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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Portable Bluetooth Speakers and SoundBars : More Christmas Treats from Philips


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Christmas is one of the most anticipated and joyful times of the year. It’s also one of the busiest—our schedules can get easily packed, from Christmas parties to last minute shopping sprees. But Christmas doesn’t have to be stressful—plan your Christmas list ahead so you can sit back and relax as you enjoy this year’s Yuletide season.

Philips is helping you have a fuss-free Christmas with this gift guide from its line of consumer products. Whether it’s for family or friends, Philips makes sure you can give them the gift of looking and feeling good for the holidays and beyond.

Check out the Philips Portable Bluetooth Speakers SBT30 as seen from the above photo. I hope Philips sends me a demo unit so we could test the real thing at my workplace.

Miss Earth 2013 : Promoting Eco-Tourism Worldwide


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Let the whole world witness the beauty of the Philippines as Miss Earth 2013 takes the lead in promoting eco-tourism worldwide.

Miss Earth 2013 the 13th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, will be held on December 7, 2013 at the Versailles Palace in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, PhilippinesMiss Earth 2012 Tereza Fajksová from Czech Republic will crown her successor at the end of the event. This year's edition is aligned with "The International Year of Water Cooperation" .
 
During a reception for a  meet and greet of some of the  Miss Earth 2013 lovely candidates held during lunch at Chef Jessie 100 Revolving Restaurant, Media people and photographers had a chance to interview them and talked about their advocacies back home and for the environment. The Pageant is very timely in the event of Typhoon Yolanda that hit our country, these gorgeous women will share their advocacy for the environment in their home countries. It's about time we take environment protection seriously and these ladies will use their beauty and influence to relay the message of hope, charity and environmental awareness across the globe. 

Chef Jessie's 100 Revolving Restaurant : Dining in Style with Miss Earth Beauties



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A fabulous place with a celebrated chef and lunch with gorgeous Miss Earth 2013 candidates. It was a serendipitous moment, I am in a right time and a right place. Chef Jessie Sincioco is one of our famous chefs, who takes pride in our Filipino dishes, with her magic touch, our Pinoy dishes could be popular if not famous globally, it will be a hit just like the Japanese and Chinese dishes. Chef Jessie can customized dishes according to your needs, preference and budget and the menu will still turn out perfect, she is one working chef!

Chef Jessie 100 Revolving Restaurant is owned by the Que Family of MDC (Mercury Drug Corporation) located at the 33rd floor of the company owned (MDC 100) building, the first high-rise venture of MDC.  

Ms. Tess Laurente, the PR Manager and Chef Jessie herself when we had a chance to interview them talked about the story behind the name of MDC 100. The 100 is a very special number for the Que Family, they started a business with 100 pesos, so it symbolizes the humble beginning of the company, very inspiring!

Epson Increases Aid For Typhoon Haiyan Survivors


Seiko Epson Corporation global President Minoru Usui hands over Epson’s additional aid to PBSP Executive Director Rafael Cojuangco Lopa for the benefit of Typhoon Haiyan survivors.

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Epson announced recently that it is increasing its aid for the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan (local name: Yolanda) to PhP6.372 million pesos. The additional support was presented by Seiko Epson's global president Minoru Usui to the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), a foundation that is providing relief and recovery assistance to devastated areas.

The combined donation of Epson employees – from employee cash donations and employee initiatives (budget from Christmas party and Family day) amounted to PhP2.372 million. An additional PhP2 million was made by the company from its initial donation of PhP2 million last November 12.

Relief and rehabilitation operations are currently ongoing in the Visayas region, which was severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan -- considered as one of the worst typhoons to hit the Philippines in recorded history. Epson stands with the families affected by the calamity and hopes for the swift rehabilitation of the areas damaged by the disaster.

Hunger Games Catching Fire : Movie Night with Friends


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 "Katniss Everdeen's world is a world of hunger and competition. In order to win the game, the fighters must focus on outdoing one another, enduring adversities, faking emotions and pleasing the crowd. It's a world where there is no place for authenticity and making friends within the battle arena is like sleeping beside an ax. There can only be one victor. While most fighters connived with the strong, the Girl on Fire chose befriended the weaklings. She always thought differently.

