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MOMO!

rajo — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:10:38 +0000

I had the chance to visit the Eastwood Mall a few days ago and I must say that I really enjoyed my time there. I don’t get the chance to venture off into that part of the woods that often but I am glad that Nix thought of going. It’s a really pleasant mall filled with great stores. One of the reasons why I liked it was there weren’t too many people. LOL!

The highlight of my trip was having lunch at MOMO! I got attracted to the place because the interiors were nice and I am a sucker for great interiors. In a way it looked Scandinavian with the blonde wood.

: The interiors! Looking really nice!

Nix in front of the cool wallpaper that matched his outfit LOL!

The view from below. Nice lamps!

The food servings were quite large as I think everything was meant for sharing. We ordered a feast! We started with the MOMO salad which could have been a whole lot better if the greens were more fresh–the lettuce leaves were verging on sadness and overall limp and well, wilted. The dressing was too thick and it had the consistency of a jam instead of a dressing. Meaning the salad needed major help.

Then we had the chowder soup which was just ok, nothing great. Could have been made richer and more bold by adding flavor! At this point I was like, “I think this will be a SAD experience.” Good thing the cheese spread that came free at the start of the meal was a winner! I loved it!

Our salad. Next time the greens should be more fresh, please.

The main courses arrive and they looked really good! A promising sign! I got excited when I saw how beautiful the carbonara looked with that golden yolk swimming in a pool of the most delicate noodles.

A plate of beautiful CARBONARA! Check out the giant bacon rashers that came with it! YUMMERS!

The RIBS made my mouth water with their generous sides and charred edges.

The pork ribs were really good! I will come back for this again!

The main courses were FANTASTIC! totally making me forget about the first two disappointing dishes. I would definitely go back and try other things on the menu.

A big plus as well is that the staff was really attentive and cheerful, which I always appreciate. Do come to MOMO and let me know what else is good on the menu. It is located on the first level of the Eastwood Mall, failed to get a card but it’s easy to find! LOL!

HUGS!

RAJO!

The Cory Aquino Bag!

rajo — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:04:06 +0000

I just wanted to share with you my latest project with Rags2Riches. In cooperation with the Eastwood Mall, I designed a shopping bag in tribute to the late president Mrs. Cory Aquino. This is the second time that I have done this for them, and since the first project was so very well received, I obliged to do the Cory Aquino edition.

I thought the project was so perfect because I consider Mrs. Aquino as a symbol of motherhood for the Philippines, and the project involves the mothers of the poorest areas in the country. When I arrived at Eastwood Mall, the bags were already sold out! There is now a waiting list for the bags and it will be available next week! The bag is 600 Pesos and all the proceeds will be shared by the Rags2Riches and the Ninoy Aquino Foundation. Please support my project and let’s reinforce the cycle of goodness!

We are still using the same design philosophies that have been the main ethos of the R2R project: sustainability and recycled earth-friendly materials.

The Nanay Leaders of Payatas proudly showing their creations!

Me and Nanays!

Bam Aquino represented the Family of Mrs. Aquino and the Ninoy Aquino foundation.

Please help our cause and improve the lives of so many Filipinos in need!

HUGS!
RAJO!

R2R @ The Eastwood Mall!

rajo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:35:20 +0000

I have two special groups that are very close to my heart. My Rags-2-Riches group, which is a social business enterprise that helps out the women of Payatas, and the Philippine National Red Cross. I try my best to raise funds and awareness for them every chance I get. So you can just imagine my joy when I had the opportunity to help both organizations at one time! This all happened when my friend Kevin Tan gave me a call and asked if I was willing to design a shopping bag for his Eastwood Mall. I automatically thought of using my Nanays of Payatas!

I am so proud of these women, as we have won several awards all over the world ! I am happy to announce that our family has grown from 20 nanays all the way to almost 400 strong! I wanted to have a photo exhibit showcasing the lives of these women, and I also wanted the people to see where the bags came from. It’s really quite touching when you see the pictures. We launched this project a couple of days ago at the Eastwood Mall, and although it was raining cats and dogs, we had quite the crowd!

I just want to invite all of you to come and take a check out the Eastwood Mall in Libis. It’s really quite impressive. When I went, I thought I was in Vegas! LOL! They even have a Superga store, which is one of my most favorite shoe brands from Italy.

I know you might have a lot of these eco-bags already, but our bags are really different, as each bag is one of a kind. The goodness that you will give out in return from purchasing these bags is immeasurable. All the proceeds of the bags will go to R2R and The Red Cross! So please come and buy and be a part in changing lives!

: Kevin Tan and the host of the evening! My darling Tessa Valdes.

: Tessa carrying the Eastwood Mall ECO-CHIC bag! We only made 500 bags and they are all numbered and personally signed by the nanay who made them. The bag is only 600.00 Pesos.

: Kevin, Tessa and I with the team leaders of the Nanays of R2R.

: The photos were taken by Erwin Liberato and Richelle VIbal. This is a photo of Smokey mountain, which is located in Payatas.

: The retasos/remnants are handwoven to create the material for the bags.

: The bags are sewn using old sewing machines.

: These are the handles for the ECO-Chic bags of the Eastwood mall.

: Handles being tested and shaped.

One of the nanays working on the frame, showing how the bags are made.

Mariana from Spain and Ariana from Brazil modellng our bags!

Nix, Fayinna, Carla and Joanna showing their support!

Leo and Marielle Po with Stylebible's Isha Andaya! Thank you so much for coming and braving the rain and the traffic.

The Red Cross was fully represented by Mr. Alfred Xerex-Burgos and Mrs. Lulu Quezon.

Men in STRIPES! Keving Tan and Raul Manzano.

The smiles of these children are my personal remuneration.

We had a quick fashion show with the bags!

HUGS!

RAJO!