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 If you’re looking for ideas on how you can recreate your holidays at home, Globe At Home will hold a digital Paskuhan @ Home for the whole month of December featuring interactive rooms, online games and LIVE events that will surely amp up your holiday cheer. Subscribers can recreate holiday traditions at home with the World @ Home Digital Platform at: www.globeworldathome.com.

Live Christmas show with Globe At Home ambassadors. Join the Arellanos live on Dec 19 on the Globe At Home facebook page and Learn how to spruce up the dining table with a fancy yet easy table set-up lesson from design guru Elle Uy. Be inspired as Richard and Ashley Yap give you DIY holiday food ideas that the whole family will enjoy. Celebrity entrepreneur Neri Miranda will also guide online negosyantes on how to maximize their online  business this Christmas and beyond.

There will also be a Christmas Bazaar on the World @ Home Digital Platform from December 11 to 31 in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions where you can learn easy to prepare, tasty recipes to add to your Noche Buena feast.

Have (virtual) fun with friends. Christmas parties are a no-go for this year but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with your barkada this season. Aside from e-numans, you can also team up with your friends in two holiday-themed virtual escape room games courtesy of Mystery Manila from December 13 to 20 or hold an online karaoke party using the WeSing app! Get the chance to win a Bluetooth microphone if you post your karaoke video on social media with the hashtag #GlobePaskuhanAtHome from December 18 to 31.

Meet the stars. Know how the Arellanos and your other favorite celebrities are recreating their Christmas at home at Globe At Home’s all-star live show on December 19.

And just in time for the much-awaited 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) on Upstream and GMovies, catch the stars of this year’s entries as they answer your questions exclusively on the virtual platform on December 18, 23, and 27.

Let out your inner child. Kids and kids at heart will surely be delighted to meet Mickey, Minnie, and other special friends from Disney on December 27. You can also get access to the exclusive Globe At Home Disney Christmas e-card from December 17 to 31 via the virtual platform, and send it to your loved ones wherever they are in the world.

Enjoy the gift of music. Usher in the Christmas spirit as you listen to classic carols at the Christmas Caroling Live happening from December 21 to 28, MWF at 7PM. And just in case you’re missing the usual flurry of gigs during this season, Globe will also hold the Holi-Jams year-ender concert on the World @ Home Digital Platform featuring December Avenue and up- and-coming local acts like Wonggoys, The Dukes, and LaLuna at Concert on December 20.

Experience #GlobePaskuhanAtHome platform best with Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi 999 and Postpaid Unli Plans and recreate the #ChristmasWeLove even at home!

To register and experience the World Right at Home, log on to glbe.co/worldathome-register.

 Kids and adults look forward to celebrating the holidays with gifts and good food. While Christmas might be different this year, you can still make it special by dining with your loved ones on some home-cooked family favorites.

If you’re looking for ideas for your Noche Buena feast, here are some easy-to-cook and delicious recipes that you can try. Level it up even further by using El Real.

1. Classic Chicken Alfredo

For a classic pasta dish that your family will surely love, try this Chicken Alfredo recipe:

What you’ll need:

 900g El Real Spaghetti

 1kg Chicken breast fillet strips

 2 tbsp olive oil

 2 tbsp butter

 2 cups cream

 1 cup milk

 ¾ cup water

 1 large onion, chopped

 6 cloves garlic, chopped

 1 can button mushrooms

 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

 ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese

 ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

Procedure:

1. Cook El Real Spaghetti in lightly salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a pan. While heating oil, season chicken strips with salt and pepper.

3. Cook chicken strips in pan for 7-10 minutes per side.

4. Once cooked, removed chicken from pan. Do not turn off the heat.

5. Melt butter in the same pan used to cook chicken.

6. Sautee minced garlic and onions until soft and fragrant. Add in mushrooms and continue to sauté until fragrant.

7. Slowly pour in milk and cream, and mix. Add in water and boil until sauce thickens.

8. Slice cooked chicken strips into cubes and toss them in to boiling sauce.

9. Season sauce with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

10. Serve sauce with cooked El Real pasta and top with parmesan and cheddar cheese.

11. Enjoy!

2. Creamy Tuna pasta

Into red sauce more? Try this mouthwatering Creamy Tuna Pasta recipe:

What you’ll need:

 El Real Sarap Sweet Style bundle pack 1.7kg (800g Spaghetti and 900g sweet

style spaghetti sauce)

 2 cans tuna flakes

 1 large can mushrooms

 1 small onion, chopped

 5 cloves garlic, chopped

 3 tbsps butter

 ½ cup all-purpose cream

 ½ cup water

 1 cup grated cheese

 Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Cook El Real Party Pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Melt butter in hot saucepot

3. Sautee onions and garlic in melted butter

4. Right before garlic turns golden brown, toss in tuna flakes followed by mushrooms and continue to Sautee until mushrooms are tender.

5. Once mushrooms are tender (about 2 minutes), add in El Real Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce and let boil for a few minutes.

