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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Is Shopping for Groceries Online Feasible in the Philippines?

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While online shopping remains a force to reckon with in hard financial times, the question of whether online groceries is a reality or simply an attempt by the multi conglomerates to rip you off. There are many technicalities in terms of food handling when it is delivered, let alone when it is cooked. This article will discuss if online grocery shopping should become a common aspect of everyday life.

In terms of accessing groceries, it’s an easy task if you live in the suburbs or in the city. Heck, even if you live in the remote area, you can still access some kind of general store. Online groceries are for several types of people:

● There are these people who are too lazy and who would rather watch TV than go to the supermarket
● There are the individuals who are too busy working until late to go to the supermarket
● There are people that want to save time by avoiding the queues and the rush in the supermarket aisles
● And of course, there are people who want specific products but who are unable to access it in remote areas.

All in all, it seems like a pretty easy option. But people aren’t convinced about the whole idea. After all there are several questions that need to be answered;

-Will the food still be fresh?
-How much will I pay for delivery?
-Do I still get a rewards card?
-Do I get discounts as well?
-Will my orders arrive on time?

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San Beda-CALABARZON almost blew up a 16-point advantage but regrouped just in time to beat Hua Siong-Western Visayas, 81-74, in their Palarong Pambansa Secondary Boys Basketball semifinal showdown at the San Luis Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna.

CALABARZON once held a 42-26 lead late in the second quarter, but second half rallies by Western Visayas trimmed the lead to as low as one, 75-74, on a Leo Bayotas tip-in with 1:10 remaining in the game.

Bayotas had a chance to give Western Visayas the lead, but he missed a lead-changing three-pointer with 49.6 seconds left.

E.J. Furaque grabbed the loose ball and made two free throws after being fouled to increase CALABARZON's lead to three.

Spencer Pretta then tried his own luck from the outside, but his corner three clanked. Franz Abuda rebounded the ball, and Ralph Penuela got tagged with an unsportsmanlike foul for the dangerous defensive play against the son of former PBA player Freddie Abuda.

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The NU Bullpups may have made up the core of the NCR team playing in the secondary boys basketball competition of this year's Palarong Pambansa, but a Malayan High School Red Robin stepped up for the Big City right when it needed the most.

Noah Lugo provided the clutch leadership for NU-NCR as the team made Sacred Heart-Central Visayas relinquish its championship won last year in the semifinal round of the basketball games at the San Luis Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna.

Lugo kept the Magis Eagles-loaded squad at bay in the final moments of the match after the latter cut NCR's 13-point late third quarter lead to just three midway through the fourth.

He dished out crucial assists to fellow Red Robin Justin Serrano and NU standouts John Cauilan and Manuel Mosqueda, grabbed a crucial steal with 30 seconds left, and sank three free throws in the end to seal the 90-80 win.

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A mother's life is full of priceless moments.

Let us explore what it's like to raise a child... from baby to boy all the way through to independent young man.

This video was shot entirely in the first person perspective to put the viewer in the eyes of a mother - so we can better appreciate that they're always there for us.

This is what it feels like to be a mom. A mom who is always there, through thick and thin and through the years.

Here is a Mother's day treat for all of our readers.

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Twenty six Philippine hotels, resorts, and various tourism industry associations have received skills development grants to upgrade the quality of services of their respective tourism workers.

The grants scheme program, established by the Department of Tourism, forms part of the Improving Competitiveness in Tourism project administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and funded by the Government of Canada. Launched in 2013, the $7.1-million technical assistance was designed to support the government’s effort to achieve inclusive growth and create employment opportunities in tourism.

Chosen from the country’s main tourism destinations, the awardees are based in Bohol, Cebu, Davao, and Palawan, which serve as the program’s pilot areas. Under the program, which will run for 38 months, various accommodation enterprises submitted proposals to help fund their skills training programs. These include food and beverage preparation and service, front office, personality development, housekeeping, and leisure and entertainment activities.

“We welcome this technical assistance as it complements our National Tourism Development Plan, which targets to increase tourism revenue, employment, and arrivals to aid in job creation and poverty reduction. Our collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Canada for this grants scheme program proves that international institutions recognize the role of tourism as a key driver of economic development in the country,” Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. said.

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The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) Theater Center has emerged to be one of the most hip and happening art events spaces in Quezon City. Last April 5, PETA launched its exciting line up of original works and international offerings for its 47th season.

For original PETA performances, the hit musical Rak of Aegis will be having it's much awaited second run on June 20 to August 31. Meanwhile, Florante at Laura Remastered, a top-flippin' Balagtasan battle which infuses the classic text with gritty hip-hop humor and rippin' rhymes is sure to thrill theater fans this August 8 to September 20. Other beloved PETA productions such Batang Rizal, William and Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang will also be available on tour.

