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The holiday season is here!

Surely, everyone wants an advance preparation, check the wish list and go shopping. Speaking of shopping, bazaars are “on” and sales are everywhere. Here is the bazaar/sale guide you could check on:

NOVEMBER 20

Grand Bazaar
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: The Big Tent, Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, Quezon City

Eastwood Pre-Holiday Sale
Venue: Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City

Esprit de Noel Bazaar
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Venue: A. Venue Events Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati City

Expo Mom Bazaar
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Rockwell Tent, Makati City

Holiday Twist Bazaar
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: Cubao Expo, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City

Luzon Island Fair
Venue: Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

The Grand International Christmas Bazaar
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance fee: P50

Super Sale Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: The Grove by Rockwell, Libis, Quezon City

Shop @ The Fort
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio Global City
Entrance Fee: P50

NOVEMBER 21

Grand Bazaar
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: The Big Tent, Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, Quezon City

Eastwood Pre-Holiday Sale
Venue: Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City

Esprit de Noel Bazaar
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Venue: A. Venue Events Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati City

Holiday Twist Bazaar
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: Cubao Expo, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City

Luzon Island Fair
Venue: Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

The Grand International Christmas Bazaar
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance fee: P50

Super Sale Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: The Grove by Rockwell, Libis, Quezon City

Shop @ The Fort
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio Global City
Entrance Fee: P50

NOVEMBER 22

Luzon Island Fair
Venue: Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

NOVEMBER 24

Noel Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P50

Institute for the Arts Pre-Christmas Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Miriam College parking lot, Katipunan Road, Quezon City

NOVEMBER 25

Buy Pinoy Exporters Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: SM Megatrade Hall 2, EDSA corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Entrance Fee: P10

Noel Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P50

Institute for the Arts Pre-Christmas Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Miriam College parking lot, Katipunan Road, Quezon City

NOVEMBER 26

St. James Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City (shuttle service from venue to parked cars will be provided)

Trinoma Green Light Sale
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: Trinoma Mall, Quezon City

Nullah Harvest Festival
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Nullah, Jupiter Street, Bel Air, Makati City

Metro Christmas Bazaar
Venue: Minitrade Hall, Festival Mall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

UP Bazaar for All Seasons
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City

Buy Pinoy Exporters Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: SM Megatrade Hall 2, EDSA corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Entrance Fee: P10

Noel Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P50

Institute for the Arts Pre-Christmas Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Miriam College parking lot, Katipunan Road, Quezon City

NOVEMBER 27

St. James Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City (shuttle service from venue to parked cars will be provided)

Trinoma Green Light Sale
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: Trinoma Mall, Quezon City

Nullah Harvest Festival
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Nullah, Jupiter Street, Bel Air, Makati City

Metro Christmas Bazaar
Venue: Minitrade Hall, Festival Mall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

UP Bazaar for All Seasons
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City

Holiday Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Valle Verde V, Ortigas, Pasig City

Shop @ The Fort
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio Global City
Entrance Fee: P50

Emporia Bazaar
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Christ the King Weekend Market grounds, Greenmeadows Avenue, Quezon City

Buy Pinoy Exporters Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: SM Megatrade Hall 2, EDSA corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Entrance Fee: P10

Noel Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P50

NOVEMBER 28

St. James Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City (shuttle service from venue to parked cars will be provided)

Nullah Harvest Festival
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Nullah, Jupiter Street, Bel Air, Makati City

Metro Christmas Bazaar
Venue: Minitrade Hall, Festival Mall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Holiday Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Valle Verde V, Ortigas, Pasig City

Shop @ The Fort
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio Global City
Entrance Fee: P50

Emporia Bazaar
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Christ the King Weekend Market grounds, Greenmeadows Avenue, Quezon City

Buy Pinoy Exporters Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: SM Megatrade Hall 2, EDSA corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Entrance Fee: P10

Noel Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P50

NOVEMBER 29

St. James Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City (shuttle service from venue to parked cars will be provided)

