JanSport’s Lil break and Right Pouch are nifty small packs to keep your accessories organized while you’re on the go. Be it coins, cards, a charger, earphones and other miniature items, you won’t have to sweat the small stuff.

If you love organization, the JanSport burrito is the one for you! This quirky accessory securely stores electronic cords, a powerbrick, and other daily essentials and it folds up perfectly to fit inside your backpack.

The JanSport Hippyland fanny pack allows for everything you need to be within close reach and leave you hands-free for the more important stuff. This handy waist pack will be by your side wherever you go!

Small and light, the JanSport Half Pint Mini backpack is the perfect throw-on-and-go miniature pack for those no-nonsense, on-the-go adventures you’re raring to scratch off your bucket list.

It’s a backpack, it’s a cross-body, and it’s the JanSport Indio. And it may very well be the hybrid essential you need for all your OOTDs.

Take only what you need, do only what you love, with the Weekender crossbody bag. This small but sturdy sidekick holds your essentials in one main compartment with an exterior stash pocket, giving you one less thing to worry about.

Check the full collection at JanSport Store and select BratPack, The Travel Club, The SM Stores nationwide or follow us on Facebook and Instagram: JanSport Philippines.

I grew up watching Disney cartoons and using a JanSport backup going to school, that’s why I couldn’t contain my excitement when I learned about this collaboration. I got myself a DisneyXJanSport backpack, thanks to JanSport Philippines.

I chose this design because of its fun and colorful vibe that will surely brighten up a gloomy day. What I love about this classic JanSport backpack is it has a very roomy main compartment to store my daily necessities. It also has a small front pocket for easy access items. The Disney prints also brought magic not only on the bag but to everyone who sees it. May you be a student, an office worker, or an adventurer, this bag is perfect for you.

#CountOcramGiveaway

Want to own this bag? All you have to do is wish upon a star, ahaha, no I’m kidding. Please see mechanics below.

Instagram

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1. Follow @countocram and @jansportphilippines on Instagram
2. Like this photo and tag 3 friends on the comment section
3. Regram this photo with the hashtags #countocramgiveaway #disneyxjansport
4. Make sure that your account is set to public so that I can verify your entry
5. Open to Cebu residents only.
6. Only one entry per account, giveaway accounts will be disqualified.
7. The giveaway will run from July 10 to July 17. Winner will be announced on July 18.

Facebook

1. Like Count Ocram and JanSport Philippines on Facebook
2. Like this photo and tag 3 friends on the comment section
3. Share this photo with the hashtags #countocramgiveaway #disneyxjansport
4. Make sure that your post is set to public so that I can verify your entry
5. Open to Cebu residents only.
6. Only one entry per account, giveaway accounts will be disqualified.
7. The giveaway will run from July 10 to July 17. Winner will be announced on July 18.

That’s it! Join both on Instagram and Facebook to earn 2 raffle entries. Good Luck!

JanSport’s Disney collection is available at Bratpack (Ayala Center Cebu), Bratpack (Robinsons Galleria Cebu), and Travel Club (SM City Cebu). Grab one today because every adventure needs a little magic.

Our day started with an afternoon chill at the Cabanas over some drinks and of course, Mövenpick Ice Cream! I was actually given a pass to enjoy the beach and pool but I arrived at Mövenpick Cebu late afternoon because of work. I just decided to relax and wait for the party.

This year’s theme for the Electro Beach Festival was White Party. I decided to wear a white polo and a light grey shorts to keep it simple, and my floral Flossy plimsolls to give the look an accent. This pair of Flossy is the perfect footwear for venues like Mövenpick Cebu.

I fell in love with Flossy Footwear the first time I wore them during a sunset cruise along Mactan Chanel. I kept wearing my first pair whenever I go out and travel because they’re easy to wear and comfortable. I was very excited when Primer Group contacted me to check out their latest collection.

The new collection features designs that suits every personality; floral for the outgoing, glittery for partyphiles, minimal prints and bold colors for those who want to keep it simple. Check out these latest designs and other collections at Flossy Footwear branch in SM City Cebu.

