Demolisyon : To Recognize and Respect Our Heritage Sites

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A group of Architectural students made extreme efforts to come up with a youth conference to encourage individuals to recognize and respect our heritage or historical sites in the Philippines.

Many are perhaps unaware that the actual representations of our history are slowly becoming things of the past to make room for development and new structures. In the name of progress, we are now losing our heritage structures and are being replaced by modern establishments. What is sad or demeaning for me if these memories of a great history were demolished and flattened only to be replaced by parking lots or parks.

With the recent earthquakes that struck Cebu and Bohol where many historical structures like churches collapsed, it makes me think twice if we really need to preserve old and decaying structures, or it is necessary to bring them down and build ones with stronger foundations.

Fantasy Fest 2013: Awesome Street Party at the Keys

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Enjoying Fantasy Fest 2013 here at Key West, Florida. 

The Fantasy Fest, a street party held annually on the last week of October, has grown to rival New Orleans' Mardi Gras as a grand event drawing even out-of-towners.
Traditionally October has been a slow time for tourism in the Keys, but since its inception, Fantasy Fest has continually boosted the economy by filling up hotel rooms and inundating local businesses, restaurants, and bars during this time period.

The tremendous influx of visitors during the ten days of the festival sustains the local economy until the holiday season begins.

Sony One Touch, One Christmas: Gadget Spree this Holiday Season

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Hhhmmmm... so how will I spend my 13th month bonus? The Sony event dubbed as "One Touch, One Christmas" gives us a lot of great ideas on how to spend it this holiday season. They presented a media event a few nights ago introducing a bevy of new and trendy high-tech gadgets at the Manila Peninsula hotel in Makati.

The gadgets were all so cool and classy that you are really enticed to spend your hard-earned money for a Sony gadget. Who doesn't want to impress with the best and most technologically advanced multimedia innovation?

Sony is a brand name recognized and respected for having a guaranteed quality that's world-class and superb craftsmanship and design.

Resist the temptation or indulge on a well-deserved reward for a year of making it your best? We deserve our just rewards and if we can afford to splurge, why not spend it on a quality product?

Commune Cafe Hosts the Third Wave of Coffee Event

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And I thought I blogged about this already...now I realized I must have drank too much coffee that day that I skipped writing about this event. Well, it was because I originally assigned it to somebody, but then I showed up when I tried to catch up and attended the event even though I was late...and so I was just confused...thinking somebody will be writing it for me...I guess it was really the coffee - made me so dizzy...hehehe

The event at Commune Cafe was nothing short of a good afternoon because we got to know and observe the use of some cool kitchen gadgets - which magically makes coffee.

I never imagined there could be handy kitchen devices that can be used to concoct different ways of making coffee. Thus coffee is no longer just a drink - it is an art!

Third wave coffee culture has arrived bringing with it an intensified interest in independent coffee roasters.

Region 2 Tourism Council Adopts Mandatory Accreditation of Primary Tourism Enterprises

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In the recently conducted Cagayan Valley Region Tourism Council (CVRTC) Assembly, the officers and members of the CVRTC endorsed Resolution Nos. 3 and 4 to Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. supporting the Department of Tourism (DOT) in its accreditation function as provided in the Republic Act No. 9593 or Tourism Act of 2009.

Tourism Secretary Jimenez was the guest speaker in the CVRTC Assembly held last 21 October 2013 in the Province of Quirino. The gathering was attended by local government officials, owners of accommodation establishments, travel and tour operators, and other tourism industry practitioners.

In the resolution, the CVRTC strongly encourages tourism enterprise owners to apply for accreditation under the provisions of Republic Act No. 9593, particularly the mandatory accreditation of primary tourism establishments and voluntary accreditation of secondary establishments. The DOT Standards of Accreditation is governed by internationally accepted standards to ensure that DOT accredited tourism services and facilities are at par and competitive with the rest of the world.

Bohol Tourism Back In Business

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Bohol’s tourism industry is well on its way to recovery with the reopening of the Loboc River Cruise last 24 October 2013, which had an unexpected turnout of walk-in visitors outnumbering those invited. Other attractions that have reopened include the Tarsier Habitat and the Chocolate Hills Adventure Park.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 7 office reports that roads leading to most of the tourist attractions are now passable, with roads from Tagbilaran City to Carmen via Corella already open to light vehicles (cars and vans). Most tourism establishments have also resumed operations, and owners are discussing measures on how to implement the swift turnaround of their businesses. These include providing alternative routes and tours, as well as promotional offers.

