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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Philippine Azkals Preparing Hard for 3rd Match on September 8


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The Philippine Azkals are working doubly hard as they try to seek their third win when they face Uzbekistan on September 8 at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan, in the ongoing qualifying games for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

​“We need all the support we can get because it’s a tough match," Azkals team manager Dan Palami said. "We need to work doubly hard to get a result against Uzbekistan."

Facing the top-ranked team in Group H, the Azkals hope to draw strength from home supporters as they seek their third victory in the competition.

Kickoff is at 8 p.m. on Sept. 8.

Palami said the Azkals’ feat during their last two games was impressive and that they just need to keep up that high level of performance to score an upset against Uzbekistan.

Meanwhile, the Philippines is gaining reputation among foreign football fans as a world-class sporting hub because of the ultramodern Philippine Sports Stadium where the Azkals’ home games for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are being held.

Football fans from countries that will be playing in the stadium will get a chance to view on their TV sets, laptop computers or mobile gadgets the stadium’s state-of-the-art facilities when their teams play with the Philippine Azkals.

“It will be a different viewing experience for fans not only here in the Philippines but also abroad,” Palami said.

Balikbayan Box: Stop Desecrating Our Personal Gifts to Our Loved Ones


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"Balikbayan boxes are often channels of private and personal communication between migrant workers and their families in the Philippines. Is nothing sacred anymore for the Bureau of Customs?" - Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
There are many people that are so violently reacting about the "Balikbayan Boxes" issue which led the government to finally blink! You can't really win in a staring contest against a fog lamp! Now, President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III has told the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to stop the random inspection and “establish a more defined protocol” to clamp down “balikbayan” boxes that are being used for smuggling.

Remember that the government may have some evil entities (like those that can be found at the BOC and other agencies that have access to so many temptations), but many are still honest and hardworking (hopefully). Not all of them deserve a raised eyebrow when they implement something new.

The littlest effort that an agency does should positively be seen as a counter-measure against whatever negative acts like smuggling or anything similarly damaging to the people, the government and the country. Whether it affects the little or big players, it doesn't really matter since it is everyone's job to deter all kinds of illegal acts.

If we find the newly established procedure intimidating or desecrating, we have every right to let these agencies know, but we should not be accusing but only airing our belief and recommendations. Antagonizing the agency may only lead to further retaliation instead of cooperation.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Savory September on TLC


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TLC serves up extraordinary experiences and dishes like no other this month, with four shows that will take you on interesting and savory journeys on the small screen.

Naive, funny, outrageous and without any boundaries, Britain’s reality star Charlotte Crosby – who reckons she can get on with just about anyone, anywhere - is put to a test in her brand-new series THE CHARLOTTE CROSBY EXPERIENCE. Raised in a modern and very sheltered world, Charlotte will be breaking out of her bubble to experience life among some of world’s most extreme communities – Arctic Inuits, Indian Royalty, Tokyo’s Furisode-san and the Hutterites of Manitoba. Nothing in her life so far has prepared her for this experience but then again, nothing has prepared these communities for an experience like Charlotte. Catch THE CHARLOTTE CROSBY EXPERIENCE, premiering September 1, airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m.

In his new series, stand-up comedian, actor and writer Omid Djalili tries thrilling dishes that are sure to heat up the senses. HOT & DANGEROUS WITH OMID DJALILI is a brand-new, extreme food series which looks at the culture and chemistry behind some of the hottest, most dangerous foods in Britain. Watch him take on risky flavors starting September 8, airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

In the brand new series NOBU’S JAPAN, follow Chef Matsuhisa as he travels with another world-renowned chef, visiting the lesser- known regions of Japan to witness the facets of Japanese life not typically seen in the popular cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto. Watch the chefs experience the lifestyle of the locals as they coexist with the seas, mountains and rivers and encounter food ingredients of the highest quality.

E-Commerce Entrepreneurs' Summit Manila 2015: Meet the Speakers!


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According to i-Metrics Asia Pacific Corporation, the Philippines’ E-Commerce Intensity Index is at 7% to 13% of our country’s gross domestic product (as of March 2015). Its E-Commerce Maturity Scorecard also reports 28% of Filipino Internet users purchases are done electronically while 22% for payments done online.

The 7th DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Summit Manila (#ecomsummit), with a theme of  “E-Commerce for Economic Growth” - will soon be held this August 29, 2015 at the Ballroom of Best Western Plus Antel Hotel, Makati Avenue, Makati City.

