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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

The World of Toyota at the World Trade Center

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My very first car was a Toyota.

I chose Toyota as my first car so I won't have any problems in finding parts and repairing it. Why? Because it's the most popular and economical car in the country including its parts and accessories. Almost every mechanic also knows how to fix a Toyota. I guess it's the easiest car to fix and troubleshoot. I seldom have a problem with my Toyota and it has never given me headaches.

I learned to drive with it, scratched and bumped it too many times, but it has never given up on me except for the air-conditioning. It even sank under the floods of Ondoy, but it still survived and ran beautifully after a few cleaning and overhauling. It's one tough wheeled machine.

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Now who doesn't know Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfao? You're probably from another planet if you haven't heard about the two famous sisters of cosplay.

I've known the two since way back my Level Up Games time as one of their IT guys who was always present in every Level Up Games event especially those that involve cosplayers. There is such a wonder seeing boys and girls, even grown men and women, donning costumes patterned after their favorite anime or game character.

The sisters were already famous back then and that was back in the year 2004. Level Up Games just had two Massive Multiplayer Oline Role Playing Game MMORPG (Ragnarok and Oz) back then.

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Those fabulous art sculptures have been a feast to the eyes whenever I visit museums and attend art exhibits but it is a shame that these masterpieces could only be viewed inside establishments with most of them with a fee.

Most individuals belonging to the majority of our society would not bother spending even a single peso to get in a museum because their priorities would be to get pass through their daily needs of food, clothing and shelter. It is not like the "load" in your mobile phones which is also now becoming a necessity for us to keep connected and well informed.

That is why I admire those establishments that have art sculptures displayed in front of their buildings and offices. Some would even pay great amounts just to have a piece of art decorate their property. These works of art are a fascinating window to the imagination of the artists and each and everyone of us could have our own vivid interpretations of their works. But everyone all get the satisfaction of appreciating the beauty.

Nuvali, Ayala Land’s 2,290 hectare integrated eco-community in the holds a month-long program this August called Greenstallations that aims to celebrate and promote sustainable way of living through art. Owing to its commitment to economic, social and environmental sustainability, NUVALI via Greenstallations sets out to promote a deeper appreciation for the arts through outdoor art installations.

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Calling all amateur and professional photographers! Wanna get your shots featured in Gala magazine's next issue's WORD section and win a cash prize? Here's your chance!

1. Like and share their page as well as this post
2. Get creative! Send your artistic interpretation of our next theme---KULTURA---on or before August 16, 2013 at word@gala.ph. Entries sent beyond the deadline will automatically be disqualified.
3. Submitted shots must:
-Bear the following file name format:
Name - Title - Email
Ex. Ramir Luz - Standing Strong - ramirluz@yehey.com
-In JPG format only and not less than 1200 x 1200 pixels
-Unpublished in other online/print media
-Free from watermarks, time stamps, or frames
-Not digitally manipulated. Enhancements must be limit to basic post-processing (contrast, sharpening, cropping, dodging, burning, saturation, and color balance adjustments)

The winning entry shall be featured in their September issue and will win PhP 5,000 cash from Gala Magazine!

Watsons Men Zone : Geared, Groomed and Ready to Seize the Day!

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We all know that men also need to look good, fresh and confident. Men have become more metrosexual where it has become a necessity to care for their personal hygiene which includes and is not limited to caring for their skin, their hair and even the way they smell.

However, men hardly have the time and patience to scour through rows and rows of shelves for their grooming essentials. Thus, Watsons created the Men Zone. The Watsons Men Zone allows men to make the search of their grooming essentials quick, simple and rewarding. Watsons has the best grooming products that will make men look and feel great.

Watsons Men Zone has a wide array of products specifically designed for men.Read further down below and also check on the video from a recent event where Watsons treated us to a special blocked screening of Wolverine at the SM Megamall.

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It seems the municipality of Pateros has joined the claim over Fort Bonifacio.