Metro Christmas Bazaar
Venue: Minitrade Hall, Festival Mall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

NOVEMBER 30

St. James Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City (shuttle service from venue to parked cars will be provided)

Metro Christmas Bazaar
Venue: Minitrade Hall, Festival Mall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

DECEMBER 1

American Women’s Club of the Philippines Bazaar
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P100

Metro Christmas Bazaar
Venue: Minitrade Hall, Festival Mall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

DECEMBER 2

Metro Christmas Bazaar
Venue: Minitrade Hall, Festival Mall Alabang, Muntinlupa City

DECEMBER 3

World Bazaar Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P50

Christmas Tinsel Bazaar
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Nuvo City, Libis, Quezon City

CCP Friday Night Market
Time: 5:00 p.m. onwards
Venue: CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

DECEMBER 4

Christmas Countdown Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: A. Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Makati City

Christmas Tinsel Bazaar
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Nuvo City, Libis, Quezon City

Merry Weekend Market
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Filinvest East Promenade, Marcos Highway, Filinvest East Homes, Cainta, Rizal

Emporia Bazaar
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Christ the King Weekend Market grounds, Greenmeadows Avenue, Quezon City

World Bazaar Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P50

Holiday Twist Bazaar
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: Cubao Expo, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City

DECEMBER 5

Christmas Countdown Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: A. Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Makati City

Christmas Tinsel Bazaar
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Nuvo City, Libis, Quezon City

Merry Weekend Market
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Filinvest East Promenade, Marcos Highway, Filinvest East Homes, Cainta, Rizal

Emporia Bazaar
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Christ the King Weekend Market grounds, Greenmeadows Avenue, Quezon City

World Bazaar Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Entrance Fee: P50

DECEMBER 10

UP Bazaar for All Seasons
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City

DECEMBER 11

Holiday Rush Bazaar
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m
Venue: Christ the King Parish, Greenmeadows, Quezon City

Nullah Harvest Festival
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Nullah, Jupiter Street, Bel Air, Makati City.

UP Bazaar for All Seasons
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City

Santa’s Christmas Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: La Vista Clubhouse, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City

Christmas Countdown Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: A. Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Makati City

DECEMBER 12

Holiday Rush Bazaar
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m
Venue: Christ the King Parish, Greenmeadows, Quezon City

Santa’s Christmas Bazaar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: La Vista Clubhouse, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City

Christmas Countdown Bazaar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Venue: A. Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Makati City

DECEMBER 18

Christmas Bazaar @ Filinvest East Promenade
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Filinvest East Promenade, Marcos Highway, Filinvest East Homes, Cainta, Rizal

DECEMBER 19

Christmas Bazaar @ Filinvest East Promenade
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Filinvest East Promenade, Marcos Highway, Filinvest East Homes, Cainta, Rizal

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Grand Lotto or known as 6/55 PCSO lotto game reached jackpot prize to 227 million pesos last night and yet no winner came out. This could only mean that Grand Lotto next draw might past 230 million.

6/55 Grand Lotto replaces powerlotto back in April 2010 and uses a single panel system, which means bettor need only to choose six numbers in any order for a combination from 1 to 55.

Being Globe-connected is made even hotter this summer. Globe Rewards gives Globe, Tattoo or TM subscribers the best perks and deals at some of the Philippines’ top retail establishments.

Fashionistas will enjoy free gifts and discounts from primo brands like Folded & Hung, SODA, Jellybean, Freego, and Ipanema. The brave and the bold generation can make your presence felt by grabbing the best deals on statement tees from The T-Shirt Project. Sport jocks and fitness buffs can gear-up discounts at Chris Sports and Yonex while weary urbanites can relax and rejuvenate at David’s Salon and Biocare Skin & Slimming Spa.

Shopping for great beach reads is made cheaper with Globe Rewards deals from Fully Booked. 20/20 vision can come with great Globe Rewards discounts and special rates at Vision Express, American Eye Center, L’Optique and Ideal Vision. And for those who want to dress up their homes, Globe Rewards gives great deals at Blims, Automatic Center and Western Marketing.

