January 29, 2022
Raise your hand if there was ever a time in your life where you found yourself searching every store in the mall, browsing through every online shopping platform, racking your brain thinking of the best Valentine gift for boyfriend. Because, not gonna lie, looking for a gift and thinking of ideas for Valentine’s Day for him can be a daunting task!
Whether you’re looking for your first Valentine gift for boyfriend or your nth, finding the best Valentine's Day gifts for him that’s not too cheesy but also not too over the top is a real challenge!
But fret not 'cause I’ve rounded up all the best Valentine's Day gifts for him that he will surely love! Because they do deserve the appreciation, not just on Valentine's day, but all year round!
1. A New Scent
I mean, who doesn't love burying their face in their partner's shirt and breathing in deeply their scent, right? So be it their signature perfume or a new one that you would love to smell on him, giving a perfume as a Valentine gift for boyfriend is a no brainer! Plus, studies show that smelling a romantic partner’s scent may reduce stress. Sounds pretty weird but amazing, doesn't it?
BVLGARI pour Homme Extrême Eau de Toilette
₱3,700.00 | Available on Rustans
2. A Nice Wrist Watch
You’d think that with the advancement of technology, wrist watches would be a thing of the past. But there’s something about this timeless piece that men are fascinated with. Some guys use this as an investment, some, as an heirloom. While there are others who wear watches because it’s a part of who they are. Regardless of the reason, men’s trend of wearing wrist watches is here to stay, making it a perfect Valentine’s Day gift idea for boyfriend!
Police Taman Brown Leather Watch
₱9,140.00 | Available on Zalora
3. An All-in-One Grooming Kit
A grooming set with all the essentials will make him feel like a gentleman! Upgrade his shaving routine with this rechargeable beard trimmer, hair clipper, and electric shaver in one! No more trips to the barber needed and say yes to that instant clean look! Perfect as a Valentine’s Day gift for him!
BLADE Wahl Lithium Ion All-in-One Beard Trimmer Men’s Grooming Kit
₱3,950.00 | Available on Shopee
4. A Carry All Backpack
This is a perfect and practical Valentine’s Day gift idea for boyfriend, especially for the adventurous ones. Be it for a day hike, a quick weekend trip, or even for his constant visits to the gym, this backpack is a light packer’s best friend!
Herschel Little America Backpack
₱5,990.00 | Available on Shopee
5. An Insulated Tumbler
This is one of the cutest Valentine’s Day gifts for him – perfect reminder as well for him to stay hydrated! Having an insulated tumbler that he can carry wherever he goes is the best Valentine’s gift for him to enjoy his favorite drink, whether it is coffee, tea, water, or sports drink. Because of its double-wall insulation, his drink will be kept piping hot or ice-cold for hours. Oh, and to make his day even brighter and special, you can make your own version of his favorite drink, specially made with love!
Hydro Flask 40 oz Olive 2.0 Wide Mouth
₱2,990.00 | Available on Shopee
6. A Trusty Pair of Slides
Of course, comfort is of utmost importance for guys. And what better Valentine gift for boyfriend than slide sandals? It’s no secret that slides are one of the most comfortable shoes men can buy. No matter what material the soles are, slides provide the ultimate comfort level. But aside from that, the main reason why men like wearing slides is because they’re so convenient and easy to wear. You literally just ‘slide’ them on and go!
Adidas Adilette Aqua Slides
₱900.00 | Available on Adidas
7. Wireless Headphones
For the music lover or maybe gamer boyfriend, this is the best Valentine’s Day gift for him! Who wouldn’t want a wireless headphone with an exceptional sound quality, extended battery life, smart features and, the best part, has a noise-canceling capability?! Just a warning though, he might not hear you whenever you’re talking to him or worse, when you are nagging. Oooppss!
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
₱16,499 | Available on Shopee
8. A Matching Belt and Wallet
Belts are indispensable accessories for men. Wearing a belt makes them feel stronger and more confident. It gives them a neat and polite look. And for men, having a belt proves their style. So gifting this set as Valentine's Day gifts for him is a practical and good investment! You’re completely assured that these will always be a part of his ‘fits, be it casual or smart look!
