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Thursday, July 25, 2013

It's More Fun in the Philippines Branding Campaign Wins Yomiuri Advertising Award

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The Philippines continues to attract global attention, as the Department of Tourism’s It’s more fun in the Philippines branding campaign bags the Readers’ Choice for the “Fun” category of the Yomiuri Advertising Award 2013. The awarding ceremony was held on 14 June 2013 at the Prince Tower Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.

Started in 1984, the award was conceptualized with the goal of inviting the readers’ participation in the selection of winners. The award is composed of two main parts: (1) advertisements created by the readers and (2) advertisements selected by the readers. The success of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) may partly be attributed to the power of social media, this being the launching pad and source of never-ending support. The ‘fun stuff’’ of the website has engaged browsers and supporters to contribute their own versions of the memes. Through the apps, some of the best products have been utilized as materials for above-the-line and below-the-line advertising.

“It may be beginner’s luck as this is the first time that the DOT has advertised in Yomiuri, one of Japan’s leading newspapers. We were told that the DOT is the only national tourism organization (NTO) recipient under this category which could mean one thing: we are undisputedly FUN,” DOT Tourism Attache to Tokyo Valentino Cabansag shared.

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Globe Telecom has again been recognized by institutional investment publication Alpha Southeast Asia as one of the region’s top companies for having a most consistent dividend policy. Globe was also cited by Alpha for the same category last year.

The recognition will be given at the 3rd Annual Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Corporate Awards ceremony which will be held this September.

The citation is based on an annual poll conducted by Alpha Southeast Asia, the only institutional investment publication focused on Southeast Asia.

“With investment interest in the Philippines at an all-time high, the country is firmly back on the screens of investors both domestic and foreign. As a leading telecoms provider with world-class corporate governance standards, Globe Telecom has consistently raised the bar for investor relations and shareholder management. Globe will no doubt remain an investor favorite for many more years to come,” said Siddiq Bazarwala, Publisher, Alpha Southeast Asia.

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The Script Factory, the UK’s leading script development organization, is coming to Manila, Philippines for a three-day script development workshop for film and television drama. A first for Asia, the Script Factory workshop will run from 27-29 September 2013 and will offer 35 participants the chance to train and network alongside scriptwriting and producing talent in Southeast Asia.

The workshop will provide participants with new perspectives on the script development process and focus on screenplay design and structure. It will help participants to be more confident in the art of script & story editing and more effective when assisting writers of feature film and television drama.

Deadline for application is 16 August 2013.

The Script Factory in Manila is hosted by Cinemanila International Film Festival Foundation and the British Council Philippines.

For more information and an application form, please email Cinemanila.moonlight@gmail.com

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Filipinas Stamp Collectors’ Club in cooperation with Philpost, Museo ng Maynila , Intramuros Administration, National Press Club , Winners Foundation , Department of Education , GSIS cordially invites everyone to an afternoon of fun ,travel , unravel stories ,nature tripping, mysteries and ghost sightings behind some of the city’s most historical buildings, wilderness areas and sites! Photography is is allowed with permit !

The FREE tour is scheduled on September 15, 2013,third Sunday of the month. This will also coincide the club’s monthly meeting . To those who are interested in coming to the tour, maximum number of participants ( 30 ) even before the schedule Deadline which is on September 12, 2013 registration is a must for these FREE Guided tour.

Facebook and Yahoo group event page registrants must try to type confirmed in their status otherwise they are not considered registered.

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Have a fun-filled day of interactive writing exercises by joining the Free Writing Adventures event on August 3, 2013 Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Confirm attendance by texting Jasmine Cruz (( Age of the Diary blogger) at 09054419386.

Meeting place: in front of the Rizal monument at Luneta Park (also known as Rizal Park). Get there by riding a bus that says Quiapo taft pgh (it passes in front of Luneta) or LRT 1 U.N. Avenue station (the station is right in front of the park).

For the schedule of awesome activities, check out: http://ageofthediary.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/free-writing-adventures-at-luneta/

Feel free to invite your friends!

Social Media Reputation and Crisis Management Webinar

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Have you ever tried "Googling" your NAME? Try it now and see how Google search results are influencing your Online Reputation.

Great news for those interested for damage control online.

There is a FREE 1 hour Webinar on Social Media Reputation and Crisis Management that will cover:

- What is a Social Media Crisis and how does it affect your Online Reputation?
- Proactive VS Reactive Online Reputation Management
- What to do if "$h1+!" hits the fan!
- Creating a Good Online Reputation by building a Strong Online Presence.

Sign up through this link: ==>> http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E957DA83874A3F

Asha Developer Community Meetup

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Join Globe Labs and Nokia Philippines as we kickoff the first Asha Developer Community Meetup on July 25, Thursday, 6 to 9PM for "Asha Developer Night" at 40F Philamlife Tower, Paseo De Roxas, Makati City.

The Asha Developer Community Meetup is a great place to do networking, meet other developers and ask the questions you might have about Nokia platforms.

The evening will include networking and followed by a short program about:
- The Nokia Asha Developer Opportunity
- Introduction to the Asha Software Platform and the Asha SDK

The registration for this event is now to sign-up via this page http://globelabs.doorkeeper.jp/events/5012 or https://www.globelabs.com.ph/blogs/pages/confirmsignup.aspx?PostID=161 and login or register as a member. The event is free from any registration fee., though seats are limited so hurry, as we can only accommodate a number of participants for this event.

Know more about Asha app development and opportunities to monetize your application.

See you at Asha Developer Night on July 26, Thursday at 40F Philamlife Tower, Paseo De Roxas, Makati City!

