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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Lamudi Records Six-Month Growth Spurt to Mark First Anniversary

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Congratulations to the fast-growing leading property portal Lamudi as they celebrate their first birthday this week. The leading property website focusing on the emerging markets has more than doubled in size in six months since its launch last 2013. The company grew by 116 percent between April and September this year. The number of listings on the website now totals more than 670,000 properties to buy or rent, spread across 28 countries around the world.

Lamudi has maintained a leading position within key regions, particularly Asia even as competition over the online property space within the emerging markets has intensified. More than half the property listings from across the Lamudi network come from its Asian websites, namely Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.

In April, Lamudi received US$7 million in investment to grow its operations in Asia. The company is now the leading property portal in Bangladesh and the Philippines.

Lamudi was founded on October 13, 2013, by German startup incubator Rocket Internet. The property platform was launched in 16 countries one year ago and has since grown to cover 28 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.

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Power Mac Center, a premiere Apple partner, celebrates their 20 sensational years of providing the almighty Apple experience to its many satisfied customers in its many cool branches all over the country. It has amazingly remained at the forefront of the consumer electronic industry regardless of other

A well-deserved night of celebration dubbed as 20 Sensational Years was held at the Ayala Museum last October 13, 2014. The intimate and exclusive event was for the VIPs and valuable partners of the premier Apple partner in the Philippines. , the evening program is set to chronicle the illustrious two decades of Power Mac Center and how it has transformed the lifestyle consumer electronics industry in the country using Apple technology coupled with the company’s passion and commitment to deliver a complete Apple experience to the Filipino consumer.

20 Sensational Years likewise captured the allure of art as it blends seamlessly with technology to create a beautiful and dynamic mosaic of visual presentations, art installations, interactive booths and performance art to highlight Power Mac Center’s remarkable heritage. Power Mac Center recently launched its Experience 20 Anniversary Campaign which gives patrons the chance to win one of 20 epic experiences taking place on a national scale. Experience 20 is Power Mac Center’s way of thanking its beloved customers who have chosen to share the Apple experience with the country’s most reliable Apple partner. The special anniversary campaign runs until Oct. 31.

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The old, ubiquitous Serial Impact Dot Matrix (SIDM) printers (simply known as Dot Matrix) is one of the first types of printers to be widely used in the office space. Synonymous with extreme durability, the dot matrix uses a matrix of small pins to strike an ink ribbon and create precise dots on the page.

The sounds that accompany this type of computer printing come from the impact of a print head running back and forth, or up and down, on the page. The print head strikes an ink-soaked cloth ribbon against the paper, much like the print mechanism on a typewriter. However, unlike a typewriter or daisy wheel printer, letters are drawn out of a dot matrix, and thus, varied fonts and arbitrary graphics can be produced.

Businesses, especially in Asia and Latin America, continue to rely on this ultra-durable printer with its generally strident mechanism that can be heard all over a productive work area.

The dot matrix printer continues to be a reliable partner in accounting departments or other businesses that require applications for multiple copies or carbon copies that have to be printed simultaneously, such as receipts, tickets or invoices. This is a special function that laser and ink-jet printers cannot accomplish.

As a pioneer and world-leading manufacturer of dot matrix printers, Epson has always been equated with this well-regarded machine.

Countdown to Saarang 2015 is Humanfolk’s Campaign for Support

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The Humanfolk band is the very first Filipino artist invited by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras to perform for the World Culture Show series. Saarang is a five-day social and cultural event organized by the students of IIT. Next year marks the 40th year of the event and will be held in Chennai, India. The event expects 50,000 guests from all over the world and will run from January 7 to 11.

Come, listen and enjoy a night of World music!

What: Humanfolk’s Countdown to Saarang 2015 Launch
Where: The Bar@1951 (formerly Penguin Café)
1951 Adriatico St., Malate, Manila (between Adriatico Circle and San Andres)
When: 16 October 2014, Thursday
Time: Music starts at 7pm

Singapore Airlines Is Official Sponsor of 2014 WTA Finals Singapore

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Singapore Airlines has signed an agreement with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to be an official sponsor of the 2014 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global.

Under the terms of the agreement, the iconic Singapore Girl will make an appearance at the international sporting event to provide a touch of the Airline’s world-renowned hospitality. Six Singapore Girls will be featured at the prize presentation ceremony. Singapore Airlines will also be flying players and officials to Singapore.

Held in Asia Pacific for the first time in WTA’s 44-year history, the season finale of the women’s tennis tour will take place from 17 to 26 October at the Singapore Sports Hub.

“We are pleased to be an official sponsor for the WTA Finals held in Singapore, in another example of our commitment to both sports and tourism. This world-class event will attract both local and overseas tennis fans, showcasing WTA’s huge presence and growing influence in the Asia-Pacific,” said Singapore Airlines Divisional Vice President Sales & Marketing, Mr Foo Chai Woo.

