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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Globe and NBA Provide Enhanced NBA App User Experience Ahead of 2016-17 Season

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As the 2016-17 NBA season tips off, the NBA and Globe Telecom, the League’s official wireless and broadband services partner, provide an updated NBA app user experience for sports fans to watch the NBA live on their mobile devices.

Globe customers subscribing to any NBA promo will experience a simpler registration process without the need to input PIN codes to access NBA content on their mobile devices. Once customers complete the promo registration, users will receive a link via SMS directing to the NBA app to verify their mobile number. Once authenticated, fans can immediately enjoy NBA games and programming on their mobile devices.

“Globe is committed to providing the best possible mobile experience so that our customers can access content seamlessly on their devices. By closely working with the NBA, we have developed a streamlined registration process, free of inputting tedious PIN codes. This way, one can easily access NBA games and content anytime,” said Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business Dan Horan.

Avid NBA fans can now catch their favorite team games and game specials through their Globe Broadband plan that comes with six months free access to NBA LEAGUE PASS. On mobile, NBA promos are also available in three service offerings: NBA499 for a 30-day premium access, NBA299 for 7 days, and NBA50 for a 24-hour access. To begin the NBA LEAGUE PASS registration process, Globe users must text the preferred NBA promo keyword (NBA499, NBA299, NBA50) to 8080.

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All roads lead to Davao City this year as young people managers converge in the Land of Promise for CHRYSALIS, the highly anticipated 2016 annual convention of the Junior People Management Association of the Philippines (JPMAP).

The challenge for JPMAP is to fast-track the development of its members as the future managers and developers of Filipino talent, which is the only remaining and sustainable source of competitive advantage of the country. With most of the natural resources of the Philippines having been depleted or sorely inadequate, the country needs to rely on human capital – Filipinos – as the main driver of growth.

• Strengthening critical leadership competencies

• Nurturing creativity and innovation, and

• Strengthening the JPMAP organization by building SYNERGY among various JPMAP members and between JPMAP and other stakeholders (PMAP, other associations, academe, government, etc) through role clarification, focused advocacy points, and various team building activities.

Join this 3-days and 2-nights convention and together let’s cross bridges of greater horizon’s for us, the HR Young Successors. Register now atbit.ly/jpmapnc1 and experience the transformation!

Registration fees are as follows:

Early Bird Sept.19-Oct. 21
Member 5, 000php
Non-Member 5,500 php
Regular Rate- Oct 24 - Nov 16
Member 6, 000php
Non-Member 6,500php
Walk-in Rate Nov 17 - Nov 23
Member 7, 000php
Non-Member 7,500php

Inclusions:
The fee is inclusive of: 3-day, 2-night hotel accommodation, bus transportation (from airport to the hotel and vice versa), conference t-shirts, lanyard, IDs, raffle ticket, and meals(2 Breakfast, 2 am and pm snacks, 3 lunch, 2 dinner).

For more information you may message us here in Facebook or email jpmapchrysalis@gmail.comContact your JPMAP Local Officers and join us!
See you there!
#JPMAPNC2016
#cHRysalis

A Mix That’s Truly Timplang Pinoy

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In keeping with the times, the things that Filipino families enjoy and delight in have constantly evolved – from simple group kite flying, to grandma’s stories of legends and folklore at night, to strolling in the mall, to family karaoke, and to the more contemporary groufies and #FamBam picture taking on their smart phones. Through all that, one thing remains constant, there is still that distinctly Filipino timpla in all these family bonding activities – just like how the Eight O’clock powdered juice drink remains Pinoy na Pinoy.

“Filipino families have enjoyed the delicious taste of Eight O’Clock for more than 20 years. We take pride that no matter how much time changes the bonding activities of Filipino families, Eight O’Clock continues to provide that truly Timplang Pinoy that generations and generations of Filipino families have come to love,” Teejae Sonza, marketing manager for Stills and New Categories of Coca-Cola Philippines.

