The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®’s newest Tea Latte is like apple pie in a glass

Cold, wet, and rainy are a few words to describe the weather at this time of the year. While this may be cumbersome to others, some may see it as the perfect opportunity to stay indoors and cozy up next to their loved ones. This is the reason the country’s authority on premium coffee and tea, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, has introduced a new sweet and spiced beverage to warm the hearts and bellies of its customers, the Honey Apple Chai Tea Latte.

Imagine all the flavors and the aroma of the exotic Chai Tea perfectly blended with the tartness of a spiced apple and topped with a drizzle of honey. That is what the Honey Apple Chai Tea Latte is all about. Everybody’s favorite dessert takes the form of an irresistibly addictive drink described by many as a slice of apple pie in a glass.

To be enjoyed as a Hot Tea Latte, the Honey Apple Chai Tea Latte is available in all
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores starting September 12, 2016 at Php 150 for the small size, Php 165 for the regular size, and Php 180 for the large size, with prices varying at all
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® airport stores.

Experience comfort in a cup and try the Honey Apple Chai Tea Latte at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® store nearest you. For more information, LIKE
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® (Philippines) on Facebook, FOLLOW @CBTLPH @BREWPH on Instagram and Twitter, and SUBSCRIBE to brewyourbestyear.com.

Rainy season is once again upon us. With it comes emergencies we should be prepared for, especially power failures thatcan cause various inconveniences. Lack of electricity will make studying in the dark a struggle for the kids, while causing sleep discomfortfor parents and kids alike.

Akari, the country’s top lighting and electrical brand, solves your power failure troubles with reliable rechargeables that allow you to continuously perform tasks comfortably in the face of power outage.

For rainy days when electrical supply fails,Akarioffers LED emergency lights with two lamps, each with its individual on/off switch and battery life that can last up 30 hours. It also features a battery indicator that allows you to monitor its energy supply level.

Akari also offers rechargeable LED lanterns with flashlight, good for up to 12 hours operating time. It comes with a 5V output USB charging port which can be used to charge your mobile phone in extreme emergency case.

Meanwhile, to help ease the heat during brownouts, Akarioffershandy rechargeablemini-fans with 1 watt torch lamp and 1.2 watt desklamp, good for up to 9 hours emergency time.

Keep these products handy at home because as they say, being over-prepared for emergency situations is better than being caught underprepared.

To know more and to purchase these products online, visit Akari’s webstore, www.akari.com.ph orFacebook page, www.facebook.com/AkariLights.

Follow the scrumptious trail of gourmet cooking…Another lip-smacking season premieres on Philippine television this month.

FOODTRIP returns on Starworld this September 17 with Les Roches Switzerland chef Stefano de Medici taking command of the kitchen and whipping up heirloom recipes with guest celebrities from Manila’s crème de la crème.

This time, the chef is joined by a new co-host in DJ and events host Joyce Pring.

The gorgeous gourmand joins Medici as they scour the city for the finest desserts, and also hit the party scene in search of the best bar chow in town.

Season 2 promises to up the ante on degustation and star power, with a lineup of guests including Karylle, Christian Bautista, Bianca King and Sam YG, to name a few.
The show aims to inspire foodies to live a good life and create fantastic food and memories in the kitchen. It’s also a production of Team MMPI – the creative crew behind glossy lifestyle shows such as Turbo Zone, Soundtrip, Home Base, Weddings TV, Tripinas and The Working Class.

FOODTRIP comes to you for lunch every Saturday at 12 NN on STARWORLD. Check with your local cable provider for program schedules.

The Philippine production of Green Day’s American Idiot led by Globe Live and 9 Works Theatrical is nominated for 10 categories for this year’s 2016 Philstage Gawad Buhay midyear citations. On its 9th year, Gawad Buhay is the only award giving body for the performing arts.

The high-octane musical is one of the top theatrical plays nominated in major categories including Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical; Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical by Robbie Guevara; Outstanding Musical Direction by Daniel Bartolome and Onyl Torres; Outstanding Choreography for a Play or Musical by PJ Rebullida; Outstanding Costume Design by Mickey Hirai; Outstanding Set Design by Mio Infante; Male Lead Performance in a Musical for Nel Gomez; Female Featured Performance in a Musical for Yannah Laurel and Ela Lisondra; and the only citation for Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical.

“We are proud of these recognitions for our 1st Globe LIVE production together with 9 Works Theatrical. This further validates Globe LIVE’s vision of being able to mount productions at par with world-class shows. This is only the beginning for Globe LIVE, and Filipinos can expect even better acts and live events at our one-of-a-kind outdoor venue, “says Globe Stores and Retail Transformation Head, Joe Caliro.

Held last July 2016 at the new Globe Iconic store entertainment zone, Green Day’s American Idiot ran for nine successful shows with its unique open-air setup, making it the biggest and only outdoor theatrical play in the Philippines.

The musical’s story is a journey of three young men as they face the harsh realities of the world around them – a symbolic post-9/11 America – where they must face the challenges of love, teen pregnancy, war, drugs, and loss. The musical brought the incredibly biting and riveting music of Green Day that features a surprisingly profound understanding of the pains and frustrations of today’s youth.

Gawad Buhay’s independent panel of critics, scholars, artists and theater enthusiasts concluded the midyear citations based on various artistic and technical aspects of the nominated productions. Productions and performances are honored in a quarterly basis, all by members of the jury that watched all productions of Philstage member-companies for the entire year.
The prestigious organization reviewed more than 10 acts for the first half of the year including popular local plays such as 3 Stars and a Sun and Almost Maine.

Philstage is an organization of professional performing arts companies in the Philippines. Its members include 9 Works Theatrical, Actor’s Actors Inc., Ballet Manila, Ballet Philippines, Full House Theater Company (Resorts World Manila), Gantimpala Theater Foundation, PETA, Philippine Ballet Theatre, Philippine Opera Company, Repertory Philippines, Red Turnip Theater, Stages, Tanghalang Pilipino and Trumpets.

This coming holiday season, Globe Live and 9 Works Theatrical is set to deliver their next musical A Christmas Carol, which will be about the timeless story of true meaning of giving. Follow @enjoyGlobe on Twitter and Instagram, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/globeph for the latest updates.

What if, in the middle of your routine eye check-up, you ended up face-to-face with Philippine leading man Piolo Pascual?

Watch and share the surprised reactions of patients during a vision screening set up by Essilor’s flagship brand Crizal®

The new video is part of the brand’s campaign to encourage patients and customers alike to stay present in every experience of your life – or, better yet, to create your own precious moments with the clear vision that only Crizal® can provide!

Crizal® lenses are available at leading optical shops and through eye care professionals nationwide. For more information, visit Essilor’s website at www.essilor.com.ph.