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Friday, September 19, 2014

e-Blog Mo Na Yan! Episode Featured the State of the Nation's Entrepreneurs

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Last week's e-Blog Mo Na Yan! episode dated September 13, 2014 was all about the state of the nation's entrepreneurs. The segment is a part of the show being aired at Radyo Inquirer DZIQ 990 AM in partnership with Vigattin Radio and Wazzup Pilipinas where bloggers actively participate in the discussion.

We all had the honor of sharing the hour with Earl Martin Valencia, President of IdeaSpace Philippines, Oliver Segovia, CEO of AVA, and Bryan Gallinger, Founder of Iron Sharpens Iron. Alvin Laurente, Business Blogger of alvinlaurente.com and yours truly, Ross Flores Del Rosario, founder of Wazzup Pilipinas acted as blogcasters that conducted the interview along with radio host Den Macaranas, veteran broadcaster, and Elison Barcelo, founder of Vigattin Radio.

From the discussion, we came up with the realization that many participate in the ever-increasing interest for entrepreneurship especially now that there are companies that provide some funding to help bright minds, especially start-ups, to establish their business and put their ideas up to the next level. You can watch and listen to the show's recorded live broadcast uploaded regularly at http://www.vigattin.com/

e-Blog Mo Na Yan! is a segment at Vigattin Radio held every Saturday, from 10 to11 AM. The program tackles relevant issues, news and updates about topics mostly concerning entrepreneurship, startups, technology, education, governance and the connection of IT with various sectors like government, health, environment, business, and economy. Bloggers join in on the discussion to participate in interviewing the guests and later on blog about the radio show. Ross Del Rosario of Wazzup Pilipinas is a regular and mainstay who is also in charge of inviting some of the guests and potential advertisers.

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Lifestyles differ and needs change but the prestige a Kia Sorento brings is consistent.

Prestige is something that Kia Sorento exudes from all angles, from inside or out. Whether you’re out with friends on a road trip, on a Saturday date night, or on a daily family trip to school, Kia Sorento is the face of prestige you’ll want to be seen in.

There is elegance, smooth surfacing, and stylish functionality– three key design elements that one can appreciate and enjoy.

This 7-seater performance SUV from the Korean auto giant is a stunning sight on the road.

Kia Sorento is first and foremost a capable off-roader, while combining a robust and modern profile with sophistication inside. Straight, clean lines outline its silhouette and once you look closer, elegant details are accentuated as well. LED positioning lamps, distinctive rear combination lamps, and newly designed alloy wheels make for its standout stature.

Adding a touch of fun, a panoramic sunroof gives off a fresher experience on your every ride. Sorento’s three-quarter length glass encased roof with tilt and slide sunroof lets cool breeze and sun rays in, giving both driver and passengers a unique taste of their driving environment (EX variant only).

Kia knows the importance of comfort and convenience and Kia Sorento takes this enjoyment a notch higher.

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Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is set to make waves at the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) with a world-class exhibition of its exceptional clan of Sport Activity Vehicles – the BMW X Series.

Held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from September 18 to 21, 2014, the 5th PIMS is home to the BMW X Pavilion where guests can experience a journey of endless explorations with the complete model range of BMW X vehicles, composed of the new BMW X1 M Sport Edition, the new BMW X3, the all-new BMW X5 M Sport Edition, the BMW X6 Sport Activity Coupe and the latest addition to the lineup, the first ever BMW X4.

“ACC is proud to bring JOY at the 5th Philippine International Motor Show as we usher guests into a world of pure adventure coupled with luxury in its highest form. Furthermore, as testament to our undisputed market leadership, we are thrilled to unveil the latest additions to the BMW X family, making it an even stronger clan of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles characterized by unparalleled driving dynamics, premium ambience, and robust performance,” said Maricar Parco, ACC President.

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The Beetle is an icon. It has inspired countless stories all over the world, Hollywood included. It is a story by itself. The success story of the Volkswagen Beetle has played no small role in making it an icon of automotive history. The new generation now bridges the gap from old and familiar to new lifestyles. With a new design and the latest technologies, the Beetle reveals itself as a car of the 21st century – bolder, more dynamic and truly engineered to play.

“The Beetle has always been special to me. I first learned how to drive with a Beetle and will always have fond memories, as I’m sure many Filipinos do. And now, the new Beetle is made easier to own with the introduction of our newest variant; making the most iconic car more accessible to Filipinos”, said Mr. JP Orbeta, president of Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI), the official importer and distributor of Volkswagen cars in the country.

Volkswagen continues its intelligent downsizing and transfers new forward-looking TSI technology to even smaller displacements with the new 1.2 TSI. TSI engines are well-known to be highly efficient and low in emissions, the new Beetle’s 1.2 TSI variant provides suitable driving performance and economy.