Eight O’Clock is a delicious homegrown brand that captures the tasty and unique blend of sweet and sour orange flavor perfect for every Pinoy family to enjoy. It has immuno-active agents to help boost the family’s immune system, and each mix can make up to six glasses per pack.

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Philippine Kiteboarding Association (PKA), the country's premiere kitesurf organizing body, in partnership with International Container Terminal Services Inc.(ICTSI), Philippines' leading port management company, are thrilled to announce the 4th installment of its Kiteboarding competition this 2016-2017 season.

Over the past 4 years, the PKA has mounted more than 16 kitesurf competitions across the country, and their recent 2015-2016 season of the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding (PKA) Tour wrapped up with a resounding success, with more than 160 participants across 20 countries from Europe, America and Asia, have gathered to compete in some of the country’s top kitesurfing destinations.

The competition features three different fields of discipline, namely Race, Freestyle and Hangtime, and further sub-classified to Kids, Novice, Mens, Womens, and Masters class. And now that kiteboarding has been recently announced as one of the sports to be included in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Tokyo, the organizing body is hopeful that the next Olympic gold, may come from their ranks given the right support and funding.

Jay Ortiz, PKA President quipped "This year, the PKA is excited to announce that we will be mounting another adrenaline-filled kitesurfing event, bringing both local and international riders again to 4 kitesurfing locations in the country, an effort that will surely excite and invite more local and international racers."

The four key destinations for this year are Cuyo Island in Palawan (Nov. 24-26), Bantayan Island, Cebu (Jan 13-15, 2017), Boracay Island, Aklan (Feb. 3-5, 2017) and Cagbalete Island in Quezon (Mar. 3-5, 2017).

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After last week’s adrenaline-fueled non-elimination leg, Indonesia’s Rach & Vicky will have to work a lot harder to make up for lost time in tonight’s episode of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5.

Eight teams remain in the Race and all relationships are put to the ultimate stress test as they undertake grueling challenges in Phuket, Thailand.

Who has what it takes? Which teams will collapse under pressure? And who will go home?

Catch the all-new exciting episode of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 tonight at 9pm only on AXN.

For behind-the-scenes clips and extra footage, visit www.AXN-Asia.com/TARA or join the conversation on Facebook at TheAmazingRaceAsia.

AXN is seen on Cable Link Channel 38, Cignal Digital TV Channel 61, Global Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Channel 20, GSat Channel 51, and SKYCable Channel 49. AXN HD is seen on SkyCable Channel 247.

US Halts Sale of Assault Rifles to the Philippines

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"President Rodrigo Duterte, who has displayed animosity toward the United States (US) because of its criticisms of his brutal war on drugs, dismissed Washington’s reported refusal to sell rifles as a mere scare tactic.

He is saying that if the US won’t sell assault rifles to the Philippines, the country can still fight criminals with airguns and fists.

The President shrugged off threats that the United States would stop the sale of assault rifles to the Philippine National Police (PNP), saying there are other sources in the market.

"Yan lang pantakot niya sa akin. Hindi sya magpabili ng armas? eh karaming de bomba dito" the President said.

Translated in English: “Is that it? What? They are not selling us arms? That’s their only way to scare me? That they won’t sell firearms? We have several air guns here,” Duterte remarked.

PNP chief Director General Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa also downplayed the US embargo on selling firearms to the Philippine police. Dela Rosa said the PNP would continue its war against illegal drugs and criminality even if it meant coming to blows with drug lords after police have fired their last bullet."

The US State Department halted the sale of the assault rifles citing concern of human rights violations in the Philippines during Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. Duterte reacted calling those behind the decision "fools" and "monkeys" and indicating he might turn to Russia and China instead.

"The U.S. State Department halted the planned sale of some 26,000 assault rifles to the Philippines' national police after Senator Ben Cardin said he would oppose it, Senate aides told Reuters.

Aides said Cardin, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was reluctant for the United States to provide the weapons given concerns about human rights violations in the Philippines.

