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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Nasugbu, Batangas : Blessed with Awesome Beaches

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All of us love summer, it's the most relaxing part of the year where we can do whatever we want. We can forget everything that has stressed us and we can go anywhere, anytime. We feel almost perfect as the sun shines, the breeze blows and the ocean sings. And of course we can really enjoy it when we are with our family or friends.

Last summer my family and I went to Nasugbu, Batangas. They decided for us to go and have a break there because it's near the place where my father works. It's an almost-paradise place and the view was really breath-taking.

Nasugbu is bounded on the north by the municipalities of Maragondon, Magallanes and Alfonso of the province of Cavite; on the east by the Batangas municipalities of Laurel, Calaca and Balayan; on the south by the Batangas municipalities of Lian and Tuy; and on the west by the South China Sea.

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San Juan City is the smallest city in the heart of Metro Manila. It is among the smallest political subdivisions. They celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist by throwing water to each other, and to the rest of the passer-bys going through their city enroute to another destination. The tradition is meant to replicate the baptism done in water by St. John the Baptist according to the Bible.

The fiesta was only christened Wattah Wattah in 2001, when it was under then Mayor and now Senator Elect JV Ejercito. The fiesta even has its own jingle now that goes like this: “Wattah wattah kay San Juan Bautista halina tayo ay magsaya, Wattah Wattah kay San Juan Buatista magdiwang tayo para sa kanya.” In 2006, the Department of Tourism recognized the Wattah! Wattah! Basaan Festival as one of the most celebrated fiestas in the country.

Many try to avoid passing through the city during the fiesta, but to those who have no choice suffer the consequence of getting wet involuntarily. Not my way of having fun.

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Last summer vacation, I had the UPCAT review with my friends. The University of the Philippines College Admission Test, or more commonly known as UPCAT, is part of the admission requirements of the University of the Philippines, administered to graduates of Philippine and foreign high schools.

Individuals that are considered eligible for the UPCAT should be any one of the following:

A senior student of any secondary school that is accredited by the Department of Education;
A graduate of any secondary school that is accredited by the Department of Education, or of any secondary school found abroad; or
Any individual that has been declared eligible to enter college according to the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) results.

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The IsDa Magazine has Jasmine Curtis Smith on the cover of the June 2013 issue. The latest issue of IsDa Magazine is all about The Philippine Cinema.

In the magazine, Kapatid Princess Jasmine dons a colorful native headwrap. The young star is set to star in the CineFilipino entry “Puti” together with Ian Veneracion and Lauren Young.

The IsDa Magazine released its maiden issue in January 2013. It is a free magazine that will be distributed to schools and bars. The magazine features posters of films, reviews of film and music, photos of visual arts, and events calendar.

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"The GMA 7 program “My Husband's Lover” has prompted the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines' Episcopal Commission on Youth to call on television producers and writers to be more discerning in the themes used in shows, especially if the program's topic deals with public morals and values.

Now on its third week of airing, “My Husband's Lover” deals with a homosexual-extramarital affair."

I don't really think there is something wrong with the soap opera. Some of my friends watch it every night and in their humble opinions they say the show is tastefully and carefully done. To be honest, I feel like the producers and the writers are kind of holding back because maybe they are taking religious and moral values in consideration. What's the plug of MTRCB about "PG" and "SPG" prior to the airing of every show and in between is for? Display? Of course there is a purpose, right? The time slot of the show is also too late that for sure many of the kids are already sleeping. It's the responsibility of the parents to guide their kids if in case they allow them to stay awake late at night. Though I have nothing against the church, I think they're just over-reacting.

The CBCP should try watching before they judge prematurely. I bet even the Catholic priests didn't find time to watch before reacting. The show has plenty of stories to tell that are worth taking into consideration as life's lessons.

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When it comes to our tech gadgets, we want the best protection and the most convenient way to transport or carry them from one place to another. Thus we need the most efficient yet stylish bag that can manage to make us look good while keeping our gadgets safe and secured.

We all want the most sturdy bag that can last a lifetime without spending a fortune. But is that wish ever possible or can we at least get close to those requirement?

Maybe we will find out soon with the opening of a store that sells bags that were meant to keep our gadgets in top shape.

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Laptop models have continuously adapted with the changing times and the demand for more durable and high performing mobile devices has continuously risen next to tablets and smartphones.

Many manufacturers have been challenging themselves to create and design the most featured laptop possible to satisfy the needs of the consumers. Be it corporate requirements or retail selling off the shelves laptops, everyone deserves value for their money and budget.

So what can you say about a laptop that's so durable that you can step and jump on it just to test if its durable enough to withstand the weight and shock? or how about one that you can use as a chopping board? It is also said to be water-proof among other features worth looking into and proving by yourself.

AOC Launches the New Breeze Tablets For Mobile Computing

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I knew many will eventually follow the trending gadget craze that has swept the nation as strong as the previous storms that flooded the Metro.

I was right when I said to myself that almost all tech companies will tap the growing market and demand for mobile computing tablets.

At a product launch held at the Holiday Inn hotel in Makati last June 25, 2013, the worldwide leader in display manufacturing just introduced to the media the availability of 7 and 8 inches tablets carrying the name Breeze.