During her visit to Bohol last Friday, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Mission Director Gloria D. Steele committed USAID’s support by extending technical assistance to the DOT and Bohol stakeholders in the preparation of a recovery plan for the Cebu-Bohol Tourism Development Areas (TDAs). DOT Region VII Director Rowena Montecillo gave an initial post-disaster assessment, while the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) evaluated the impact of the earthquake on the access and discussed the rehabilitation measures needed in support of the tourism program.

Crumpler and Tony Roma Rewards : Shop and Be Rewarded!

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Grab any item from the following Crumpler stores and get 15% discount from Tony Roma's Fort Bonifacio until November 30, 2013:

• Shangri-La Plaza Mall
• Bonifacio High Street
  
• TriNoma

Crumpler is an Australian brand known for funky, high quality bags and colorful backpack, messenger bags and luggage bags. For more information, please visit http://www.crumpler.com/catalogue/?cc=PH. 

*Voucher is valid for redemption at Tony Roma's The Fort, Unit A, The Fort Complex Entertainment Center, 28th St. cor. 5th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Telephone numbers: (632) 847 2178/ 828 4435.

WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo : A Dual-Drive Storage System

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We were invited for a product demo at the WD Digital Lifestore, the concept store of WD at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. The store is located at the SM Cyberzone located at the SM City Annex building.

A friend and I came from several events that day but we made sure to catch up on the activity. Though we were so late to have some complimentary snacks, and missed on a chance to win a device from WD via raffle they held for the attendees we were still treated with a demo of the WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo  - a dual-drive storage system from WD.

We regret being late, but promises to make up for the awful tardiness...Yeah, we are to blame because we had too many event invites that day and could not have the guts to decline.

Every event was just too good to pass so we really tried our best to attend all or even just catch a small portion of each.

Western Digital Announces Q1 Revenue of $3.8 Billion and Non-GAAP Net Income of $514 Million, or $2.12 Per Share

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Western Digital Corporation today reported revenue of $3.8 billion and net income of $495 million, or $2.05 per share for its first fiscal quarter ended Sept. 27, 2013. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $514 million or $2.12 per share.1 In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of $4.0 billion, net income of $519 million, or $2.06 per share. Non-GAAP net income in the year-ago quarter was $594 million, or $2.36 per share.2

The company generated $680 million in cash from operations during the September quarter, ending with total cash and cash equivalents of $4.9 billion. During the quarter, the company utilized $150 million to buy back 2.3 million shares of common stock. On Sept. 19, the company declared a $0.25 per common share dividend, which was paid on Oct. 15.

“We continued to perform well in the September quarter as we remained focused on delivering value to our customers through differentiated and innovative storage solutions in all of our served markets,” said Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer. “Our HGST and WD subsidiaries continued to execute very well. Outstanding linearity drove strong operating results, with gross margins above the midpoint of our model range and earnings per share well above the high end of our guidance. Longer term, we are very excited about our ability to enable the ongoing creation, storage and management of digital content by consumers and businesses.”

Our People Make The Difference

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Since 1993, Evercool Radiators, a leading brand in the manufacture of radiators, leaf springs, mufflers and exhaust systems in the country, Roberts Automotive & Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation (Roberts AIPMC), has established itself to be one of the biggest names in the industry, supplying all segments of the market—from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the Philippines to foreign aftermarkets.

Among the growing clientele of OEM assemblers are also big names in the industry such as Mitsubishi Motors Phils. Corp., Honda Group, Toyota Motor Phils., Isuzu Philippines, Nissan Motor Philippines, Columbian Motors, Pilipinas Hino, Universal Motors Corporation and Norkis Yamaha.

Building such a reputation is no easy feat, however. For 20 years, Evercool built and maintained credibility and respect because of quality and the strong performance of their product. Every Evercool radiator goes through rigid quality control standards, but it’s not just their adherence to strict quality that makes Evercool stand out but also the people that make sure every radiator is of top quality.

Trend Micro Asks "What's Your Story?" For the Safety of Our Children

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Who is not worried about their kids when they access the Internet? If you're not concerned, then you should be before it's too late!

Sadly, the online world can corrupt our kids to think differently and negatively. They are not safe, no matter how much you think that the net is harmless. It may really be educational, but our kids may be learning more than what they should know.

Trend Micro Incorporated, in line with its advocacy to keep our children safe online, put out a call for young Filipinos to submit video entries designed to inspire others of the same age to ensure safety on the Internet.

