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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Alcatel Flash 2: The Power of Green Launch on September 22

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Alcatel Flash is about to launch a brand new 5-inch smartphone today, 22nd September 2015. The images released doesn't reveal the specification or pricing of the new smartphone version, except that it has a 5-inch display size. The teaser announcements also teased about the device's photography ability by prompting 'redefine photography with leading edge camera technology.'

Along with the launch, Alcatel Flash’s brand color is renewed to “Green”, relating to a “Green” key iconic feature of the new model.

There will be one poster being released daily to unveil the product feature and we sincerely invite you to keep an eye on us to obtain the latest information.

With us, you can feel Refreshed, Excited, Energetic and Natural - the “Green Power” of life!

Want to know more? Please stay tuned with us: http://live.AlcatelFlash.com

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“Creating the right climate for succession in family businesses is the most important thing a family should do,” said Dr. Dennis Jaffe who is set to speak in the 3rd Family Enterprise Excellence Conference (FEEC) on October 26 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City.

Jaffe said the conference is going to bring families together to consider how they are creating the next generation in their respective business. “What are they doing together and what is it they can do to create and build a creative, energized, inspired and entrepreneurial next generation?”

“This is something that families want and the challenge is that many times they want it but they don’t actually know what to do and how to do it,” said Jaffe.

Jaffe is a renowned international family business consultant with longstanding engagements with clients in Asia including the Philippines. He is also one of the founders of Family Firm Institute, a global network of thought-leaders in the field of family enterprise.

The event will also be graced by Francis Kong, renowned inspirational speaker and serial entrepreneur with extensive work experience in manufacturing and retail. Kong is also with the Inspire Leadership Consultancy which is one of the main sponsors of FEEC.

The conference is organized by Premier Family Business Consulting Inc. (PFBC), the only family business consulting firm in Southeast Asia providing holistic services that integrates the family and business system and champions family unity as a core value.

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Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia is launching a refreshed visual identity for AXN with an impactful original new look that aligns with the channel’s current programming focus. The new branding, including a new logo, graphic elements and marketing campaign, will roll out across AXN’s on-air and online platforms just prior to the premiere of The Voice Season 9 tonight.

“While AXN continues to be the pay TV destination for action, we are also tapping into an audience seeking content filled with intrigue, passion and heroes,” said Hui Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia. “Our new look aligns with that programming sensibility and speaks to today’s viewers, who are connecting with our brand across linear and digital channels, as well as social media.”

AXN’s dynamic new logo features a custom-built avante garde typeface, accentuated by a three-dimensional pyramid, which is a classic shape associated with mystery and the convergence of energy, bathed in striking shades of red.

“Red evokes energy, action, passion and danger. We are harnessing the power of that color in a new campaign that encourages viewers to discover and embrace the sense of fearlessness that permeates AXN’s series,” explains Maurizio Vitale, senior vice president of marketing, Networks for SPT, who oversaw the network’s brand refresh globally.

The network’s new “Redefining Action” campaign, which will roll out simultaneously with the refreshed brand identity, underscores the channel’s focus on programming defined not by a particular genre but by an overall attitude -- intense, intriguing, smart and unexpected.

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Metro Manila’s largest component LGU, Quezon City, will still be the Philippines’ most populous city by 2020. This is according to an analysis conducted by global property website Lamudi Philippines (www.lamudi.com.ph) using the annual average population growth rate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2010.

Interestingly, the roster of the top 10 most populous Philippine cities in 2010 will be quite different with that predicted for 2020. For instance, the City of Manila will be overtaken by Caloocan and Davao by 2020. These two cities’ populations are growing rapidly and are predicted to surge to 1.88 and 1.83 million, respectively, while Manila’s is predicted to increase to 1.72 million. According to the data from the PSA, these three cities’ populations grow on average 2.37, 2.36, and 0.44 percent per year, respectively.

In addition, by 2020 there will be seven Philippine cities projected to have populations of more than 1 million, and five of the top 10 are cities outside Metro Manila (Davao, Zamboanga, Cebu, Antipolo, and Dasmariñas). Interestingly, by 2020, Dasmariñas, whose population grows on average 5.4 percent per year, will have more people than Taguig and Pasig, Metro Manila’s seventh and ninth most populated cities, respectively, in 2010.

By 2020, Dasmariñas population will grow to 976,146 (seventh), compared to Taguig’s and Pasig’s 958,962 and 887,959, respectively.

Furthermore, the populations of Zamboanga, Cebu, and Antipolo are predicted to breach the 1 million mark by 2020, which put them at fifth, sixth, and seventh positions.

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Dubbed “The People Issue,” MyProperty.ph Magazine ( www.myproperty.ph) releases its eight issue this week.

For the first time ever, the magazine focuses on some of the movers and shakers of Philippine real estate.

“ In this issue of MyProperty.ph magazine, we want to step back and congratulate our longterm partners, whose success represents a truly entrepreneurial spirit worth emulating. We let their knowledge of the market guide our journey and we thank them for their continuous belief in our vision to bring the Philippine real estate market into the digital age,” said Henry Winter, the newly appointed general manager of MyProperty.ph.