Swiss Polo Men's Gift Set
₱2,290.00 | Available on Zalora
9. A Fancy Flask
For the guy who loves to drink, this is the best Valentine’s gift for him as this is one of the all-time favorite gent’s accessories. Take his liquor game up a notch with this luxury set which includes shot glasses, a foldable bottle opener, and a corkscrew. Expect a man jumping for joy like a kid after receiving his favorite toy.
HipFlask 4in1 Luxury Set
₱1,550.00 | Available on hipflaskph.com or message them on their Instagram
10. Fun Socks
Colorful fun socks for men have been trending for quite some time now! And it appears that if your guy is among those who are free-spirited enough to experiment with their clothing, then he might just be a genius! Studies show that wearing crazy and unusual socks and showing their creativity and non-conforming attitude through the clothes they wear is often a sign of brilliance and success! Such a cute Valentine's Day gift idea for boyfriend!
Iconic Socks Pizza and Chill Pattern Ankle Socks
₱150.00 | Available on Lazada
January 7, 2022
Let's face it, acne sucks! And treating it is a lot more challenging than defining your relationship with the guy that keeps you up all night (oops!). Luckily, I may just have the right product you actually need to stop that pesky pimples from breaking out.
Believe me when I say I'm not someone who's into skin care because I'm too lazy to do those day and night routines and secondly (and obviously), it's expensive. I used to rely only on soap and toner to clean my face at night but when these zits popped out all over my face, I panicked.
November 30 vs. December 11
The skin care newb in me went almost crazy because it seemed like nothing is ever working on my face. From the rejuvenating set to the pink drying lotion, I've already tried a lot of products.
Fortunately, Dr. S. Wong sent me their sulfur soap set meant to treat acne. Now I know this sounds sponsored (because it is) but trust me, these products helped my facial acne subside. Besides, I won't recommend products unless they are backed up by science and of course, experience. Thanks to Dr. S Wong's Sulfur Soap, I no longer have to search "how to treat acne."
What is Dr. S. Wong's Sulfur Soap?
Dr. S. Wong’s Sulfur Soap with Moisturizer is germicide, fungicide and parasiticide. It helps treat acne, pimples and other skin infections with its sulfur content.
Using it long term makes dark spots lighter (as seen in the photo) and scar fade because it helps exfoliate the skin. It has added aloe vera extracts to keep the skin moisturized and comes with a refreshing citrus scent.
Benefits of Dr. Wong's Sulfur Soap With Moisturizer: What it promises
- Kills pimples-causing germs
- Draws out excess oil
- Exfoliates the skin
- Unclogs pores
- Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic
Dr. Wong's Sulfur Soap With Moisturizer Review
- It works on my skin! I've noticed improvements in just two weeks.
- Since I started using Dr. S. Wong's Sulfur Soap, my skin isn't as oily as it was before. Hence, minimizing breakouts
- Rating: 8/10
Dr. Wong's Sulfur Soap With Moisturizer Ingredients
- Sulfur
- Essence
- Aloe Vera Extract
- Sodium Lactate
Directions for use to treat acne
For better results in treating acne, bath with warm water, then soap thoroughly. Allow soap to stay on skin for 2-3 minutes before rinsing off. Pat dry with a towel and do not wipe. Do not apply to wounds. Avoid contact with eyes. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
December 28, 2021
During COVID-19 pandemic, the world discovered that social media is a great way for us to stay connected even while physically separated. Basically, social media has become our escape from the struggles and stress that the pandemic brought.
There are social media platforms that allow you send connect and reconnect with people; platforms that let you show your creativity through photos and videos. We all do this for fun but what if you earn cash just by posting and engaging with your followers on social media?
This is what Ohaiii is all about. Ohaiii is the newest social media platform that lets models and influencers create, share and earn from their content.
"The pandemic marked a major turning point of the digital communities worldwide and for our society in general. Along with heightening of uncertainties brought by COVID-19, people's lifestyle, livelihood, and social systems as a whole, underwent major changes. Through these changes, we have appreciated the great power and value of digital technology. These digitally spurred social changes shall be the rock in which Ohaiii was built," says Andrea Delgado, CEO & Founder of Ohaiii.
How can you earn on Ohaiii?
