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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Philips and Disney LED SoftPals and LivingColors Light Collection

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They're so cute, cuddly and can light up your night. Every kid would want them to be part of their room and, if possible, their best friend to make them feel safe at night.

The dreamy and colorful light collection is a collaboration between Philips and Disney to help light up the room of kids at times when darkness seems to be dreadful for your little toddlers. They will surely love the adorable vibrant designs of Philips and Disney LED SoftPals and LivingColors light collection.

The collection features Disney characters that kids all over the world love like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan or otherwise known as Sulley of Monsters Inc, Micro Cars, and the Disney princesses like Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine, Aurora, and Belle.

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Filipina mixed martial arts fighter Jujeath Nagaowa, who will be making her ONE Fighting Championship debut on May 2 in ONE FC Rise of Heroes at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, guarantees she is more “inspired” to fight now that she has broken off with her boxer boyfriend.

In an interview, Nagaowa said: “I’m inspired 10 times now that he’s no longer around.” When pointed to her the statement seems contradictory, her only answer is, “Basta.”

She revealed through questioning that it’s been three months since the breakup. “Naka move on na ko.”

Her having a boyfriend was an issue during her training last year when she was supposed to fight Malaysian muay thai contender Siti Syahida Binte Adek, a bout which was scrapped at the last minute. Her relationship was reportedly interfering in her training.

Nagaowa will be battling Indian kickboxing champion Jeet Toshi on May 2. She is aware of the importance of the fight as she is the first female mixed martial arts fighter from the Philippines seeking her rightful place
in the male-dominated sport.

She said she is not taking her fight with Toshi lightly. “Magaling din sya pero kakayanin ko.”

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Digital door locks have been around for years but it is only now that it has slowly penetrated into the households as it becomes more convenient and affordable even for the home. The future has been around and yet we get to only see them yet in the movies and TV series. But now Yale has brought the future to us.

Yale now focuses on introducing digital door locks in the Philippines when it launched an event a few days ago last April 2, 2014 at the Marquee Hall of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel located in Mandaluyong. Members of the media witnessed the multi-featured convenience of having the keyless alternative as there are now many ways to secure your home using the many technologies now available.

There are now several digital locking technologies using fingerprint, RFID card, or smart touchpad using PIN code that you can use to open doors. These locks are also equipped with alarm systems for security against burglary, vandalism and fire for selected models.

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Museo Orlina, the newest venue of world-class and internationally acclaimed artistry, is now opening its doors to the public.

Ramon Orlina, the Philippines' pioneer and foremost practitioner of glass sculpture, proudly presents his exultant body of works that, throughout the decades, have dazzled the art scene and prized by numerous collectors. The artist has totally changed our appreciation of glass as merely a utility that we use to create drinking vessels, window glass panes or automotive windhields because he has elevated glass as a wonderful expression of his vivid imagination and vision.

I've seen the artist's works several times in many exhibits and galleries within Metro Manila and I can't help but feel a sense of respect towards the creator of the masterpieces. His works seems to reflect what I've been wanting to do ever since I grew fond of the arts - to shape and mold objects into enchanting works of art.

When we got invited to attend a press preview of the Tagaytay museum, I thought I needed to bring my youngest kid along on the trip to introduce him to the creations. There was so much things that I wanted to do during my younger years that I got into thinking that it may be possible to pass it on to my children. My appreciation for music and the arts should also be of interest to them so that they will grow up to be wholistic, and not be concerned with just foreign influences brought upon to them by popular entertainment like anime and K-Pop. I am just relieved they never got to like those appalling "tele-seryes" that further dumbs down the masses.

DOTC Awards MCIA Project to GMR-Megawide

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Following several months of reviewing various legal questions raised by a bidder in connection with the Mactan-Cebu International Airport project, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) finally awarded the 25-year concession to the GMR-Megawide Consortium yesterday, 4 April 2014.

“Amidst all the noise drummed up in different forums the past few months, the DOTC has allowed nothing but the law and the country’s interests to matter in awarding the project. Finally, Cebuanos will soon get the world-class airport they deserve – one that will not only boost the province’s economy and tourism industry, but the whole country’s as well,” said DOTC Spokesperson Michael Arthur Sagcal.

“This project should have been done at least a decade ago, so there is no more time to waste. We have resolved all issues, we are ready to defend our decision, and it is now time to push forward on Daang Matuwid by delivering our services to the people,” Sagcal added.