The event will have e-commerce practitioners share insights and strategies on making e-commerce work and help grow your business.It aims to empower entrepreneurs, decision makers, marketers, strategists, sales managers, supply chain managers, brand managers, and from change thinkers to change makers.

The 7th DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit is also referred as the E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Summit, is an intensive 1-day educational event on e-commerce strategies. It is also meant to celebrate the 16th year of DigitalFilipino.com (blog).

Furthermore, this event is also a fundraiser for the Certified E-Commerce Specialist, Entrepreneur, and Professional Program students as part of their “e-commerce industry exposure” learning module where they are scheduled to visit Singapore this September 9 to 13, 2015.

Shapecloud: The Philippines’ First Online 3D Printing Service


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Shapecloud is the Philippines’ first online 3D printing service that makes the creation process easy for anyone with an idea! At its foundation, the platform allows users to upload their 3D designs, have them 3D printed, and delivered right to their doorstep.

3D printing starts by utilizing 3D designs, to serve as a guide for our 3D printers to precisely layer down heated plastic material, until a physical version of what you see on the design is built up! All over the world, people have used 3D printing for different industries, to create scale models of buildings, product prototypes, personalized gifts, and so much more. At Shapecloud, they take pride in being able to work with users to help them better understand how the technology can play a role in what they’re trying to accomplish.

Starting from the comforts of your own home or office, registering an account on www.shapecloud.ph is completely free. Users will immediately be able to see the “upload” button on the home page, and once they’ve uploaded their 3D design, an email will follow when feedback or an approved quotation has arrived! At this point, you might be thinking “What if I’m not familiar with 3D design?”. What’s interesting about this is that there are a multitude of ways to create or find 3D designs outside of using traditional software (i.e. AutoCad, SketchUp, SolidWorks, etc.), and on the “design guide” portion of our website, users will be able to have a list of easy to use apps, tips for 3D design, and also a collection of free file marketplaces. These marketplaces make it easy for anyone to search up pre-made designs that can be quite specific to your needs.

NorthPine Land Soars With Well-Developed Horizontal Communities


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Since 1996, NorthPine Land, Inc. has specialized in building communities for the middle income market in line with its mission “to make dreams come to life by providing homes and purposeful areas that improve the quality of life.”

The communities built by the company are not just limited to well-designed dream homes. They are spacious, flexible environments that allow for further growth, expansion and healthy social interaction for families big and small.

As a result, NorthPine Land, Inc. has become one of the industry’s major players that has significantly contributed not only to the steady rise of real estate but also to the upward swing of the country’s economy as a whole.

“We at NorthPine Land have always been confident about the consistent boom in real estate in the Philippines that allows us to help many families realize their dream homes,” Alan R. Cruz noted, NorthPine Land, Inc.’s president.

As not a few industry stalwarts have noted that an emerging trend in real estate is the increasing demand for horizontal developments of properties in and outside Metro Manila. In NorthPine Land’s case, the numerous possibilities offered by its communities are also way more preferable than the closed and limited confines of most condominium units. 

25 Grams of Soy Protein a Day is Good for the Heart



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Amidst all the diet meals and “superfoods” available in the market nowadays, it is easy to become overwhelmed with quite a number of options. Everyday is a challenge to find meals that are healthy enough and will not rack up your cholesterol level.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filtered down the choices with its approval of a health claim that indicates the consumption of 25 grams of soy protein, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

Such health claim is significant in the increasing traction towards positive lifestyle changes that will help reduce risk of coronary disease in the long run.

Soy foods come from soybeans, which is commonly consumed in the diet as tofu, tempeh and miso, but is also available to consumers as whole soybeans, soynuts, soy yogurt, soy cheese, and soy milk like Vitamilk, which is made from fresh, non-GMO (genetically modified organism) soybeans packed with 8g of protein, 90mg of calcium, 22mg of potassium, and 33g of carbohydrates. Soy is also a good source of high-quality protein, fiber, and omega-3. It is naturally cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat.

WD Red Pro Drives Now Available in 6 TB

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WD, a Western Digital company, and world leader in storage solutions, today announced the expansion of its award-winning WD Red Pro hard drive line with the release of 5 TB and 6 TB capacities. The WD Red Pro family is ideal for NAS (network attached storage) systems having up to 16 drive bays and serving businesses with more expansive storage needs than the standard WD Red drives.

Shipping now, WD Red Pro 5 and 6 TB drives leverage an enhanced design and 128 MB cache to deliver data transfer rates of 214 megabytes per second (MB/s). WD’s NASware™ 3.0 features technology promoting data protection, high NAS performance and reliable integration.