Well, that's what others thought. Actually, Pateros has since been fighting for the land in Taguig way back in the lates 1980s but the Supreme Court junked its bid in 2009. They refiled the case last year before the Taguig City Regional Trial Court Branch 271. It is probably getting special attention now after the Court of Appeals granted the Fort properties to Makati city.

Wikipedia describes Pateros as a small town in Metro Manila that is famous for its duck-raising industry and especially for producing balut, a Filipino delicacy that is boiled duck egg. Pateros is also known for the production of red salty eggs and "inutak", a local rice cake. Moreover, the town is known for manufacturing of "alfombra", a locally-made footwear with a carpet-like fabric on its top surface. Pateros is bordered by Pasig City to the north, Makati City to the west, and Taguig City to the south.

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Here's an open letter of Thomas Van Beersum, the foreigner who got deported and declared Persona non-Grata? (that's what I heard) for getting involved in a riot and bullying of a local policeman here in the Philippines.

Van Beersum made headlines after a photo showing him shouting at PO1 Joselito Sevilla went viral on social networking sites. He was in the country to attend the International Conference on Human Rights and Peace in the Philippines.He was photographed taunting the policeman who later broke down into tears at the rally’s dispersal line. The Dutch activist said he attended the SONA protest because he had been "outraged by the human rights violations committed by the corrupt Aquino regime."

I think Thomas van Beersum was an easy and convenient target by the government and the conniving media because he is young, a foreigner and a "Communist"? Talk about an emotional mob that can easily be swayed from the real issues like increasing poverty and human rights violation. Simply give them a crying cop.

How about you? Who's side are you in?

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"The cheerful and dedicated elevator operator from SM Olongapo, Cheridel Alejandrino, visited SM Supermalls' Head Office today and was given recognition for exemplary customer service by SCMC President, Annie S. Garcia (3rd from left) and VP for Operations, Bien Mateo (2nd from right). Joining them are (L-R): Jerry Arenas, Rheybie Nipas and Junias Eusebio of SM"

Kudos to SM Supermalls for recognizing the exemplary efforts of their elevator attendant from SM Olongapo. It may not be as big as the CNN Hero award but to be recognized for even a small accomplishment is already very honorable especially for our fellowmen belonging to the rank and file position.

I'm sure Cheridel is really very proud of himself right now.

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The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) new scheme to ease traffic in the Metro has caused a lot of commuters to cry out in frustration as many got themselves in a very unpleasant scenario. Many were stressed and confused, and some of them even got robbed by snatchers.

A great number of commuters from Cavite were stranded and delayed for work or school on the first day of the enforcement of the ban for provincial buses coming from Cavite. The provincial buses were no longer allowed from entering the metropolis and passengers needed to transfer to new means of transportation for Manila.

The situation was really "chaotic." A commuter has even said that the MMDA people should have tried commuting first so that they understand the situation of the carless masses.The MMDA should have at least consulted the commuters regarding this new traffic scheme.

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There's an exclusive Kadayawan offer to Globe subscribers where you will get a chance to meet Xian Lim when you get a Cloudfone bundle or handset with the Globe Best-Ever mySUPERPLAN.

Celebrating its strong presence in the region, Globe Telecom is extending a special and exclusive offer to its subscribers in Davao as part of the Kadayawan Festival, Davao’s biggest annual festival that celebrates life, culture and thanksgiving.

From August 1 to 15, 2013, all Davaoenos who avail of a Cloudfone 352g and Cloudpad bundle FREE at Plan 499 with the Best-Ever mySUPERPLAN will get a chance to win an exclusive Meet and Greet session with one of today’s hottest heartthrobs and Cloudfone endorser Xian Lim.

Apart from the phone and tablet bundle, subscribers can choose from other Cloudfone handsets bundled with a Globe postpaid plan. All a subscriber needs to do is to go to any of the participating Globe Davao Stores in Ayala Abreeza, SM City Davao, SM Lanang Premier or Gaisano Mall Davao, apply for a Best-Ever mySUPERPLAN with a Cloudfone of his/her choice, and wait for the approval of the postpaid plan application.

