Philippine International Food & Beverage Expo 2012

Starting today March 1 until March 4, Philippine International Food & Beverage Expo (PIFBEX) will be having their 5th International Exposition of food service, catering systems, specialty foods, beverage and wines, food franchising, supplies, equipment and technology. The 4 day expo is located at PICC Forum 1-3, CCP Complex, Pasay city. Food enthusiast, food lovers and experts are all welcome to witness the event that caters all matters about food and beverage.

The 1st PINOY JUNIOR MASTERCHiEF Kyle Imao will grace the PIFBEX. The first Pinoy Junior Masterchef will be in the midst of major players in the food and beverage industry. The 12-year old champ will do the ribbon cutting for Tradecon as it launches its 5th annual Food and Beverage Expo and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant and Caterers Expo) which will run until March 4. Over 300 exhibitors will be present at the expo, including both local and international suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. International exhibitors from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the United States will also showcase their products .For more information, log on to pifbex.com or call 395-5009.

Petron Promotes Safety Awareness Through Biker Meet-Up

TV-radio host and biker Love-Love Tioseco was the celebrity guest for the Meet-and-Greet portion of the event, and the participants had the opportunity to have their photos taken with her.

Finally, the program concluded with a short presentation on the dangers of riding under the influence of alcohol. In an interactive demonstration using FatalVision goggles, the Safe-T-Ryder team simulated the effects of drinking on visual perception and the damaging consequences that can result in injuries and even death.

The range of Petron Sprint 4T motorcycle oils was also introduced to the participants, with an overview of their specifications and uses. Formulated to meet the different performance requirements of four-stroke motorcycles operating under moderate to severe driving conditions, Petron Sprint 4T is available in three variants—Sprint 4T Enduro for racing, Sprint 4T Rider for riding dependability, and Sprint 4T Extra for reliable performance.

“Building the Future” with WORLDBEX 2012

World Building and Construction Exposition 2012 (WORLDBEX) is back with their biggest event and this trade show is hailed annually as Asia’s largest and most awaited construction event. It is scheduled to open its doors for exhibitors, professionals, traders, importers, exporters, associations, buyers and enthusiasts from March 14 to 18, 2012 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the WTCMM East Wing, and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC). Supported by ABS CBN, Worldbex Services International (WSI) is the leading exhibition and event organizer in the Philippines. 

This year with the theme, “Building the Future,” with a goal to highlight the importance of the construction industry’s role in terms of the country’s economic growth. In line with this, a vital part of this year’s trade show is the WORLDBEX seminar series. The seminars will take place from March 15 to 17, 2012 at the PTTC. Twelve prestigious local and foreign speakers will tackle a wide range of topics concerning entrepreneurial architecture, leadership and management, urban planning, furniture design, and advocacies in the fields of architecture and construction.

Various exhibits will be on display, these include the Furniture Gallery, which will showcase the intricate works of movable art in the form of classical and modern furniture designs; The Architects’ and Interior Designers’ Gallery which will house works and concepts by the country’s top-notch architects and high-calibre interior designers whose works have been recognized not only in the Asia Pacific region, but around the world as well.

Meanwhile the Grand Embassy Pavilion will be top billed by various foreign embassies and will discuss the different products, services, technologies, and leads to encourage mutual support from the international community.

All these will solidify WORLDBEX 2012 as the show where one can get maximum leads and sale opportunities for any product and service in the industry.WORLDBEX 2012, in partnership with Wilcon Depot and the Council of Interior Design Educators, also aims to support the up and coming talents through Obra Maestra: Disenio Ecologico, a competition where the most promising interior design students in the country showcase their works in the PTTC. 

With the world having numerous environmental concerns, this year’s WORLDBEX definitely takes the expo to a higher notch as the show incorporates economic and environmental sustainability as core concepts for the industry’s future, showing the company’s commitment to the constant growth and development of the construction business in the long run.