AOC was proud to present the new Breeze tablets that will make mobile computing truly a breeze because the said tablets are fast, flexible and powered by the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system. The two incarnations of the Breeze model, MW0731+ and Breeze MW0831, are just two of the many models that will soon come out in the market.

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YouTube has done wonders for many of our talented perfromers especially for the ones who were actually discovered and made popular because of their videos appearing on the social media video site.

Many were aspiring singers whose talents were more recognized and appreciated when they appeared on YouTube. The site has really made a lot of stars and a lot more hopefuls that maybe someday they will be given a break as well and get invited to talk shows of Oprah and Ellen.

Singapore’s top communications company Star Hub presents “Under the Stars: From Online to a Live Stage” a stellar concert with a great line-up of international and local talents that have successfully gained a following on YouTube.

Featured line-up of artists include Tanner Patrick (USA), Madilyn Bailey (USA), Nate Tao (USA), The 38 Years Ago (Thailand), The Sam Willows (Singapore) and our very own Zendee as the final act.

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This is a statement coming from a Facebook friend which gave me sort of some shivers within. Not because its a dreaded wishful thinking of a hopeful citizen of the country but because of the admirable vision she wishes to impart to others though I feel its not really a priority of many who are only doing advocacy and charity work for show.

It is quite a challenge to motivate people if they see nothing to gain from the effort.

Every action has its ulterior motive, whether they admit it or not. It should be admitted and not denied because everyone wants something in return.

Read on and as she said "keep the dream alive!"

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Seiko Epson Corporation announced that it has invested approximately about 16 billion yen in two production lines in Japan.

The lines have been constructed to manufacture next-generation print heads – the core component in inkjet printers – for use in business and industrial printing systems to come to market in the latter part of the 2013 fiscal year.

This capital investment, made over three years from fiscal 2011, has been made to build new production lines that contain a host of original Epson manufacturing technologies. These new lines will be located in Epson’s Suwa-Minami Plant in Nagano Prefecture and the Sakata Plant in Yamagata Prefecture. Production demands a high level of technical skill, and Epson was required to bring to bear its many years of accumulated expertise in monozukuri – the art and science of manufacturing – to make the production lines a reality.

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A month and a few days has passed already when we first started with our review class. At first you’ll think “I think I want to go home, maybe they’ll eat and I’m scared” or “I’m excited to meet new friends!” Any of the two, we knew it’s going to be a new beginning towards a new chapter in our life and in our future. In our future because its a new opportunity for every one of us in this world. But before that, a new memory will be added to our memory bank. These memories will make us smile when we think of them again.

I’ve experienced to be somewhat an "Atenista". I was not a student there but a student who had an opportunity to enter the campus of Ateneo. I’m a 4th year high school student who had a chance to enter Ateneo for review classes. Eventhough it was just a short period of time, it’s enough to observe what life of a college student could be.

The Ateneo de Manila University is one of the best universities in the Philippines. When you hear the word Ateneo, the first thing that comes to your mind are rich, intelligent and popularly known personalities in society. But there’s a lot of ordinary students in there that are not known but can still be considered a student to be proud of. There we’re also scholars student like me who needed help from the government or sponsoring institutions.

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There was nothing really special that happened this year if it will be compared to my summer vacation last year. There were only a few things I did outdoors. I spent almost all my time inside our house not counting the weekends because I go to our church every Saturday night and Sunday morning, which I do regularly even if it is not Summer Vacation. So you can see that there’s no remarkable difference between my summer days and school days.

What did we do during weekdays this summer vacation? Wake up late and Sleep late. Clean the whole house EVERY SINGLE DAY. Eat anytime we want. Watch Movies, Korean Dramas, and TV Shows. Surf the net as soon as we wake up. Study a little. This became our daily routine.

Well, of course, I also did some things worth of my time, things that I can say useful and somewhat memorable.

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Here's a contributor I sent to the Jose and Wally Sponsors Night. The event was meant for the recognition of the sponsors,a nd the opportunity for some members of the online media to interview the sponsors, and maybe land an arrangement of their own for some other sponsorship.

The Jose and Wally show is actually a benefit show for thyroid patients. Comic duo Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola will be leading the show at Crossroad Center on July 6 along with guest performers Ethel Booba and Anton Diva.

The Philippine Society of Nuclear Medicine is leading the benefit show entitled as Juan Night with Jose and Wally to support the initial treatment of 10 patients.

The event organizers will be giving away a "3-day, 2-night Boracay Trip for 2 with Airfare and Accommodation" on July 6, 2013!!!

Be the lucky JUAN!!! Grab your tickets now!!!

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A while back a lot of people began complaining that coffee houses have become nothing but places to be seen at.

In 1993, the people behind Black Canyon (Thailand) Co. Ltd. decided to change that. They developed Black Canyon Coffee, a Thai specialty coffee and International Thai menu restaurant. Today, the internationally Renown Black Canyon Coffee Restaurant is to be found in several countries, including the Philippines.

In fact, just last June 15, 2013, Black Canyon Coffee Restaurant (BCC) held the grand opening of its second branch in the Philippines. It was a momentous event, was graced by none other than Mr. Pravit Chitnarapong, Founder and CEO of Black Canyon Thailand Co., Ltd.