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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Master Chefs 2013 : From Barangay Cooking Idols to Talented Master Chefs

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I have a knack for cooking. Somehow, after I'm able to taste a certain dish and if provided with all the ingredients (optional), I would immediately be able to figure out how the dish was cooked. It comes out easy to determine which ingredient comes first and how they are prepared to be ready for cooking.

I am also very fond of trying out new dishes especially if its presentation is attractive and colorful. Many call it gourmet food where cooking becomes an art and a science as well. This is probably why I have a lot of food reviews in my blog. I do not really eat that much but I do love tasting each and every dish served to me.

It fascinates me to see cooking demos especially if its done by chefs who really are very creative in their cooking and presentation. I guess there has been an increase in the number of students who like to pursue a culinary art degree because I've been seeing a lot of chefs in the news lately. They've also become like superstars following the footprints of sports athletes and celebrities being recruited as endorsers of popular brands.

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Reaffirming its continuous commitment to offer better solutions to its customers, Globe Business recently provided an update of its network transformation to the members of Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) during their General Members Meeting held at the Fairmont Hotel Makati.

"We want to make businesses better. And that definitely includes making the lives of our clients and their ecosystem better as well," said Nikko Acosta, the new Head of Globe Business Enterprise Group, as he described the very thrust that has defined the corporate arm of Globe all these years, adding that "the basic core offers will not work if we do not have a very strong network. It is to this end that Globe Business is boldly undertaking the network upgrade head on.”

Acosta shared that the transformation is currently taking place in three key areas: access or mobility, fiberized transport, and full IT connectivity. Focusing on these elements translates to wider coverage, clearer calls, prompt text messaging and faster internet browsing for consumers. Because of the great magnitude and capital expense of turning this vision into reality, he acknowledged that the transformation is being experienced at varying levels.

Grandparents Day : Make Wonderful Memories With Your Grandparents at Araneta Center

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Our lolos and lolas hold a special place in our hearts. We never fail to be fascinated whenever they tell us stories about their youth, and we love how they dote on us even when we’ve grown out of our pigtails and sandos. They discipline us, but they also always make sure we get to indulge on life’s simple pleasures. We cannot thank them enough for being such a big part of our lives.

This Grandparents’ Day, you can turn the tables and show your grandpa and grandma your love and appreciation by spending the day bonding at the Araneta Center. On September 8, create beautiful and memorable moments with your lolo and lola at Making Memories, a special photo exhibit showcasing life’s precious moments. The photo exhibit will also include tips on how to strengthen brain power.

The event will be made more unforgettable with a special performance by balladeer Chad Borja. The Binibining Pilipinas queens, Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2013 Cindy Miranda, and Binibining PIlipinas 2013 1st Runner-up Pia Wurtzbach will also grace the opening of the Making Memories Photo Exhibit.

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WD Philippines is giving consumers an opportunity to experience the first hard drive designed specifically for home and small office NAS systems with RAID.

“WD Caption Me” Facebook Contest invites consumers in the Philippines to express and share the benefits of having WD Red™ hard drives in a NAS system.

Beginning from 05 September, 2013, consumers can follow these simple steps to participate:

o Visit WD Philippines Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/WDPhilippines and click on the link to the contest site.

o In not more than 25 words, tell us “How will the WD Red Hard Drive and Synology® NAS system help you manage your data?”

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I have never seen so much kids in just one room - and together with their parents, bonding together doing fun-filled activities like coloring, playing in the kids pen, falling in line in the many photo booths, watching episodes of Superbook, and a fascinating colorful play on stage - makes me miss my childhood days when we were so carefree and all we think about is playing endlessly.

With the new generation of kids right now, it's very rare to see children playing on the streets. Most of them will now sit and stare in front of either the TV or computer screen - watching cable TV shows or playing their favorite games.

Many are also online playing on a virtual world where you simulate extraordinary experiences playing the roles of maybe an adventurer, a celebrity, or a rockstar!

Max's Inaanak Grand Fun Day was a great initiative to bring the kids out of their homes and enjoy learning activities with their parents.