Thank you, Lions Gate, for burning money to bring to the world Catching Fire. Such a great reminder for us to know who the real enemy is when we get to the battle arena. Panem, after all, is not so different with the place we call Earth."- Mark Delgado

Hunger Games Catching Fire was shown in a special blocked screening last November 22, 2013 at Shang CinePlex Shangri-La Plaza, Ortigas Pasig City.

Wazzup Pilipinas, as an online media partner was given five (5) tickets. I invited four of my fellow educators to join me in the event so we had to leave early from work.


Nailsanity and Tantra Yoga : An Afternoon of Heavenly Pampering


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I may soon become a metrosexual!

Well, I don't usually like to be feeling sozy by pampering myself with a whole body massage, a colorfully designed manicure/pedicure, a strenuous body stretch with a yoga exercise, and concocting a blend of my own fruit and veggie juices.

But I was amazed of the possibilities that one can spend his or her afternoon. It was truly relaxing to sweat out, take a warm shower afterwards, drink up a purely organic juice, and then relax while they work on your nails.

Damn! I envy the women who can stretch into unimaginable limits, drink up a sour and sweet combination of drink, and choose a variety of nail art to "bongaciously" make their nails an art canvass.

2nd Laguna Blogging Summit : Engaging with the Next Generation of Social Media Influencers


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How do you Win in Manila?

With a hashtag of #WinInManila, we engage with our readers the most creative and controversial way possible. Though its a lifestyle blog, we incorporate editorial opinions, re-post issues that have gone viral, mess around with sensitive thoughts that are quite provoking, act as if we are very well informed, and a lot of almost enigmatic articles that are way beyond the real scope of a lifestyle blog - Nah! we do that but only when we feel like it. Unlike some who do that for a living, we do it for fun!

Now, we have a responsibility to share the information, and of course the attitude, to the people -of whom majority are the youth - the next generation of social media influencers - bloggers and/or social network addicts, and likewise to those that read the stuff we post online.

Many of them, unconsciously, absorb what we share - and it reflects in the way they act, talk and deal with people. Unaware, they may be expressing and replicating what we feel, what we rant and rave about, and how we say it online. Admit it or not, we greatly influence them, and they unknowingly do the same thing with their own readers or followers.


Monday, November 25, 2013

Q2 2014 Targeted For P 65B LRT-1 Cavite Extension PPP Bid


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After obtaining the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board’s approval to sweeten the terms of the country’s biggest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is now targeting to schedule its bid submission deadline within the second quarter of 2014.

In order to foster more competitive bids for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 Cavite Extension PPP Project (LRT-1 Cavex), the DOTC aims to give roughly four (4) to six (6) months’ time from the start of the bidding process to allow new players to come into the picture. The bidding process begins upon the publication of an invitation to bid, which the transport agency will do within December 2013.

“This timeline is meant to foster competitive bids. We believe that the improved terms will attract more players, who will need a reasonable period to study the project and prepare their proposals,” said DOTC spokesperson Michael Arthur Sagcal.

Braven : The World’s Most Talented Speakers



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BRAVEN is a portable Bluetooth speaker maker, dedicated to delivering premium audio and unparalleled design. Founded in 2011, BRAVEN is the first company to produce a portable Bluetooth HD Speaker that doubles as a mobile device charger.

Braven 570 (Php 3,950)
Equipped with 6 watts of power and 10 hours of playtime, the Braven 570 is the perfect audio companion to bring along wherever life takes you.

Braven 625s (Php 5,950)
Brandishing a shock absorbing exterior shell and an LED flashlight accessory, the Braven 625s is an outdoorsman’s perfect companion. With enough battery power to play 16 hours worth of music, the 625s can also do double duty as a mobile phone charger.

Cruisin' to Iloilo and Bacolod : 2GO Travel Adventures (Part 1)


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Do we always need to be in a hurry? Should we always race against time? Should we make every moment count as if it was our last day on Earth? I know that life has a lot of responsibilities that need to be addressed immediately, but there should also be times when we need to let loose and let go of the complexities and priorities so we could relax and re-energize.

Pause for awhile, pamper yourself, indulge on your favorites, give in to the temptations and you'll be surprised that you're now looking differently at the world. All it takes is a short pause good enough to show you a different perspective of the world around you.