Globe Rewards can also be used to pick up more of Globe’s ImmortalCall, UnliTXT, and even IDD Suki to suit even the most textaholic or telebabad subscribers. Postpaid users can also use Globe Rewards points to get rebates on their monthly Globe bills.

No registration is required for as long as the Globe, Tattoo, or TM SIM is active. Text REWARDS to 4438 (G-I-F-T on your mobile phone) to find out how you can enter summer shopping heaven.

Globe, Tattoo or TM subscribers can now get great travel deals by simply reloading their pre-paid lines or using their post-paid lines. Points earned on Globe Rewards can now be converted into mileage points on Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles.

More points earned on Globe Rewards gives Globe, Tattoo or TM post-paid and pre-paid subscribers more Mabuhay Miles. For as low as 30,000 miles, for example, subscribers can fly to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or other Asian destinations. Globe Rewards can also be used to get great discounts for a weekend at the posh Shangrila Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu, the Astoria Plaza or any Microtel Inns & Suites.

Globe Rewards points can also be converted to free passes to Manila Ocean Park, Enchanted Kingdom and Avilon Zoo, free KTV time at Center Stage, or free movie tickets at Ayala Cinemas nationwide.

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Text REWARDS to 4438 (G-I-F-T on your mobile phone) to get that dream vacation or day-out underway now.

Entertainment Live Host Bianca Gonzalez graces the cover of UNO Magazine on it September 2009 issue. She’s more adventurous to her latest pictorial as she revealed a bit of her skin for this issue. Together with Toni Gonzaga, will fill in for Kris Aquino on “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon” next week as Kris will be on a 10-day vacation with her family. Bianca also reprises her hosting job in the upcoming 3rd season of Pinoy Big Brother that was about to open this coming October 4. Grab a copy of UNO Magazine September issue, available nationwide.

KC Concepcion now belongs to the roster of Filipino fashion designers of today as she designed her own brand of clothes for Bayo, a clothing line that she endorses since 2006. Bayo launched its new style of clothes yesterday named, “YOU”. It is a collection of casual wear that the multi-hyphenated star personally designed by KC. Proceeds of these clothes will benefit the UN’s efforts to fight hunger in Mindanao as KC was the UN World Food Programme (WFP) National Ambassador Against Hunger. This will also provide nutritious meals to 75,000 children from 427 schools that the WFP supports in Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato.

Penshoppe released its new style of jeans for this season, bringing Akihiro Sato as their latest model. Akihiro is a Brazilian-Japanese model who became a hot property in print and ramp modelling, making waves in Philippine showbiz. He is now a contestant in the reality based singing contest Celebrity Duets that airs every Saturday after Pinoy Records.

NESVITA, One of the leading cereal brands of Nestle’ Philippines will have its online contest entitled ” NESVITA Beautiful 10 “. Here’s how to join;

1. If you are at least 18 years old, log on to www.adultwellness.com.ph to fill out an online registration form.
2. Then, submit your essay and a photo of you posing creatively with your NESVITA Cereal Milk Drink. Make sure your essay must not exceed 100 words.
3. Entries will be judged according to the following;
a. Creative use of the pack in the photo pose – 30%
b. Relevance of the essay discussion to the question “How does NESVITA Cereal Milk Drink make you feel beautiful inside and out?”; – 50%
c. Overall Impact – 10%
4. Top 10 winners will receive a notification of such winning via registered e-mail. Promo Period is from August 1, 2009 up to September 30, 2009. So what are you waiting for?Strike a pose and join now! For more info, please visit them at www.adultwellness.com.ph .

Marian Rivera features her condo unit on Celebrity Living September 2009 issue. Take a look at her new home as she was also an endorser of SM Residences and shares how to invest for the future. Being one of the successful stars of her generation, Marian knows how to spend her money wisely. Get to know more of Marian’s new sanctuary as you buy the latest issue of Celebrity Living September issue,available nationwide.