Well known personalities to grace the latest issue of MyProperty.ph Magazine include Grand Monaco president Reynaldo Carpio, Vista Land president and former senator Manny Villar, noted architect and urban planner Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr., and National Real Estate Association chairman Andy Mañalac.

MyProperty.ph ’s latest issue also features useful home guides and neighborhood tips for consumers, an exciting list of kidfriendly and funfilled places in Metro Manila, articles on home design and budgetfriendly dining room upgrades, and a list of musthave moodenhancing items for your home.

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Four awesome months! Eight grueling legs! Seven top contenders all vying for the sought after title of being the next Laugh & Stack 2 Open Mic Showdown champion!

Watch the next generation of Point of View Stand-up comedians perform their laughter-tested material and time honed comedy skills as they embark on their first step towards their journey of being a true comic!

The Comedy Cartel's Laughingstocks showcase at the Archipelago 7107 will be on Sept. 26, 9:30pm. Witness the launch of the country's next best comedy acts! See you there! ‪#‎comedycartelPH

Short+Sweet Theater Manila 2015: The Finale

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Final Week of Short+Sweet Theater Manila 2015 at Samsung Hall of SM Aura

September 26 (Saturday) 6:00 to 8:30 pm - 12 plays will be staged and judged.
September 27 (Sunday) 3:00 to 5:30 pm - Rerun of the 12 plays

Awarding follows

Featuring:

A Good Deed for Mr. Stinky

Thank You Mr. Pongpat

Captain Everything

Lunes

Speaking Freely

Si Nelson, Ang Nanay, Ang Pancit Canton

Voicing Up the Marriage

Crossbow Cat

Decisions, Decisions

Afterwards

Modus: The Act of Crying Wold

Broken

Voices in Harmony 2015: Elimination Round

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The Children’s Museum and Library, Incorporated is a youth leadership organization that promotes the welfare, development, and empowerment of the Filipino youth through its conventions, competitions, seminars, and tournaments. The CMLI Junior Council Alumni Association (JCAA) presents the grandest, the most prominent, and most sought-after high school choral competition in the country entitled, Voices in Harmony: The Annual Awit-Tagisan ng Batang Pilipino.

Now on its seventeenth year, Voices in Harmony continues to promote the talents of choir members and conductors, celebrate the deeper appreciation of Original Pinoy Music (OPM), and encourage the development of the high school choral community.

The Voices in Harmony Elimination Round will feature the musical prowess of some of the best high school choirs in the country as they compete for the top ten spots to reach the competition’s Finals Night. It will be held on October 4, 2015 at the Marian Auditorium, Miriam College, Quezon City. The event will consist of the morning and afternoon shows (9:00 AM-12:00 NN and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, respectively). The choirs that will make it to the Final Round of the competition will be announced afterwards. Morning and afternoon show tickets cost P200.00 while the Day Pass tickets cost P300.00.

For ticket inquiries and reservations, you may contact Kisha Beringuela (0915 192 9470) or send an email at communication@voicesinharmony.com.ph. You may also visit Voices in Harmony’s website at www.voicesinharmony.com.ph.

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Now I know why my new-found Japanese friend understood our Korean friend very well. There's even a restaurant dedicated to both nationalities - Japanese and Korean. This means there's got to be something common with the two. So without reading anything yet, I decided to try out this restaurant located within Resorts World Manila.

The restaurant is called Ginzadon Japanese and Korean Restaurant specifically located at the Maxim's Tower Hotel. These are said to be two different cultures but must be complementing each other to give enough reason to serve them in one venue.

I initially thought it was a little odd at first to be naming a restaurant like that but they must have valid reason for such an arrangement. In my case, I don't really look into the origins of the cuisine. Whatever passes to my taste buds is good enough for me even if it's a fusion with a twist of many cuisines.

But because I wanted to limit my meal budget to only Php 1,000 but still get more food from the amount, I think I ended up only ordering from the Japanese menu. I forgot to take photos of the menu which I normally do whenever I dine for the first time at a newly discovered restaurant but in this case I was overwhelmed with the small but luxurious place so I neglected that routine.

This is why I'm just referring to the bill where it states the name and price of the dish, and hopefully its the same name as written on the menu. If not, it may be the shortcut or coded version of its lengthy name.

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The Taoist Temple, located in the wealthy residential enclave called Beverly Hills subdivision, was first in our private city tour of Cebu. They say the temple was built in 1972, which is the second quarter of the century. It's the cultural center of the Chinese minority with many paintings and images of dragons, lions, altars and statues of the Buddha. There's the beautiful pagoda roofs and a pool adorned with Lotus flowers

Its 300 meters above sea level and multi-tiered with 99 steps to reach the top. There are three separate winding routes that you can take. Whatever way you choose, you would be fascinated to take photos of almost every spot within the Taoist Temple. Every area is purely Instagrammable to the max!

The Taoist Temple is the center of worship for Taoism - the religion which follows the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tze. Taoist devotees perform the traditional rites and rituals with lighted joss sticks every Wednesday and Sunday.

Taoists believe the "tao" (the way) which refers to the principle of the universe. An emphasis is put on remaining in harmony with the "tao" and with one's environment, which in turn leads to right behavior.

The temple is open to the worshipers and non-worshipers alike. You are allowed to takes photos of everything except the altar. There will be signs telling you taking photos of the altar is not allowed.