International partnerships with the PETA Theater Center Program offer cutting-edge pieces. In partnership with the British Council Manila, PETA offers Daniel Bye's The Price of Everything, a comic and provocative one-man show, showing on July 10-11, and James Cousin's There We Have Been, an award winning dance, showing this October 9-10. With support from the Japan Foundation Manila, Dora Company's Ayanasu will be showing back to back with PETA's Strong Boy, Deaf Boy and a Girl in an Abaya on July 26 at 3pm and 8pm . Finland's magical show for the whole family, Wally Watthead and His Lost Glow will enthrall audiences during its November run.

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You have to admire the stamina of most call center employees for being able to even work productively and with lots of energy even during graveyard shifts. I can imagine how hard it must have been before they got used to working at irregular hours of the night or even the wee hours of the morning. Their bodies probably took some time to adjust before they finally got comfortable.

As a salute to these fine men and women who painstakingly man their stations to talk with clients over the phone, Just Thai has come up with a reward for them. They only need to present their company IDs and they will automatically get 25% off on their meals.

That's 25% off on one meal for every presentation of company ID. Now isn't that a great incentive! You'll be able to feast on their Seafood with Basil (as seen from the above photo) at a discounted price.

So what are you waiting for, as soon as you take your break, come over to the nearest Just Thai restaurant to get your meal discounts! The promo is available only until May 31, 2014. Just take a look down below for more of the dishes available at this fine Thai restaurant.

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Cupcakes are the best choice if you want to have just the right amount of cake instead of buying the full size. You also have the option to buy an assortment of flavors so you won't regret bringing home one kind that you thought looked great but will just end up in the garbage can after you had a bite. They are the best sweet treats ever invented to always keep you anticipating what new sugary concoctions the pastry chef will bring out of his or her kitchen next.

The owner of myKaffe Bakeshop is one of those cupcake masters that couldn't stop thinking of new creations to please her customers. The bakeshop recently launched its newest line of cupcakes that are sure to tickle your sweet tooth. New flavours include Salted Caramel, Kitkat, Oreo, Nutella, Tiramisu, and Cream Cheese. The best news is... myKaffe cupcakes can be afforded even by students at prices ranging from Php55 to Php95 only.

You may order just one cupcake for you to try out, or two for you and your special someone. They are also available by 3, 6 or even a dozen which are perfect for you and your barkada, colleagues or family to enjoy and indulge.

Now the fun doesn't stop there because they also offer smoothies and hot drinks to partner with your cupcakes. I'm betting you'll soon find your favorite drink to come up with a sweet and refreshing match made in heaven.

Miss Philippines Earth 2014: All Sexy and Ready for the Grand Coronation Night

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Miss Philippines Earth 2014 grand finals will be on the 11th of May 2014, and we are all excited to find out who among the candidates will emerge as the judges and crowd favorites, and who will finally be crowned as the new Miss Philippines Earth for this year.

The former winners from last year's Miss Philippines-Earth 2013 will now be handing over their respective crowns to the new set of Miss Philippines Earth. Last year's winners were:

Miss Philippines Earth 2013 - Angelee Delos Reyes
Miss Philippines-Air: Miss Nagcarlan, Laguna - Kimverlyn Suiza
Miss Philippines-Water: Miss Zamboanga City - Nancy Leonard
Miss Philippines-Fire: Miss Fil. USA West Coast - Alma Cabasal
Miss Philippines-Eco-Tourism: Miss Santa Maria, Bulacan - Bernadette Mae Aguirre

To give you a preview of the lovely ladies, here are never been shown before photos of the candidates during the press launch held at Solaire Resort and Casino pool area last April 22, 2014. Hope you watch out for the grand finals on May 11, 2014 at SM Arena Mall of Asia Complex.

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Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently embarked on a project called the “Epson Gift of Brightness”. The project is a testimony to Epson’s long-standing advocacy toward education and the youth.

The project provides technology assistance through the donation of Epson’s precise technology products to aid learning among primary and secondary students from public schools all over the Philippines. Each of the selected public schools receives high-volume Epson L and M series and dot matrix printers, a projector, a scanner, and a label printer. Epson also gives the schools a one-year supply of ink and ribbons to provide students from the beneficiary schools free printing for their school projects and assignments.

Manuel Roxas High School in Quezon City is one of the schools chosen to receive an Epson technology package under the Epson Gift of Brightness program. The Epson Technology Package includes Epson L and M series ink tank system printers, a dot matrix printer, a projector, a scanner, and a label maker. Epson also provided the school with one year supply of inks and ribbons. Also, to help maximize the benefits for 2000 students of the school, Epson Product Specialists provided training for the faculty members on how to utilize the donated products efficiently.

Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines Pageant 2014: Lovely Ladies in Elegant and Flattering Long Gowns

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We've seen the fit and slim lovely ladies from Slimmers World in their titillating two-piece bikinis during the press launch of Miss Bikini Philippines 2014 held last May 2, 2014 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. But that was just the morning highlights.

In the afternoon, the ladies returned wearing elegant long gowns to really impress members of the media on how stunning they look wearing fabulously designed evening gowns that were more than flaterring to tehir well-structured figures. The catwalk presentation is for another competition where the winners will be announced on the 13th of May at the Resorts World Manila.

Too bad I'm going to miss the grand finals since I will be in Puerto Galera during that day. I'll be sure to watch it online if ever there's a live showing, and if ever there's a good Internet connection to where I am going.

To please everyone here who will also not be able to see them during the main event, I have here most of them as they allured us wearing amazing long gowns that really made them stood out complemented with their well-maintained bodies that were shaped at Slimmers World gyms.

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R16 in the Philippines was held last march 29, 2014 at the Mall of Asia. It is a b-boy competition with a joint collaboration with the Challenge Cup and Breakin The Law. The battle consists of a 1 on 1, 2 on 2 and a crew on crew bboy as well as a freestyle solo division with the categories in Popping, Locking and Allstyles.

Different dancers from the community in the Philippines flocked Mall of Asia to take part in this prestigious international battle founded by BBoy Dyzee of the Supernaturalz Crew. Winners for the b-boy battle and the Popping and Locking solo categories will fly to Singapore for the Southeast Asia R16 leg this coming June.

It was a groundbreaking event as the different dancers did what they do best in their craft and battled it all out against the different crews and dancers. For the Challenge Cup solo bboy competition, it was Babster and Allen who faced it off in the finals with Babster winning the final round and one to represent in Singapore.

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Gadgets have proliferated nationwide and it seems everyone even has more than one of these technological wonders that have swept the country due to the decrease in prices making it very affordable and easy on the budget.

The surge of China made products has also managed to penetrate a wider customer reach thus exposing everyone to the many possibilities of apps, customization and accessories. Just like everything else that we own, we would always want to match our gadgets with the coolest add-ons that will further improve our experience with our gadgets.

Philteq, one of the trusted distributors of networking products and computer peripherals for home and office, launched last May 6, 2013 at the E's Bar of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel another segment that will surely hit the mainstream – the digital lifestyle appliances, which is actually several choices of tech accessories with certain attitudes to fit your lifestyle.

Southern Plains: New High Performance Facility Rises In Laguna

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The country’s national Rugby team, the Philippine Volcanoes have found a home in Laguna. Tucked away in Southern Plains Subdivision in Calamba is a high performance facility built by Randell Carman, long time Philippine resident and founder of the HMR Group of companies.

An avid Rugby supporter, Randell built the facility to as the headquarters of the Alabang Eagles Rugby Club and to meet the Volcanoes’ need for a training camp. The field is also used by the PRFU’s local leagues and Rugby development programs

The newly built high performance facility can be seen from the highway and recently hosted the Philippines’ game versus Japan, Asia’s number 1-ranked Rugby team. The facilities include one International Standard Rugby field, one training field, two swimming pools, clubhouse for 300 pax, air-conditioned function hall for 250 pax, fully–equipped kitched and outdoor BBQ area.

Adjacent to the property are newly-built accommodations that can house 60 athletes in fully air-conditioned, dormitory-type facilities with four private rooms for coaching staff and a common room.

While it was primarily built for Rugby, Southern Plains can be used by other athletes, teams and even corporations for the team-building activities.

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Historian Ambeth Ocampo will talk on "Great Expectations from Philippine Museums" on May 17, 2014, Saturday, at Yuchengco Museum from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The talk is presented by the Alliance of Greater Manila Area Museums (AGMAM) in celebration of International Museum Day.

Open to AGMAM members, museum professionals, supporters of museums, and those interested in knowing more about museums, the talk will dwell on Dr. Ocampo's observations of museums here and abroad in light of new museology, community and audience engagement, and globalization.

Dr Ambeth Ocampo is a popular historian whose books and Philippine Daily Inquirer column have placed a different perspective on figures and events in Philippine history. His work as a historian has brought him to different libraries and museums here and abroad.

Lecture fee is P150, while AGMAM members attend free of charge. To reserve slots, email agmam.membership@gmail.com or call Yuchengco Museum at 889-1234.