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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Chino Roque: The First Filipino Astronaut from Axe Apollo Space Academy

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Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA) chose its first Filipino astronaut. The masculine fragrance company presented to the media community, Chino Roque as the pioneer of the Pinoys dream to step foot in the moon.

Last December 9th 2013, At the URBN Bar and Kitchen in The Fort strip, the press community met the top 3 contenders, from The Philippines, in the AXE’s campaign to bring aspirants to the outer space and had a chance to know Evan Ray Datuin, Ramil Santos and Chino. It’s a great privilege to have a face to face encounter with these guys who just got off the Axe Apollo space camp.

Datuin, Santos and Roque were surrounded by camera flashes and back to back interviews from different broadcasting stations and print media representatives. Gino and one of the ultimate heart throb and idol of the mass; Ramon Baustista hosted the gala.

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This travel adventure we call life is what we make of it. No matter how dedicated we are, sometimes we will be tempted to change our plans and veer away from the proposed path to admire the view, touch the trees, taste the food, or take the most photos. Whatever the reason, we all deserve to decide how and when we will get to our destination.

It wouldn't also be realistic enough if it were all smooth sailing, if there were no potholes on the road, if there were no storm clouds to slow us down. Even a train gets derailed. Even a space shuttle has limitations to its reach. We will therefore sometimes get delayed, miss our ride, or worst....never reach our destination. It's a universal truth.

Just because we fumbled, slipped or tripped once, or twice, or thrice,...doesn't mean we're gonna suck at everything forever. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in ourselves, because if we don't, then who will?

The people behind Gionee’s bestselling ELIFE series (From Left to right) Richard Bangayan, Gionee Philippines Vice President, Beally Pei Li, Gionee South East Asia Senior Sales Manager, Tom Zhou Xiao Ping, Gionee South East Asia Sales Director,Michael Bangayan, Gionee Philippines President, Katrin Gregorio, Gionee Philippine Mobile Business Division Head, Douglas Hu, Gionee Philippines Sales Head

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A global leader in mobile phone manufacturing and design, Gionee has recently launched the Gionee E6, the flagship smartphone from its bestselling ELIFE series at Eclipse Bar in Solaire.

Having attracted the attention of the midmarket segment with its impressive lineup of smartphones, the brand continues to innovate and develop new models that are specifically designed to create a better smartphone experience.

Just like the other models in the ELIFE series, the Gionee E6 is also very user friendly. As the world’s first smartphone with White OGS technology, the Gionee E6 is perfect for both highly mobile business folks or for those who prefer to make use of their smartphone as an entertainment device.

BLTX Small Press Expo: Geek Fun, Indie Insights & Best Practices

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What you'll see are images from the BLTXIV: Fourth Annual Better Living through Xeroxography Small Press Expo: Geek Fun, Indie Insights, and Best Practices!

The Youth & Beauty Brigade in partnership with Lopez Museum and Library held the semi-annual small press expo BLTXIV: Fourth Annual Better Living through Xeroxography Small Press Expo on December 14 (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In support of the efforts of production and marketing of handmade items such as books, comics, anthologies, and magazines by the Filipino youth, featured at the expo were over fifty sellers with items that were difficult to find through mainstream channels, and not sold by major bookstores.

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AXE Apollo Space Academy (A.A.S.A) has finally selected the first Filipino astronaut to represent the Philippines in a flight to space. The legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Chino Roque meet for the first time.

Last January, AXE, the no. 1 fragrance brand in the world, unveiled a campaign to take the first Filipino to space with over 20 others from over 160 countries worldwide to celebrate the launch of AXE Apollo, its newest and possibly most iconic fragrance yet.

The Philippines was among the top countries that participated in the global campaign with over 28,000 applications for the opportunity to become the first Filipino to ever go to space.

From thousands, three candidates were selected to represent the country at the international AXE Apollo Space Camp held at the Kennedy Space Center in the U.S. The three candidates underwent astronaut training with over 100 others from all over the globe. Finally, one has been chosen to take to space by 2015 as the first Filipino astronaut.

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We can now say farewell to "Goodbye Gloria", "Pacquiao" and "Bin Laden" - among many other banned firecrackers.