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The mouth-watering Babi Guling or Roasted Suckling Pig could very well be the only photo I will post yet it will surely bring out an appetite in you.

It's one of the many dishes served during Balinese nights buffet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for only until the 8th so be sure to drop by at Hyatt to indulge in a feast that's authentic Indonesian cuisines.

There's Assorted Krupuk or Indonesian crackers, Bebek Betutu or Roasted Duck Wrapped in Banana Leaves, Kol Sejuk (Shredded Cabbage, Bell Pepper, Shallot, with Chili Lime Dressing), Sate Buntel Sapi or Minced Beef Satay, Tambusan Be Pasih or Steamed Mackerel in Banana Leaves, Sate Ikan or Seafood Satay, Sate Lilit or Minced Seafood Satay, Sate Sapi or Beef Satay, or Sate Ayam or Chicken Satay, plus desserts found in Indonesia like Pisang Rai and Kue Wajik

Of course, add with it several other choices that has made buffet an awesome festive dining experience.

But you need to drop everything right now because the Balinese feast is only until September 8. Please see below for more photos from my dining experience at their Market Cafe restaurant. Warning: This is not yet a food review. It's just an announcement so you could immediately visit the Hyatt and get to dine on sensatinoal gastronomical delights straight from real Chefs from Indonesia.

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Globe Telecom partnered with Huawei Technologies to provide state-of-the-art in-building wireless service solution for the company’s new corporate headquarters located in the country’s premier business district, Bonifacio Global City.

An in-building solution addresses the need for dedicated seamless indoor coverage and location-based services and applications.

The end-to-end in-building solution design involves the deployment of hybrid fiber and RF coaxial distributed antenna system (DAS) to provide high-capacity multi-technology mobile broadband services in The Globe Tower. The design provides delivery of consistent and seamless coverage in all areas of 28-floors of The Globe Tower including lifts, and parking areas.

Pony Show Off 3 : Are You A Digital Rock Star?

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You may not write songs like the Beatles, exhibit guitar wizardry like Eddie Van Halen or even dish out classics like Led Zeppelin – heck, you may not even know any of the people we mentioned but still you can’t pass for having the charm of One Direction – but it doesn’t matter. As long as you’ve got insane digital design skills, then you are just the kind of rock star we need.

PONY Footwear, the brand that sports and music rock icons have built, is once again on a mission to find the most talented digital design artists and maverick video filmmakers for this year’s PONY SHOW OFF! Digital Film and Poster Art Competition.

Already on its third year, the ongoing search runs only until October 15, 2013. The first two years already saw amazing cash prizes and awesome Pony shoes given away to the winning designers and filmmakers. So don’t feel left out, this year might just be your time to shine.

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For its annual tree planting and nurturing activity this year, Epson Precision (Philippines), Inc. (EPPI), worked with the National Power Corporation (NPC) and the Malaraya-Malepunyo Watershed Protection Council (MMWPC) and planted about 4,000 seedlings at Mt. Malaraya-Malepunyo (Biak-na-Bundok) in Brgy. Talisay, Lipa City, Batangas last August 3.

EPPI President Kazuyuki Amano led the event, with over 190 volunteers from EPPI.

This year, EPPI was able to cover two hectares of land, planting about 4,000 seedlings of various trees that are indigenous to the Philippines, including Narra, Kupang, Tibig, Toog, and Taluto. Every Epson volunteer was asked to plant a minimum of 20 seedlings. The company expects a survival rate higher than the 88% result from last year’s tree-planting activity.

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RIPE and READY for the picking, is Plush And Play!

Plush and Play proves to us that any business can be shaped into a Social Enterprise - even the manufacturing of toys!

First in their toy collection is the Enchanted Farm Barkada! Skillfully designed by the nanays at the farm, these toys will make it easy for kids to be endeared with fruits and vegetables! Can you spot Anne Kamatis and Buko Martin? How about Apple de Ap and Jessica Saging?

Each toy uses hypoallergenic cloth and filing, and non-toxic materials. They are all-safe for children!