The relationship between the United States and the Philippines, a long-time ally, has been complicated lately by President Rodrigo Duterte's angry reaction to criticism from Washington of his violent battle to rid the country of illegal drugs."

Why are we even buying guns? Guns only provoke further violence and it makes the authorities dependent on the weapons that they also refuse to learn other ways to bring down or capture an opponent or criminal.

Because it is a way to protect ourselves when needed? We cannot fight with arnis, karate or with a fork? It is a symbol for security?

Yeah, maybe. But I do not feel safe and secured when in possession of a gun fearing it might also be the cause of my early demise. If not me, maybe my family, who may accidentally get shot with it while we try to protect ourselves from intruders. They should invent a weapon that would only temporarily paralyze and not kill. My father has one tucked away but easily accessible when needed at one part of our house. There were also several bullets that go with it.

The thought that one will buy guns because others have it gives me the shivers. It will be a never-ending search for security because once the others get possession of better weapons, we would all try to follow to get even. The cycle will never end. The winners here are the gun manufacturers, never the users.

Also, in the middle of a confrontation, once you show up with a gun, and even attempt to use it, you only provoke the others to do the same. Though it maybe stupid to come defenseless, you might be more successful in achieving a truce.

I am sad that the reality we now face is a violent one. Many of us are too greedy or desperate that we would readily kill just so we could get what we do not own. We wouldn't need weapons to protect ourselves if we were contented with what we have.

" I think this is the right moment for Mr. Duterte to more than just consider buying from a national (or local) industrialist instead of going all over the world in search of weapons "systems" that we already have in the country. Not only will the move be a good impetus for this government to support national Filipino industry but it will also have the guarantee of what we call in the defense industry, SECURITY OF SUPPLIES, which is a key factor in weapons acquisition by any country.

To this end, the Republic has the United Defense Manufacturing Company, which makes NATO-specs assault rifles and 100% Filipino-owned technology. Our government must stand by its mantra that it now refuses "colonial mentality" and should prove that it is prepared to go "local"....

Time to walk the talk, Mr President and support our own defense manufacturing industry!"

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Filipina Celebrities in their Halloween Costumes

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Halloween is not only for kids since even adults rave about the season when they can show off their creativity in coming up with either a frightful or fancy costume to celebrate the tradition.

We gathered a few photos of the more popular female celebrities in their Halloween costumes so you'll get to somehow see who were creative enough to make an effort to dress up and show the world they practice the Halloween tradition in or out of the Philippines. Yup! Some went out of the Philippines to celebrate Halloween in other countries.

The above photo shows Anne Curtis Smith with her portrayal of Eleven, a young girl with many psychokinetic gifts played by Millie Bobby Brown on the Stranger Things TV Series which will soon be having its 2nd season.

Actress Coleen Garcia and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach both had an Edward Scissorhands outfit. Who do you think wore it best?

While Angel Locsin and Sarah Lahbati had some body painting to show some scary rendition of zombie scratches and skeleton features respectively.

Meanwhile Arci Munoz, Isabelle Daza, Kim Chiu wore costumes representing iconic characters from pop culture anime and cartoons like Sailor Moon, Captain Planet and Chun Li of Street Fighter.

Now there were also some celebrities like Maxene Magalona and Ruffa Guttierez who wore simple outfits that one could buy from specialty shops.

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How come very few people are talking about the welterweight title clash between Manny Pacquiao and Jessie Vargas on November 5, 2016 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas?

It's just a few days ago yet the noise created for the event is silently heard.

Nonito Donaire, who reclaimed the WBO super bantamweight title following a unanimous verdict over Cesar Juarez, will also be defending his crown against Jessie Magdaleno. Nonito is also a Filipino favorite as he is among the more popular boxers noticeable in mainstream media, so this should mean a big event. However, I've only seen advertisements about the fight just a few days before the fight as if there's not much publicity being shared throughout the country.

The jr. featherweight champ expects to defeat the young challenger during what will be Nonito's first fight on a card headlined by fellow Filipino Manny. This is the first time the two Filipino superstars will fight on the same card together.