6. Add in water and cream then season with salt and pepper. Continue boiling for 3-5 minutes.

7. Serve sauce with cooked El Real spaghetti and top with cheese.

8. Enjoy!

Made with durum wheat, this pasta can absorb and blend well with your sauces. It’s also a good source of iron, fiber and protein so you can be sure that you’re serving something nutritious for the family.

This season, have a Merry Christmas with your family by preparing a delicious Noche Buena feast using El Real. Grab this Sarap, Sustansya and Sulit El Real Pasta in groceries and supermarkets nationwide.

For more recipes, follow El Real on Facebook. El Real is a pasta brand from Universal Robina Corporation, makers of well-loved goodies such as C2, Chippy, Cloud 9, Magic Crackers and Maxx.

Everyone’s travel goals may be on pause at the moment. And until safer times come around, people can hold on to their wanderlust as they wait to get their passports stamped once again. 

While travelers cool their heels for now, many have been taking on different activities to satisfy their travel bug. These endeavors span from watching movies that take viewers to a different setting, to trying out various cuisines for a fun gastronomical adventure. Travelers also make this time count by fusing their lifestyles with a program that lets them collect rewards that they can use until the skies clear again. 

Anticipate your next dream destination with experiences that are just as rewarding. With Cebu Pacific GetGo, members can earn points when they shop, dine, pay for everyday spend and more, which can be used to redeem future Cebu Pacific flight, for any seat, at anytime.

GetGo has a wide range of lifestyle partners that offer exciting goods and services. In partnership with Union Bank of the Philippines and VISA, the CEB GetGo Visa Cards give members a boost to earn points faster. They can earn a point from their everyday spend for as low as Php30. When the card is used to pay with a GetGo partner, the cardholder can earn points from the merchant when they present their membership number and by using the card or also known as “Double Dipping”. Cardholders can also enjoy:

Preferential earn rate when they use their card to pay and fly with Cebu Pacific  Early alerts and exclusive Cebu Pacific and GetGo seat sales 

• Up to 15% year-round discount-on-points on GetGo flight redemption 
• Exclusive promos and discounts 
• Worldwide VISA acceptance  

 Check out the card that best suits you at www.getgo.com.ph/flyforfreefaster.

It’s a universal truth that drinking eight glasses of water a day is good for our health. There are many benefits to it – from maintaining a clear mind, having glowing healthy skin, and even giving a much- needed boost to the immune system.

With everyone doing all their activities indoors, there’s an even greater need to stay hydrated and be refreshed at home. Here are some tips that one can follow to embrace drinking water as a healthy daily habit:

Start the day with a refreshing glass of water

Sleeping for six to eight hours is a long period of time without any water consumption. So, it is no surprise that upon waking up, the body craves for a glass of water first thing in the morning. Drinking water is a good way to rehydrate the body and get it ready for the day ahead as it can boost alertness and improve energy levels. It also cleanses out toxins that have accumulated overnight, giving the body a clean, fresh start.

Keep a glass of water while working or studying

Just like before when people would bring a water bottle or jug when leaving the home, it is also important to have a glass or tumbler nearby so one can readily take a sip whenever they are feeling parched. This simple routine is helpful in keeping on track one’s daily water requirement and helps cool down in between attending meetings, doing assignments, and taking care of household chores.

Take a sip before digging in to every meal

The best starter before every meal is a glass of water. This helps prepare the body for better digestion to enjoy food. Those who are trying to lose weight also find this tip to be effective as drinking more liquids can give a feeling of fullness and help control appetite. It is also recommended to drink water after an hour of eating to give body time to absorb the nutrients.

Finish a jug of water when exercising

Make working out a daily habit and establish a goal to empty out a full bottle of water before finishing the activity. Take sips of water in between routines to avoid feeling light-headed as exercising can drain the body’s liquids and trigger the feeling of dehydration. Water also gives enough energy to fuel the muscles for a longer work out and better performance.

Have a water tracker and set alarms for drinking

Never miss an hour or minute to refresh by setting up reminders for daily water intake. Nowadays, it is very convenient as there are apps that can help track how much water has been consumed throughout the day. These apps also help set drinking goals that recommend the amount of water that is suited for one’s weight.

Everyone can make drinking water an everyday habit at home with Refresh Mineral Water. With its natural-tasting goodness, Refresh Mineral Water renews the mind and body so everyone can live clean.

To make sure Families and individuals stay refreshed at home, they can enjoy Refresh Mineral Water in 350mL, 500mL, and now in big pack sizes: 1L and 5L (with free 675ML). The new big packs of Refresh Mineral Water are available in groceries, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide for only P14.60 and P55.00 (SRP) respectively.

To learn more about the brand, follow Refresh Mineral Water on Facebook.

A lthough selfies are somehow seen as an expression of vanity, studies show that snapping aphoto or two could potentially boost your self-esteem. Of course, this type of confidence does not mean that validation should come from external influences. But sharing photos on social media and getting positive feedback from your trusted community can be a powerful instrument to reaffirm the self-worth that already exists within you.

Selfies — whether shared or kept private — have been linked to stronger, more tenaciousmoods. Experts say that taking photos of oneself can help make them feel comfortable in their own skin, which then leads to the improvement of their overall frame of mind.