Score FREE Tickets To Carly Rae Jepsen Live In Manila

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Pop music fanatics are in for another world-class music experience as Canadian singer-songwriter and the artist behind the hit song “Call Me Maybe” Carly Rae Jepsen visits Manila for a one-night concert at the Araneta Coliseum on August 7, 2013.

Are you one of her thousands of fans waiting for that chance in a lifetime to watch her concert without breaking the bank? You don’t need to call her maybe with your exclusive chance to see her up close and personal for free, made possible by Globe Telecom and Huawei.

Get free concert tickets to Carly Rae Jepsen Live in Manila when you avail of a Huawei Ascend Mate or Huawei Ascend P6 under Globe Best-Ever MySuperPlan. You can also score free tickets when you purchase a prepaid phonekit for both handsets.

Huawei Ascend Mate : A Supercharged Phablet

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Get ready for a supercharged phablet intended for the fashion forward and movie-gaming enthusiasts

Huawei, a The HUAWEI Ascend Mate leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today launched the Android pocket cinema phablet for the fashion forward, movie and gaming enthusiasts -- the HUAWEI Ascend Mate.

features a huge 6.1-inch HD display, a 1.5 GHz Hi-Silicon quad-core processor and a 4050 mAh battery. Together with Huawei’s proprietary Quick Power Control (QPC) and Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX) battery efficiency technology and fast sharing technology, the HUAWEI Ascend Mate is proof that bigger is better.

“The HUAWEI Ascend Mate breaks barriers to deliver a supercharged entertainment, communication and creative experience for all your personal and professional needs,” said Albert Antig, sales and marketing director of Huawei Technologies Philippines. “The HUAWEI Ascend Mate is an industry-leading smartphone and showcases our innovation as we continue to make great technology available to more people globally.”

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Elegant and edgy, at 6.18mm slim, the new HUAWEI Ascend P6 embodiment of elegance with an edge.

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, unveiled the HUAWEI Ascend P6, the world’s slimmest smartphone measuring 6.18mm. The smartphone features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and a sleek metallic body. With its 4.7-inch high definition in-cell display, industry-leading 5MP front-facing camera, and outstanding software, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 is the embodiment of elegance with an edge.

“The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is a star among smartphones with its industry-leading design, high-quality camera, and intuitive user interface, Huawei’s proprietary Emotion UI,” said Johnson Ma, country device manager of Huawei Technologies Philippines. “Building on the success of our Ascend P series of fashion smartphones, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 provides unsurpassed technology and a design that is simply stunning.”

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In celebration of ‪#‎SMManilaJeanology‬ , the pioneer of jeans in the world - Levi's brings the most exciting products in our country.

To add more fun, with ‪#‎LevisJeansfest‬ as official hashtag, take a pic of it and join the game for you to WIN a pair of authentic Levi's jeans.

Kindly refer to the mechanics on how to join.

Visit SM City Manila and start tweeting with pics :)

Visit the official online platforms of Levi's as follow:

http://www.levi.com/
http://www.levistrauss.com/
http://explore.levi.com/
http://www.levistrauss.com/blogs

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Radio frequency signals coming from cell sites do not pose any adverse health effects, according to Globe Telecom, citing studies conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO).

According to Emmanuel Estrada, Globe Head of Network Technologies Strategy, radio frequency signals coming from cell sites are classified as non-ionizing. Other low frequency devices that emit non-ionizing radio signals include transistor radios, microwave ovens and baby monitors.

On the other hand, ionizing radiations are those that have higher risk of adverse health risks that include x-rays, ultraviolet rays, gamma rays, which can break the chemical bonds in DNA.

“Based on studies conducted by WHO, the world’s most trusted authority in health issues, there is no convincing scientific evidence that the weak radio frequency signals from cell sites or base stations and wireless networks cause adverse health effects,” Estrada emphasized.

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It was a night of glamour as celebrities walk the purple carpet on their way to the Yahoo OMG! Awards!

But wait, there's a stop-over before going into the VIP section. Interviews by the official Yahoo OMG! resident interviewer and other broadcast TV reporters from the popular networks plus a new set of interview and photo ops with the comedy trio (how lucky those guys were being able to have group and individual shots with the stars. I love their work! I am so envious!

Afterwards, we proceed to the VIP section where celebrities, along with selected guests, can get to sit comfortably and dine n drink from a caterer setup for the elite guests.

I got not because I was part of the selected guess with all access pass but because I had a friend inside who let me in. So I might as well laugh my heart out coz I get to mingle with the stars up close and get to watch them walk towards the stage to receive their Yahoo OMG! Awards!

Camiling, Tarlac : A Summer That's Better Late Than Never

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Everyone deserves a meaningful summer vacation.

Summer vacation usually starts at the end of March and ends at the first week of June. In this limited period of time, how can we say that we’ve already spent our vacation wisely? What do we really mean in saying “meaningful summer vacation”?

Maybe some of us would answer that meaningful summer vacation means doing things that would make you enjoy life. Some would say it means to experience travelling to unusual places but for me, a meaning vacation simply means having time with important people in your life. And that’s how I spent my vacation.

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The great Olympian goddess of the earth is Demeter and more as the goddess of producing fruit, and consequently of agriculture, whence human food or bread. She was looked upon also as the goddess of marriage and was worshipped especially by women. Demeter was depicted as a mature woman, often crowned and holding sheaf of wheat and a torch.

Demeter was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and sister of Hestia, Hera, Aides, Poseidon, and Zeus. Like the other children of Cronus she was devoured by her father, but he gave her forth again after taking the emetic which Metis had given him.

As agriculture is the basis of a well-regulated social condition, Demeter is represented also as the friend of peace and as a law-giving goddess.