Be Creative, Be Expressive with the GALAXY Note II

The most powerful smartphone sparks everyone’s creative inspirations

The new Samsung GALAXY Note II enables unique experiences in personalized and expressive content creation; making it the ultimate smartphone for on-the-go creativity.

“Last year at IFA, we launched the GALAXY Note, which opened a new category of smart mobile devices. This year, again at IFA, I am proud to announce the GALAXY Note II, which will encourage users to 'unleash their inner creativity.’ With a perfect viewing experience and unique and differentiated features, users can discover information and capture their ideas faster, express thoughts freely and manage tasks more efficiently. For anyone who wants to be creative, expressive and unique, the Samsung GALAXY Note II will be the ideal device, allowing users to live a life extraordinary,” said Binggoy Mauricio, SEPCO HHP Business Unit Director.

Promoting Youth Activeness through the Get Active Campus Challenge

College is all about fun. It’s about learning, and making sure you understand how each puzzle fits--how we, each as an individual piece with our own unique shapes, fits into a world of grand encounters and marvelous opportunities.

DRINK TO THE HOLIDAYS WITH SEATTLE’S BEST’S SPECIAL COFFEE TREATS

Premium Lifestyle Coffee Retailer, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Unveils This Season’s Holiday Inspired Drinks

The launch of Seattle’s Best’s Special  holiday coffee was held today. Attended by media and food bloggers enthusiasts, the day was made memorable with the activities and performances. HOLIDAYS are doubly fun at Seattle’s Best, when the coffee brand that promises to serve the best coffee to its customers creates special holiday blends to usher in the season of joy.

HOLIDAY TREAT: THE SBC DREAM JOURNAL

Today, one of the best things about Seattle’s Best Coffee’s holidays is the thrill of getting the SBC Dream Journal, a feature-laden organizer for the next year.

Cohen:A celebration of renewal

           Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre celebrates the personal battles won and healthier lifestyle gained by the Cohen graduates with Re: New Me 2012.

Freeway x Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco National Artist Collectors’ Series Holiday 2012 Part 2

This year’s holiday collection celebrates Philippine’s greatest muralist of all time,   Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco , who comes from  the artist town of  Angono, Rizal.  Freeway’s Holiday 2012 Collection of National Artist Collectors’ Series pays tribute to his life and amazing murals. This most anticipated collaboration collection also marks the 100th Grand Anniversary of Botong’s life who was born in 1912.

Botong was the second Filipino to receive the title of National Artist in Painting, after Fernando C. Amorsolo.  He was one of the first Filipino modernists who revolutionized art and deviated from Fernando Amorsolo’s romanticism of Philippines scenes.  His great works include Blood Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, The Martyrdom of Rizal, Bayanihan, Magpupukot, Fiesta, Bayanihan sa Bukid, Sandugo, Portrait of Purita, The Invasion of Limahong, Serenade, and Muslim Betrothaland the famed “Nose Flute” which set auction record of P27.8 million and is now owned by a private Indonesian collector. 

Freeway x Botong Francisco National Artist Collectors’ Series Holiday 2012 - Bardot printed collar dress Php 2,095

Freeway x Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco National Artist Collectors’ Series Holiday 2012

Freeway kick starts the 100th year Celebration of National Artist for Visual Arts Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco through the beautiful pieces of the National Artist Collectors’ Series.

The launch celebration was held today, October 18, 2012, Thursday, at The Row, Glorietta 1. Attended by fashion and art enthusiasts, media friends and bloggers and the family and friends of Botong, it was a splendid night of art, fashion and a grand presentation of Filipino talent. 

ProArgi-9 Plus :A healthy heart equals to a healthy life

Almost everybody, if not all, would want to enjoy their lives to the fullest, even up until they reached an old age. But as one age, the toll that the body has endured through the years of unhealthy living catches up and different kinds of illnesses suddenly show up. Major organs in the body such as the liver, lungs, kidneys and especially the heart and the cardiovascular system weakens, thus the dream of living life to the fullest is hindered.