So, grab your phone, ring light, and selfie stick and have fun exploring your best angles with these selfie tips from Bobbie Cosmetics!

Master the art of tilting

Look up to the camera or slightly turn your phone sideways. Then, think of something that cheers you up to put a genuine smile on your face. This can help capture a flash of happiness that will shine through your photo. You can also take this opportunity to show your contouring flair with the Bobbie Cosmetics Gleam Squad Contour & Strobe (P399) to add a better definition and highlight your best assets.

Practice your ‘smize’

By this time, you have probably heard about the term ‘smize’ — which basically means “to smile with your eyes”. Copping the perfect selfie means nailing it all, from the smile on your face to the powerful expression in your eyes. And with the advent of face masks, communicating with your eyes goes a long way, too! To help you capture your perfect smize,  you can use light makeup by applying the Bobbie Cosmetics StylEYES (P75) and get dolled up to give a sophisticated glare. Feeling a little extra? You can also give more life to your stare by putting on the Bobbie Cosmetics Diva Lashes (P100)!

Give it a good lighting

Whether you are shooting outdoors or inside, make sure that there is enough light. This is one of the biggest factors that will determine how one looks in photos. You can do it facing a big window when indoors, or under the shade of a tree when outdoors. To capture a more glowing look, you can add a subtle sheen by using the buildable and easy-to-blend Bobbie

Cosmetics Glow Obsession Liquid Illuminator (P299). They say the golden hour gives off the best lighting, too. These are the moments just before sunrise and right after sunset.

Pick a good background

A tree, a white wall, a bathroom mirror, you name it. It doesn’t need to be a full-scale set design, but it helps to have a background that matches your selfie mood.

Wear your favorite makeup

What’s a better way to have a more creative take with your selfie than exploring your best angles with your favorite beauty products? Choose a feature you’d like to highlight and make a statement! The Bobbie Cosmetics Pucker Up Duo Lipstick & Lip Tint Bundle (P165) is a combination of two versatile beauty staples that brightens up any look. Released in three shades — Cherry & Bomb, Love n’ Lilac, and Diva & Glam — this new duo from Bobbie

Cosmetics can give the perfect wash of color that can make one glow naturally as they shoot their selfies. Being confident barefaced has its merits, too. Caring for the skin is important to help banish breakouts. This is why many beauty gurus swear by the method of double cleansing. Just before washing your face with a cleanser, removing makeup using the Bobbie

Cosmetics Bare With Me All-In-1 Micellar Cleansing Water (P99) can up your beauty regimen. This gentle solution will help remove the build-up of oil, dirt, and cosmetic products residue which can clog pores and cause acne and breakouts.

By double cleansing on a day-to-day basis, people can improve their skin complexion and up their selfie game as they exude the confidence that flows from within.

Looking forward to capturing your best selfies? Share them online and tag @bobbiecosmetics on Instagram!

 It is a thought collectively recognized that the year 2020 has caught people by surprise. Different obstacles, from natural calamities to a widespread health hazard, have left many Filipinos in a painstaking situation to make ends meet. But it is also in moments like this when people see various bayanihan organizations and individuals unite for good, to help vulnerable members of society recover and thrive.

Lifestyle rewards program GetGo, in partnership with Cebu Pacific, has established “Points for Good” — a corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaign that supports the various causes of its partner organizations, including COVID-19 pandemic support and disaster relief operations.

Through the Points for Good campaign, GetGo members can choose to donate their GetGo points to any of the program’s partner organizations, namely: Philippine Red Cross, UNICEF, and World Vision. EveryJuan can take part in alleviating the plight of many Filipinos by donating until January 15, 2021.

Those who want to share their points for good can do so by downloading the GetGo mobile app on Google Play or App Store. Members can log-in to the app, select their preferred denomination, then choose the organization to which they want to donate to. The total donated GetGo points will be matched by the Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, so it may provide flights to support relief operations of the respective organizations to further reach communities in need.

Talking about the scope that people’s donations can have an impact on,  Senator Richard J. Gordon, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross, shared that, “The Philippine Red Cross is the country’s premier humanitarian organization committed to lead the fight against COVID-19, natural disasters, and countless emergencies. Your generosity, through the Points for Good, can help us save more lives and rebuild communities.”

By using their earned points, GetGo members are presented with an alternative way of donating without pulling out a currency, yet still creating a positive contribution and championing various advocacies. “Thanks to our long-standing partnership with GetGo and Cebu Pacific, the Points for Good donations will contribute to our ongoing response to COVID-19 and other natural calamities,” shared UNICEF Philippines Representative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov.

“We thank GetGo and Cebu Pacific for supporting World Vision through their Points for Good campaign,” said Rommel Fuerte, National Director for World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. “It is our prayer that as one nation, we remain stronger together for the most vulnerable children.”

“We are more than happy to be able to support yet another worthy and timely cause. We thank all our partners for their continued trust and together, we enjoin everyJuan to donate points that will go a long way in helping our nation rise and come out stronger amid this crisis,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing & Customer Experience.

As the nation battles yet another challenging time, every act of kindness — big or small — counts. Share kindness now by sharing your points for good via the GetGo app available on Google Play and App Store.