Win A Brand New Carrier Designer Series 1HP Window Room Air Conditioner

Concepcion- Carrier, turning 50 years of providing our country's cooling solutions and to celebrate this momentous event this year, they want us to be part of it. "Me and My Carrier" campaign is launch for us to have a chance to win a brand new Carrier designer series 1HP window room air conditioner. The objective of this campaign is to search the oldest working Carrier air conditioners and a chance for people to share their own Carrier experience via its website. By this, Conception- Carrier showing their own gratitude to these customers for trusting the brand.

Carrier Designer Series is stylist silver and black color grilles, and intelligent cooling functions such as its Run Hour Timer, a feature that acts like a prepaid card and allows you to program the hours of your aircon usage based on your monthly budget. You will have a chance to take home one of this by joining "Me and My Carrier", which have two ways.

Join the Carrier oldest and working aircon and take a photo of it and visit www.carrier.com.ph to fill out the entry form or you can also send it through snail mail to "Me and My Carrier Contest" c/o Corplan, Inc., T-1B Sunvar Plaza, Amorsolo Street corner Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City 1200 together with your name, complete address, email, contact number, unit model number/serial number, month and year bought (estimate), where it is being used. Five oldest Carrier AirCon will win and delivery/basic installation of the new units, as well as retrieval of the old unit will be at no cost to the winner.

Another way to win is to share your most memorable Carrier experience not more than 500 words in English, Filipino, or combination of both at www.carrier.com.ph together with your unit's photo and details.Online voting will be implemented with valid email address from May 1-31, 2012. Three top entries will win the brand new Carrier Designer Series and entries placing fourth and fifth will recieve a 1,000Php Sodexho GC.

Submit all your entries until April 30, 2012 12 NN. Open to residents of the Philippines who are at legal age.Winners will be determined on May 31, 2012 6PM at CCAC head office and will be notified thorugh mail and will be posted in Carrier Philippines website.

Run With Your Family in Run United 1 2012

The much-awaited family running event is on! Unilab Run United 1, slated for March 4, will officially open RunRio Trilogy this year. This will be followed by Run United 2 on June 17 and Run United 3 on September 16. Runners are in for a number of new features and exciting firsts that will make their running experience better, including new race routes, better hydration stations, improved security, more safety marshals, freebies, and more.

Five race categories are available: Ceelin 500-meter dash for kids aged 5 to 12 years old, 3km, Dolfenal 5km, Enervon 10km, and Enervon HP 21km. This run’s pre-race giveaway is a race belt or bib holder. Those who will run 21km will not only get a unique collectible finishers medal, they will also enjoy a new race route starting at Bonifacio Global City in BGC and finishing off at Mall of Asia. Shuttle service will be provided from Mall of Asia as pick-up point for 21K runners. Details will be announced.

Kids joining the Ceelin 500-meter dash will also get their own singlet.

Registration for Run United 1 is ongoing at the following stores like  Riovana at Bonifacio Global City and Katipunan, Quezon City, Toby’s at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City and The Athlete’s Foot at Robinson’s Galleria, Ortigas.

For online registration, check details at www.runrio.com. Registration is until February 26.

Run United is for the benefit of Gawad Kalusugan (the health program of Gawad Kalinga) and Hero Foundation. It is part of Unilab’s advocacy through Unilab Active Health to promote an active lifestyle among Filipino families.

For more inquiries, check out www.unilabactivehealth.com and ww.facebook.com/unilabactivehealth. 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Tapella and Gaudi Restaurant

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I'm sure lovers in love are planning something extra special for this year's heart day. Tapella and Gaudi Restaurant nestled at the cosmopolitan Serendra and Greenbelt 5, will make that day perfect place to enjoy a romantic evening. Share a cocktail in front of the bar area or enjoy an amazing prefix dinner whatever you desire, Valentine is definitely worth to celebrate.