Synergy Worldwide understands this dream. And with their 10 years, and counting, of remarkable success in the network marketing world, the company aims to provide people to attain better health, prosperity, and aid to those in need. Synergy boasts a product that can enhance one’s health and fulfill one’s dream of living a good life.

ProArgi-9 Plus is a nutraceutical supplement that combines the latest advancement in technology and high-grade ingredients, which enhances heart health, regeneration, and anti-aging. It contains L-arginine that is best known for its cardiovascular benefits. L-arginine is an important amino acid that aids in building the body’s supply of nitric oxide, which has been called as the “miracle molecule” or the “spark of life”. Increased amounts in nitric oxide have been seen to be very important in preventing and curing many diseases at once.

She's Only Sixteen release debut EP

Today, She’s Only Sixteen was presented to the media and bloggers. Alternative rock band She’s Only Sixteen has been creating buzz in the local music scene with the release of their self-titled debut EP, which contains four tracks and an acoustic version of their first single Dying to Meet You.

The band composed of Roberto Sena (lead vocalist, guitar) Anjo Silvoza (bass), Andrew Panopio (guitar) and King Puentespina (drums) has been hailed by Status Magazine as one of the most promising local bands of today.

She's Only Sixteen

Credited for their youthful energy and refreshing compositions, She’s Only Sixteen has been making a name in the independent music scene.

Golden Root Complex, Herbal Alternative for Man

This is for parental guidance category.  Everyone has to embrace the fact that this situation is happening. 

For men looking for a safe, 100% herbal alternative to the popular Viagra, great news is about to come their way. Golden Root Complex, an all-natural supplement for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, is now available in the Philippines.

Golden Root Complex

Unilever and WFP together for the World Food Day

WFP   is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Each year, on average, WFP feeds more than 90 million people in more than 70 countries.

As part of this year’s World Food Day celebrations, Unilever Philippines has again renewed its commitment to help improve the health and well-being of Filipino children by donating Php 6 million to support the United Nations World Food Programmes (WFP) school feeding programme in remote and conflict affected areas of Central Mindanao.

Christmas For You by Sony

Sony Philippines gives back this Holiday season with Christmas campaign

Christmas comes early at Sony as they present the newest gadgets that we could give at our love ones. Held at Opus, Resort World, a whole new meaning of Christmas was form.

Spreading holiday cheers - Sony Philippines is getting into the holiday spirit this year by giving back to all who matter.

Christmas is a'coming, and what better way to add a dusting of decadence to your festive period, than by indulging and giving in to your desires in this season’s collection by Sony to your wish list - a plethora of products for the pickiest of person, with budgets to suit everyone.

Dubbed as “Christmas for You”, this year’s campaign acknowledges the importance of giving back this holiday season, a simple, but timeless and strong human emotion, which is especially pronounced during the giving season that is Christmas.

Sony’s recent event at the chic and opulent Opus restaurant and lounge was nothing less than magical – a Yuletide kick-off that was truly an affair to remember.

A new world of Gaming Gadget : Armaggeddon

Today, a new world of gadget for the gamers was introduced. The event was held at Decagon , Silver City. Everyeone was welcome to the world of Armaggeddon

Exercise enthusiasts share why they love Fitness First

 With so much emphasis placed on healthy living in today’s world, more people have been making a conscious effort to improve their lifestyle through exercise. For many Filipinos, top global health club Fitness First is their first choice.

Fitness First

Its clientele that have achieved life-changing fitness triumphs include the finalists of this year’s New You Achievement Awards (NYAA) where Fitness First recognizes members’ tremendous transformations and inspiring stories.

Known for its diverse selection of classes, Fitness First appeals to all kinds of exercise enthusiasts¾be it athletes, dancers, bodybuilders, or yoga practitioners. With over 400 exciting classes per week, members can vary their activities each time they hit the gym to optimize their workout. “Trying something new every now and then helps in staying motivated during workout sessions,” explains NYAA finalist Maria Armel Torres.