They were last year's popular firecrackers. This year-ender's explosive new firecrackers are now names as "Goodbye Napoles" and "Yolanda".

Whoa! I'm just not so sure if Janette Napoles would leave a bigger bang than Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's namesake, but isn't the "Yolanda" a bit insensitive. I guess nobody would want to lit up something named after the typhoon that killed thousand of our countrymen from the Visayas.

Yeah...maybe it was so devastating enough to destroy many lives and properties, including the survivors' hopes and dreams, but I won't dare touch something that will just bring out strong emotions that may cause despair especially to the survivors of the calamity.

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Epson recently announced its support for Kindle Fire Printing, an integrated wireless print solution from the all-new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX tablets. A wide range of Epson Connect-enabled printers now deliver extensive mobile printing capabilities for the new family of Kindle Fire tablets with Amazon Fire OS 3.11, making it easier than ever for users to wirelessly print documents, photos, appointments and emails.

"Amazon just gave mobile productivity a huge boost, enabling Kindle Fire users to go beyond leisure and entertainment and use their tablets to stay connected and get the job done," said Ian Cameron, general manager of sales and marketing support at Epson.

"Collaboration and innovation are an important part of Epson's strategy to drive home and business productivity via powerful mobile printing solutions across a range of devices and platforms.

Today's on-the-go users require multifunctional, easy-to-use options, and support of the new family of Kindle Fire tablets provides yet another convenient and powerful way to access, share and print from anywhere."

Don Mariano Transit bus wreckage that fell from the Skyway

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Kaskasero ang karamihan ng bus drivers dahil naghahabol sila ng quota. Dapat talaga buwanan na ang suweldo nila at hindi percentage ng kinikita ng bus. Ang daming taong nadadamay sa pagka-abusado nila. Walang paggalang sa traffic rules, sa ibang sasakyan, sa pedestrians at sa pasahero. Praying for the families of those who died in the accident. Magpa-Pasko pa naman.

Ilang beses na bang nasasangkot yang Don Mariano Transit na yan at ang nakakapagtaka eh binibigyan pa din sila ng pagkakataon o lisensya sa makapagbiyahe? Sa totoo lang sana naman eh huwag na silang bigyan ng prangkisa at tuluyan ng kanselahin. Tama na, Sobra na!

Don Mariano buses and its drivers are known as killer buses. Mabilis talaga sila magpatakbo. Dapat may drug test every month or quarterly ang lahat ng bus, truck at jeepney drivers.

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So what will bring the President of the Philippines rushing to a crime scene?

No. I think the most asked question right now is: Was the jewelry heist more important than the Typhoon Yolanda calamity?

"Mas mahalaga ang mga nanakaw na jewelry kaysa sa mga biktima ng Tacloban. Ano ba kayo?"

"Dear PNOY it took you days to get to Tacloban after the deadly storm, pero ambilis sa scene of the crime nang may nangyari sa SM North... Paki ekplain..""I do understand that the crime happened near him, pero was his response really needed? It's sending a wrong message to the public."

"Kasi nga daw kaya siya mabagal sa Tacloban, MGA ROMUALDEZ ANG TACLOBAN AT AQUINO SIYA."

"Malaki daw tax na binabayaran ng SM. Or baka, may "royalties" ang SM for the Office of the President."

Alyz Henrich : Congratulations to Miss Earth 2013

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Congratulations again to the new Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich @HenrichAlyz as she sends us her Holiday greetings. It's only a few days away until Christmas day and we sure are glad to be celebrating it with the new Ambassador for the welfare of the Earth.

There were many questions that were answered ubiquitously that caused my eyebrows to raise and left my mouth open wide in awe. I don't know if the contestants were just lost in the translation or their nerves were just too stressed out, but what really struck me was: "Aside from climate change, what is the biggest threat to Mother Earth?" Miss Thailand: "Human behavior affects the whole world." So True.

Mother Earth hates the stupid question : "A month after Yolanda struck the country, how do you think Mother Earth feels now?" Duh?!

Thew pageant was held last December 7 at Versailles Alabang in Las Pinas and started at around 8 pm.

