TOURISM MALAYSIA BOOSTS AWARENESS

With the celebration of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2014 just around the corner, Tourism Malaysia organised a special business session today for trade members and media in the Philippines to boost awareness of VMY 2014 in the market last Oct. 3, 2013.

The one-day business session, which took place at Solaire Resort Manila provided a platform for invited travel trade members in the Philippines to network with Malaysian delegates, in an effort to encourage greater cooperation and formation of more tourism products and tour packages, particularly during VMY 2014.

PAE joins forces with Green Cross in the Fight against Dengue

Believeing that spreading accurate , up-to-date information for the people to be duly armed against disease  is a key area in the shared goal by PAE and Green Gross. To clarify, if not outright debunk, misconception about how the disease spreads and affects its victim is the first step taken by PAE and Green Cross.

The Philippine Association of Entomologists Inc. (PAE), the leading organization of insect experts in the country, has once again partnered with Green Cross, makers of Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion, in disseminating information and promoting preventive measures to avoid the dreaded dengue disease. This mosquito-borne virus, an alarming health issue with a nationwide scale, has been an endemic presence in tropical countries such as the Philippines.

Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion and the Philippine Association of Entomologists Inc. (PAE) join forces once again in spreading awareness about dengue-lamok. From upper left to right: Vince Camua, Senior Brand Manager for Green Cross, Bianca Mayo, Brand Associate for Green Cross, Rhoel Suiza, PAE Business Manager, Gelyn D. Sapin, PAE Board Member, Cristina M. Bajet, PAE Secretary, and Maricon Baladiang, Green Cross Group Product Manager. From lower left to right: Dr. Barbara Caoili, PAE President, Candy Co, Green Cross Marketing Manager, Remedios M. Aguda, PAE Treasurer, and Dr. Marilyn Patricio, PAE Vive President.

Dengue Tops Moms Most Feared Diseases

My children having a fever before was just an ordinary situation,  but now a days; it’s a different story. When my children would have a fever, the first thing I would do was to have them test for dengue.Together with the common flu, typhoid, hepatitis, among others, dengue is up there in the list as one of the most dreaded diseases that moms worry their kids may contract. Unlike the other illnesses mentioned, dengue doesn’t have a vaccine that can provide immediate protection.

Prevalent in tropical countries such as the Philippines, dengue affects people differently. While others may stop at having flu-like symptoms such as high fever and muscle-and-joint pains and rash, others suffer life-threatening complications. A few succumb to Dengue Shock Syndrome, in which the patient’s white blood cells drop to a dangerous level, leading to internal bleeding. In some of these cases, dengue becomes fatal.

While it is true that all people, regardless of age, can be infected with dengue, statistics from the Department of Health’s National Epidemiology Center show that it is children and adolescents who are hit the hardest. Almost half of the dengue cases last year were from 5 to 14 years old age range.

Candice Arcangel

 Candice Arcangel, mother to two sons Carl and Craig, is worried with the dengue outbreak in their neighborhood. She takes precautionary measures such as applying Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion Gentle Protect on their skin. Now, she has one thing to worry about.

GOODYEAR HI-PERFORMANCE CENTER ALABANG HOSTS ROAD SAFETY WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

Together with the women drivers in Las Piñas, we were given an education session in safer driving and car maintenance recently as part of a series of Goodyear Women With Drive workshops making their way around the Philippines to promote road safety.  The event happened at the Goodyear Hi-Performance Center in Alabang last Oct. 1, 2013

The Goodyear Hi-Performance Center in Alabang played host to some two dozen female motorists who learned the basics of vehicle and tire care along with tips on responsible driving from the TRS Defensive Driving Academy. The session began with a discussion of vehicle parts that included fluids, electricals, belts, hoses, wipers and tires. A module on driving techniques for wet and dry weather and car maintenance basics then preceded a more practical session which found participants identifying under body parts, observing how engines work and changing tires.  