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Congratulations to The Next Cucina Idol Cook-Off Challenge Grand Winners from both Culinary Enthusiasts Division and Culinary Students Dvision, namely Mercedita Madrona and Kimberly Jane Solejon respectively who both won a staggering P 250,000 kitchen showcase prize for beating other finalists from the recent Melawares Culinary Clash held last Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Global Culinary and Hospitality Academy in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The other finalists of the culinary competition, namely Maria Luisa Juanson, Maridel Pacleb, Ayah Potian, and Vivian Tiongkiao from the Culinary Enthusiasts Division, plus Maverick Javier and Mark Johnsent Talento from the Culinary Students Division, all went home with a prize of P 25,000 each. Not bad since all contestants were able to join the contest by simply purchasing P500.00-worth of Melawares, Bestware, Perfect Dining, and Urban Kitchen products and filling out an online contest registration found at the Melawares Cusina Club Facebook page, and submitting online the photos of their entries. Preliminary winners were chosen based on the plating, cleanliness and preparation, and number of Facebook shares.

The chosen finalists for the Culinary Students Division were asked to impress the judges with their star dish using chicken, while those in the Cooking Enthusiasts Division tried to stand out from the competition with their original fish recipe.Mercedita impressed the judges with her Adobo Marinated Hito while Kimberly Jane made it to the top with her Pan-Seared Chicken.

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In support of the LGBT community, your friendly neighborhood blogger went out of his way to attend a press launch on a Saturday night. I usually reserve my weekends for family but since it's the first time Wazzup Pilipinas was invited by the organizers, curiosity got the best of us to trek to an unfamiliar territory in Quezon City.

Coinciding with the National Coming Out Day - a civil awareness day that recognizes the bravery of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders in the face of hardships in their everyday lives, Task Force Pride (TFP) Philippines, official convener of the annual community-driven Metro Manila Pride March, launched the 2014 Metro Manila Pride Season with the Pride Press Party last October 11 at the Boho Sarapsody Bistro located in Cubao, Quezon City.

I had a bit trouble finding the place since Boho Sarapsody Bistro was a residential house in Ermin Garcia Avenue renovated as a cool crash and hang-out spot. As indicated on their Facebook page: " In our group of friends, there's always one person in the group who has the go-to house where we are all welcome to crash and hangout. We are that house." True enough, the place seems like your everyday friendly neighborhood's house perked up a bit and added with a bar that serves drinks and surprisingly great meals.

Meet the Singh Family: An Interview with the Homeowners at Lancaster New City Cavite

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Meet Mr. Butch and Ms. Marivin of the Singh family, with their grandson Patrich, proud homeowners of a 3-bedroom Margaret home at Somerset Village 4, one of the many phases inside Lancaster Estates, "a 1,400-hectare English countryside-inspired community in Lancaster New City Cavite Mega Manila, specifically Alapan located in Imus, Cavite, that is just 15 to 20 minutes away from NAIA airport." Their new home was a gift from their loving son, the father of Patrich, who works abroad for a living. Amazingly, the house cost only 1.9M which was a bargain since

Your friendly neighborhood pambansang blogger met them after lunch time at Gregoria's Kitchenette where we dined on delicious Sinigang na Baboy, Afritadang Manok and Garlic Butter Shrimps immediately after our tour of Lancaster New City Cavite.

It was an awesome opportunity to interview them about their new home which was turned over to them last January of this year. They started renovating the house from its bare form to its present state last March, and was able to move in last April. This means, as of this writing, they've been staying in their adorable new home for six months already.

What the couple liked about their new home is that "the neighborhood is so peaceful especially at night. There's also no traffic and pollution as compared to our previous home which we were just renting. We are also so happy to share that our grandson has gained lots of new friends with the neighborhood kids. We are confident that he will be safe as our village is guarded 24 hours a day. We can instruct the guard not to let the children out so they won't get into trouble outside the village."

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Are you an artist or designer facing difficulties in sustaining your business? Are you overwhelmed by business tasks such as managing production, inventory, and personnel; funding new projects; planning for expansion; or complying with government requirements?

Learn how you can break from the stereotype of the “starving artist” and become a business-keen creative entrepreneur. Yuchengco Museum, in partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and Business and Professional Women’s Network (BPW) Makati, present “Business Savvy for Creatives,” a new two-day seminar-workshop that teaches creative industry practitioners what they need to know about basic business—from identifying the unique selling points of their work to applying for a bank loan. “Business Savvy for Creatives” runs for two days from November 6 – 7, 2014, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Yuchengco Museum.

“Business Savvy for Creatives” is a practical investment for creative practitioners, such as artists, designers, and creative professionals, who want understand the business side of art to make their artistic endeavors profitable and sustainable. Participants will learn basic business skills training through informative sessions, Q&A discussions, and hands-on workshops with successful creative entrepreneurs, business experts, and RCBC officers.

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Philippine Small and Medium Enterprise Business Expo (PHILSME) 2014 - "BOOST YOUR BUSINESS!" is the largest national business-to-business trade show conference and networking event in the country, held on November 21-23, 2014 at SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City.

It is THE largest & most anticipated business-to-business networking event, trade show & conference for business owners, entrepreneurs & decision-makers. If you are serious about your business, this event is a "MUST ATTEND."

PHILSME is the most anticipated networking event of the year for business professionals to learn about products & services to help their business exceed its goals, network with other industry professionals & attend informative and cutting-edge workshops & seminars. If you are a business owner, entrepreneur or someone that works for a small business you should attend this trade show & conference.