Coke Mismo 300mL: Happiness On The Go!

Question: What comes to mind whenever you see, hear or think about Coke? 
Well, I can think of four. :)

Lechon. And must be the best one, of course! (Read: not makunat)

Shamrock's Otap (puff pastry).

We would get a box full of it twice a year every time my uncle comes to visit us from Cebu. And it goes well with Coke for merienda.

Christmas.

Only because this is the season when (almost) everyone, my mum included, are insanely hoarding boxes and bottles of Coke until New Year's Eve.

And lastly, Cecile.

Cecile Zamora van Straten is the blogger behind Chuvaness.com ―who blogs about almost everything juicy, interesting and beautiful, always wear her hearts on her sleeve, really nice to people who are also nice, loves wearing black, and (like me) also a sucker for Coke! :)

Coke on shabu-shabu in Ginza.

Japanese Coke.

.Her version of Coke in a bowl of ice! :)

And to quote her as a Coke expert, "Coke is the first thing to go because it makes everything taste so good."

Last week, everything on both Twitter and Instagram was all about the #ItoNa #GleeForCoke hashtags. And netizens, even on Facebook was buzzin' about what the red mystery crates in Glorietta, Ayala Market! Market! and Trinoma malls were all about. 

To bring more happiness to Pinoys, the red mysterious crates were simultaneously revealed last Saturday, June 8, 2013 on three Ayala Malls as Coco-Cola launched the Ito Na! Coke Mismo 300mL bottle for only P10 with four of today's global youth icons from the musical TV series Glee: Jacob Artist, Melissa Benoist, Dean Geyer and Becca Tobin.   

And to double the fun, the Coca-Cola Happiness Ambassadors' Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Joseph Marco, and Kathryn Bernardo were there too!

 Iya Villania was hosting.

A few minutes before the red crates will be revealed, while Glee stars and brand ambassadors with Iya Villania walked to the red crates, the crowd went crazy and ran towards it.

That being said, this was my view.

Definitely not a good idea to mix media/press with the fans. 0_0
But I thought, I can't leave without better photos.
So I did the ninja moves, stood on a chair and took these. Ha! :)

Still, please excuse that huge camera right there... and a few hands.

Spotted! Brent Javier. 

Jujiin Samonte and Paulo Castro both wearing COMME des GARÇONS. Paulo is very chummy. He had me at "Gusto nyo ng cotton candy?" Haha! :)

Arran "Caloy" Sese, Coca-Cola PH's President for Happiness.

The Coca-Cola Mismo 300 mL available for only P10 allows more Filipinos to enjoy delicious taste and unique refreshment in a 300ml PET bottle that is easy to carry anywhere. For young troopers who are always on the go, say bulky bottles or even plastic bags from sari-sari stores no more, Coca-Cola Mismo provides instant access and portability to that ice-cold bottle of happiness. 

(Third from left) Anubha Sahasrabuddhe, Marketing Director, Coca-Cola Philippines; and Yasmin Mallari (second from right), Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Director

From left to right: Joseph Marco, Julia Montes, Jacob Artist, Coca-Cola Philippines' Marketing Director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe, Melissa Benoist, Enchong Dee, Becca Tobin, Dean Geyer, Kathryn Bernardo.

The new Coca-Cola Mismo 300mL bottle is now available in sari-sari stores. Sarap to carry!

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Julia Montes Is The New Face of Debut By Juan Carlo

They say our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time.

And in most part of the world, eighteen is when we are regarded as an adult, flaunting our driver's license, and exercise our right to vote. Even Paris Hilton knows it all too well, that it is more than just always acting like you're wearing an invisible crown everyday... young enough to get away with things, but old enough, too. Which is why traditions are made to remind and pass the wisdom, whether through a simple party or  the most grandest debutante ball.

And for someone like Julia Montes, it is a dream debut come true. And it was all made possible by Juan Carlo The Caterer, Inc. and the best team of suppliers.

Julia Montes on debutante gowns designed by Pepsi Herrera. 

Watch this! :)

Last May 26, the esteemed celebrity caterer Juan Carlo The Caterer, Inc. and a group of experts come together to make every young women's dream come true and launched Debut By Juan Carlo at Fernwood Gardens, Quezon City.

View more photos here!

Engr. Alex del Rosario, President of Juan Carlo The Caterer Inc. with Julia Montes, Marketing Director Juan Carlo del Rosario, VP Teresita del Rosario, and Brent Francisco. 

Juan Carlo del Rosario, Marketing Director, envisioned this idea to create an organization carrying the passion for great food and creativity where debutantes can go to and have the complete and a magical debut experience. 

