A Refreshing New Way of Making "Gala"

A group of young individuals had redefined the norms of a typical barkada outing. 

Founding Sanggala in June 2014, the name of the group which means isang gala, saan ang gala or the expression pusang gala led them to plan mountain climbing trips while conducting outreach missions in Batangas and Laguna. 

On September 27, they will have their 3rd Outreach Program for the Year 2015. The chosen beneficiaries are the 144 households who mostly rely on farming in Brgy. Camachile, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija. 

Sanggala would like to invite kind individuals and groups to take of part of the event by signing up as a member or by donating in either cash or in-kind. According to he Municipal Coordinator, Mr. Chito dela Cruz, grocery packages such as rice, canned goods, noodles, soap, medicine are the primary needs of the community. If you are interested to donate, you may liaise with the respective groups and coordinators (fb link included) 

1. Team BUTIL (rice donations)

- coordinate with Rai Sean (group founder)

2. Team PAKANTON (noodles and canton)

- coordinate with Darz Amata

3. Team FISHY (sardines)
- coordinate with Mikko Argonza

4. Team CORNY (corned beef and corned tuna)
- coordinate with Sir Josh Sison

5. Team MABANGO (hygiene kits)

- coordinate with Jannah Tepace & Team Layas

6. Team PASAYA (gifts and game prizes)

- coordinate with Paula Fucoy & Lady Allyson Dulnuan

7. Team OSPITAL (medicines)

8. Team PAKAIN (sponsor refreshments in the event)

- coordinate with Alec Palomo & Catherine Dominguez

9. Team Tsinelas (collect slippers as donations)

For more information, you may also check their facebook event's page. So, go ahead and SHARE A LIFE! It is about time we find a cause to support and give back to the community. 

Awesome Travel Deals from Shroff Travel

I believe that "Travel is the only thing that you buy that will make you richer." -- not financially speaking but experience wise, you'll be definitely richer with all the new adventures and misadventures. I started travelling when I was 20 years old and I can stay that it is life-changing and totally worth it. 

So, for everyone whose planning a trip but is hesitating because of money, then, I have very good news for you. 

Shroff Travel Offers Exclusive Travel Deals Up to 50% Discount on September 4-6, 2015 during the 26th Philippine Travel Mart. 

Some of the packages they offer are: 

INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES

3D 2N - SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA with Tours - USD 173

3D 2N - BEIJING, CHINA with compulsory Tours - USD 64

3D 2N - HO CHI MINH Free & Easy Only - USD 72

3D 2N - HANOI Free & Easy - USD 75

3D 2N - BALI INDONESIA Free & Easy Only - USD 62

3D 2N - KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA with Half Day City Tour - USD 76

3D 2N - BANGKOK, THAILAND with Tour - USD 92

3D 2N - SINGAPORE - USD 145

3D 2N - KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA Free & Easy - USD 124

3D 2N - SEOUL, KOREA with Complimentary City Tour - USD 170

3D 2N - MYANMAR with Tours - USD 196

4D 3N - OSAKA, JAPAN Free & Easy Only - USD 720

4D 3N - TOKYO, JAPAN Free & Easy Only - USD 812

DOMESTIC PACKAGES  3D 2N FREE & EASY for as low as:

Puerto Princesa - Php 1,948

Cebu - Php 1,959

Coron - Php 1,969

Boracay - Php 1,990

Batanes - Php 2,736

Davao - Php 2,754

Bohol - Php 2,756

Ilocos - Php 3,782

El Nido - Php 3,932

Isn't it a good deal? For more details about these travel deals and other tour packages, you may check their facebook page and website or you may visit their booth during the 26th Philippine Travel Mart at SMX  Convention Center (SM MoA) on September 4-6, 2015. 

Don't forget to like them on Facebook for a chance to win a 3-days and 3-nights stay in Boracay! Follow their Instagram / Twitter @ShroffTravel. 

Upload your travel photos, tag @ShroffTravel and use the hashtags #ExperienceLife #ShroffTravel #WeCar for a chance to win surprise gift from them. 

Would you be kind enough to Lend a Paw to shelter pets?

Pet lovers are invited to join and support the "Lend A Paw" campaign of Purina and Alpo for the benefit of the shelter cats and dogs of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS.) You do not need to worry about having to shell out any cash as a donation but A picture of you and your pet can help change the lives of these shelter pets.

All you need to do is post a photo on Instagram of you and your pet/s holding hands, using the hashtag #PurinaLendAPaw2 and tagging 3 friends to do the same. Every valid post will then be matched by Purina with a bowl of ALPO or FRISKIES that will be donated to PAWS.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/nestlepurina.ph

This is open to all pet lovers in the Philippines,18 years old and above. 

 We just have to make sure that the following criteria should be followed when posting photos:

• All photo/video entries must be originally taken by the pet owner.
• Photos/videos must be clear and contain wholesome images. Offensive/obscene photos/videos are not allowed and will be disqualified.
• Captions must contain wholesome messages. Offensive captions are not allowed and will be disqualified.

The promotion is from August 15- October 15, 2015.  So, please, please, please support this campaign. I know that we all love to post the pictures of our furbabies online. 

I am not in any way connected with Alpo/Purina or PAWS but I support this advocacy. I would really appreciate if you can support this too.

For more details you may also visit their facebook page. 

Let me know in the comments section below  if you have posted your picture already in instagram.  

Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant is NOW OPEN! + Giveaway

Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant has finally opened in Robinsons Magnolia. They are famous for serving authentic seafood and Chinese cuisine for those craving for an authentic taste. My family is actually very particular whenever we visit a Chinese restaurant because there is really a difference when you get your Chinese food from "so-called chinese restos." 

According to Andrea Joyce Ng-Wen,  “Xilaimen means happiness in Chinese and that is what they want their customers to experience." Their goal is to create an ambiance of joy while serving good food because she believes that a beautiful ambiance is the key for loyal customers to have an exquisite dining experience.  

Here are some of the dishes that you can enjoy at the restaurant.

• Mixed Seafood with Polonchay Soup
• Pan Fried Prawns with Salted Egg
• Lapu-Lapu in Egg White
• Sauteed Fried Crabs with Sotanghon
• Elephant Shell with Broccoli Flower in XO sauce
• Spicy Frog Legs
• Lechon Macau

• Yangchow Fried Rice
• Cold cuts
• Mixed Fruits 

And a whole lot more. So, go ahead and visit them at the Upper Ground Floor, Al Fresco, Robinsons Magnolia. 
And here's your chance to win GCs from Xilaimen! 

Check out Kwento Ni Toto and Mommy’s MAG Life’s Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant Giveaway on Instagram just follow their account @yashirokuru and @satnomangie and read the details on how to join.