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For kids and young at hearts, the Pacific Licensing Studio (PLS) and The SM Store unveiled the launch of a storewide program, "Justice League: Heroes United at SM", a year-long merchandising program lead by Honey Barn Corporation, who is Warner Bros. Consumer Products key product licensee for DC Comics in the Philippines.

The program which will extend over 80 key product offerings is based on exclusive art inspired by DC Comics "New 52" comics series, which is being featured for the first time in Asia.

The "Justice League: Heroes United at SM" product assortment includes apparel, accesories, footwear, bags, gifts & novelties, houseware, bedding & personal care items. Products will be launched in three waves commencing mid-February which is currently in store, and refreshed in May and July. The product also features the new store fixtures and product packaging.

Family Bonding Time at Dusit Thani Manila: A Truly Memorable Staycation

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One of life's simplest pleasures is spending quality time with the ones we love. There are a lot of amazing things that can happen when the family has opportunities to do meaningful things together. Family bonding time strengthens the relationship even further to a level that each and every family member will cherish forever. As they say, "The family that _________ (fill in the blank with anything you want) together, stays together."

It is totally heart-warming when you can easily connect with your kids who appreciate the value of close family ties. I believe that children that do not have a sense of family values are more likely to be influenced by friends that do not necessarily have their best interests at heart. It will always be up to the parents to model expected behaviors inside the family circle and with others in the community, of which the children will eventually emulate. To spend a more intimate weekend with the kids would be the best way to show that spending time with them was truly something special and memorable.

This is the reason why I quickly grabbed the opportunity to bond with the kids after I got an invitation to spend the weekend at the luxurious Dusit Thani Manila. My wife and I were very grateful that we will be able to get the chance to take the time off from our busy schedules, and most of all, spend quality time with our children.

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The main reason why people opt to sign up for quick broadband services is for convenience. Amazingly enough, the best broadband providers also managed to come up with a way to increase the user’s level of convenience by offering bundled services.

Bundled services is a service that allows a user to have a single account that provides for their Internet connection, TV services, and digital voice services. Bundled services allow a customer to save money, enjoy convenience, and even customise specific aspects of their account, thus making the idea of bundled services a good move to anyone who wants to fully maximise their Internet and digital capabilities without paying a lot of money.

Here is a more detailed discussion of why you should look into bundled broadband services today:

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"Do nice girls finish last? Not if Toni Gonzaga has anything to say about it. The driven and ambitious TV host, singer, and actress fronts our Big Fashion Issue wearing pieces from Louis Vuitton S/S ‘14. The stunning and unstoppable woman definitely makes good girls look cool."

Toni Gonzaga graces the cover of the Philippine's best fashion magazine Mega Magazine's April 2014 issue as she "makes good girls look cool."

The magazine shares articles about their choice of the top most stylish women, accents and decors for a stylish home, and discuss about the Brangelina Complex and if power couples do really work. It also tackles skirting topics about revamped, restyled and upcycled skirts, reveals the months Mega Man Enrique Gil, and how a conditioner brand believes the Fiilipina is beyond beautiful.

PHILPost enters MOA with DEPED and KWF to Institutionalize Letter Writing Skills

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPOST) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Education (DEPED) and the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF) to institutionalize letter writing skills of students in elementary and secondary school nationwide .

The partnership was signed by Postmaster General Maria Josefina Dela Cruz, Brother Armin Luistro (DEPED secretary) and Mr. Virgilio S. Almario (Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino commissioner)

Under the Memorandum of Agreement ( MOA) DEPED will issue a memorandum and advisory on PHLPost projects such as the yearly Universal Postal Union ( UPU ), Letter Writing Competition, National Letter Writing Project , and the establishment of student stamp clubs in all levels .

DEPED will also work on the inclusion of letter writing and stamp collecting as part of the K-12 curriculum.

The Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino ( KWF) will intensify the promotion of the nationwide ” Letter Writing Project ” and initiate action to seek the approval from the Office of the President for the issuance of an Executive Order declaring a ” National Letter Writing Day” with the theme ” Salamat Po ” using the Filipino language.

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Fan-favorite Eduard Folayang faces Kotetsu Boku in co-main event plus Rey Docyogen to meet Guam native Joshua Alvarez in a flyweight bout and middleweights Leandro Ataides and Tatsuya Mizuno set to clash tickets for One FC: Rise of Heroes are on sale now at www.smtickets.com

One Fighting Championship (ONE FC), Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, has announced three additional fights for ONE FC: RISE OF HEROES, set to take place at MOA Arena in Manila on 2 May. Filipino fan-favorite Eduard “Landslide” Folayang will feature in the co-main event opposite former ONE FC Lightweight World Champion Kotetsu “No Face” Boku.