Taking a flight across the different islands is a splendid adventure! However, your adventure usually starts when you arrive at your destination. Many should also consider making use of the travel time as part of the adventure. It's an unexplored opportunity to bond with friends and families - to strengthen the ties that unite by simply having more time to cuddle up in bed or breathe the fresh and warm sea air aboard a cruise ship via 2GO Travel.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Contiki Travels : Experience a Life with No Regrets


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Who doesn't want to see the world and all its splendor? The world is a book and those that do not travel is stuck in page one.

Get to spend your youth traveling with your best buddies, or taking the ultimate thrill traveling alone but meeting new friends during your trips. Take advantage of your youth because it won't be as great if you travel at your golden years when you can't really be at your optimum health and capability to get wild and more courageous to try out the uncanny, peculiar, and a little more risky adventures that requires you to be at your best as much as possible.

It's quite exhilarating to discover new places, to taste awesome cuisines, and more interesting to meet new faces and gain a friend along the way from all over the world. How awesome it is to jump into endless possibilities of fun and excitement.

Whatever way you may want it, its always best to book your adventure with the best in youth travel - that's Contiki!


HARNN : Now Offering World Leading Skincare and Home Spa Products in the Philippines


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"HARNN is a contemporary luxury Asian inspired lifestyle brand using natural active ingredients to restore the natural balance of the body, mind and environment. It tantalizes your five senses with unique Asian holistic approach to total wellness."
The HARNN Philippines products will definitely make you even more beautiful because they are made from the finest ingredients that is meant to bring out the best in you. Do yourself a favor by indulging on these beauty products, and invite your friends as well to try them out to get an opportunity to have a rewarding beautification experience.


HARNN Philippines was launched last November 13, 2013 at Glorietta 5 and was attended by friends from the media, and other guests. The event was hosted by Nicole Anderson. Just a few walking steps from the event venue was their Glorietta 5 branch where many of their products were on display. 

I got to bring home some samples, and even won a prize from the raffle held. 



Loving and Hating the "Selfie"


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Are you one of those who love taking photos of themselves using their smartphones?...and then uploading them instantly on their social media networks like Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter or whatever is available and accessible to your mood of the hour.

It has made history to be called as the "selfie" - that shameless plugging of oneself over the Internet for many people to see - and whether you're self-portrait depicts you as smiling, frowning, pouting, and/or using a photo filter or enhancer to create a more appealing image of yourself, the fact remains that the "selfie" you shared with the world may or may not be the real you.

Many have shared countless images of themselves online only to be scrutinized or applauded due to varying factors. But still, these "comments" may also not be the real deal.


Are "selfies" just a form of vanity gone out of control? Too much love for oneself?

Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters : Pinoy Breakfast Highlights


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The popularity of celebrity chefs on TV somehow makes me want to challenge them if they could really offer excellent food other than just their great looks and mesmerizing foodie talk.

I've seen a lot of them in television, cooking demos in trade fairs, exhibits, etc., and even as judges for anything related to food - undoubtedly they have become popular - admit it or not, they have the appeal of the masses! I guess Filipinos either love to cook, or love to eat - maybe both!

Chef Lau is one of them - and with that rockstar long-hair look, he definitely catches the attention of many especially when he came out on TV alongside celebrity Judy Ann Santos at the Pinoy Junior Master Chefs cooking reality show for kids.


Kainan sa Kalye Kanluran (KKK) : Revolutionary Filipino Cuisine


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You have to admit that "looks" really bring out a great first impression. If you see how extraordinary a place is decorated or furnished, then you somehow get an expectation that there's probably a lot more interesting things they can offer.

This is what happened to me after I passed by the SM Megamall branch of Kainan sa Kalye Kanluran or KKK for short. They also call it KKK Food Revolution, and maybe Kainan ng mga Kapuso at Kapamilya (at Kapatid) since celebrities from the different TV stations frequent the restaurant. KKK also once held on the acronym of K3 after the emergence of its 3rd outlet at the Robinson's Place Manila.

I rarely go through the basement path at Building B of the SM Megamall so even though they've been there for so long, it was my first time to see this restaurant. Luckily, I took the road less traveled that day so I was fortunate enough to see for the first time a gem of a restaurant.


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