Power Plant MallAS the temperature falls and the race to complete one’s Christmas list heats up, shoppers prowl ever more fiercely for goodies that will make their loved ones’ eyes light up or will elicit a cry of excitement and pleasure. Here, we rounded up some gift options from our old reliables, whether you’re looking for gifts for a friend, a family member or your colleagues. Take a look and take your pick! Power Plant Mall offers a superb selection of holiday gift baskets with a packed inventory of goods. There’s the requisite wine bottle and a sponge loaf here and there. But what really sets these baskets apart are the gourmet food items that can be used for preparing quick feasts at home: extra virgin olive oil in artisanal bottles, premium dark chocolate for making cups of hot cocoa, and strawberry preserves in hand-painted jars. Surprise the kiddies with limited-edition “RPG Metanoia” shirt sets and toys, including a yoyo like lead character Nico’s, available at toy stores and department stores. “RPG Metanoia,” the Philippines’ first 3D-animated feature film, is brought to you by Star Cinema and Ambient Media. Watch “RPG Metanoia,” an entry to the 2010 Metro Manila Film Fest, beginning December 25. Also in 3D! Visit www.therpgmovie.com for more info.

Collectors and art aficionados will love Lopez Museum’s trove of art books, folios and prints, all at affordable prices! Check them out at the museum, located at the Benpres Building, Exchange Road, Pasig or contact 635-9545, 631- 2417, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . All proceeds will go to the museum’s conservation projects. The residents of BayaniJuan sa Southville 7 have created a line of bead-inspired products to be launched for the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions. Aside from candleholders and picture frames made out of glossy magazines rolled and glued into shell-like forms, the line will soon include key chains, cell phone charms and ornament hangers. Watch for them in pop-up BnJ stores in malls beginning next year!

ICanServe Foundation’s ornament-in-a-card comes with a decoration that you can hang on the holiday tree, and a brief explanation that you have made a donation in honor of the recipient. For a minimum contribution of P200 per card, help ICanServe Foundation continue its early breast cancer detection advocacy and subsidize the patients’ treatment. Call 636-5578 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .