Who's The Next Guy of Alcatel

ALCATEL OneTouch is a pioneer in the mobile phone industry and the brand was established in France and has sold over 36 million phones worldwide in 2010  in over 5 continents and 50 countries all over the world people are using it very conveniently and efficient in connecting people.

Now as they come back  in the technology industry they have also with them a new guy that will introduce the new line of phones and technology that you deserve. Watch out for him on October 3, 2011 and let's all see that's he has for us. Like Alcatel Mobile Philippines Facebook fanpage HERE for the clues everyday and join the fun of guessing who he is, until the match awaited day.


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OPPPsss..dont be in a hurry!! Alcatel Philippines make it more exciting because the guessing game is extended on the 15th and this time you will be rewarded by doing it right..yes you heard it there would be a component in joining and they will be raffling a phone for those who'll get the right answer !! So dont forget to follow them on Facebook for more updates. Have fun and good luck!!!

Gen F! PANA Foundation’s 2nd IMC Youth Congress Live on October 7

On October 7, 2011 the PANA Foundation will stage the 2^nd PANAF IMC Youth Congress where fresh young minds from the top universities will gather at the Irwin Theater of the Ateneo de Manila University. 

A crafty and cool event, the PANAF IMC Youth Congress features a multi-panel collection of relevant speakers of carefully chosen young achievers.  To reveal precious knowledge and insights from their own success stories, these young creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders speak in a shared language with the young. 

On just its second year, the IMC Youth Congress packs a stage-full of the country’s young, best and brightest.  Carrying all the pop-techno-gadgetry of a digital century in their genes, the 2nd PANAF IMC Youth Congress presents Gen F! - Find, Follow, Friend, Fashion, Fun, and Facebook.  

Award-winners of international competitions, young representatives from multi-national companies, original thinkers and skilled craftsmen, speakers include media personalities, brand managers, animators, comics writers and graphic designers, to name a few. 

Moderators include Tessa Prieto-Valdes, McDonald’s Margot Torres, Petron’s Charmaine Canillas, ABS-CBN’s March Ventosa and SM’s Rudy Villar.  Keynote Speaker is Tim Yap. Join PANAF and friends as we bring the best practitioners of the trade the country has to offer on one stage in Gen F. Ticket cost is P500.00 for students and faculty.This event is co-presented by PANA and The Philippine Star. Major sponsors: Manila Broadcasting Company, Kickers, High Sierra. Minor sponsors are McDonald’s, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog and Tupperware Brands Philippines.

For more information, contact Aileen Lucero at +63 2 894 0475 and 894 0013 Or email@pana.com.ph. 

Join INTEL SING TO WIN MEDIA CONTEST

The multi-Grammy Award winning group Black Eyed Peas will be visiting the Philippines and once again meet their fans and perform at the Mall of Asia open grounds on October 25, 2011. In line with this Intel Philippines with  participation of Acer, Asus, Lenovo, Neo and Samsung, inviting "MEDIA" to join the Intel Sing To Win Media Contest. The winner will have a chance to win 2 VIP tickets to the Black Eyed Peas Live in Manila 2011.

To join, catch the Sing To Win mall tour  at Asus Booth at SM  Fairview on September 25 to October 2 or at Samsung Booth at SM North EDSA on September 25 to October 5 and record one OPM song, after which, you can also edit your entry on the spot and will be judge according to technical skill, rendition and artistic impact. On October 12 winner will be announce and would have a chance to see Black Eyed Peas perform at your own VIP area.

Join Now and Good Luck!!

Pet Blessing at Mercato Centrale

Christians everywhere celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 or the first Sunday of October by having their pets blessed in the spirit of this patron saint of animals and ecology. He is known as the patron saint of animals, the environment and one of the two patrons of Italy (with Catherine of Siena), and it is customary for Catholic churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day.

On the first Sunday of October, this coming October 2, Mercato Centrale, the lifestyle Market at The Fort, BGC will have a mass and a special blessing for the animals marking the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. The mass, blessing and succeeding events are open to all animal lovers. Please bring all your pets.

Crystal Clear at FRANCHISE ASIA 2011

If there is something that everybody needs everyday and consume it, I bet one of them is water. They say that a man can survive for weeks without food but not without water. Water is on top of the essential needs of man to live longer. The reason why I had interest to on one of the booth at the ongoing FRANCHISE ASIA 2011 at the SMX Convention Center. This expo showcases the international and global brands to enter the Asian market as they consider the franchising gateway to Asia.

Crystal Clear is one of the participant of FRANCHISE ASIA 2011. As we visited the booth, the cute mini cooper captures my attention and I immediately took a photo with it. Then the Corporate Communications Manager Maria Asuncion Soler welcomed us and discussed the ways on how they can help and give full service to their franchisers. They even help their client to find for the  suitable location and support them all throughout. The Crystal Clear Plant located at Pasig is full equip with machines that makes their water pure and healthy.

Moreover, Crystal Clear is the leading  water brand in home and offices nationwide. A product of  Solerex Water  Technologies Inc., which has established in 1990. Crystal Clear helps anyone maintain a healthier lifestyle since its free from sodium, chlorine, lead, calories and oxygenated with ozone.

Visit FRANCHISE ASIA 2011 at SMX Convention Center and know more about Crystal Clear and hundreds of franchise booths within because its the last day today and it opens until 9PM. See you there!!!

The Sony Search for the Next Big University Musical Act 'Like Performance, Love Sony'

Sony Philippines sets the stage to shine the spotlight on the best university musical performances through its “Like Performance, Love Sony” contest. Sony  Believes in the musical potential of the Filipino youth, and this includes the next breed of balladeers, rock stars and divas. The reason why Sony will stop over five universities – Centro Escolar University on September 9, University of the Philippines on September 13, De La Salle University on September 14, Lyceum of the Philippines University on September 20 and Far Eastern University on September 29 and set the battlefield for the crème of the crop when it comes to music.

I witnessed that potential because I was invited last September 13 on their second road search for the next big university musical talent at University of the Philippines. I learned that the contest is open for solo performers and groups of up to five members, 18 to 30 years old. During the university roadshows, the performances of the participants will be filmed and recorded using Sony Handycam and Sony PCM-M10, a professional recording device which offers studio quality audio recording.

In the same way they will feature the latest products from Sony as well as the newest mobile phones of Sony Ericsson. Students are also in for a treat as Sony Music Philippines’ artists are set to perform at each university including the bands Kilos (University of the Philippines) Pupil, Itchyworms and rapper Gloc 9 etc.. They will not only raise the level of entertainment decibels higher for us, but they will also give valuable tips to the contestants as well for the betterment of their group and performance.

We asked the Brand Activation Management Division Director Alvin G. De Vera about the ongoing contest and he says " It turned out successful even were in the middle of the roadshows and found so many talented students and expected to choose the best among them to represent our country and will be flown to Singapore to attend the exclusive  Sony Year-End Party and complete to five other countries'. 'The Filipinos cannot get enough of music or singing contests simply because the Filipino is nation blessed with the gift of melody. Today, music is undeniably one of the most popular forms of expression among the youth' says Erica dela Cruz, Sony Philippines Senior Officer for Brand Activation Management. 

After all the five university roadshows, the videos will be posted on www.sony.com.ph/likemusic where the public can vote for the favorite act. Those who would like view the videos and vote have to like www.facebook.com/SonyPhilippines before they can do so. Aside from the university legs, interested participants can also film their own musical act by liking the Sony Philippine Facebook page then uploading their performance clips at www.sony.com.ph/likemusic.

Voting will be open from October 1 to October 15. The ten participants with the highest number votes will proceed to the finals round and perform live.  Exciting prizes await both the participants and their universities. The grand winner gets $2,000 and Sony products worth up to $4,000 dollars. The university where the winner hails from will also receive $2,000. And if the Filipino musical protégé emerges triumphant, he or she wins an additional $5,000.

HTC Concept Store at Glorietta 3

 

Last Thursday September 15, HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design opens its new concept store at Glorietta 3 in Makati. Now mobile users in Manila have a chance to personally experience the latest smartphones. I arrived exactly the ribbon cutting and witnessed the new stores design. It was dressed in HTC's signature white and exhibiting its quietly brilliant brand philosophy. The store showcase HTC's full range of new smartphones and tablets that you can try on as I did that day. They also have a branch at SM Mall of Asia.

Present in the event is the HTC Philippines Country Manager Mark Sergio and he says "Consumers in Metro Manila are not only tech savvy, but also well informed and highly discerning and we believe the two new concept stores will enable them to fully experience all that HTC has to offer, and discover how to enhance their mobile lifestyle"

We had the chance to try the latest innovations of HTC phones like HTC Chacha as they conduct interactive product demonstration that's why I learned a lot and want to buy one for me. They also promise to offer personal consultations by trained staff, sales, after-sales services as well as redemption center for HTC promotions like the one they have right now. HTC Chacha Facebook Contest.

The HTC Chacha Facebook Contest is so easy 1. Like them on https://www.facebook.com/HTCPhilippine

2.Visit any HTC ChaCha Check-In locations (SM MoA and Glorietta3) and check-in via Facebook mobile 3. Snap a photo of yourself at the area with a giant HTC ChaCha lightbox poster as your background. 

4. Post it at their Facebook wall page or watch out for the HTC ChaCha Promo Tab and follow the succeeding procedures when it comes. Four winners will be chosen and will take home HTC ChaCha social media smartphone. Contest Period is from September 15 - October 14, 2011.

So dont forget to visit the two  HTC Concept Stores at SM Mall of Asia 3rd floor, North Parking and Glorietta 3 at 2nd Floor Digital Exchange, Ayala Center. They also have it at Davao City on the 3rd Level of Gaisano Mall. Experience the "Quietly Brilliant', Snap a photo and win :)))

The Very First Frenzy UFLAIR Winner

After hundreds of participants, down to 36, 3 elimination rounds and 12 finalist, the grand champion of the very first Frenzy UFLAIR Bartending and Flairing Competition was then declared. Mr.  Paulo Eiron Layao from Trimex Institute of Science and Technology Laguna is the grand winner for the finale competition held at Dolce Super Club last September 7, 2011. Paulo is 21 years old HRM student set the bar high enough to declared him as the winner and brought home a cash prize, a trophy and a portabar with a total value of 25,000Php.

The Dolce Super Club was packed with students and supporters from different schools who are included in the 12 finalist plus one from wild card and the night was full of fun and excitement as the finalist performed and compete for the most bartending and flairing of cocktails. Participants used all tricks they can within the set rules. The finalists were head-to-head in trying to snatch the grand prize as they gave their best tosses, throws, catches and flips but only one definitely stood out.

The most awaited special award, the popular choice award, determined through 50% votes from Facebook online voting and the other 50% from on-site voting, built additional intensity on the pre-finals as well as in the finals night. Shocked and ecstatic was Jayson De Jesus from Lyceum of the Philippines University who gained the most number of votes, bringing home 10,000 pesos. He also won another special award, the ‘frenziest flairtender’ of the night. While, the winner of the ‘Frenziest flair’ is Dominique Palileo.

The Frenzy Condoms product manager and also one of the judges says “We are deeply overwhelmed with the reception and the support given by the students from the elimination rounds until the finals night,” He adds, “We congratulate and thank everyone for showing outstanding talents. Everyone should continue to expect that the fun will never end with Frenzy.”

The runners up who also showed their unique skills and proved they fought the battle well, were Samuel Alcantara Jr. for the 1^st prize and winner of ‘Frenziest Mix’ special award, and Russel Jerard Osuna for the 2^nd prize. See you next year for another round of talented students from different schools battle for bartending and flairing.

Bon Chon at Ayala Triangle

I attended a 1st Bon Chon Treat for bloggers last Septrember 10. It was an afternoon of fun and I enjoyed it a lot with other bloggers and friends which is located at Ayala Triangle.The original Korean fried chicken secret was then shared here at the Philippines. And I think I am one of the Filipinos who really liked and love the taste of Bon Chon. That day, I think it was my 7th time to tried the Bon Chon chicken and every time I ate, Im looking forward to my next visit to think that I ordered the same chicken the Bon Chon Chicken Combo.

Before we started the food tasting the owners and authorities of Bon Chon Philippines introduces what are the meal to be served and talked about something about it. Like the Bon Chon  chicken which is made with a special cooking technique that renders the fat to create a crunchier skin, whats why we all like its crispy yet light and not greasy.

Then the Fish Taco was served and generously gave a delicious taste, the Kimchi coleslaw added the sumptous taste of the taco and we all liked it so much as well as the Ginger Tofu Salad which was a dressing that perfectly blends with the veggies of the salad.

The Calamari was also served, and I noticed that the size of the calamari used is smaller than the usual size in other restaurant that's why it has a tastier blend of calamari.The last but not the least is the Bulgogi Rice which served as the finale meal and It never failed our pallet. The tenderness and aroma of the meat and rice will make your day last. You should take it from me because I experience it, although I have enough from Bon Chon chicken and the later meals, I never failed to taste the Bulgogi Rice and I thank my instinct for that hehhe...

Thank you so much Bon Chon for the treat and I will definitely come back sooner. If you want to have a Bon Chon treat for you and your family just visit them at Ayala Triangle Gardens and they also have at Greenbelt 1, SM Megamall Building A, Libis across Eastwood, Robinsons Galleria and Greenhill Promenade. You can also call 621 6130 for Ayala Triangle Pick-Up and Bon Chon Delivery 212 1212. Add them on Facebook HERE and follow them on twitter HERE and you can visit www.bonchon.com.ph.

Millennium Run for Women's Health

Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecogogical Society (POGS) together with non-profit organization Braveheart are all geared up for 'Millennium Run for Women's Health' that will be happening on the 6th of November. It aims to collect funds for the campaign of women's health issues specially for pregnancy related deaths, breast cancer and cervical cancer. Also with the support of United Nation's Millennium Development Goals (MDG) which have one goal and it targets the improvement of  maternal health.

The Braveheart President Abbygale Arenas-De Leon is extending their support for this fundraising event, they usually ride their bicycles but this time they'll be running with the same goal which is to improve the reproductive health of Filipinas. Let us all believed in POGS Vice President and Overall Chairman Dr. Rey Delos Reyes said that 'Filipinas shouldn't get left behind when it comes health care, this fundraising event will be the start of the organizations program to train midwives in the skills they need to manage pregnancies and refer problematic cases to appropriate centers and physicians'

Run For Change's Niki Francisco, the chief organizer discussed the running event will be at the Mckinley Hill, Taguig 5AM. The available distances are 1.5K (500Php), 3K (500Php), 5K (500Php) and 10K (600Php). 

You can visit on-site registrations at R.O.X Bonifacio High Street, A Runners Circle Manila and at POGS building at #56 Malakas St. Diliman QC with telephone number 435-2385.

Omega 3 Academy Asia

Omega 3 fish oil is a type of polysaturated 'good' fat that is important to our health, it can't be made by our body, so it needs to be obtained through our diets. It plays an important role in achieving good health and can protect against a number of diseases. It is good to know that there are group of people who are concern about peoples' health and gives awareness for them to know more about the importance of omega 3 in our body. 