“WD is providing customers a full portfolio of high capacity NAS storage solutions (WD Red and WD Red Pro) for home, consumer and business NAS solutions.” said Cindi Grace, senior vice president of WD storage technology group. “With the capacity expansion, there is now a path for customers to increase the storage density of their systems while knowing their data is protected with the most trusted and valued brand on the market.”

Tell-Tale Signs Your Car Tires Need Changing


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Safety. Nothing is more important for motorists than this. Car tires play a big part in road safety, so they must always be in tip-top condition.Before hitting the road, makesure that tiresare inflated with the correct air pressure. Check that they are not damaged or defective in any way before the car leaves the garage.

Michelin shares how to identify a few tell-tale signs that will tell you it’s time to change your tires:

1. Tire Puncture.If you see even just one puncture in any part of the tire, install the spare tire to avoid causing further damage to the punctured one. Bring the suspected damaged tire immediately to a professional tire specialist for an accuratetire diagnosis.Running on punctured tiresis very risky especially if you’re already on the road as this can cause the tire pressure to drop rapidly. So, make sure that your spare tire is always in good condition to ensure safe motoring.

2. Worn tire treads.Tire treadsare like the soles of the feet.They are the only contact that the vehicle makes with the road. The deeper the tread, the better resistance to aquaplaning. Michelin recommends changingtires before your tread depth is worn to 1.6mm. (MICHELIN tires have a tread wear indicator at the base of the grooves that help you check the correct depth of the tire tread.) Don’t risk the chance of careening on the highway due to lack of tire traction. Wet roads are especially dangerous.

State of Affairs: Personal and National Security Issues Make for a Compelling Drama


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Meet Charlie, a young, ambitious, accomplished but heartbroken woman into the center of the affairs of the most powerful nation in the world.

Former Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl stars as Charleston Tucker, a top CIA analyst who works on the President’s Daily Briefing (PDB). Eating moral dilemmas for breakfast, she and her team of other brilliant agency analysts help the President prioritize national and international matters in a complex world heavily tinged with politics.

It isn’t just business as usual for Charlie, however, as she shares a bond with her boss, as the President of the United States (Alfre Woodward) also happens to be the mother of her slain fiancé. Prepare to be enthralled as the Charlie slowly untangles the web that seems to tie her personal grief with her work.

The cast also includes Adam Kaufman, Sheila Vand, Cliff Chamberlain, Tommy Savas and David Harbour. Writer-director Joe Carnahan (“The Blacklist”) serves as executive producer with Dario Scardapane, Katherine Heigl, Nancy Heigl, Robert Simonds, Sophie Watts, Henry Crumpton, Rodney Faraon and Julia Franz. “State of Affairs is a production of Universal Television, Bob Simonds Company and Abishag Productions.

State of Affairs premieres August 31, Monday, at 8:50pm (National Heroes Day Premiere) at SONY Channel.

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cable Link Channel 39.

The Eatles: A Taste of John, Paul, George and Ringo ...Plus Chef Matthew


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There's a new restaurant at P. Noval near the corner of Dapitan, University of Santo Tomas (UST) that showcases British memorabilia and other icons reminiscent of the swinging sixties! Every corner of the restaurant is Instagrammable! From the moment you stepped in to what seems to be a telephone booth, to the very first sight of a London-inspired bu, you'll never stop posting photo updates on your social media accounts with so many spots at the restaurant that's full of memorabilias from the good old days when everything was really cool.

Who else is very popular but the iconic Beatles band composed of John, Paul, George, and Ringo where The Eatles restaurant got their name. The owners just dropped the letter B from the Beatles and now they serve affordable meals to many of the students near the UST campus.

The fast-rising-in-popularity restaurant has what seems to be a replica of a London bus inside which serves as their kitchen partition where you'll see the adorable French chef named Matthew with his kitchen crew busy preparing your orders. They have some al fresco dining seats up front aside from the seats inside the restaurant. The restaurant is small so it may be awkward to stay long or hang around for the Wi-Fi just as what most people, especially students, do at coffee shops.

The food choices are plenty and absolutely tasty for a price that's fit for the average college student's allowance. They offer British-inspired dishes named after the songs and members of The Beatles. According to the chef, their specialty are the burgers. We were able to try one where they used black buns made dark with squid ink. They have different kinds of burgers and the one they served us was very satisfying.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Crystal Jade Shanghai Delight Offers New Flavors of Xiao Long Bao at a Limited Time Only


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We were invited for a lunch treat on August 18, 2015 by a popular Singapore brand restaurant called Crystal Jade Shanghai Delight located at VMall Greenhills in San Juan so they could let us try their new Xiao Long Bao flavors - Hainanese Chicken Xiao Long Bao and Chili Crab Xiao Long Bao.