Going back to Electro Beach Festival, we kick-off the night with a sumptuous dinner buffet at the Sails Restaurant featuring dishes all over Asia. We then headed to Ibiza Beach Club for the party. The night was filled with beats from Japanese DJs that kept everyone dancing.

Looking forward to more Electro Beach Festival!

I heard about Primer Group’s Bodega Sale in Manila last year and I’m glad that it is finally happening here in Cebu. Score discounts as much as 80% off from brands like Delsey, Flossy, Tumi, Columbia, DC, The North Face, Hedgren, Roxy, O’neill, Volcom and a lot more! Primer Group of Companies has over 200 brands under their wing and who knows your favorite brands will also be part of the sale too.

The Bodega Sale will be open from 10am to 7pm. This doesn’t happen every year, the last Bodega Sale in Cebu happened 6 years ago and who knows when will be the next. So come early and bring your friends and family. See you all there!

You may follow hashtags – #PrimerBodegaSale and #BodegaSale2016 on Instagram and Facebook for more details. For inquiries, please call 412-3747.

Update – Aug 25, 2016, 9am

I was invited to the preview of Primer Bodega Sale 2016 and here are some photos of items available.

I was able to buy a Komono watch for only Php1000 originally priced at Php4990 and a pair of Wakai Slip-ons, originally priced at Php1500. Herschel bags are at 50% off and you can purchase a JanSports bag for as low as Php500. Enjoy shopping!

Update – Aug 25, 2016, 7pm

Due to overwhelming volume of crowd who attended Primer Bodega Sale 2016, a number scheme was implemented. Tickets were distributed today for Friday and Saturday schedule. Tickets for Sunday will be distributed on Saturday depending on stocks availability. Please note of the following:

• Each ticket is good for only one pax
• Each ticket is valid only during the day listed in the ticket

Please visit Primer Bodege Sale 2016 event page for updates.

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activity in the Philippines. With hundreds of hiking spots all over the country, hiking enthusiasts will not run out of choices. Hiking spots varies per places but all surely offers scenic trails and breathtaking views.

Even around Manila, there are hiking spots that people can visit. This is what Day Hikes and Nature Walks from Manila book focused on. The book was written by Gideon Lasco, a physician and medical anthropologist by profession, and avid mountain climber. He is also the man behind the popular blog, pinoymountaineer.com. There is no better person to talk about Philippine mountaineering than him. Gideon climbed his first mountain by the age of 8, to date, he climbed 150 mountains in the Philippines, hiked in 20 countries spanning 6 continents, and scaled 3 of the 7 summits of the world.

According to Gideon, a day hike is an outdoor activity that usually takes 4-6 hours. It’s a perfect activity for outdoor enthusiasts who only have few hours to spare. His book is a perfect guide that you can use if you are planning to do some day hikes around Metro Manila.

Day Hikes and Nature Walks from Manila is a pocket sized book containing easy to read guides on 20 plus hiking spots surrounding Metro Manila. Each guide contains information on how to travel to the destination from Manila, detailed itinerary, hiking tips, things to bring and my favorite, a map, because not all the time you have internet connection right? The hiking destinations in the book are also divided into categories- geological wonders, tropical rain forests, open trails and woodlands, waterforms, seascapes and historical trails.

This is the 6th book that’s been published by C.O.R.E., Primer Group of Companies‘ advocacy arm, as part of their Information Education Campaign program which aims to educate the community and promote tourism, travel and exploration. This program also gives CORE athletes and ambassadors to share their knowledge in their expertise through a different medium.

The next time you plan a hike to Pico de Loro, Mt. Buntis or Mt. Maculot, make sure you have a copy of the book. Day Hikes and Nature Walks from Manila is available at R.O.X. branches in Bonifacio High Street, Marquee Mall and Ayala Center Cebu for only Php390.

I really love the outdoors and I can’t wait for their Visayas version of this book.

Flossy recently invited me and some of my friends from Cebu Fashion Bloggers, local media and guests to experience Sunset Cruise along Mactan Channel. It was my first time to do this kind of activity and I had so much fun. I really love watching the sun as it sets in the horizon, and seeing it while on a yacht was truly an amazing experience. I also appreciated the beauty of Marcelo Fernan Bridge even more as we pass under it.