Nothing could be more perfect than celebrating a delightful  and sumptuous dinner with a sparkling Cava amidst a posh and chic ambiance. February 10 to 15, take pleasure in a 3 course meal good for a pair or more. Highlighting the Gaudi’s best seller Chuleton Villagodio, a certified Angus Beef grilled Villagodio style and Arroz Manchego, paella bursting with manchego cheese, chicken, asparagus and shrimp paella. Lomo de Mero a la Plancha, or grilled sea bass with asparagus paired with Arroz Sobresada, a chorizo enriched paella. Of course, to start the meal is through a fresh salad or soup definitely worth a try and Gorge with Ensalada de Tapella, tossed greens drizzed with house dressing or Gazpacho de Sandia, cold tomato and watermelon soup with fresh cheese and mint. For the finale, be sure to leave some space for Tarta de Lava, oozing with rich chocolate this cake is another Gaudi’s certified dessert contender.

How's that for celebration of Valentine's Day? I bet you were all excited at Tapella and Gaudi at Greenbelt 5 and Serendra which are also surrounded by high end shops, top Business Offices and theatres, making it the best choice to ensure an ideal Valentine celebration. For more information or reservations, call 7572710 and 7572711.

Safe-T-Ryders Bikers Meet-Ups to Promote Safety Awareness For FREE

Safety is essential thing among motorcycle riders, and as part of safety awareness campaign for motorcycle riders, Safe-T-Ryders Motorcycle Training Center will be launching a series of Bikers Meet-Ups, firstly  they scheduled on Saturday, 18 February 2012, at the Ortigas Home Depot Complex. The Bikers Meet-Up program starts with open forum featuring a well-known safety advocate Land Transportation Office or the Metro Manila Development Authority, or from a non-government organization such as the PGRSP (Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership)Executive Director Alberto Suansing. This open forum is the chance for bikers to ask and discuss on issues related to traffic regulations, safety ordinances, etc.  

For the Meet-and-Greet portion, a celebrity biker, TV host and bike racer Love-Love Tengsico Tioseco will be invited to participate in the event and personally meet the participants of the event. Sharing of views and ideas and it will give ordinary bikers photo opportunities with a well-known personality in the biking community. More importantly will present the dangers of “Riding Under the Influence of Alcohol” and the severe consequences resulting in serious injuries and even death. Participants can also expect to take home some exciting raffle prizes and give-aways, courtesy of the Bikers Meet-Ups sponsors.

Clubs, individual riders, TODAs are welcome to join the event, which is free of charge.  The 1st Biker Meet-Up will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, 18 February 2012, at the Safe-T-Ryders Training Center at the Ortigas Home Depot complex along J. Vargas Avenue, Pasig City. Corporate sponsors who wish to support the riding safety advocacy are welcomed to pitch in and help in reaching out to as many riders as possible.

Safe-T-Ryders Motorcycle Training Center believes that a sound knowledge base as well as strong riding skills result in safer road users and enhance the enjoyment of motorcycle riders. It is established by Arnel Doria, who was formerly a marketing executive with a leading car brand, and was instrumental in setting up the country’s first integrated vehicle training center.  Safe-T-Ryders is manned by Julius Ballesteros, a TESDA-certified instructor, who has just returned from a two-year stint as a safety driving instructor of a large Saudi Arabian company. He is assisted by Sulfikar Guiabel, an experienced LTO-accredited riding/driving instructor.

For more information, please contact Arnel Doria (Tel No. 208-8035 // CP No. 0932-872-3389).  Like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/safetryders) for event updates.

When It Comes to Hair Loss, Settle for the Simple and Tested Solution: Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion

Picture yourself waking to a chilly, pleasant morning, stepping into the shower for a nice, warm bath, and then visiting your stylist for a chic new hairdo. All is fine; perfect even, if not for one problem: there was a handful of hair strands on your pillow when you woke up. While bathing, a clump of hair actually clogged the shower. And at the salon, your stylist pointed out something akin to a clear patch of skin on your scalp. A bald spot!

Whether it’s a small patch of hair-less skin where there is supposedly hair, or a chronic fallout of handfuls of hair strands, hair loss is, without a doubt, a bothersome problem. It gets in the way of one’s daily activities and, not to mention, puts a damper on our self-confidence.

Take beauty icon Fanny Serrano, for instance, who admits to panicking upon waking to find a pillowful of hair one morning, during the peak of his career. Like any other person, Fanny then resumed to trying all sorts of hair loss remedies available in the market, from herbal shampoos to specially formulated topical and ingestible treatments. When Fanny says he’s tried everything there is in the book, he means it: he’s tried everything. To the point where, after realizing the ineffectiveness and empty promises of such treatments, he finally resorted to simply commissioning a wig for him to wear and cover up the hair loss problem he couldn’t seem to solve.

More forms of hair re-growth solutions are available in the market today, from hair transplants to laser scalp treatments, each of which cost anywhere between ten to a hundred thousand pesos – a hefty price to pay for one’s crowning glory. Because hair loss is more often than not a problem of heredity, most of those suffering from it may find that the price is worth the pay, considering alternative solutions such as undergoing a change in lifestyle or diet is out of the question.

This need not be the casehowever, and Fanny Serrano will tell you so, too. After sporting a wig for a time, Fanny stumbled upon Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, yet another treatment claiming to solve one’s hair fall problems. No longer hopeful about such claims given his disheartening experiences with other self-proclaimed solutions, Fanny gave Novuhair a try more for the laugh of it than possibly overcoming his hair fall problems and insecurities. In the end, and if it could be said of such things, it was Novuhair itself that had the last laugh: before Fanny even noticed it, fewer and fewer hair fell on his pillow. His shower no longer clogged, and one day, his stylist pointed out a mysterious growth of baby-thin black hair on his scalp.

Made of natural ingredients such as moringa oleifera, panax ginseng, biotin, and rosemary, lavender, peppermint, lemon grass, and virgin coconut oil, Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion works by improving blood circulation to the scalp and increasing nutrition to hair follicles, thus spurring hair growth. It is an affordable, non-invasive, all-natural hair loss solution that outvalues all other forms of hair loss solutions: Why undergo surgery, when you can manage hair loss by massaging Novuhair onto your scalp?

In last Sunday’sepisode of Rated K, titled Iba ‘To!, two other Novuhair users shared their testimony with viewers: housewife and former owner of a pawnshop business, Mrs. Lee, and natural health advocate and businessman, Hans Palacio. They were also joined by Dr. Marcellano Cruz, a dermatology consultant of World Citi Medical Center in Quezon City who further elaborated on the causes of hair loss.

Novuhair is available at all Mercury Drug, Watson's, Rose Pharmacy, South Star, Manson, and Cory Quirino World of Wellness Stores nationwide, and online on www.regaloservice.com. Call 413-6570 or 0922-883-0575 and visit www.novuhair.com for more details.

SKELE-TOES #WHATTHEHECKISTHAT Campaign Launch at the 2012 FILA POLO CUP

FILA launched the revolutionary Skele-Toes, a four-toed shoes with its official endorsers Tim Yap, Borgy Manotoc, Georgina Manotoc and Abs Abdelkader who also acted as the hosts in the annual 2012 Fila Polo Cup at Manila Polo Club. The Cup has been one of the much-awaited sports event annually because aside from action brought by the "sport of kings" it delivers also the glitz and glamour of the year.

Fila's first couple Cris and Butch Albert graced the said occasion, along with FILA VP of Advertising Ana Abad Santos. After TV host JM Rodriguez sang the National Anthem, Butch lead his team for the Low Goal Game while Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Cris will do the Ceremonial Toss for the High Goal Game. Event lead and directed by Rem Zamora.

The match was so exciting and it end up a tie, then the Skele-Toes ambassadors walked into the grounds right after the awarding ceremony. Simultaneous with the dance number choreograph by Dexter Santos, styling by Leeroy New and intallation art by Denis Lagdameo. The scene started to change when the band Articulo sang and the table, foods, chefs and people owned the ground and celebrate the successful day.

#WHATTHEHECKISTHAT catch- phrase of the every Cup and will be the campaign for this year, and started it at the said event which guests can purchase almost 50% discount Fila footwear and 500 Php will go to the 500 families affected by typhoon Sendong and the event will also benefit the iSport Life Ministries.

Now you can join the fun and win exciting trips and prizes from Fila. Just make the most amazing strange, weird,odd, unbelievable and what-the-heck-is-that reaction photo and post it at FILA Philippines Facebook Page and the Facebook Community votes for the winners.

