I posted last week about Summit’s CEL Manila 2009 that’s happening this October 13-15, 2009 at  The World Trade Center.

As we all know, free entrance is only for all BPI cardholders (note that cardholders must show their BPI card and valid ID at the entrance). Otherwise, customers must pay Php 50 entrance fee…. BUT WAIT! I’ve got great news beacuse Summit Media gave me 50 complimentary passes just for Couchwasabi readers!

It’s just going to be simple. Drop a comment on this blog post as to why you’d love to check out CEL Manila 2009. If you have been to last year’s CEL Manila, you can give examples of the great steals you’ve got from last year. You must be willing to pick up the tickets from Petron Mega Plaza Building, Buendia, Makati City.

Don’t forget to write your complete name and valid email. Only entries/comments submitted by November 11 (WED) 9.00 pm are included in the raffle.

Couchwasabi will randomly pick TWENTY FIVE (25) lucky readers.  Winners will be receive an email instruction by November 11 (WED) 11.00 pm how to claim the tickets. Each winner will receive TWO (2) tickets–that’s for you and your friend!

Note that a valid ID must be presented by the raffle winner to claim the tickets.

Cheers!

After enjoying Gold Leaf’s Strawberry Tea, I got myself another box of fruit flavored tea recently. This time, I grabbed Gold Leaf’s Peach flavored Green Tea. Tea is how I wake myself up everytime I get to work too early for my brains to function.

Priced at half of what you should shell out for a box of Twinings (Php 90++ for a box of 24 teabags), Gold Leaf’s Green Tea has a wide array of green tea flavors to choose from (like mint, peach, honey lemon, etc.) Since green tea alone has a raw taste, it is best to acompany it with a sweet, fruity flavor to enjoy it better–not unless you are the super-harcore-tea-lover type.

I prepared myself a cup of Peach flavored Green Tea this morning and boy it was awesome! I love that Gold Leaf brand ensures the aroma is there. You can just smell the peaches which makes you enjoy your cup more. 

I like this better than the strawberry since I noticed that my other flavored tea has more coloring. In fact, I can see tea stains in my cup whenever I prepare my strawberry tea… So imagine what it can do to your teeth! With my Peach Green Tea, I didn’t notice any stain, so I guess it’s friendlier to our pearly whites.

As for the taste and re-soak factor, usually I could get two to three cups in every tea bag and the taste is still there. Then I put two teaspoons of sugar in every serving since I have a sweet tooth. But of course you can always use honey for a better twang.

I am giving away Atrium Hotel gift vouchers. This entitles the bearer to a special rate of Php 2,500 overnight stay with Breakfast Buffet for TWO in a Studio Suite. Just drop a comment on this blog post and let me know why I should give you a discount voucher.

Only entries/comments submitted by November 21 (SAT) 9.00 pm are included in the raffle. Raffle is open to residents of the Philippines.

Couchwasabi will pick THREE (3) lucky winners with the best answer. Winners will be notified on November 21 (SAT) 11.00 pm via email and gift vouchers will be sent via regular mail.

Vouchers are valid until December 31, 2009

Get branded eyewear and watches at SM’s private one-day exclusive luxury sale. Privado is on November 13 from 10AM to 10PM at One Esplanade, Bay Boulevard, Macapagal (near Mall of Asia).

Up to 50% off on all items, with an additional 20% discount when you use your BDO credit cards or when you present your BDO Rewards Card, SM Advantage, or SM Prestige Card. You can also enjoy BDO’s 0% installment up to 6 months for a minimum purchase of Php 3000.

Participating brands include Armani Exchange, Bulgari, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Christian Dior, CK, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Esprit, Fendi, Ferregamo, Girbaud, Givenchy, Gucci, Kenzo, Kenneth Cole, Mango, Michael Kors, Miss Sixty, Police, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Rayban, Tag Heuer, Timex, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, YSL, and many more.

CATS, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, will have a limited run at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) beginning July 24, 2010. This production will feature Tony winner Lea Salonga as Grizabella, and an international cast that will primarily come from Australia, and the United Kingdom.

CATS is one of Broadway’s British imports, which first opened in London’s West End in 1981, was truly phenomenal – the production at the Winter Garden Theatre ran for 18 years. The musical won numerous awards including both the Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award for Best Musical.

Grizabella is a former Glamour Cat who has lost her clout and sparkle, and now only seeks to be accepted by the “Jellicle Cats” society, whose members are anxiously waiting to be reborn into a new life.

“I’ll be playing Grizabella (aka the non-dancer part). As for what attracts me to her, besides the big song? Grizabella is The cat that shone in the spotlight once upon a time, and doesn’t anymore. She’s scraggy, dirty, ugly, and relives the Glory Days in her mind. It’ll be interesting to play someone that once shone, and no longer does,” noted Lea.

The show, based on the OLD POSSUM’S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS by T.S. Eliot has music by musical theatre master Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard). Its musical numbers include the hit song MEMORY.

CitiGroup Inc. offers discounted tickets exclusively to Citi clients till December 6, 2009. Present your Citi credit or ATM card at any Ticketworld outlet, and get 10 percent discount. For more details, contact Ticketworld at (632) 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.

From November 16 to December 19, you can enjoy up to 70% off on your favorite Adarna House books!  So come and visit us at our showroom, at at 2/F FSS Building, 20 Scout Tuason corner Scout Castor Streets, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City.  We are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mondays through Saturdays.  Storybooks will go for Php 50.00 each.  Call Dang at 372-3548 local 102.

Check out the latest timepieces from NEW MOON- A MYSTICAL COLLECTION. NoCurfew Watch Store is giving 20% discount plus free movie pass for every watch purchased!