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Friday, February 27, 2015

Michelin and the Challenges at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2015

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Michelin, in global partnership with Shell, welcomes back the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia (SEMA) for its second year in the Philippines at Luneta Park, Manila on February 26 to March 1, 2015.

The Shell Eco-Marathon is an international competition wherein student teams must create a safe and energy-efficient vehicle that promotes sustainable solutions for mobility. MICHELIN continues as the Official Global Partner and Tire Supplier of the event in 2015.

An increased number of student teams will participate in SEMA 2015, with 127 teams from 17 countries from the Asia-Pacific and delegates from Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman and South Africa. From the Philippines alone, 25 universities from all over the country with as much as 34 participating prototype vehicles are joining this year. The SEMA 2014 had 109 teams from 15 countries, and 15 teams from the Philippines among them.

“The Michelin and Shell partnership are aligned with valuing innovation for better mobility, that also pursues energy-efficient and safe solutions for mobility.” said Michael Nunag, Chief Representative of MICHELIN Philippines.

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Madrid Fusión Manila, Asia’s most anticipated culinary event this year, will feature some of the world’s most distinguished Spanish chefs, among other internationally and locally renowned culinarians.

Recognized by globally trusted restaurant guides such as the Michelin Red Guide and the Repsol Suns Guide, the chefs will demonstrate and discuss their expertise at Madrid Fusión Manila International Gastronomy Congress held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City from April 24 through 26.

"We are very excited because we expect a lot of people from the Philippines, Asia, and probably the rest of the world to come to Manila in 2015 and be part of this landmark event,” said Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. The event has three components: the Gastronomy Congress and the Trade Exhibition, which will be held at the convention center, and the Flavors of the Philippines Festival, which will be happening simultaneously in Manila and other parts of the country.

Here is a sneak peak of the eight Spanish chefs who will be sharing their knowledge and ideas during the event:

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Looking for a holiday destination with both fantastic sights and urban flair? You can’t go wrong with Cebu, a bustling metropolis with plenty of local attractions you can drive to. Others consider Manila as the place where every single vacation spot is just a drive away . While Cebu City proper comes with all the amenities a dyed-in-the-wool city slicker could ask for, nothing beats the pleasure of going out of town for some real rest and relaxation.

Here we’ve rounded up a handful of the coolest getaways near Cebu City, all of which you should make time for and check out on the next long weekend:
Mactan Island

Some of the world’s top hotel and resort chains have planted their flags on Mactan Island, and for good reason. Located just across the Mactan Channel from Cebu City, Mactan Island is less than half an hour’s drive away via the Osmeña Bridge or the Marcelo-Fernan Bridge.

A majority of the island’s most attractive beaches and resorts are located up and down the west coast, and include the likes of the Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa, Movenpick Hotel, Crimson Resort & Spa, and Plantation Bay. Also recommended are watersport destinations such as Club Kontiki Beach Resort and Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, both near Maribago Beach.

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Chef Rolando Laudico came under fire in the second episode of The Apartment: Celebrity Edition. with his team leader, Rima Fakih (Miss USA 2010) when a disagreement broke out regarding the division of labor amongst the team members. The show airs every Tuesday, 7PM on Star World in the Philippines.

A broken house

Laudicowas loudly berated by Fakih outside of the villas.Fakih exclaimed that Laudico was not following her instructions and were not communicating with the team with what was supposed to be accomplished for the design. More to the group’s struggles, the workers hired by the show who were there to assist the teams actually walked out on them. Host and judge, Jamie Durie, noted this incident during the design court.

The collapse of Team Nicole
After Patricia Knudsen’s elimination in the first episode, her team leader was distraught and thought that Ryan should’ve been eliminated in the competition. The second episode opened with Ryan Star waking up in their villa alone. The Apartment Host and Judge, Jamie Durie, entered the room and shared that he had spoken to Russo earlier and told Star that she had left the competition. Star was left with the decision to pick a team to join that Durie advised should be aligned with his design vision or aesthetics. He, then, joined and was welcomed in Team Xiao Wang.

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It has been almost a year since Daylong first introduced its campaign for daily, cellular sun protection, advocating that sunscreen should be part of everyday skincare regimen. The trusted makers of Cetaphil launched Daylong to provide clinically-proven protection against the sun, all the way to the cellular and DNA level. With a state-of-the-art formula that has a uniquely light texture and a smooth finish, this Swiss brand successfully conveys its message for daily, deep, and complete solar defense.

While the whole city bustles in preparation for summertime, and for days of basking under the beautiful sun on some of the most exquisite local beaches, Daylong has been working quietly – preparing for something bigger.

Staying true to its commitment of caring for the skin, whether the sun is out or not, Daylong conducted a study to reveal that the sun exposure in the city has the same intensity as at the beach. Using sun sensors that can detect UV radiation, Daylong has shown that the UV radiation in the city of Manila reaches the same level as on the beaches of Boracay.

