to accommodate guests and friends from the media. November 20, 2019 - a night full of glam and celebration. Friends, partners and media gathered to celebrate BIOESSENCE @ 25. Attending this event made me feel proud to come from MINDANAO as the owner of BIOESSENCE started it's humble beginnings in DAVAO and now celebrating her victories. BIOESSENCE was started by Dr. Emma Beleno-Guerrero in 1994 and with over 32 branches Nationwide and 25 years in the industry of beauty and wellness. The celebration was indeed fi...

2 years ago you would not even see me leave our house without putting make up on. That is because I had pimple almost on my entire face and so to cover them up I used make up and was very dependent on it causing my face to have more pimples instead of less or none. I was so dependent to make up that I did not realize that skincare was important too. Lo and behold one friend introduced me to skincare products and treatments but I was hesitant at first since my idea of facials and other treatments comes together with the word "expensive". We went to a dermcare clinic and to my surprise it was affordable, I felt relaxed while I was at the place and enjoyed their services. Along with regular facials I bought a couple of their products to help me with my skin. Indeed, consistency is the key with your skin and months after months I am seeing the results and I was able to go out without make up again. I was confident with my skin and the pimples did not succeed in taking over ...

With having one of the most recognizable and formidable singing voices in the Philippines, singer-songwriter BAMBOO MAÑALAC is like a well-oiled machine, all power and with no plans of slowing down just yet! The Prince of Philippine Rock is ready to ROCK it again in this BAMBOO: UNA MAS CEBU EDITION 2019 at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino Cebu City, on November 23, 2019, door opens at 6 pm.  With his famous vocals, which combines a rock style with mellow approach, he is notably has energetic style in his LIVE PERFORMANCE! Breaking into the music scene in the 90s,  Mañalac  was part of the band,  Rivermaya  that churned out hit after hit, among them “ Hinahanap   Hanap  Kita” and “ Awit  ng Kabataan.” He took a break from the industry then formed the band Bamboo in the early 2000s. Among their original hits were “Hallelujah” and “ Noypi .” Bamboo then went solo and released his first album titled “No Water, No Moon.” In 2013,  Mañal...

The 13th Philippine Grand Barista Cup 2019, headed by Allegro Beverage Corporation, became a huge success as baristas and coffee connoisseurs from different parts of the country gather last September 13 to witness a one of a kind coffee making competition. The event was kicked off with a Milk Lab Challenge, joined by the 6 barista finalists. In this activity, they created 3 different drinks for the judges using Milk Lab. The winner showcased his exceptional creativity and skills, bagging the 3,000 peso grand prize. Apart from industry experts, the event was also graced by local and international coffee champions who also served as judges — Mr. Marco Poidamani, Mr. Fabian Fredriksson, Mr. Tristan Destura and Mr. Fernando Menendez, Mr. Sherwin Balasan and Mr. Ernie Mesina. During the competition, the finalists were asked to prepare 3 beverages — espresso, cappuccino and their own concocted drink. After the exceptional showcase of skills, the judges chose the following coffee m...

1 st   PH National Barista Assembly Up this September ! The first-ever Assembly of Baristas in the Philippines is happening this September! Henry  &  Sons ,  in partnership with the Department of Tourism ,   call on the country’s baristas, coffee enthusiasts and similarly interested individuals, to register at the  1 st  National Barista Assembly happening  on September 20, 2019, at the SMX Convention Center Aura,  in  Taguig City.  This event aims to unite Filipino Baristas and bring back the Philippines on the global coffee spotlight through a sustainable coffee economy.  Coffee enthusiasts, restaurateurs, hoteliers,  media personalities,   influencers along with other   walk-in a ttendees of the assembly, will also be present during the event.  The  Assembly features  various competitions happening simultaneously, to  provide a platform for coffee professional...