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Global Gateway Logistics City sets its very first Aerotropolis Half Marathon

Gwill host the very first GGLC Aerotropolis Half Marathon dubbed as “SCTEX Challenge: Run Beyond Your Limits”. The Half Marathon will start at the GGLC grounds extending to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). An estimated 2000 participants will join the marathon composed of 3km, 5km, 10km and 21km distances.

Organized by Hubble Multisport in partnership with GGLC, this aims to be the premier running event in Central Luzon by utilizing SCTEX in the course which allows participants to enjoy the scenic view of the country’s longest expressway giving them a unique and unforgettable running experience.

Event Name : AEROTROPOLIS HALF MARATHON
Event Date : Sunday, January 19, 2014
Race Distance : 3km / 5km / 10km / 21km
Location : GGLC Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
Start/End Point : GGLC Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
Race Owner : Global Gateway Logistics City
Organizer : Hubble Multisport
Registration Forms & Payment Center:
New Balance Branches:
(1) New Balance, Marquee Mall, Angeles City, Pampanga
(2) New Balance, TriNoma, Quezon City
(3) New Balance, Ground Floor, Glorietta 4 Ayala Center, Makati City
- See more at: http://www.clarkisit.com/aerotropolishalfmarathon/#sthash.Cybnhp07.dpuf

Here's your chance to run on scenic SCTEX! Start 2014 strong with the Global Gateway Logistics City (GGLC) Aerotropolis Half Marathon on January 19 in GGLC, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. There are 3km, 5km, 10km, and 21km distances; reg fees start at P400.

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With emphasis on the Karylle's butt....Wow! I'm actually laughing out loud right now!

Karylle shows us how to live life to the fullest ...(or is she showing us how beautiful her rear end is?) at the December 2013 issue of Women's Health magazine.

Binibining Kurba of It's Showtime shows off her curvaceous body in this year-end issue.
She's a ballerina kaya no surprise she has a poise and a great body..and a nice butt too...I love her. I'm sure the boys will want to slap her butt...in their dreams. Hahaha!!!

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Makati City, the financial center of the Philippines filled with its multinational and local corporations, is now the newest home of the said international digital project hub.

Palet Express Makati formally opened with an open house at its location along Chino Roces Avenue in the said city.

Palet Express is one of the many companies under Inception Capital, a company acting as an investment vehicle in internet, mobile platforms, digital contents and state-of-the-art technology projects.

David Collado, the president of Palet Express Asia, graced the event together with business partners Gonzalo Del Pozo, Gustavo Medina, Ann Jacobe, and George Royeca. The friends of the four Spaniards who helped found the said tech office also came.

“We envision this as a place where different professionals share space, complementing each others skills and knowledge. We want to provide space that encourages collaboration between companies,” said Collado.

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Epson has reached another noteworthy milestone. Being the leading global imaging and innovation leader with a product lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices, Epson is committed to the relentless pursuit of innovation.

As Epson celebrates its 15th year in the Philippines, the company continues to provide more high-precision, eco-friendly and energy-saving products. Achieving the valued trust of Filipinos, Epson promises not to break this trust and will continue to listen to customers' needs and respond in kind with products that provide the best value.

It includes the introduction of the Epson L-Series – the world's first and only genuine ink tank system printers. It offers the lowest printing cost, easy to use, provides high-quality prints, and is covered by the Epson warranty to provide peace of mind to customers.

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Nikki Gil really rose and shone after her break-up with It's Showtime host Billy Crawford. She started to be more daring and dressing up really hot and sexy. I guess its the normal instinct for women after a failed relationship. They really make efforts to stand out and become more aggressive. I guess its a call to anybody else out there that "Hey, boy! I'm available. Come date me if you can!"

Don't dare miss a copy of Cosmopolitan Magazine's December 2013 issue. It's jam-packed with wonderful money saving tips ..and Nikki Gil's confession is so fiery and inspiring.

"I super like the cover story. I even consider it the best one this year (or easily EVER). It was truly a tell-all and a wake up call for me at the same time that there's absolutely nothing wrong with being a good girl!"