A lot of members agree that Fitness First trainers are among the most helpful and accommodating in the industry. “Everyone’s so friendly. If you ask for help they would be ready to give it to you,” says NYAA Shape category winner Cristinadel Rosario. “There’s so much encouragement as we feed on each other’s energy,” adds NYAA Grand Winner HaideAcuña.

Aside from conducting personal training sessions, fitness instructors can be found roaming around to help others in need of assistance. “The personal trainers are very hands-on and they really take care of you,” says NYAA finalist Bert Tajonera. They even take it upon themselves to check on their trainees’ diet.  “More than just monitoring your exercise routine, they remind you to eat right and drink more water,” says NYAA Sports category Winner Gerardine Kun.

With 17clubs nationwide including three platinum clubs in Metro Manila, Fitness First is the most accessible fitness chain in the country.  As the world’s number one fitness operator, Fitness First alsocomes with additional perks especially for its members who travel frequently. “Its international passport program gives members access to over 430 Fitness First clubs around the world so you can stay fit anywhere you go,” shares NYAA finalist Joel Guinto.

Just like these exercise enthusiasts, start taking steps to improving your healthnow and sign up for a Fitness First membership at a club near you.

Fitness First is located in the following areas: ABS-CBN, Fairview, North Edsa, Trinoma, SM Megamall, Eastwood City, Metro East, Greenhills, Ortigas, Robinsons Place Manila, Fort Bonifacio, RCBC Plaza, RSC-Makati, Alabang, SM Mall of Asia, SM Pampanga and Ayala Center Cebu.

PBB Slater Young receives Crystal Clear Franchise

Filipino-Chinese actor and big winner of ABS-CBN’s popular reality show “Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited,” Slater Young, received today a franchise from Crystal Clear, one of the country’s popular brands of bottled drinking water. And today, Slater was finally met by bloggers. The meeting was held at Mom’s and Tinas branch in C-5 Pasig.

Young was a recent visitor at Crystal Clear’s Pasig office to claim his prize, a P2 million prize consisting of of Crystal Clear products and franchise that Young can open in any area of his choice. The franchise was just one of several prizes Young received as “PBB Unlimited” big winner, which include a P2 million-peso cash prize, an appliance showcase, an Asian tour package and an Internet TV.

Be a CCTV Patroler

Today, a great privilege was given to bloggers. TV Patrol holds its first blog conference at the 14th flr of ELJ Bldg ABS-CBN.  

 For the information of everyone, CCTV Patrol encourage everyone to send any video , accident and good news  or vibes that will go through preliminary screening that TV Patrol think need attention. The videos that will past the screening will be immediately televised by the network.

“TV Patrol” is empowering and engaging ordinary citizens in determining the day’s headlines via its segment ‘CCTV Patrol’ or Concerned Citizens Taking Videos Patrol, an initiative that capitalizes on people’s ability to gather news content and information due to their access to social media and technology.

KABAYAN Noli De Castro

‘CCTV Patrol’ features photos and videos about anything significant, remarkable, or bizarre in their communities captured using mounted closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, cellphones, and other gadgets and sent in by them.

Blessed Pedro Calungsod : 2nd Filipino Saint

This coming Sunday, another Filipino will be granted sainthood. 

Who is Blessed Pedro Calungsod?

Blessed Pedro Calungsod was born on 1655. Historical records never mentioned his exact place of origin and merely identified him as Bisaya. Historical research identifies Ginatilan in Cebu, Hinunangan and Hinundayan in Southern Leyte, and Molo district in Iloilo as probable places of origin. Loboc in Bohol also makes a claim. These places were parts of the Diocese of Cebu during the time of Calungsod’s martyrdom.

Blessed Pedro Calungsod

Few details of his early life prior to missionary work and death are known. It is probable that he received basic education at a Jesuit boarding school, mastering the Catechism and learning to communicate in Spanish. He likely honed his skills in drawing, painting, singing, acting, and carpentry as these were necessary in missionary work. Calungsod would have been expected to have some aptitude in serving in the Tridentine Mass (now known as the extraordinary form of Roman Rite)