For more information about Fila, log on to www.fila.com.ph. Like filaskeletoesph on Facebook and follow @filaskeletoes on twitter.

POWERADE ION4 The Complete Sports Drink

The much-anticipated revolution officially began the Hydration Revolution by the Complete Sports Drink, New POWERADE ION4® with Advanced Electrolyte System . Elite athletes, like Rio Dela Cruz, Chinggay Andrada,  David Semerad and  Neil Etheridge are the chosen individuals to endorse and represent Powerade Ion4.  These multi-awarded athletes mastered their craft and they would not settle for anything less than complete.

The Coca-Cola Company met with Philippines’ top names in sports and fitness along with media partners to share a history-making day filled with no less than the biggest of surprises last week at Whitespace Events Hall in Makati City to welcome a new age in hydration and fuel replenishment - Powerade Ion 4. An isotonic drink that helps our body replenish water and the four key electrolytes typically lost in sweat: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium and provide carbohydrates fuel ( at 15 calories per 100mL) for muscles. It also encourages our body to absorb fluid and maintain fluid balance. Carbohydrates are replaced to supply muscles with fuel, helps sustain mental and physical performance. To prevent from dehydration, POWERADE ION4®doesn’t switch thirst receptors off prematurely, it keeps you feeling thirsty until  properly rehydrated.

Group Brand Manager for Hydration, Coca-Cola Philippines Teejae Sonza  said “Athletes and the growing population of sports and fitness enthusiasts in the Philippines are ready to level their game up.  Some tend to believe that the way to do this is by buying the latest sports gears and equipment. But we must remember that our most important gear is our own body. We need to make sure to properly take care of our ‘inner gear’. And thus, in order to achieve our goals, we need a hydration partner that provides us with the essential things we need in order to perform better. Other sports drinks only have two ions. This new formula has four. POWERADE ION4 ® is complete with the 4 electrolytes in the same ratio typically lost in sweat. That is why we are bringing new Powerade Ion4 in the country- to empower you to complete your game with the complete sports drink”.

The event was of course complete with exciting activities. As guests arrived we were ushered into a lighted tunnel which led to the main floor. Right after the program starts the surrounding curtains opened up to reveal the Powerade Ion4 booths, four sports and fitness kiosks that presented the challenge to sweat it out and discover just why they should start the big switch to be complete. Sports announcer Paolo Trillo guided participants as they tried out the games and all through the day’s fun fare. Then the main stage lighted up to signal the reveal of POWERADE ION4® brand ambassadors who made quite a powerful entrance.

Sonza proudly declares: “We have selected these exceptional individuals to represent POWERADE ION4® for very obvious reasons. We all know they are not only on top of their game, they are also all well-admired achievers. But most of all, they know their respective sports by heart and are very much passionate in improving and achieving further. They would never settle for anything less than complete. That’s the kind of attitude and spirit our brand has. It is always up for greater challenges and it always aims to gain complete power. With them, we have a dream team.”

Powerade Ion4 is available in Mountain Blast, Orange Burst and Silver Charge in the new easy-grip 500mL bottles. The Mountain Blast and Silver Charge variants are also available in sports caps, perfect for rehydrating during exercise. Powerade is a trusted partner of many sports organizations in the country and the world. In fact, it is the official hydration partner of the 2012 Olympic athletes in London.

New Upgraded Formula. Powerade ION4 Advanced Electrolyte System. Go for the Complete Sports Drink. To learn more about this breakthrough product, go to the Powerade ION4 Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/powerade) and/or follow @PoweradePH on Twitter.

NAOMI WORLD VISION LIMITED EDITION PENDANTS

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by addressing the causes of poverty and injustice. To continue and strengthen their way to help people, NAOMI Renaissance Jewelry  will collaborate with them by having a  Fashion Show on February 3, 2012 that would be held at Genting Club, Resorts World. Together with famous models and celebrities that will lead the ramp and show the pendants with everybody, take your part to help also by joining this one night auction.  