There are several ways to earn through Ohaiii platform:
- via subscription
- via Live Stream
- via Photo and Video Uploads
- via Video Request through Direct message
After Lockdown Fashion Show
Another event that took place during the Ohaiii web app launching was the After Lockdown Fashion Show. The show aims to jumpstart the fashion industry through the Philippine Fashion Shift (PFS) which is a sub-branch of Ohaiii. PFS promotes the creations of young local designers.
Groups of models did their own catwalks at Pasig Revolving Tower wearing the masterpieces of various talented Filipino designers. The designers that have showcased their creations were Paula Villasper, Lyka Ann Chan Racuya, Mercy Asuncion, Franz Uy, Elsie Delos Reyes, Winchelle Castro, Angel Esteban, Chris T Ian, Norman Acuba Designs, and Russ Cuevas.
From the kawaii and colorful anime-like dresses to the classy glamorous gowns fit for balls, Ohaiii presented the designers' works successfully. There were also fashion pieces that promotes the traditional Filipino fabrics and clothing, and some that even featured paintings on dresss similar to Vincent van Gogh's arts. Through the PFS, the budding and known designs were introduced to a larger market.
If you are a model or an influencer and you are interested in being part of the Ohaiii community, you can send them a message.
Website: ohaiii.com
Email: ohaiiiofficial@gmail.com
Facebook: @ohaiiiofficial Instagram: @ohaiiiofficial
Mobile: 09273059127
April 9, 2021
In this day and age where social media is (almost) everything, many people are now shifting to the world wide web to build their career to pursue the “dream." Among the most popular online careers are bloggers, vloggers, and social media influencers. But as many would have thought wrong, braving this world is not that easy because there’s really a huge and serious competition out there.
Speaking from experience, having passion is not enough to succeed in this world. Because with so many people who have the same passion and goals as yours, how do you make yours stand out? How do you increase visitor numbers and build a loyal following? One way is leveraging platforms like Tokmatik to buy followers. But increasing your following organically, that's the challenge. And how do you get people returning to you for more?
So in this article, I will share with you how I became a successful blogger. This is not the typical finding your niche blog tips. While it’s a factor as well, there’s more to blogging than that.
How I started
The Girl Behind the Pen started nine years ago. I created this blog as a way to reach my dream of working in a popular teenage magazine in the Philippines. At first, I shared random things in my life and eventually, it became a fashion blog. I love mixing and matching pieces-that-don’t-work-well-together-but-somehow-I-managed-to-pull-off.
I didn’t have sponsors that time, I featured my old clothes from my closet and sometimes, I’ll spend my savings from my allowance to buy clothes to be featured. I asked my little sister who was 10 years old at that time to take a photo of me using our digital camera. I got several good comments telling me that I was able to help them fix their fashion dilemma, while some told me that they were really inspired by my posts to get through life’s challenges. As time passed, my blog grew and my reach became even wider.
Back then, I really had no intentions of monetizing my blog nor becoming a famous blogger; one because I was really a shy person, and two is because I really didn’t know that it was possible. A few months passed and one international brand reached out to me and that was my very first paid collaboration. Eventually, it continued with both local and international brands. I got invited to events, asked to review products, wore pieces from a shop’s new collections, became a brand ambassador, and so on. That got me thinking, whoa, it’s really possible to make a living out of blogging. But I didn’t want to make it that way, I want my blog to remain a hobby because I don’t want to be pressured that I have to earn this amount of money or go to five places a week for an event to consider myself successful. I just let it be. Besides, what I really wanted was to become a writer.
My setbacks
Though I told myself that I will not make this blog a living nor becoming a famous blogger, in the back of my mind, there’s a part of me that wants to because it’s the dream, right? You just have to go to events and get paid, you will get free clothes or skincare in exchange for one blog post, you meet a lot of people, and so on. These are really fun.
If only I did the right thing at the right moment, blogging could have been my full-time career, and perhaps, I’ll be a popular blogger. But I didn’t because I was afraid and I wasn’t open to making use of the new platforms (Instagram). In short, I refused to adapt to the new trend and that was really one of my biggest regrets to this day. I’d be lying if I tell you that it was all okay. I had a hard time riding on the trend because, by the time I did, I thought I was too late. All the bloggers that started at the same time as I did were ahead of me already. I got unmotivated so I laid low and thought I lost my readers.