They dubbed it as "What's Your Story?", a global online competition that is aimed to encourage the sharing of online usage experiences among teens and young adults to spread awareness about the dangers that lurk online and how to safeguard oneself through online safety practices.

Epson Compact AIO A3 Printer Recognized In Japanese 2013 Good Design Awards

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Seiko Epson Corporation recently announced that its EP-976A3 all-in-one inkjet printer (sold in global markets as the XP-950) has been selected for a Japanese 2013 Good Design Award. These awards recognize designs that enrich life and society as a whole.

The EP-976A3 is designed for people who want a high-performance printer that can print out A3 sheets yet can be installed in the same space as an A4 all-in-one. Featuring a footprint more typical of an ordinary A4 printer, this all-in-one produces crisp A3 photos and documents with gorgeous detail. The clean, simple, compact design of the body also provides far greater freedom of installation.

Judges' comments

"When a user prints over WiFi, the output tray, which automatically extends, and the control panel, which automatically tilts upward, make perfect sense when design is considered from a behavioral standpoint. The user interface is similarly designed with affordance*, suggesting the next action to perform on the touch panel. In addition, the minimalist design is beautiful, a result of Epson's efforts to provide A3 output from a printer with A4 compactness. The flow of operations is designed for true ease of use, with affordances that suggest the next selection. "

Crizal Transitions CinemaJam : Movies and Music (And More) in a New Light

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Crizal Transitions CinemaJam will be epic!  Bands like Bamboo, Itchyworms, Callalily, Moonstar 88 and GraceNote! Movies like Love, Actually and Limitless!

The event will be bringing together these top bands and two special movies, plus a hosts of other exciting activities happening all in one day on November 30 at the Event Circuit in Makati. Whoah! That's too much to handle in a day.

It will be an exciting fun-filled event that will be a fest to the eyes and a great sight to behold thus you need the perfect pair of eyes with 20/20 vision to be able to appreciate the beauty and wonder of all these activities. Well, you're in luck for the organizers included in this event a special opportunity to correct our weary vision.

Crizal Transitions will be hosting the first ever outdoor movie marathon and music festival - a fun afternoon fair segueing into a sunset music festival, capped with an evening movie marathon and after-party concert.

Pino Resto Bar Jupiter Turns 1! : Congratulations and Happy Anniversary !!!

Wazzup Pilipinas!I love everything proudly Filipino. I believe there is no Pinoy dish that I don't like yet except for those that were badly, or wrongly, cooked or prepared. Yeah, both the taste and the presentation counts a lot. The looks add a great plus points to make the food more appetizing other than the smell and taste for its the first personal body sense acting up that really makes sense if you think about it. Everthing should be done and prepared gourmet-style to attract more interest and create a sensational gastronomic delight for the enjoyment of our palate.
The Pino Pochero in the photo above is composed of tender beef and pork stew with crushed tomatoes, saba, kamote, pechay and chinese chorizo. The touch of a half-sliced egg floating on top adds not only beauty but appropriate creativity in adding a unique taste to the dish. Well, Ive cooked pochero, but I haven't used an egg along with the ingredients, also the Chinese chorizo is something new for me.

The dish is brought to us by Pino, a Fine Filipino Food restaurant and bar located along Jupiter street at Bel-Air, Makati city. Pino transforms favorite Filipino fare into creative dishes, surprisingly combining flavors, textures and ingredients. Pino is passionate about giving you delicious food that comes from the heart.

Paktor Social Media App : Meeting New People Made Easy

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Raymond Guttierez hosted the launch of Paktor held at the Skye Lounge located at the roofdeck of W High Street Building, 28th St. corner 11th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Taguig.

Paktor is a simple and friendly smartphone application that is available for free for those who want to meet new friends via the magical online world. With just a two-click registration/confirmation process that utilizes our existing Facebook account, we'll be ready in just a few seconds to meet new acquaintances that could eventually become more intimate.

Founder Joseph Phua really made it sure it will be a very user-friendly app to get rid of the tedious process of struggling your way into a very complicated registration and log-in scheme. the Graphical user Interface of Paktor was also designed with simplicity in mind. It has a built-in GPS to search for Paktor users within your area so you could link, connect and who knows - maybe arrange a common place meetup to get to know each other better. So its a dating app ideally designed for social matching of people with common interests.

Rising star and international DJ, DJ KulKid was also there at the latter part of the launch providing entertainment via superb mixed beats.