A taste of Eastern Mediterranean flavors

The Moment Group (the group behind Din Tai Fung, Manam, 8 Cuts, Ooma, Linguini Fini and Bank Bar) recently launched its new affordable concept called Shawa Wama.

Inspired by the exotic flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean, Shawa Wama serves street food that combines the flavors of Israel, Lebanon and Turkey. This all-new concept was introduced at The Moplex in Makati City where all The Moment Group ideas are conceived.

The ground floor Mess Hall was converted to a covered souk for one afternoon with vendors like the Common Thread that brought purses, shoes and accessories from Jaeci, Mishky, Gioseppo and Slowtide. Also present at the event was the company’s  main delivery partner Food Panda.

The Hernandez Brothers with Bea Te provided music throughout the afternoon.

The Moplex Test Kitchen turned into a grab-and-go area of “Wama” creations where guests chose from stuffed pita, rice meals and hummus.  Drinks included calamansi ale from Engkanto and shots of Limonana, a cocktail created by the Bank Bar team for the event. Manila Creamery, in collaboration with The Moment Group, also launched its special yogurt baklava and pistachio crumble, which is available at the first Shawa Wama outlet in Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City.

‘Bee’ a true force of nature

(From left) Billie Palabyab, Bianca King, Angel Jacob, Paulo Lao, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, Daye Delos Reyes, Dzi Gervacio and Denise Go-Ochoa.

Burt’s Bees, an all-natural brand of personal care products, recently launched its “Be a True Force of Nature” campaign to focus on women entrepreneurs who not only value taking care of themselves, but also promote the improvement of our planet’s health and well-being.

The campaign does not only define the brand and its products, but also the women who put as much good into the world as they take from it.

The event, held at Burt’s Bees flagship store in Estancia at Capitol Commons in Pasig City, was emceed by Angel Jacob who led the conversations where guests learned from inspiring women like Bianca King, who initiated an advocacy on healthy-living and has become a fitness entrepreneur; volleyball player Dzi Gervacio, dubbed as the “Queen of Jump Serve;” social entrepreneur Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, co-founder of Rag2Riches; and makeup artist Denise Go-Ochoa, a woman who has transcended natural beauty through her makeup techniques.

These women told their stories and shared what urged them to pursue their passions.  They are all “queen bees” in their own right.

 (For more information, visit  @burtsbeesph on Instagram.)

For that gorgeous, flawless skin

Genson Distributions Inc. marketing head Mark Dean Lim.

It was a full house during the Philippine launch of the leading mask pack from Korea — Mediheal — at The SM Store in Makati City. The event was emceed by Janeena Chan.

Watsons group category manager Jared de Guzman shared that Mediheal has sold over one billion mask packs worldwide since August 2017. A Mediheal mask pack is sold every 0.3 seconds somewhere in the world.

Genson Distribution Inc. marketing head Mark Dean Lim said, “We are promoting a home-use concept where you no longer have to go through expensive treatments to get  beautiful skin.”

Lim added that Mediheal products are developed at the beauty school of Seoul University by a team of skin experts and dermatologists who understand Asian skin and what works for it. They offer a wide range of innovative and effective sheet masks and skin care products that are dermatologist tested. 

There are different types of mask packs that address specific skin concerns and needs such as acne, brightening, soothing, moisture retention or uneven skin tone. The N.M.F. Aquaring Ampoule Mask is Mediheal’s bestselling mask pack worldwide. It contains ingredients that help moisturize the skin and help improve its elasticity.

To make sure that one gets the nutrients of Mediheal, look for the brand’s logo print on the mask sheet when it is ready to remove from the face. This means that the skin has absorbed the nutrients provided by the essences of the mask.

Fans of Korean boy band BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, were in for a treat as the Mediheal x BTS Boxed Set, which includes 10 mask packs and 14 photo cards, were also launched during the event. These boxed sets are now available in  Watsons and SM Beauty Stores.

Mediheal is distributed in the Philippines by Genson Distribution Inc. and is exclusively available at Watsons and SM Beauty Stores.

(For more information, visit medihealph on Facebook and Instagram.)