Debutantes have always wanted to strike the perfect balance between the classy and sophisticated aura with the most fun and personal touch. Debut by Juan Carlo assures to revolutionize the whole debutant ball concept, moving away from the usual to provide an unforgettable and one-of-a-kind 18th birthday experience. 

To create an exclusive community creating a dream come true special night for debutantes,  Debut by Juan Carlo allies with some of the best suppliers in the country:

• Hearts and Bells Special Cakes

• Top Cakes 

• Edd Sy Fashion Designs 

• JC Buendia Fashion Designs  

• Eve and Company Floral and Event Styling 

• The Events Studio by Gideon Hermosa 

• Henry Pascual Event Styling 

• Eddie Bruan Hair and Make-up 

• Make-up by Pong Niu 

• Picparazzi Flipbooks 

• Dragon Fireworks 

• Print Divas 

• Printed Matter 

• Blueshot Mobile Bar 

• Margarush Events Beverage 

• Wild Cocktails Mobile Bar Hosting 

• Studio on Wheels 

• NicePrint Photography 

• Phrases n' Faces Digital Photography 

• Wally Gonzales Photography 

• LST Sound Mobile - Light and Sound Tech 

• Sensitivity Lights and Sounds 

These suppliers are some of the best professionals in their respective industries, and with market knowledge and experience by Debut of Juan Carlo, nothing but the best!

With passion for great food, creativity, and grandiose setting, Juan Carlo The Caterer, Inc. has catered and serviced headline-worthy celebrities and high-profile events like...

Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi Wedding

Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid Wedding

Andi Eigenmann's daughter Ellie's first birthday 

Juan Carlo The Caterer has been catering to the stars since Bong Revilla and Lani Mercado's wedding in 1998. They also catered to Kyla and Rich Alvarez's wedding, Raffy Tima and Mariz Umali wedding as well as Thirdy's birthday (Jodi Sta. Maria's son), and many more. 

With both formidable client portfolio and deep experience event management, it is no doubt that Juan Carlo The Caterer is well-known from 17 years of catering services, and counting. 

And of course, the night would not be complete without getting a taste of Juan Carlo The Caterer's best-served appetizers, main courses, and one of my favorites —desserts! :)

Finally met Lifestyle blogger Ria Hazel of SugarSmile. 

My plate of appetizers with Tahitian punch next to Ria's.

Watermelon, Feta and Black Olives.

The ever tempting Oyster Bar.

Thinly sliced and fresh Sashimi.

Other appetizers also include Pork Belly with Chili Caramel Sauce, Chicken Kebab in Tanlad Skewer, Rolled Omelette with Ebiko (I think I have these on my plate, haha!), Sundried Tomato and Kalamata Green Olives, Mushroom Ragout Tartlets, Asian-flavoured Crab Tartlets, Fish Pancetta and Rosemarry Spiedini with Lemon Aioli, Filo Tartlets with Spicy Cilantro Shrimp, Cucumber Cups with Thai Beef Salad, Money Bag, and Pineapple Green Olives and Quezo de Bola.

A must-try Chicken Breast in Piri-piri Sauce in one of the grilling stations.

It was a little hard for me to take photos because of the vapors, but Brent and I definitely loved this one —Pork Tenderloin in Paprika Cream Sauce. 

This was one of the crowd's favorite —Grilled Prawn in Lemon Butter Sauce. Too bad I'm allergic to it! :(

Salmon in Tequila Cream Sauce, Ox Tongue with Buttered Mushroom, Korean Pork Spareribs, Beef Kalderetang Batangas, Buttered Vegetables, and Steamed Fragrant Rice are one of the main courses as well as the pasta bar with Vongole Monte Cristo, Penne Alfredo, and Tagliatelle Puttanesca. 

The buffet selection of four long tables full of really good food was overwhelming I didn't even noticed the salad and pasta bar. But Brent went back into our table with these!

Tagliatelle Puttanesca 

Garden Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette 

And finally, the dessert paradise! :)

Chocolate Pop, Canonigo with Mango Balls, Chocolate Muffins, Mango-Kiwi Roulade, Eclairs, and Chocolate Fountain with Fruit Kebab and Mallows. 

One of the irresistibly delicious  —Tropical Fruit Pavlova.

Coffee Magnifico, which I didn't get to taste because I was head-over-hills with Chocolate Fountain with Fruit Kebab and Mallows.

And these Pandan Panacotta too!

Funny how I was more excited to take these photos than actually wishing for a bigger appetite to eat all these. Truth be told, looking at all of these desserts make me feel like I was Punk'd by Willy Wonka... died and gone to dessert heaven! :)

For inquiries, contact (02) 929-3674 / (02)413-7511 or send an email to info@juancarlothecaterer.com

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