The sunset cruise was filled with music, food, drinks, laughter and lots of picture taking. It started at Cebu Yacht Club, passed under the 2 bridges connecting Mactan Island to the main island of Cebu, and then cruised back to Cebu Yacht Club to end the night with Eden Music Festival. Too bad I didn’t have the energy to stay and party.

Flossy also had their latest collections displayed onboard. Their summer collection features fun, retro, laidback and classic prints. These designs are now available on Flossy and ResToeRun stores nationwide.

I wore a shirt with tropical prints with a matching sweatshorts and paired it with my Flossy in camouflage and denim design. Flossy is perfect for this activity because it’s light weight and the sole has a good grip on the yacht floor. The design is also flexible that you can wear it with almost anything.

Thank you Flossy and ResToeRun for this amazing experience.

Flossy is available at ResToeRun Ayala Center Cebu, ResToeRun Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Flossy SM City Cebu.

One of the world’s leading outdoor sports lifestyle company, Quiksilver, opened their store in Cebu last June 2011, it since then became one of the go to brands of outdoorsy and adventurous Cebuanos. Quiksilver has been providing its Cebu clientele with high performance, durable and stylish outdoor sports clothing and gears. Their collections include clothing, accessories, eyewear, gears, footwear and swimwears.

Quiksilver was founded in Australia by Alan Green and John Law in 1969. It started as a boardshort company, and today, Quiksilver has evolved into a global lifestyle brand.

Quiksilver’s sister brand, Roxy is also available in the store. Roxy provides women, fashionable clothing pieces for their outdoor and daily needs. Roxy’s product line includes clothing, bags, accessories, footwear and of course swimwear. Their swimwear pieces are perfect for outdoorsy people who doesn’t want to compromise style. Their collections feature classic silhouettes with modern and trendy prints.

The story of Roxy started when Quiksilver decided to start a women’s line in 1990. They saw an opportunity in the untapped women’s surf market that’s why they decided to make swimwear for them. Roxy eventually evolved to a global lifestyle brand like Quiksilver.

Visit Quiksilver at the 2nd Level of SM City Cebu Northwing for a head turning summer pieces.

Last March 5-6, Backjoy Posture Playground was held at SM Seaside City Cebu. Different activities were setup for event goers to have a chance to win Backjoy products. A posture talk was also conducted by Dr. James Pardis, a Chiropractor who’s been practicing for almost 20 years now.

During the Posture Talk, I learned that good posture is important not just for physical appearance but also for your health. Some of the benefits of good posture besides improving your physical appearance are; it makes you look more confident, it improves your breathing, blood circulation and digestion, helps your muscles and joints to function properly, and lastly, it keeps your back and spine healthy.

If you think your posture is bad, it’s never too late to correct it. Backjoy, an American brand which aims to change the way people sits, stands and sleeps has invented several products which will help you correct your posture. One of their best selling products is the SitSmart Posture Plus. This innovative product helps in improving our posture and relieving lower back pains by optimizing our sitting position. It tilts your hips upright and comfortably floating your spine over the seat.

Backjoy gave me a SitSmart and I’ve been using it for 2 weeks now. After using it for a day, I felt some lower back pains which I think it’s normal since my friends also felt the same. After continuously using it, the pain eventually disappeared and I really felt an improvement on my posture. The SitSmart helped me become more aware of my sitting posture even without using it. SitSmart also lessen the pressure on my spine when I sit because it provides support on my pelvis. It’s really effective to people like me who’s seated at work most of the time.

Some of the other posture improving products of Backjoy are ComfortSeat, SleepSound Pillows, PostureWear, Kneeler, Trigger Point Massager, Comfort Insoles and Posture Sandals. You can learn more about these products on backjoy.com.

In Cebu, Backjoy products are available at their branches in Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu and their newest branch, in SM City Seaside Cebu. I totally recommend this product, it really helped in improving my posture and lessening my lower back pains.