The new flavors were for the month-long celebration of Singapore's 50th National Day. The new Xiao Long Bao flavors will be available only for a limited time which started last August 1 and will be up to September 30 - that's actually two months of opportunity to drop by the restaurant and order the two new flavors for dine in or take out.

The Xiao Long Bao, which means "small basket dumpling" or is sometimes called "soup dumpling," looks like an ordinary dumpling but what's unique about it is there's usually a bit of "soup" inside. It is served hot so be careful when eating this in one bite. Traditionally, crab meat or shrimp is used as the filling but now Crystal Jade Shanghai Delight is offering Hainanese Chicken and Chili Crab as an alternative for a limited time only.

I bet you already know which of the Xiao Long Bao's, as seen above, is the Hainanese Chicken and the Chili Crab based on the outer color of the dumpling. The reddish orange is obviously the Chili Crab, while the other one is the Hainanese Chicken.

Bundesliga 2015/2016 Season: Live and Exclusive on FOX Sports Every Weekend


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We are encouraging our readers to watch the Bundesliga 2015/2016 season, live and exclusive on FOX Sports every weekend!

At a launch held at the Vyne located at the W Global Building in Bonifacio Global City last August 18, 2015, FOX Sports has announced their new offering for the many sports fans out there.

Last August 15, FOX Sports Philippines started its live and exclusive coverage of the Bundesliga and will be providing 5 to 6 live matches every week, with ancillary programming comprised of highlights, replays, magazine shows and a dedicated studio team to  bring you all the LIVE action from their studios in Singapore.

The Bundesliga games, the primary competition series of the German Football League, boasts of having the highest in-arena attendance with an average per-game headcount of roughly 45,000 spectators per match to provide an electric atmosphere for German football fans. Having the highest average goals scored per match, the level of excitement of each Bundesliga game is unparalleled by its other European football counterparts.

The Bundesliga currently features 18 clubs, and each club plays against the other 17 clubs twice (Home & Away), with a total of 306 matches per season. The honor of being the first hailed champions back in 1903 went to the VfB Leipzig, and the current champions FC Bayern Munchen holds the most titles with 25, including the 2014/2015 season.

YouTube Community Creator’s Hub Philippines Holds Meet and Greet


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A couple of months after the YouTube Fan Fest held in Manila, a small group of individuals in the Philippines decided to organize a group for YouTube Creators to interact and meet fellow YouTube Filipino Creators. Creator is a term used to describe YouTube user who creates videos and upload them on YouTube. While YouTube Fans, as the name it implies, are the ones who uses YouTube to appreciate (or not) its content.

Despite the thunderstorms and strong winds of the Typhoon Goni (Ineng) last Friday 21 August 2015, the YouTube group of video creators celebrated the holiday by having their general meet up at the Starbucks Trinoma Mall, Quezon City.

The activity started on time at 3 in the afternoon. Participants were initially asked to tell something about themselves and what their channel is all about. Mainly bloggers, vloggers and music cover artists attended the event. Some were part of networks like ABS-CBN’s multi-channel network Chicken Pork Adobo, TMG Philippines and Viva Entertainment. It was a good time to interact as members learn from each other and others networks. Some decided to trade contact numbers for a scheduled video collaboration and cross promotions.

Dr. Joem Antonio to Conduct Master Class at Short+Sweet Manila Festival 2015


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A two-hour play seems still too short for me. If I wanted to get the most out of a story especially if it's a theater version of a popular novel, I would want more content and substance as value for my money. It really is quite difficult for the storyteller to be able to put all the ideas into just a few hours.

But wait! What is this I heard about short plays compressed into 10 minutes? Now that is mind-boggling!

A festival of ten-minute plays called Short+Sweet Manila 2015 will soon be showcasing the works of many of our talented short film makers. But if you are among the many film making enthusiasts who wants to go pro, the same event will also be offering Master Classes this September to be held at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura. The master classes will be presented by both local and foreign experts with many topics related to film making.

Dr. Joem Antonio, Storywriting School founder and course creator, will be among them to share his knowledge and experience in storywriting.  His play, "Death in Ten Minutes," garnered several awards in last year's festival and now he's ready to give back to the theater community. His class will be on September 6, 2015, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The fee is surprisingly very affordable at only P500. To enroll, you may email divya@shortandsweet.org.

He was recently interviewed by a TV station to personally find out more about what he'll be teaching. Below is the transcript of his interview.

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