Normally, it will be the fans who create the viral news but the past few weeks was so alarmingly quiet. Has interest with Manny among Filipinos dwindled already.

After running and winning as senator, it was a big disappointment when the boxer turned politician announced another fight for that would mean once again missing time with his obligations in the government. How could Manny devote time for the country if he is too busy training for his fights? Not to mention all the other tasks required of him in coordinating with other people organizing the fights, his job as a senator is obviously divided and it is the Filipinos who are unfairly on the downside.

But who's saying that the "full-time" senators, or other government officials like congressmen, mayors, etc., are 100% focused on their roles as public servants? There are so many who are also preoccupied with other tasks - and to name them all would just take too much time and space in this blog.

However, it is no excuse for Manny to be spending time with boxing when he is expected to work for the Philippines as its senator. I do not believe that multi-tasking irrelevant matters can be considered excusable. Is it sports tourism? Is it putting the Philippines in the map? I don't think so anymore. Manny has proven himself so many times so I believe it is about time he choose between boxing and politics. He should not be serving two masters.

Is his winnings beneficial to his constituents? Maybe so, maybe people are somehow getting some sort of benefits from all that prize money, but still, it is largely a credible excuse for him to go on with his boxing career. He must chose only one if he really is concerned for the Filipino welfare. We have so many corrupt officials already so we don't need someone who is never around when we need him the most.

UP Tomo-Kai Proudly Presents Shiroshitsuji no Kissaten: Maid Special

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Celebrate the season of scares with UP Tomo-Kai as we bring you Shiroshitsuji no Kissaten: Maid Special!

Shiro (城) or “castle” is the setting for this year’s cafe, so feel your heart tremble in both fear and excitement as the gates to this seemingly haunted manor creak open, and be welcomed by our butlers and maids ready to serve you in their full costumes. A unique crossover of cultures, Shiroshitsuji no Kissaten will be held on 4 November at PH 400, University of the Philippines, Diliman to serve thrill-seeking hime-sama and ouji-sama who will be indulged by their personal butlers and maids with delightful treats and tricks.

Meet the butlers and maids who will make your heart race in our Halloween-themed butler and maid cafe this Friday!

Shiroshitsuji no Kissaten: Maid Special is brought to you by UP Tomo-Kai.

This event is co-presented by Bibo Global Opportunity, Inc., Moonleaf Tea Shop, and Genki Sushi Philippines.

Special thanks to Cake Haven and Geisha's Blade 芸者の刃.

Media Partners: Wazzup Pilipinas and arkadymac.com"

Christine Picardal of the Philippines Wins Miss Diamond of the World 2016

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Congratulations to Christine Picardal of the Philippines for being crowned as Miss Diamond of the World 2016 at the international contest held at Sofitel Hotel in Algiers, the capital city of Algeria, last October 7, 2016.

Christine was crowned by Delia Duca of Romania, last year’s winner.

Runners-up to Christine were the delegates from Romania (Lavinia Grigore) as 1st runner-up, and Russia (Sofia Lunina) as 2ndrunner up. Misses Algeria and Germany completed the Top 5.

Special awards were given to Miss Poland as Miss Friendship and Miss Zambia for Best National Dress.

There's just too many beauty competitions out there of which not all get mainstream coverage as wide as the Miss Universe. Though all aim to seek the same quality attributes from ladies to represent their respective pageants, not all share the same popularity and following.

The lavishness is also noticeable as sponsorship is not as huge compared with the grand productions of the bigger beauty pageants.

Nevertheless, the honor and prestige of winning in any beauty pageant is equally appreciated by all the winners as they compete exerting all efforts to attain the top title of the competition. Being crowned the best among a group of girls is already rewarding by itself. The perks and privileges are just a big bonus for them.

Miss Diamond of the World 2016 is one of the leading international beauty contests in the world.

We would like to congratulate Christine Picardal once again. We are proud to have another beauty queen for our country. Thank you for bringing home another proud moment for the Philippines.