NAOMI and World Vision will launch the NAOMI WORLD VISION LIMITED EDITION PENDANTS with two designs that composed of precious stones and metals coupled with NAOMI's artistry and craftsmanship. By visiting their branch at 2nd Floor SM Megamall B, you will also witnessed the sophisticated and authenticity of NAOMI's elegance. The owner and jeweler Joel Paguio named the store after his eldest daughter Naomi, he wants to contain this advocacy for the benefits of many people.

Ms. Lara Quigaman, Ms. Tippy dos Santos, Mr Joel Paguio and Ms. Joy Pagurayan

For more information about NAOMI contact 6360446 and visit their website HERE and like them on Facebook. For World Vision and its programs call 372777 or log on to www.worldvision.org.ph. 

Vision Petron: Lakbay Pinoy at the National Museum Until April 2012

The Vision Petron national student art competition opened an exhibit at the Museum of the Filipino People of the National Museum last 17 January 2012. It will run until April 2012, to share on students and bigger public to view the three-month exhibit, it includes the winning artworks of students and related images by the judges of the photography category of the 2011 Vision Petron National Student Art Competition. With a theme Lakbay Pinoy: Journeys to Remember, Pathways to Rediscover, the exhibit is divided into three sub-themes that identify life journeys that expressed symbolically by roads, highways and byways. Mountain path for journey to success, zigzag lane for seasons of change and a forest trail sparking childhood memories, or a nostalgic route conjuring reminiscences of student life.

(L-R): Photographer-judges Edwin Tuyay, Sonny Yabao and Wig Tysman; Ramon Cruz, Petron brand marketing head; Mrs. Grace Imao and Hon. Abdulmari Imao, national artist for sculpture; and Jeremy Barns, executive director of the National Museum.

Kapalaran (Destiny) relates to the hopes, dreams and aspirations of Filipinos.  Pathways may be hard—as depicted in Dale Erispe's Lakbaying Walang Katapusan, or rocky like Mark Benitez's Lakbay Aral—but with determination and faith, one can reach one's goals. Moreover, Success Begins Here by Alexis  Gapal; Gareta by Gim Sam Salak; and Joyride by Eden Joy Cruz.

Kaginhawaan (Lightness of Being) expresses the "emotional experience" encountered in a journey such as fun or lessons learned along the way. The happy faces in The Path of Life by Michael Froilan, and Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko, Kaya Natin by Esmeraldo Montero are part of this sub-theme. Other artworks included here are Sa Tamang Destinasyon by Dave Cruz; Yu-Pi, Yumapak sa Pinitak by Amadeo Cristobal; Living on a Prayer by Karl Albais; Juan Ride by Katleen Joy Gonzales; Pamanang Alaala by Meredith Gualberto; Byahero by John Mark Saycon; Promdi by Don Bryan Michael Bunag; Little Help for Mom by Lydel Buenconsejo; and Energy Saver by Reu Dawner Flores.

Katotohanan (Truth) features roads as venues for growth and progress. These roads reveal our character and the values we imbibe as we constantly traverse them everyday. Winning works exhibited here are San Juanico Bridge by Erick Salon; Ing Dalan Ning Visitas Iglesia Queng Palengqui Ning Apu by Neil Bryan Urbano; Dugtungan ng Lahi by Arnold Lalongisip; Ride Under the Rain by Kirk Gideon Buenconsejo; Blur by Mark Henrich Go; Shadows of the Past by Reu Dawner Flores; Pasada by Kiss Thrill John Demetita; Which Way by Mari Rose Angeline Lim; Trip to Happiness by Renz Marrione Bautista; and Lakbay Pinoy! Patungo sa Pag-Unlad by Emil Aldrine Alarcon.

Vision Petron judges which also our country's leading photographers   contributed two images each of their interpretations of the Lakbay Pinoy theme. The master photographers include Wig Tysman, George Tapan, Romy Vitug, Denise Weldon, Scott "Gutsy" Tuason, Edwin Tuyay, and Sonny Yabao. This interaction between masters and budding artists is a significant dialogue for them and the audience as well. By encouraging students to creatively discover their talents under a master's guidance, Vision Petron is inspired by the belief that free artistic expression is intrinsic to nation-building.