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The country’s biggest international motor show will once again wow the public as it showcase the latest and the future models in the automotive scene. Organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) with the theme “Progress in Motion” is sure to bring exciting displays of vehicles and an array of amazing shows and fun activities from September 18 to 21, 2014 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will showcase a grand display of its newest models and concept vehicles at the 5th PIMS. Not only car fanatics but the whole family will definitely enjoy MMPC’s booth since they will have the chance to see Mitsubishi concept vehicles that made their debut at prestigious international motor shows such as the Geneva Motor Show and Tokyo Motor Show.

MMPC flew in these concept vehicles including the actual Pajero Dakar Rally car to give the public a true feel of attending an international motor show. Aside from the exciting displays MMPC will also be offering test drives of the 2015 ASX, Mirage, Mirage G4, Montero Sport and the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle SUV, the Outlander PHEV, in this 4-day event.

Exciting activities, freebies and exclusive discounts are also up for grab during the event. MMPC will launch the Mirage Eco Dash game wherein PIMS visitors will be given the chance to play on-site and win exciting prizes. A lot of cool raffle prizes will be at stake for those who will visit MMPC’s pavilion.

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Many people tend to become more creative especially when they're in love. I remember creating my own customized love letters patiently decorated with a bunch of my own differently shaped and colored cut-outs, aside from the highfalutin words that were written to impress.

I became more artistic and learned to appreciate everything around me. I never paid attention to the meaning of the lyrics of songs before but everything changed when I fell in love. Imagine how I would carefully dissect the words of a song to find out what would best match my intentions to the lady I was courting. I did all sorts of surprising things that I never realized I could do. I was obviously inspired. I was definitely always in a great mood. It seems love has a way to make us more intricately creative, socially aware and more intact with our deep personal thoughts and feelings.

As long as I have the means, I did everything I thought would make my courtship a lot more interesting. I aim to make my self look good, and that sometimes involves showing off more than what I normally would do.

We have to admit that we become more than the usual when we are truly in love, and we turn into selfless kindhearted individuals when we are around the lady or gentleman we desire to become a part of our life, now and for eternity.

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Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) is all set to launch the all-new Nissan X-Trail. The newly established national sales company, tasked to market all Nissan vehicles in the country, will showcase the all-new X-Trail along with other Nissan vehicles during the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

The all-new X-Trail is Nissan’s contender in the compact sport utility vehicle segment, which has seen much success in key markets including the US, Japan, China and Australia. It was first seen in the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and since then covered solid ground, and is eyeing to launch in 190 countries.

The Philippine launch is one of the first in the ASEAN region. The forerunners of the all-new X-Trail were introduced in the country back in 2003 and in 2008. After years of anticipation, Nissan will finally make the third generation X-Trail available in showrooms by November 2014.

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Kaspersky Lab announces the official release in the Philippines of its newly updated security products aimed at bringing further enhanced protection to home users’ privacy, digital identity, money and data across different devices.

The flagship consumer products Kaspersky Internet Security for hardcore Internet users and Kaspersky Anti-Virus for occasional Internet users now both come in beefed up 2015 versions.

Kaspersky Lab is also launching its newest product, the Kaspersky Internet Security – Multi-Device 2015, which will be currently available only in the Philippines in the entire Southeast Asian region.

All these solutions were developed to protect users of Windows, OS X and Android devices from existing and new threats – making their online lives easier and safer.

"Today, people rarely access the Internet from just one device so they need to be aware of the full variety of online threats and know how to deal with them. Kaspersky Lab has developed a multi-platform solution that enables the user to easily manage protection products on Windows, OS X and Android-based devices under a single license," said Nikita Shvetsov, acting CTO at Kaspersky Lab.

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AXN has been a preferred cable TV channel since it started airing several years ago. The "action" channel is actually my favorite because of its shows that are really action-packed and thought provoking. I especially like the crime, mystery, and reality shows. I am hooked to the channel especially during weekends where I do an all-day non-stop viewing while I work on the computer.

AXN (short for AXioN) is a pay television, cable and satellite television channel owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment. There is simply no boring moments when watching the AXN shows.It is home to most of the worlds most high-adrenaline dramas. It is your destination for thrilling entertainment with the most popular & latest US programs.

Your friendly neighborhood pambansang blogger was invited to witness the announcement of new seasons of AXN shows a few days ago. The event was held last September 16, 2014 at the K-Pub BBQ Restaurant Meat All You Can located at Bonifacio Global City.

The launch basically presented AXN’s Top Ten (10) Fall shows that will air on the same day as the US airing.

Jason Godfrey, host of the show named TEN consisting of daring, exhilarating, fun and even wacky travel adventures in the Philippines, also hosted the event where he announced the second season of his show.

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Whether it’s a relaxing solo drive around the city or a thrilling off-road challenge in the province, Pilipinas Shell calls on each and every Filipino motorist to discover his own formula for an exciting drive. Shell, through its premium performance fuels, Shell V-Power Nitro+, is on a mission to uncover the different turns, terrains, and tracks that characterize the interesting sights and adventures only the Philippines can offer.