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One of PJMA’s (Philippine Junior Marketing Association) biggest event this year is #MADWORLD2015 having about 6500+ attendees. Bringing Filipino Student Marketeers together in one place , coming from different state universities and colleges here in the Philippines. (Kudos to the students from the North, Visayas and Mindanao)

It was to my surprise as I arrived at MOA-SMX, the massive line at the entrance at 10am. I understand how difficult it was for the organizers and the security to handle that much number. It may have taken time to accommodate everyone to their designated places, but it was worth the wait.

Being accommodated on my high heels by one of the organizers/members (Thanks Ralph Gonzales, @ralphgon) and meeting Karol Chee (@missykarol), Director for Marketing at Philippine Junior Marketing Association, I would like to say Congratulations!, for pulling of a successful event, Not only to them but the rest of the officers, members and even volunteers. Thank you also for the warm welcome.

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Proactiv has a Renewing Cleanser product that is an oil-free and soap-free medicated formula that contains advanced micro crystal benzoyl peroxide in combination with mild cleanser that lightly washes the skin. Tiny beads gently exfoliate dead cells and impurities so they can’t clog pores. The benzoyl peroxide penetrates the pores fast while being gentle to the skin. It attacks, kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce the number of acne pimples.

I've used the product for daily wash and find it very soothing afterwards. The tiny beads can really be felt as if gently scrubbing my face off the dirt. My face feels fresh after every wash. The oily skin becomes clearer and smooth as if it took out most of the oils from my face.

The product is composed of mainly Benzoyl Peroxide, the main ingredient that is an anti bacterial agent that fights acne. The 2.5% concentration is just effective as 10% solutions in controlling the majority of acne cases and much gentler to your skin. This low concentration gives it the acne-fighting benefit of even higher concentrations, but not the side-effects!

Other ingredients of the product include Sodium Hyaluronate, a mucopolysaccharides that act as humectant to draw moisture to skin. Mucopolysaccharides are gel like substances surrounding the collagen and elastin in the dermis layer of the skin. Polyethylene are the small round beads that have no sharp edges but can tear and scratch the skin while they gently remove old, dead cells. The Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is a botanical extract known for its soothing properties.

Below are instructions on how to use the Proactiv Renewing Cleanser:

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As Operations Research Society of the Philippines Student Federation brings you,
BLINDSPOT: Discovering the Role of Operations Research in Promoting National Progress through the Service Industry.

The ORSP National Student Congress 2015

Happening this February 28, 2015 at the BGPOP (Thomasian Alumni Bldg), University of Santo Tomas.

CoeXYst: The UP ACTS Fashion Competition Year 3 Break the Boundaries

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On March 21, 2015, the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Association of Clothing Technology Students (UP ACTS) proudly brings you CoeXYst, an interuniversity fashion competition. With design and styling contestants from different colleges and universities in the metro, their designs to be brought to life in the runway share a common goal and advocacy: address equality among the genders.

This year’s fashion event lets its participants and audience experience fashion with a pressing issue in today’s society. It is unconventional as it challenges social norms and taboos through unbiased gender preferences and undaunted fashion statements. More so, CoeXYst goes beyond the confines of a fashion competition. It addresses gender diversity.

Join them as they celebrate gender diversity through fashion and a good night of partying. With the night filled with unique and daring pieces from the runway, beats to get you on your feet and a crowd bursting with style-savvies, partying with a relevant cause has never been this rewarding and guilt-free!

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The University of the Philippines' Chemical Engineering Society Incorporated (UP KEM) is a non-profit organization based in the University of the Philippines Diliman. Comprising of 200 chemical engineering students, the organization endeavors to engage itself in events and projects inside and outside the university, and to improve their relationships with other associations, and the society.

Established in 1954, the University of the Philippines Chemical Engineering Society, Inc., more popularly known as UP KEM, is one of the largest socio-academic organizations recognized by the university. Awarded as the BEST ORGANIZATION by the Engineer- ing Organization Excellence Awards for 2 consecutive years since 2011 and with more than 130 members and over 1,200 alumni, UP KEM Engineers remains to be one of the strongest and most popular organizations in UP.

One of the well-recognized organizations in the campus, they strive to create events that benefit their members, the university, and the society. This year marks the 50th year of Awitan, an annual Engineering Week event, and one of the organization's prestigious events.

On March 2, 2015, UP KEM will be hosting its most prestigious event - AWITAN at Convenarium, Crossroad 77, Quezon City. Now on its 50th year, this event is a much anticipated university- wide choral competition among UP organizations with over 1100+ attendees and participants, as well as college wide (5000+ students) and university wide (25,000+ foot traffic/day).