WU! Manila Is Accepting Contributors!

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This September WU! Manila Magazine will be publishing a guide for those interested in traveling abroad. Their travel issue is going to highlight the most authentic international experiences for would be travelers right here in Manila so their readers who are planning future vacations can “sample” the countries that they are interested in visiting.

WU! is looking for contributors who know their stuff and want to be published in our magazine. They’re printing 5000 copies and distribute them in cafes, restaurants, hotels, bars, airports and are now in nearly 200 starbucks cafes throughout the metro manila area.

For Accepted submissions, they’re going to give credit to the writer, photographer and blogger organization that they belong to. Please have all materials submitted by Sunday Aug 25th.

Please click for more to see the list of submissions that they’re interested in reading about:

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Clearly, there is no stopping the multi-hyphenate Solenn Heussaff from being one of the most in-demand celebrities in local showbiz. From commercial endorsements, TV shows, movies, she dabbles again with one of her facets, music, via a new single “Diva” off her upcoming sophomore album “SOS.”

“Diva” features one of the country’s promising hiphop artist Ron Henley, whose YouTube videos like “Biglang Liko” have reached more than 13 million views. The song, composed by Ferdie Marquez and produced by Francis Guevarra, talks about divas who consider themselves more important than others and those who are demanding and fussy. Solenn relates to the song as she had encountered some “divas” especially in showbiz.

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Her Excellency ASec Petronila Garcia, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Middle East and African Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), was the guest of honor and keynote speaker during the Sababa! Beyond Faith ...Israel as a Destination event brought to us by the Israel government, specifically organized by the Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and TraveLife, one of Southeast Asia's leading travel and lifestyle magazines.

The event would like to put emphasis on the fact that Israel could also be more than just a pilgrimage site. Israel has many wonderful attractions that could very well make it a preferred tourist choice. Aside from being one of the safest place to visit, it also boasts of having no Visa requirements for the people of the Philippines.

Everyone was convinced that it Israelly swell in Israel!

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If you have yet to try out Manila Pub Crawl then you are missing half of your life. Does bar hopping through 5 bars and meeting new people sound fun to you? If that is the case then MPC is perfect for your tastes. I tried out the Charity Pub Crawl where all profit would go to the Philippine Red Cross. The meeting place was Central BBQ Bar and Grill near Cash and Carry and I ended up arriving too early. I guess that is what happens when you are too excited for an event. There were actually numerous events happening on that day including a friend's wedding and the opening of a Mercato branch at Pampanga.

I was so glad I chose the Charity Pub Crawl because it was so much fun. This is actually the 2nd time I attended a Manila Pub Crawl. The founder Oliver Kollner started it at Boracay as the Boracay Pub Crawl and it attracts an average of 90 people per day.

Captains Abbi, Chix and Chai handled the enormous crowd pretty well. In fact, I think we had close to 50 attendees for the night. We stayed at the Central BBQ Bar and Grill for a little photo booth shooting. I acted as the photographer which got me nervous since my camera is still new and it was my first time handling a photo booth.

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Proactiv, the ultimate acne treatment that helps you to completely eradicate body acne, is giving away Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash for FREE.Proactiv is giving away FREE Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash when customers purchase a Proactiv 30 Day Kit or Proactiv 60 Day Kit using their Credit Card.
Check out their online promotion at http://my.proactiv.com.ph to get you closer to a total acne-free body!

Proactiv knows that acne doesn’t only show on the face. Our backs and shoulders are also susceptible to pimples. Having pimples can shatter the dreams of the men who can’t go topless at the beach because of acne on their backs, and the women who cannot wear backless or sleeveless tops during a night out because she’s too shy that her pimples on her shoulders might show.

This "Pay Using Your Credit Card and Get a Free 4oz Deep Cleansing Wash" promotion is open to everyone who will buy their Proactiv Kit using their credit cards at the Philippine shopping site until September 30, 2013!