“We’ve searched far and wide across the country for the different elements that make up different formulas for an exciting drive” said Anthony Lawrence Yam, Pilipinas Shell Vice President for Retail. “When TEN airs on September 26 on AXN, Filipinos will get to see how Shell V-Power Nitro+, our fast acting performance range of fuels, gives Filipino motorists a unique and worthwhile experience on the road wherever they are in the country.”

To bring exciting drives to life, Pilipinas Shell partnered with Television Culture Shock Productions to create the second season of TEN, a travel show hosted by Filipino-Canadian host Jason Godfrey, which premiered on AXN in 2013. TEN Season 2 showcases ten exciting destinations in the country, and at the same time demonstrates performance that excites through the ten most exciting drives fueled by Shell V-Power Nitro+ Performance Fuels.

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AXN, the number one general entertainment channel in Asia, today announced that hit crime thriller The Blacklist (S2) and the Emmy-winning singing talent search show The Voice (S7) will air this season day-and-date with the U.S.

“By airing The Blacklist and The Voice day-and-date with the U.S., we provide our viewers with quicker access to these highly popular series while at the same time leveraging the shows’ real-time buzz across social media,” said Hui Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television.

The two shows join popular adventure reality competition The Amazing Race (S25), which AXN has offered day-and-date since its second season.

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Have you got what it takes? AXN, the leading English general entertainment channel in Asia, is set to bring ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ to the region.

Kicking off the search for stars this month, AXN has commissioned the pan-regional version of the global hit ‘Got Talent’ format, which is co-owned by FremantleMedia and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment. ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ will premiere on AXN in early 2015 across 20 territories including South East Asia, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Asia’s aspiring individual and group acts of all ages are invited to share their amazing skills on ‘Asia’s Got Talent’, for their chance-in-a-lifetime to make it big in front of millions of AXN viewers and take home the ultimate winning crown.

Budding stars can log on to www.axn-asia.com/AsiasGotTalent for registration and audition details. The ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ team will be talent scouting in 13 countries across Asia.

“Talent has a thrilling new home on AXN and we’re excited to provide the ideal platform for contestants to showcase their skills in front of our huge regional fan base. Asia is an incredible melting pot of exceptional talent so we look forward to discovering the next generation of Asia-based stars on AXN,” said Ang Hui Keng, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television.

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24: Live Another Day is the latest chapter in the thrilling life of Jack Bauer and those around him who are drawn into his tangled web of world-changing suspense and drama.

The high-octane saga reunites the Emmy Award-winning team of executive producer Howard Gordon; star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland; co-creator Robert Cochran; executive producers Evan Katz, Manny Coto, David Fury, Brian Grazer; and director Jon Cassar.

Set in scenic and historic London, the series open with Jack as a fugitive. It has been four years since his last world-saving but soul-shattering mission. Now in exile, he is still willing to risk his life and freedom to avert yet another global disaster.

The story is set around US President JAMES HELLER (William Devane) who is negotiating a treaty in London. Heller is accompanied by his Chief of Staff MARK BOUDREAU (Tate Donovan), who also happens to be married to Heller's daughter – and Jack's former flame, AUDREY (Kim Raver). This scenario provides a dramatic and nostalgic flavor into an adrenaline-powered plot.

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The fifth and latest season of Hawaii Five-0 is set for a thrilling, action-packed premiere, opening with the episode ominously entitled "Nowhere to Hide." The island of O'ahu goes into lockdown when the Five-0 team hunts a terrorist who starts using weaponized drones on civilians for a pulsating return to the island paradise.

Fans will want to follow this season closely as executive producer Peter M. Lenkov promised answers to their burning questions about McGarrett's connection to Wo Fat which will be revealed in the show's milestone 100th episode - the seventh episode of the new season.

Speaking to US-based online media TVLine, Lenkov said, “If there are any lingering questions for people who have been loyally watching the show from the beginning, they're all going to be answered in the 100th episode. There really will be no more questions as to, 'Are [Steve and Wo Fat] related?' and 'What is Wo Fat's relationship with Steve's mother?' …That's all going to come to a head and be resolved.”

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Conceived from bright ideas translated into cool concepts, AXN’s original travel lifestyle show Ten is a creative factory of seemingly never-ending engaging themes applied to the most intriguing places around the Philippines.

The first season was a hit as Jason Godfrey, Ten’s host and designated guide, accomplished a mission with each of his trips. The six-part series opened with a road trip from Manila to Northern Luzon. It went on to explore the Queen City of the South, Cebu by cleverly taking the local dialect as its guide. Jason then made friends with the locals of Negros, relived the old charm of the country’s capital, gained new skills as souvenirs from his trip to Panay, and reveled at the breathtaking sights of Busuanga.

All good things of course lead to a new season so the show’s avid fans can look forward once again to ten more good doses of Jason’s must-do’s and must see’s. It is sure to gain new viewers as well with the contagious vibe that one cannot help but get into.