Empress Of Drac, A Cebuana Blogger

When I publish something here in my blog, I always consider first the validity of my post and if what I’m posting is the truth and if it would really benefit my readers and visitors.  I don’t just recommend anything just because I get this and that but because I’m really satisfied of what I found out or what I saw.

I’m really very critical when it comes to buying products.  Like for example, if I saw some whitening commercial on TV and the one who endorses the product is some mestiza model, obviously, I would be a fool if I will fall for that crap.  Unfortunately, most people won’t even bother to analyze that there is no truth to that bloody advertisement…that mestiza models were born with white skins.  And this goes as well with those friggin’ shampoo commercials we see on TV everyday.  I’ll be damned if those salon-smooth and silky hair can be attained by using a 5-peso per sachet shampoo.

Last week, I was being invited (along with my CBSi pals) by Mosbeau Cebu to try out their Placenta White Food Supplement.  Mosbeau promises a fairer skin after 30-days or even 14-days.  According to them, their Placenta White product is enriched with placental protein, a popular whitening and anti-aging ingredient in Japan.  Placenta White is also composed of collagen, a potent anti-aging ingredient that enhances skin’s elasticity to help fight the unsightly signs of skin aging such as wrinkles and fine lines.  Glutathione, Vitamin C and Asparagus extract complete the skin-whitening and anti-aging combo of Placenta White.

Since I’m quite intrigued how effective this product is, I accepted this 30-day whitening challenge.  I posted above my photo taken on the very first day I started taking the supplement.  I will be posting another photo after 30-days.  If this product is effective, then I will be recommending this to all my morena-skinned friends and visitors who wanted to have fairer and younger looking skin.

By the way, just for the record, I’m not really so obsessed with this skin-whitening phenomenon among Asian women.  I only do this to help my co-specie in selecting better and effective products.  Check this blog after 30 days.  Ja mata ne, minna san. (;

About Mosbeau Philippines

Mosbeau started to venture in the Philippines in early 2008.  Mosbeau prescription-strength skin-whitening and anti-aging and skin care products were exclusively offered by dermatologists from different parts of the country, soon making it available in clinics nationwide and one of the most recommended products by dermatologists. (More about Mosbeau after 30 days…(;)

The beach front

I’ve never been to a resort here in Cebu wherein you can instantly see the beach front even if you are still standing at the entrance door of the main building.  It is only at Be Resorts (formerly known as Microtel) that I immediately see one, spruced with Greek-like architecture, carpeted with man-made white sands.

Be Resorts’ main reception area is covered with glass walls and lavishly decorated with Kenneth Cobonpue’s artworks.  Yeah, you read it right.  Kenneth Cobonpue’s.

Despite the affordable rate, which by the way, is now as low as Php 3000 (net twin sharing with breakfast), I think Be Resorts put justice in the word grandeur.  From their cool activity center, executive function rooms, comfortable and refreshing bedrooms,  enticing pool to limb twisting kayaking (which I enjoyed a lot), it is one great beach destination here in Cebu especially if you wanted to feel like you are in Greece. (:

Kayaking

Be Resorts is nestled in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island.  It is located minutes away from the Mactan International Airport and easily accessible via the Marcelo B. Fernan bridge.  For booking and reservations, contact the Cebu Sales and Reservations Office, Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island, Cebu 6015, Philippines.  Telephone: (6332) 2368888 local 8800 (Sales); local 8832 (Reservations).  Fax: (6332) 236 8088.  Email: sales-mactan#beresorts.com.  Website: www.beresorts.com.

N.B.: The Php 3000 net twin sharing is a local summer promor rate.  Limited rooms only.

Photo Credits: Edcel Ceniza and Doyzkie Buenaviajie

Flavored with my favorite strawberry, topped with nutritious Kiwi and Grape fruits and decorated by soft and colorful marshmallows, my personalized Frizberry Yogurt was wholeheartedly welcomed by my meticulous palate.  Frizberry, very, very yummy!

Frizberry Yogurt comes in two flavor, the original and the strawberry one.  You can also choose from various delightful and colorful toppings that would surely satisfy your glucose cravings.

If you are a yogurt lover like me, you would surely not miss the chance to check this healthy and delectable snacks which is not only an ideal food for health conscious individuals, but also great for the whole family.  And, for those people who have no idea yet why yogurt is more preferable than any other snack foods, you better check the following.