But instead of allowing that to bring me down, I used it as a motivation to work harder.
How I got back in the game
I was so close to giving up that time because I was pressured on the thought that I was too late and there are so many people, even younger than me, who are “making it” in the industry. While it’s really challenging, I told myself that I have to brave the road and get myself out there. And so I did.
I continued blogging. I’m not as active as I was before but this is a good restart. This time, I didn’t let the pressure of the numbers get in the way. I blog at my own pace and in my own terms just how it used to be. But in order for me to be a successful blogger, I have to be more creative than ever. This, I think, is how I will stand out. Thankfully, there are still people who read my blog and appreciate my articles. They may be less than it was before but what matters most is, someone still reads my blog.
I’ll continue to write about fashion and self-help tips to empower other people. Alongside these, I’ll also share some of my travel discoveries, food recommendations, and so much more. I’ll be the blogger that anyone could turn to whenever they have a dilemma.
Key takeaways
To summarize everything, here are the things I learned from my setbacks for me to succeed in the industry.
Don’t let go of your passion.
Be open to changes.
Timing is key. It really is.
Don’t be pressured by society.
Be creative.
Build your network.
Know your worth.
Engage with your readers.
Have a clear goal.
Be consistent.
Always be humble.
Becoming a successful blogger does not mean you must have a huge following on social media. Sometimes, all it takes is one person who believes in what you do. There's not really an accurate answer as to what success is because we all have our own definitions of success. And as for me, this is success.
March 29, 2021
The past year might have been challenging but, if there's a silver lining on it, 2020 is a meaningful one. Last year, the pandemic dared us to be connected even amid the pandemic. Thus, Lumina Homes conducted this year's annual awards through another virtual event this 2021 to prioritize health and safety.
Gawad Lumina is the annual sales awarding event that aims to express gratitude to partner networks and recognize top sales performers that delivered outstanding results by going beyond expectation yearly.
In its second year of celebrating the event virtually, over 500 performing Bida Lumina Sellers registered and joined "Gawad Lumina 2020: Digi-Connect" last March 19, 2021, via Zoom.
Lumina Homes awarded top-performing Bida Lumina Sellers per categories such as salespersons, sales managers, and brokers in each cluster of North and East Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The highlight of the virtual event is awarding the
overall top performers nationwide.
For Lumina Homes, the seller's experience is as important as that of the buyers. Amid this pandemic, Lumina continuously strives to help its partner sales network adjust to the changing landscape of real estate selling. Lumina ensures that Bida Lumina Sellers remain proactive and persistent in their shared mission of providing affordable homes.
To ensure safety, Lumina Homes built a way to make "virtual tripping" and online reservation possible. With the use of 360-degree virtual house tours, sellers can discuss the features of Lumina Home Models, a hassle-free way to explore and avail house and lot unit using a computer or smartphone.
"Lumina Online University" was also launched, dedicated to being a web-based teaching platform that offers sales courses on selling Lumina Homes. Lumina Online University will soon include free webinars and specific courses about Lumina properties so sellers will become more familiar with the house and lot offers of Lumina Homes.
To spice up the virtual event, Lumina Homes also announced its biggest Annual Incentives for the year 2021. All its Bida Lumina Sellers may receive "CASHing! CASHing! Cash Sales Incentives" depending on their sales performance. A salesperson can receive as much as 100,000 pesos, and a broker can have as much as 500,000 pesos worth of cash and digital support. And the jaw-dropping "Bonggang House and Lot Promo" was also launched. Every performing partner sales network can have the chance to own a brand new house and lot via raffle to be done in the next Gawad Lumina for the sales year 2021.
Gawad Lumina 2020: Digi-Connect ended with a fun live raffle where 50,000 worth of prizes were given away! 50 participants won 300 pesos; 5 lucky winners of 3,000 pesos; 1 winner of 5,000 pesos, 1 winner of 10,000 pesos; and 1 winner of 20,000 pesos!
Lumina Homes being an all-digital real estate developer and equipped with future-ready innovation believes that the key to success in the industry will always be its connection with every dedicated salesperson. And the connection that binds them is the mission of providing affordable house and lot for every Filipino family.
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