In few weeks time, the -Ber months is here with us again which means Christmas is just around corner :) But before that, Starbucks has something for you to keep refreshed and savor most of our summery weather. Bring on the fruit!, a returning Frappuccino blended beverage Acai Mixed Berry Yogurt combines the tanginess of the acai berry with cooling yogurt and juicy mixed berry pearls topped with milk foam. While the new Apricot and Peach Yogurt is layered with aromatic peach jelly, real white peach bits, tangy yogurt blend and a topped with apricot sauce. These beverages are available up to September 10, 2018 only.

My Starbucks Rewards featured Card which will compliment our humid weather is the new Summer Shades Starbucks Card. Available for an initial activation amount of 300 pesos. Bring it with you to the beach together with your swim wears and gears!


Starbucks Philippines is proud to introduce its Island Series Collection that features the colors and symbols of the three island groups in the Philippines. These Island Series were made available just in time for country's 120th Independence Day.


Luzon Island Series Mug features a glossy decal with gold foil highlighting the night scenes of the business districts of Luzon with outer and flood color in matte vibrant blue.

A debossed artwork of Sampaguita flowers and coconut palm tree leaves in gold foil representing the Visayan beaches is what the Visayas Island Series Mug portrays. With outer and flood color in matte yellow ochre.

The glossy decal of the iconic Vinta boat with a sail in various colors that represent the Mindanaoan colorful culture and history, coloured with red Bordeaux from outer and flood.

All Starbucks Island Series Mug are 16oz ceramic Mug priced at 995 pesos that comes in a collector box packaging and a Starbucks wordmark logo is laser engraved on the side of the mug. The similarly designed Starbucks Card is also available and has 500 pesos initial amount. Availability for each series designs is exclusive to each Island group stores and select Airport Stores.

New Starbucks Frappuccino Apricot Peach Yogurt Beverage posted at Cebu Events Blog

Announced in the midst of the Ironman 70.3 race in Cebu where Enchong is competing as part of the Sun Life Tri Team for the second year in a row. Enchong Dee has officially joined the Sun Life family. Sun Life Financial Philippines has tapped actor and athlete Enchong Dee to help promote the company's health and wellness advocacy.

Enchong, apart from being an Actor, is an accomplished swimmer and a former member of the Philippine National Team. Enchong will help Sun Life engage Filipinos online by sharing tips on how to live a healthier life and documenting his own journey towards his fitness goals.

The actor led a special swim class for kids organized by Sun Life and Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa day before the Ironman race. Enchong will also help promote “GoWell,” Sun Life’s health and wellness community, take part in the company’s diabetes awareness campaign, and will participate in events such as the upcoming Sun Life Aquathlon.

Sun Life Chief Marketing Officer Mylene Lopa said they are very happy to officially welcome Enchong into the Sun Life family, with Enchong's commitment to fitness and his ability to connect with his audience, they are confident that he can help us champion health and wellness among Filipinos, especially among the youth.


“I’m very honored to be a part of the Sun Life family," Enchong said. “It's great that I will be promoting something that’s very close to my heart, which is health and wellness. I look forward to doing my share to help Sun Life lead more Filipinos to a healthier, brighter life."

Sun Life PH sends a clear message of their commitment to lead healthier lives and with the help of brand ambassadors such as Piolo Pascual, Judy Ann Santos, Matteo Guidicelli, Inigo Pascual, Charo Santos-Concio and Enchong Dee.

Enchong Dee is Sun Life Financial PH's newest brand Ambassador posted at Cebu Events Blog

On its 5th year attendance, Sun Life Financial Philippines Triathlon Team joined the Ironman 70.3 in Cebu August with 13 tri-athletes led by Sun Life brand ambassador Piolo Pascual, actor Enchong Dee, and its very own executives.

Piolo Pascual, Enchong Dee and Toniel Ty formed the first relay team, the trio raced in bike, swim and run discipline, respectively.


Sun Life Executives also seen on action at the race with Chief Investments Officer Michael Enriquez (bike), Sun Life Business Development Manager for Partnership Distribution, Toots Malapad and Sun Life Sales Training & Development Head Ged Custodia.

Jan Chiu (swim), a former national team member together with Sun Life Digital Transformation Specialist Karl Villalonga (bike) and TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2017 top finisher Alfred

The 3rd team will also comprised of Diacosa (run), while an all-female team will consist of elite athletes Bea Grabador (swim), Laarni de Guzman (bike), and Charlle Sy (run).



Benedict Sison said it’s a thrill for Sun Life to to once again be part of Ironman 70.3, which is a perfect venue for them to highlight Sun Life’s health and wellness thrust. Sun Life, which has expanded its purpose beyond helping clients achieve lifetime financial security, aims to encourage Filipinos to live healthier lives. In fact, the company has been beefing up its suite of health and accident insurance products and has been launching programs that promote the cause.

“By having our own brand ambassador and executives leading the Sun Life Tri Team in Ironman, we’re confident that we’re sending a clear message that we're committed to this purpose," Sison said. “We hope that by following the journey of our athletes in this race, more Filipinos will be inspired to lead healthier lives."