10 Reasons Why Yogurt Is A Top Health Food

• Yogurt is easier to digest than milk.
• Yogurt contributes to colon health.
• Yogurt improves the bioavailability of other nutrients.
• Yogurt can boost immunity.
• Yogurt aids healing after intestinal infections.
• Yogurt can decrease yeast infections.
• Yogurt is a rich source of calcium.
• Yogurt is an excellent source of protein.
• Yogurt can lower cholesterol.
• Yogurt is a “grow food”.

Frizberry Yogurt has recently opened their very first branch at 2nd Level, SM City, Cebu.  You can drop by at their cute pinky booth after hours of shopping and plunge into a relaxing, guilt-free, and pleasurable yogurt treat.

Photo Credits: Edd Buenaviajie and Wilhelmina Sarawi

Photo screen shot from Neo’s website.

That’s the very first question that popped up in my head when Nancy Cudis and Max Limpag of Sunstar News invited a few CBS members to attend the product launching of Neo’s EDGE laptops, the thinnest laptop/netbook in the country.  The EDGE is 0.87 inch thick while MacBook Air is 0.76.  Basing from this single specification, it is obvious that the latter is thinner.  But, the thickness is not really that important.  What I’m up to is how functional and economical it is.

While some people would definitely prefer MacBook Air because of its unquestionable functionality, many would still go for Neo’s line up of ultra thin laptops not just because of the obvious reason that it’s affordable, but because it has superior functionality that is at par with those expensive ones in the market.

Why would you buy a very expensive MacBook Air when you can have almost the same functionality and style with Neo’s latest offering, the EDGE series, the ultra slim netbook which has beyond cutting edge mobility features?  With the global recession and all, we must be cautious enough in spending our hard-earned money.

The Neo EDGE line of ultra-portables were carefully designed to strike an amazing balance between utra-portability and performance.  This series has three exciting models that would surely fit the fast-paced lifestyle of the users in the information technology age.

• EDGE Z3265 - Specs include a core 2 duo processor (3 MB L2 cache, 1.30 GHz, 800 MHz), a genuine Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, a 2 GB DDR3 memory,  a 13.3″ High-Definition LCD monitor, 320 GB SATA hard disk drive, Wifi ready with a speed of 802.11 b/g/n, has bluetooth connectivity and 3-G capability.  Click here to read more.
• EDGE Z3260 - Specs include an Intel Pentium processor SU4100 processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.30 GHz, 800 MHz), genuine Windows 7 Home Basic operating system,  2 GB DDR3 of memory, 13.3″ High-Definition LCD monitor, 320 GB SATA of hard disk drive, has bluetooth connectivity and Wifi ready.  Click here to read more.
• EDGE Z3240 - Specs include an Intel Pentium processor U2700 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.30 GHz, 800 MHz), a genuine Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, a 3 GB DDR2 memory, 13.3″ WXGA LCD monitor, 120 GB SATA (slim type) of hard disk drive, has bluetooth connectivity and 3-G capability.  Click here to read more.

Now, with its consumer friendly packages, Neo EDGE successfully disproves the long running myth that laptops need to be expensive to be powerful and efficient. For more information about this latest product release, click here.  If you wanted to know more about NEO Manufacturing and Services, a Philippine based company, click here.

References: Neo’s Press Release, Neo’s Website

More and more people nowadays prefer to convert their financial investment to tangible assets like buying real estates, and gold bullion.  While real estate investment is one of the easiest wealth booster most  business people are venturing into,  a lot of financial analysts believe that the gold investment industry cannot also be ignored.

According to the latest business report, investors are placing physical gold in IRA’s.  The report stated that with the global economic environment growing more and more uncertain, gold has become the #1 alternative for IRA, 401k, 403b, and Pension Plans.  This means that the gold investing business is now growing in popularity, and it’s high time for you now to start your bullion investment.

If you are planning to make the most out of your gold coin asset, there’s only one investment partner you need to seek advices from.  And, that’s no other than the Aurum Advisors.  They are a team composed of the finest metal asset managers who have a proven track record in handling gold bullion or gold coins investment effectively.  You should only trust your precious metal assets to the most capable asset management team who have strong financial background and are well versed in the ways of the world.

For more details about Aurum Advisors, you can check their website here.