MEG Magazine is said to have its annual Meg Top Choice Awards this year. Nominees were already unveiled in different categories as the chosen by Meg Magazine. The awards night will be held this coming October 30. Casting of votes can be done through their official website. Here are the list of Meg Magazine Categories. Who will be this year’s ;

MEG Sylista Award
MEG Fashionisto Award
MEG Glitteratti Award
MEG Papa-razzi Award
MEG Hottest ‘It’ Couple Award
MEG Chart-topper Award
MEG Rock-ista Award
MEG Fantastik Boombastik Boombox Award
MEG Super Stunner Award
MEG Billboard Boy Award
MEG Young Athlete Award
MEG Couch Potato-Magnet Award (LOCAL)
MEG Couch Potato-Magnet Award (International)
MEG Slick Talker In Red Lipstick Award
MEG Slick Talker In Blue Pants Award
MEG Local Flip Flick Award
MEG Can’t-Live-Without Thingamajig Award
MEG Gone Good Award

KC Concepcion is on the latest cover of Metro Magazine’s September issue. She will be seen in a primetime series with Piolo Pascual in Lovers In Paris this coming September 28. Metro’s fashion issue this month will also feature the country’s 20 Fashion icons. Grab a copy of Metro magazine,now available at your favorite bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

Phenomenal actress Marian Rivera is on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines on its September 2009 issue. Marian was dubbed as the “TV’s Hottest Action Star ” being the newest actress to portray Darna. She underwent a very strict wushu training for her action scenes in the series. Her primetime show got impressive response from the viewers as it competes in TV ratings spot. Catch more of Marian Rivera on this issue of Women’s Health Philippines September 2009 issue. Now available nationwide.

StarMagic Batch16 newbie Lance Christopher is on the cover of the latest Candy Magazine. Now on its September 2009 issue, it will feature the latest ” 100 Candy Cuties “. This year’s Top 20 Cuties will be revealed on the next issue of Candy Magazine. Gigger Boys member Sam Concepcion has been holding the # Celebrity Cutie for almost 3 years in a row. Grab the latest copy of Candy Cuties Magazine Boys Special, now available wherever magazines were sold.

Lifestlye section of Philippine Daily Inquirer features a sumptous recipe from Italianni’s. Here’s ” Beef Stufato “, also known as ” Beef Stew “.

Beef Stufato
(beef stew)
Ingredients :

1,000 g beef brisket
1,600 ml tomato sauce
2,000 ml water
60g beef broth
30 ml whole black peppercorn
400 g red onion, wedge 1 inch
300 g potatoes, cubed 3/4 inch
300 g carrots, cubed 3/4 inch
300 g celery, cut 1 inch
200 g onion leeks with stalks, cut into 1 inch
100 g beef stew, approximately
6 pcs
40 g carrots, cut 1 inch
40 g potato, cut 1 inch
30 g celery, cut 1 inch
20 g onion leeks, cut 1 inch
120 ml beef stew sauce
150 g spaghetti pasta
1 g parsley, chopped

How to Prepare :
1. In a pressure cooker, place water, striploin, beef broth, peppercorn and 200 g red onion wedge. Cover. Let boil until the cooker whistles then start the timer set to an hour. Remove cooker from heat and let the cooker cool down in running water until pressure goes down (do not open the cooker while it’s cooling down).

2. Open lid slowly then strain the stock. Spoon out the beef meat and pour back the stock into the cooker. Add the tomato sauce, potatoes, carrots, celery and the remaining red onion wedge. Bring to a boil and simmer for another 45 minutes. After simmering, add the onion leeks and let it cook for 5 more minutes. In a rarebit, place 100 g of cooked beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, celery and onion leeks. Add sauce. Place rarebit on a plate and pasta on the opposite side. Garnish pasta with parsley.
Eat and enjoy!