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Experience Cuban Excellence in Cigars

If you are a cigar enthusiast, you know there is nothing that can compare to smoking a cigar. It has a flavor that is all its own. Each brand of cigar is unique. Cuban cigars offer you some of the best on the market. When you are ready to try something new, turn to a favorite, the cohiba collection. Find out what you have been missing every time you pick up a cigar. A Cuban cigar may become your new favorite.

Go with a Flagship Brand

Cigar smokers are serious about their top picks in cigars. They usually have a go-to brand. Cohiba is one of the most popular brands on a worldwide level. It’s a brand that has been around since 1966, building a following that is going strong. It is based on Cuban tobacco that is farmed in the Vegas Finas and Vuelto Abajo regions. It is guaranteed and certified as a Cuban cigar. When you purchase a cigar with Cuba’s seal of approval, you can count on a positive experience.

Make a New Addition to Your Cigar Collection

Whether you smoke a cigar on a daily basis or you only take a puff on a special occasion, you want to have an extensive collection. Your cigar smoking experience should be truly enjoyable. You need to be selective in the brands that you purchase. Consider Cohiba the next time you are rounding out your cigar collection. You can choose cigars that have a medium flavor, those that have a full flavor, or those that are robust. You can also have a variety of lengths, from 3.2 inches to 6.2 inches. Choose various ring gauges, including 20, 26, 40, 52, and 55. Your cigar smoking experience can be even better when you find the right cigar for you. Explore your options as you review the Cohiba lineup. Sample several until you find your favorite. Cuban cigars have always had a reputation as one of the finest in the world. Find out if you agree when you try Cohiba.

Rebisco celebrates Filipino artistry and food with the Special Edition Designer Can series

One of the most iconic fixtures in a Filipino home is the Rebisco Assorted Biscuits Tin Can — that multi-colored can of snacks that generations have always loved. Through the years, Rebisco products have become a part of Filipino tradition — a pasalubong lovingly carried to waiting family members in many homecomings; a favorite merienda fare; a much-loved snack passed around during family gatherings, big and small. A silent witness to the evolution of Filipino lifestyles, Rebisco Assorted Biscuits continues to be a Pinoy favorite, standing the test of time.

The red can design showcases the paintings made by Roel Obemio.

A fresh take on a Filipino classic

As it marks its 55th anniversary, Rebisco takes its humble tin can to the next level by partnering with renowned Filipino contemporary artists to create the Rebisco Special Edition Designer Cans. These works of art aim to showcase the rich history and evolution of the brand, while using the can itself as a vehicle of expression.

The growth of Rebisco parallels that of the Filipino culture. Over the past 55 years, Rebisco has grown into a formidable brand, thanks to the Filipino’s undying love and support, allowing it to grow into what it is today. As a fledgling company, Rebisco started with very simple offerings of biscuits and crackers packed into a can with images of the biscuits. Over time, the packaging evolved, soon showcasing family-themed art works as well.

By realizing that their snacks are deeply ingrained into the Filipino way of life, Rebisco celebrates its anniversary by launching their newest special edition designer tin can, which serves as a canvas on which the Filipino story is printed. These miniature versions are designed to show how Rebisco is intertwined with the Filipino story, as captured in food practices and traditions illustrated by four highly acclaimed artists. In doing so, the well-loved tin can evolves into a canvas that fulfills the brand’s vision to recognize the work and talent of Filipino artists.

The blue can design showcases the paintings made by Migs Villanueva

Visualizing the rich local flavor

Beautifully using the tin can as the canvas through which they can capture local color are four of the country’s talented contemporary artists – Migs Villanueva, Aris Bagtas, Roel Obemio, and Joseph Banez. By collaborating with Rebisco, they aim to shine the light on Filipino artistry and culture in a tradition that Rebisco has created.

Migs Villanueva, a Palanca-awardee visual artist, uses bold pastel colors and wanderlust compositions to invite Filipinos to see their own childhood experiences in her works. Aris Bagtas shows the Filipinos’ identity through his folk, religious and abstract works, inspiring people to create a country where family values, traits and traditions are not forgotten. Roel Obemio, a member of the famed Saturday Group, uses storybook characters and Filipino family-oriented imagery that convey whimsy and fantasy. Joseph “Otep” Bañez, who made his own brand of Filipino Pop-Social Realism that took the market by storm, creates detailed renditions combined with playful colors and hilarious settings.

The green can design showcases the paintings made by Aris Bagtas.

Alongside these artists, celebrity and visual artist Heart Evangelista-Escudero plus radio DJ Chico Garcia celebrated the launch as official event hosts for this prestigious event.

This project’s new masterpieces are featured on the tin can’s outer packaging. There are four sets of special edition designer cans, and inside are assorted premium biscuits, crackers, cookies and wafers – all-time favorites that people love to snack on and share. Retailing for php175.00 SRP, these are now available at leading supermarkets nationwide, namely Robinsons, Puregold, Waltermart, Rustans, and Shopwise. Starting November 15, 2018, you can also buy online via www.honestbee.ph.

The yellow can design showcases the paintings made by Joseph Bañez.

“Every Pinoy family has a story to tell and through the years, we make these stories come to life through our products. Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Cans support local not only through taste, but through art. We at Rebisco believe that life is a constant journey of growing and refining who we are. Thus, we find a new twist to an old product to rekindle interest for it while continuing our tradition to let the tin can serve as an art canvas that tells the stories and values of Filipino families,” said Ms. Lulu dela Peña, the Marketing Communications Head of Rebisco.

Indeed, Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Can will once again be part of the Filipino heritage. What are you waiting for? Express your support for local by gifting your family and friends with Rebisco’s special edition designer cans, and share with them a taste of our rich Filipino culture.

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3 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Gift Basket

Whether you’re buying a gift for your personal assistant, your grandmother, or your kid’s math teacher, you can’t go wrong with a gift basket. These versatile gifts, stocked with assortments of gourmet foods and treats, are always a big hit. Choosing the perfect gourmet gift baskets for your recipients can be tough, however. With so many to choose from, it can be hard to decide between candy-filled baskets, wine-themed baskets, and savory snack baskets. Here are three great tips sure to help you choose the right basket for your recipient.

Packaging

If your recipient values style, choose a basket that looks good enough to eat. Baskets come in many sizes, shapes, and styles, ranging from unadorned wicker options to colorful baskets covered in ribbons and bows. The presentation is an important part of any gift, so choose a basket style that suits your recipient’s taste.

Contents

While bows and ribbons make for fun embellishment, they’re not as important as the contents of your basket. Before shopping, consider your recipient’s tastes and preferences. Are they chocolate lovers, or do they prefer relaxing with a scone and a hot cup of tea? Are they always munching on salty snacks? Do they have a subscription to a wine of the week club? Are they more likely to enjoy artisanal cheese or caramel-coated popcorn? Once you’ve narrowed down their preferences, you can start shopping for gourmet gift baskets. Options range from baskets filled with epicurean goodies to baskets filled with soup mixes. You’re sure to find a basket that makes your recipient smile.

Shipping

If you’re sending a basket to a friend or loved one who lives far away, make sure the gift basket you’ve chosen can be shipped to their location. If the basket contains perishable foods, for example, like fruit, it’s important to choose a company that guarantees freshness on arrival.

Gift giving can be hard, but choosing gift baskets is easy. They’re the perfect present for the person who has everything!