Recently I attended an event hosted by Ms. Cristine Jacob and sponsored by sanofi-aventis the makers of Cenovis Fish Oil capsule about the launching of Omega 3 Academy Asia. It composed of doctors and professors who aims to give awareness and understanding about omega 3 worldwide that's why www.omega3academy.com/ph was made. Chaired by Professor Andrew Sinclair from Deakin University in Australia and the members were came from Korea, Thailand and of course the Philippines which is present in the said event and discussed essential things about omega 3.

Dr. Tommy Ty-Willing and endocrinologist gave us a brief explanation about the importance of having omega 3 in our body and the risk of not having it specially in people with heart diseases or at risk with it. He said that it is important for us to saturate our body with omega 3 for us to be more protected and prevents heart diseases. The more we have omega 3 in our diet the better. Another Filipino doctor who is member of the group is Dr. Eugene Reyes which discussed about the benefits of omega 3 for you and your family and the main sources of it which is according to him are fish like sardines, tuna, and krill.

I learned a lot from this event and from on, I will include fish oil(omega 3) on my diet and I think I should take Cenovis fish oil capsule everyday to make sure. In fact doctor says there is no such thing as fish oil overdose, instead the more the better. If you wanna learn about Cenovis visit www.cenovis.com.ph

BenMore Four Casks Bloggers Night

Last Tuesday September 6, BenMore Four Casks held the1st Bloggers Night at The Wine Museum located at Pasay City. The purpose of this event is to introduced the new BenMore Four Casks Scotch Whisky and meet the Philippine brand ambassador Mr. Borgy Monotoc. When I arrived at the location I had an opportunity to walk around and take pictures of the museum. From wall photos about wine making, types and branding to some equipment used in producing quality wine around the world.

The event started around 7:30PM and we are settled to listened for the opening remarks and learned more about BenMore Four Casks Scotch Whisky. BenMore is the newest whisky that is produced and distilled in Scotland,made particularly with Scotish barley and water with details and prepared perfectly made triple distilled. It is matured in four different types of oak casks, the Sherry, Bourbon, Charred and Refill casks to gain and match according to taste of whisky drinkers from scotch aroma, mellow taste, malt&peat aroma and smoothness.Also discussed the wine making from malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation and maturation.

An opportunity to glimpse on their official website (coming soon) www.benmorescotchwhisky.com, and learn anything about BenMore from events, ambassador  and types etc. Then the brand ambassador Borgy Manotoc was introduced, bloggers also started to ask him question after his speech. Some of the question thrown was "What he like about BenMore for him to accept it as an ambassador?" and he says "I really like BenMore particularly about its taste and flexibility"."What do you like to mixed with BenMore", "I like it more when I mixed it with ice tea" Borgy says and also he ask about his personal point of view about drinking  and he said that drinking is good with proper moderation. I really like his honest answers and he never left a smile in his face in answering.

When the exciting part begin when we, bloggers had an opportunity to taste the BenMore and mixed it with iced tea, tonic/soda and cola. Of all the mixtures, I take it to Borgy that BenMore is the best with ice tea (that's for me). All of us enjoy the drinking session hehe..and added to that is the raffle portion which we all enjoy because no one got home empty handed yeayyy...

Thank you so much Global Noble International Corp., BenMore Scotch Whisky and Mr Borgy Manotoc for inviting me and be part of the 1st BenMore Bloggers Night.See more photos HERE.

Petron Honors Vision Petron Winners

An arts and culture program for the youth, Vision Petron is an exhibition and competition for young and budding artists.   Themed Lakbay Pinoy —Journeys to Remember, Pathways to Rediscover, this year’s competition focused on life journeys expressed symbolically by roads, highways and byways. The winners of this year's Vision Petron student art competition were honored in awarding ceremonies held at the Petron Mega Plaza in Makati City last 31 August 2011.The student art competition drew a record field of almost 2,000 submissions from student artists nationwide, the highest-ever in eleven years.   Out of almost 700 entries in the painting category, a distinguished board of judges headed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva picked the following grand prize winners:

Painting - Oil/Acrylic:  Lakbaying Walang Katapusan by Dale M. Erispe, Technological University of the Philippines Manila;  The Path of Life by Michael V. Froilan, Eulogio 'Amang' Rodriguez Institute of Science & Technology;  San Juanico Bridge: The Golden Bridge by Erick E. Salon, Kurit Bicol.Painting - Water-Based Media:  Living on a Prayer by Karl P. Albais, Mapua Institute of Technology; Lakbay Aral by Mark Kelvin M. Benitez, Polytechnic University of the Philippines; and Dugtungan ng Lahi by Arnold D. Lalongisip, PUP Lakandayang Cultural Association. Almost 900 entries were received for the Photography category, with the following awarded the grand prize:  Ride Under the Rain by Kirk Gideon S. Buenconsejo, Cheers Review Center; Gareta by Gib Sam G. Salak, Adventist University of the Philippines;  Success Begins Here by Alexis G. Gapal, University of the East Caloocan; Little Help for Mom by Lydel S. Buenconsejo, University of Cebu; Blur by Marc Henrich W. Go, University of Santo Tomas; and Joyride by Eden Joy L. Cruz, Philippine Women's University Davao.

Out of close to 300 submissions for the T-Shirt Design category, the grand prize winners were:  Lakbay Pinoy! Patungo sa Pag-unlad by Emil Aldrine B. Alarcon, PUP Landayang Cultural Association;  Juan Ride by Katleen Joy F. Gonzales, Bulacan State University; and Trip to Happiness by Renz Marrione D.R. Bautista, Bulacan State University.Grand prize winners each received a cash prize and a trophy designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva.  Their schools were also awarded desktop computers. Petron believes that everyone has his/her own unique perspective on things and that this uniqueness can be expressed in so many different ways. This is the inspiration behind Vision Petron — the belief that free artistic expression remains intrinsic to nation-building.  Support of the different Philippine art forms and the Filipino talents are the main thrusts of this advocacy.

The annual student art competition program of Vision Petron is open to all talented students enrolled in a regular university or college course, or in tutorial and photography classes.  

The Cookery at Bonifacio Global City

The Cookery is a place that offers recreational cooking lessons to food enthusiasts of all skill levels. Take out your 'inner chef' and they will enhance them at The Cookery with New Culinary Concept. Last Thursday, media launched was initiated at The Cookery and Mrs. Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan  hosted the said event. With various media from print, TV, radio and online community, the opening was so fun, a sample of what The Cookery's is offering for their  clients. Its a fun cooking place, fusing creativity and recreational culinary elements. We tried it all by conducting a cooking demonstration such as Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Fruit Salad with Rice and Peas.

It was owned by three Chef chain with friendship and came up something like no other. Chef Rheene Sy, Paul Samson and Jan Viray conceptualized this homey kitchen for intimate hands-on classes and learn about different cuisines, techniques and even food trends in our fully equipped kitchen. 'They can even have demonstrations to corporate dinners and events and group of friends who wants to learn together' says Chef Rhenee. 

The place is so homey as if Im walking on my own kitchen (how i wish) the interior are great from chairs, less stainless look because they order customize sticker for it and place it over the stainless equipment, they also have the spacious area and you can actually seat down in front of the demo table and cook together and a dining room where you can  have access to a library of books and food and wine magazines and a free WiFi connection.

So if your looking for an events place to celebrate your special occasions with cooking on the side try The Cookery in fact they have a package as low as for 5,000Php for 10 persons. The Coookery can serve you for your birthday, parties, bridal showers, team building activities and other functions to make them extra memorable!!

The Cookery

Unit 2 G&H Kensington Place Condominium 

1st Ave. cor 29th St Bonifacio Global City

Taguig, Philippines

Telephone No: 632 8227068

Fax No: 632 8227365

Email: thecookeryph@gmail.com

Website: www.thecookeryph.com