PLDT 85th Anniversary PLDT and Me Facebook Promo

I still remember that owning a PLDT line give you a certain status, as you’re  priveledge to own one. You have to wait in months to be able to be one of them , but  I also witness how PLDt evolve and found ways to serve it’s consumer . Starting from PLDT landline, to the PLDT telephone booth, to PLDT  broadband and now, the PLDT Telpad , they found ways to have their consumer own their own PLDT line.

PLDT does not stop on just evolving but it continue to show how they appreciate their loyal consumers. On it’s  85th year anniversary, another online promo is here for us. Afte the success of PLDT Then & Now Promo, PLDT & Me promises to give away more prizes. Winning is as easy as 1-2-3 cause all you need is a photo of you with a pldt gadget; whether its a 1982 model or the newest model, it can also be a phone booth that we could usually found in the mall. I mean it’s so easy that I don’t think you can a reason not to join. The promo runs from September 30 to October 25 and can be joined by downloading the PLDT & Me app from the PLDT Home, PLDT SME Nation, or PLDT Public Affairs page on Facebook, or by going straight to http://apps.facebook.com/PLDTandMe.

Here is a sample of my enter and I do hope to win

 

The complete list of mechanics and the terms and conditions can be found on the PLDT & Me app page, http://apps.facebook.com/PLDTandMe or you can read it on the latter part of my blog



Bands across the Philippines “Get Loud”

After an exhaustive nationwide search that involved scouring hundreds of performance venues, visiting thousands of band sites and YouTube channels and immersing into the alternative music scene, five bands have been chosen from key regions of the country to battle it out for Converse Philippines’ “Get Loud.” A press con was held today at the FLARE Bar in Metrowalk Ortigas.

The Converse Get Loud campaign is a celebration of music, creativity and the talented Pinoy artists. Converse and music are inseparable. Converse, especially its iconic sneaker the Chuck Taylor All Star, has always been the sneaker of choice for many musicians as it is a badge of self-expression.

Neon Invasion! Come And Run, Walk, Crawl, Hop, Jog And Party For A Cause, This Dec. 7!

There are runs, there are fun runs, there’s Neon Run. Neon Fun Run is one of the event that not only runners would enjoy but their families as well. With Neon Fun Run, I could say there is no rule. The only rule will be Run With Fun in your heart.

Welcome to the first ever Neon Fun Run in The Philippines! This event is less about speed and more about enjoying a night of illuminating lights and neon glow body paint under LED lights with friends and family (THIS IS NOT A RAVE).
Neon Fun Run is a fun-run that will have you and your friends glowing crazy with color and dancing all night! It is an electrifying 5k race for people who enjoy gathering with friends, running, walking, jogging, and run in the night illuminated with neon lights.

Ayala Land's Random Acts of Kindness goes to Nuvali

Spread kindness into the world  because with kindness you can never go wrong

A heart-warming act is often felt more touchingly when it is done without warning, like that stranger who treated you for a lunch or a little kid enjoying his ice cream from the ice cream man. 

Samsung Introduces GALAXY Gear, a Wearable Device to Enhance the Freedom of Mobile Communications

Samsung Note 3 +M Gear was recently launch at the SM Aura Premier.  Media partners and other celebrities  grace the wonderful event and others even purchased or won their own  Samsung Note 3.

Samsung GALAXY experience is now extended through GALAXY Gear

Samsung Electronics Phils Corporation (SEPCO) introduced the GALAXY Gear, a perfect companion device that further integrates the Samsung GALAXY experience into everyday life. Samsung GALAXY Gear combines smart device connectivity, tailored technological features, and stylish design as a single premium accessory.

“Samsung’s ongoing smart device innovation leadership reflects our commitment to listen to our consumers, who want their daily lives to be easier and more enjoyable. Samsung GALAXY Gear benefits consumers by integrating smart device technology even deeper into their everyday lives, and bridges the gap between the mobile device and fashion worlds to create truly wearable technology,” said Eric Sulit , Business Unit Director  IT & Mobile Division SEPCO “Samsung GALAXY Gear frees users from the need to constantly check their smart devices while maintaining connections. It provides what we call ‘smart freedom,’ by allowing users to choose how, why, when and where they are connected.”