Sun Life PH Triathlon Team at 2018 Ironman Race Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog

The Saucony Fitness Tour is a free gym tour with an exclusive training session and a chance to score amazing Saucony goodies. The Cebu leg is held at FitCamp PH at Camp Lapu-Lapu, Apas, Cebu City premises and joined by Saucony Regent Aguila Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Athletes. During the Saucony Fitness Tour, participants gets an up close and personal look of the Liteform Series collection. Saucony introduces a fresh range of athletic kicks with Saucony’s signature FORM2U memory foam technology. The Liteform Series is the perfect partner for the Saucony Fitness Tour, get to know more of these series below.



Saucony Liteform Series provides the perfect fusion of performance and style allowing you to be in charge of your day without skipping a beat. Lightweight uppers and flexible cushioned outsoles bring you all day comfort and style.



Liteform Feel, Liteform Miles, and Liteform Prowess are heavy on style and ultra-light on your feet. Visually dynamic performance mesh or textile material both offer up a top-shelf running experience while providing an all day great look with FORM2U memory foam that provides comfort.

The first shoe which introduced Saucony’s signature Form2U memory foam technology is the Kineta Relay. These shoes are lightweight and ideal for your light workouts and active lifestyle. It fuses a clean, modern aesthetic with performance technologies such as high-abrasion EVA foam for grip and durability, and the FORM2U plush memory foam for cushioning that brings all day comfort.


The best of street style and slide-on comfort is with Stretch & Gowith having performance materials in a modern fashion silhouette. No need for knots and laces because a sleek elastic gore strap hugs the foot perfectly for easy on/easy off versatility. And the FORM2U memory foam will make you feel great throughout any workout.

Visit www.saucony.com.ph and at SM Department Store Cebu and SM Department Store Seaside City Cebu to experience The Saucony Liteform Series. Now available in men’s sizes 7-12 and in women’s sizes 5-9.

Saucony held Fitness Tour, launches Liteform Series at FitCamp PH posted at Cebu Events Blog

Uratex Foam introduces its newest brand endorser, Matinee idol Matteo Guidicelli at SM City Cebu and also launched Uratex's newest TV commercial with Guidicelli through a special preview. The new Uratex TV commerical goes “When I first met you, I knew you were The One for me. Kumportable ako sa ‘yo. Sa ‘yo ko lang na-feel ito. Ikaw lang ang perfect para sa akin,” Guidicelli swoons while caressing his Uratex Classic Mattress and pillow. Matteo as a busy performer, influencer, and fistpiration, has now found his perfect sleep partner in Uratex.



Uratex is a brand that provides quality sleep comfort and support without breaking the budget. The innovative Uratex Airlite Cool is formulated with Sleep Cool Technology that effectively lets air flow freely. Known for its breathability, its side panel uses 3D Spacer fabric so you feel refreshed while you sleep.

The makers of Uratex - Polyfoam RGC International Managing Director, Peachy C. Medina explains Uratex has been helping generations of Filipino families sleep soundly and wake up refreshed. It’s a legacy that Uratex are proud of and inspires them to bring in the best technology to provide the best sleep solutions.



Each Uratex product is manufactured with five qualities and technologies that ensure all foams the company produces are of high and world-class quality: ISO 9001 Accreditation, State-of-the-Art Equipment and Machinery, World-Class Formulation and Process Engineering Technology, and Usage of Best Raw Materials. Collectively, it is called Uratex's Quali-5 Cellular Technology.

Uratex Philippines Marketing Director, Cherry Wong-Tan talks about ‘The One for Uratex’ campaign that Uratex wants the people to appreciate and instill in their minds the value of sleep. People are too focused on work that they neglect to get proper sleep. Some are sleep-deprived, that’s why they can’t perform well the next day. Even children need to sleep well, in a healthy position, to perform well in school.



Uratex Classic Mattresses is on display during the launch for mall-goers to admire and eventually buy. Among the impressive selections of the line are the Uratex Airlite, Edge mattress, and the newly launched Ivory Dreams pillows. Uratex long time partner SM Home will transform the busy North Wing of SM City Cebu into a bedroom showcase.

SM Home Assistant VP of Marketing Tom Castaneda said they are so honored and humbled that Uratex has chosen to begin the celebration of the company’s momentous milestone with SM Home. Uratex has always been a strong and reliable business partner, they congratulate them for continuing to serve as a leader in the production of high-grade quality foams and as SM is commemorating 60 years in the retail industry, they join Uratex in what's turning out to be an exciting double celebration to both brands continued partnership for many more milestones to come.



Uratex is set to open three new factories in Butuan, General Santos and Bacolod this year, raising the total to 21 nationwide. Its 13th showroom will open in Mandaluyong.

Uratex is already looking forward to the next 50 years as it strives to remain true to the mission and mantra of its founder, Robert G. Cheng: “We will not stop until we give every Filipino a comfortable and affordable mattress to lie on.”