The Magnum indulgence

Manila’s party set trooped to White Space to celebrate the launch of Unilever’s biggest global ice cream brand  Magnum Ice Cream. A giant illuminated “M” by the entrance marked the start of the longest photo wall ever mounted in the Philippines, which sent the paparazzi into a shooting frenzy.

The Magnum ambassadors were Solenn Heussaf, Erwan Heusaff, Liz Uy, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Rajo Laurel, who were all led to the event by Magnum launch creative consultant Raymond Gutierrez.

Magnum provides an ultimate sensorial experience from the very first bite. This velvety, smooth and creamy ice cream bar is coated with a thick layer of cracking Belgian chocolate.

The launch was a collaboration between Unilever and RFM, the mother company of dairy giant Selecta. Through its many years in the Philippine market, Selecta Ice Cream has consistently been a major industry player — a position that will certainly be cemented with this major launch.

I first tried Magnum abroad. I am so happy that it is finally in the country… too bad for my soon to be even bigger belly.

And the Oscar goes to...

It was a night of glitz and glamour when Manila celebrated Hollywood’s biggest night through the Velvet Oscar party at the Ayala Museum. The event was presented by Doublemint Sugarfree Mints.

Welcoming guests to the event was Velvet channel head Ronald Arguelles and Doublemint Sugarfree Mints assistant product manager Randy Resuello. The event was hosted by Megan Young.

Among those who attended were Borgy Manotoc, Pauline Prieto, Charmagne Garcia-Laconico, Gretchen Fullido, Michealle Torres, Robby Carmona, Miriam Quiambao and Ana Roces.

Guests feasted on sumptuous cocktails by chef Jessie Sincioco. A selection of wines was also served. Entertainment was provided by Bamboo and The Diegos. For added confidence and freshness, Doublemint Sugarfree Mints were generously provided to each guest.

In keeping true to the Oscar theme, awards were handed out to select guests who best exemplified Hollywood glamour. JC Buendia and Ana Roces were the winners of the Doublemint Sugarfree Mints Fashionably Fresh Award. Charmagne Garcia-Laconico won the Best Dressed Award while Vanessa Tangan, Ana Roces, Ale Atanacio and Miriam Quiambao won the Fashionably Fit Women of the Night Award. The Flickable Hair Award went to China Jocson while the Couple of the Night Award belonged to Cha Cuyong and Jake Galvez.