An exciting flyweight bout between another popular Filipino fighter, Rey “The Punisher” Docyogen, and Guam’s Joshua “The Hedgehog” Alvarez, has also been added to the main card. The ONE FC cage will also host a battle between two top middleweights, Leandro Ataides and Tatsuya Mizuno.

Tickets for ONE FC: RISE OF HEROES are on sale now at SM Tickets (www.smtickets.com). Ticket categories begin with the full Red Carpet and cageside experience for VIPs at PHP 6,360, followed by Patron PHP 3,180, Lower Box PHP 1,280, Upper Box PHP 640 and General Admission PHP 220. Prices
include ticketing fee.

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More than a thousand barefoot kids and children in tattered shoes and worn out slippers marched toward the expansive school grounds of the Sta. Fe Central School, the biggest school in this district, last Tuesday morning, they diligently fell in line behind designated scouts who carried their special “numbers.”

Unmindful of the searing pre-noon heat, the students came from the 17 schools of Sta. Fe who were chosen to receive premium slip-ons from Skechers donated through Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines.

Before it reached the school, volunteers painstakingly went through the list earlier submitted by the teachers, ensuring that they had the right sizes and carried the huge cartons containing the Skechers slip-ons toward the delivery vans en route to the school.

To spice up the occasion, representatives from the Youth with a Mission (YWAM) even presented a brief puppet show to the delight of children.

The distribution of the Skechers slip-ons was both fun and tedious. Trying the slip-ons to each and every student was a daunting task. But the reward came from the sincerest “Thank Yous” from the students, a tight hug, a big smile and the happy races of some of the students as they clutched their new pair of shoes while others waved them on air.

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Use your power to make environmental change a reality

Use your power to make change. This is what Philips, Sun Life, and World Wide Fund (WWF) Philippines campaign for in the Earth Hour held at the Sun Life Centre Green Roof at Bonifacio Global City on March 29, 2014.

“For this year, we have the superhero theme for Earth Hour. We have Spiderman as our first ever superhero ambassador,” says Mr. Jose Maria Lorenzo Tan, CEO of WWF Philippines, “We want to ask people, what heroic act can you do to save the planet? We chose Spiderman because he is a superhero who shows that we can all be great once we realize the power that we have.”

In addition to this partnership with WWF Philippines, Philips also collaborated with Sun Life Financial—another fervent supporter of green living. Philips is a tenant of the Sun Life Centre building which is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) construction in Bonifacio Global City.

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Former U.S. Navy SEAL and escape and evasion expert Joel Lambert is pitted against some of the globe's most elite military and law enforcement tracking units in a challenge that will test both parties' skills and determination. The tracking units of ever country must exert all efforts to try and capture Joel Lambert before he reaches a certain extraction point within 48 hours known only to the former US Navy SEAL.

This is the main scenario and what the new Manhunt TV series on Discovery channel is all about. The highly trained national units can use all assets available to them against Joel Lambert who will only be taking with only the basic survival kit, along with his wits gained from his years of experience. Joel may employ diversionary tactics, inflitration and evasion techniques, and other strategies. You'll also see how he beats dehydration, hunger, and the elements.

At the Philippine launch held at Cinema 5 of Greenbelt 3, the members of the press along with some of the Philippine Army Scout Rangers were treated with an advance screening of the episode involving Joel Lambert against the said Philippine elite tracking unit. The hunt happens in the mountainous terrain of Sta. Rita town in the province of Zambales.

The show will premiere on April 7, 2014 on Discovery Channel.

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I witnessed how they won at the Sun Broad Band Quest 2013 competition held at the Music Museum located in Greenhills, San Juan. I was there when they announced the winner and was so very proud for they truly deserve the spot on top place.

Though the others were a real competition, Iktus delivered their performance very well . Mind you that the performance was done live so it gives you an idea of how great they were to impress the judges and convince each one of them to give them the title of becoming the very first champion of the Sun Broad Band Quest annual search for the best bands in the Philippines. They will soon hand over another crown to the next winner sometime probably this November as revealed by Sun Broadband Marketing Senior Manager, Karen Capellan.

Their self-titled album launch is their momentous glory of finally showing off their musical talents to the world now immortalized as a concrete album under MCA Music, Inc. with their proud faces smiling on the album cover. It is an accomplishment well deserving of a celebration. Thus the album launch in the form of a bloggers night last March 27, 2014 held at Flare located in Metrowalk Commercial Complex.