Ubertech Invites PC Gamers to Register for Gaming Overload Tournament

Übertech Philippines, one of the country’s premier distributors of computer hardware, is calling on PC gamers to register for Gaming Overload, an action-packed PC games tournament, to be held on July 13 and 14 at V-Mall Shopping Center in Greenhills. During the two-day tournament, Gaming Overload, will serve as the battlefield where gamers can pit their skills against each other and vie for the top spot. The arenas will be the most popular PC games in their genres, namely: sports—NBA 2k12; first-person shooter (FPS)—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3; and fighting—Street Fighter x Tekken.

Interested gamers may register by sending an email to gamingoverload@gadgetsmagazine.com.ph with the following information: name, birthday, email address, address (optional), mobile number, and the title/s they want to play. Individual players may register for more than one title. Gamers who want to register as a team for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 can send the same details for each team member, plus their team name.

Only pre-registered participants will be accommodated during the tournament. Registration is open until Thursday, 12 July 2012 and loads of exciting Übertech items will be up for grabs.

Gaming Overload is being staged by Gadgets Magazine, the country’s first tech-lifestyle magazine, made possible by Übertech, distributor of AMD, Sapphire, Gigabyte, Cougar and Roccat, and official media partner Manila Bulletin. For more details, please visit http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/gamingoverload.

Free Entrepreneurial Skills Training "KITA-KITS BUSINESS TRAINING"

Pursuant to the amended Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the second week of July of each year has been declared as "Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Week." This year, to highlight the importance of MSMEs as a key sector in the national economic development agenda, the celebrations will cover the entire month of July. One of the highlights of SME Month will be the Kita Kits Business Training which will offer various skills and entrepreneurial training sessions in over 70 areas of learning covering the Food, Services, and Gifts-Decors-Houseware sectors. The Kita Kits Business Training intends to enhance the operational capabilities of MSMEs, expose them to current business trends, and increase their skills to compete in the local and global markets. There will be booths for exhibitors who will make available to the public starter kits that are ready and easy for an individual to start a business. All training sessions are free of charge.

The Kita Kits Business Training will be held on 6-7 July and 20-21 July 2012, from 8:30am to 5:00pm at the Enterprise Development Center (formerly the Philippine Trade Training Center), International Trade Center Complex, Roxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City. On Friday, 6 July 2012, the SME briefings will cover the following topics: How to be an entrepreneur with the BMBE Law; Integrated business licensing; Managing your finances; and How to manage price competition. Skills training sessions will focus on general business management such as managing stock investments, setting up a money changer shop, laundry business, supermarket retail merchandising, food cart franchising, and others.

On Saturday, 7 July 2012, the topics to be discussed in the SME briefings are: How MSMEs can participate in government bidding/procurement; Business taxation for SMEs; and Product trends and designs. Demo skills training will focus on Gifts-Decors-Houseware products such as novelty items, bags and fashion accessories, flower arrangement, balloon decors, bead works, perfume making, cleaning aids, laundry aids, flip-flops making, etc. 

On Friday, 20 July 2012, the SME briefings will be on: Franchising as a business alternative; MSME corporate social responsibility; How to market your product; and Customer relationship management. The skills training will be on the services sector such as basic hilot, car care, hair cutting, catering, basic photography, spa services, janitorial services, cellphone repair, and others.

On Saturday, 21 July 2012, the topics covered by the SME briefings will include: Orientation on shelf-life testing and nutrition labeling; How to acquire an FDA certificate; and Business opportunities on organic products. Food processing demo skills will be on bartending, basic barista, no-bake cake and cookies, meat processing, among others.

For further information, please get in touch with the Bureau of MSME Development (BMSMED) at telephone numbers 751.5076, 751.0384 local 2511, 897.1693 (c/o Ms. Corabeth Magkalas, Ms. Mhel Gabriel, Ms. Carissa Sapera and Mr. Edwin Pasahol). You may also call the Enterprise Development Center at 468.8962 and 831.9988 (c/o Ms. Beth Manuel).

Experience and Celebrate Philippine Fiesta at Bayview Park Hotel for Kulinariya Festival 2012

Bayview Park Hotel Manila once again supports and joins the annual event that showcases food specialties from different regions in the country. KULINARYA FESTIVAL is a joint project of Department of Tourism (DOT) and Hotel Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP) in cooperation with famous hotels in the metro and Bayview Park Hotel is one of them. From Monday to Friday until July 31st, Bayview Park Hotel will be serving a buffet lunch at hotel's Lobby Coffee Shop located at Bayview ground floor, left side right after the main entrance of the hotel.

A wide variety of dishes combined with unique blend of authenticity and creativity is waiting for you and your family and friends. An everyday taste of our country's finest cuisine from different regions, with an added festivity ambiance with the Filipiniana motif decorative. Recently I had a chance to taste and experience this because I am one of the invited bloggers for Bayview Park Hotel's launch of "Kulinarya Kalyaan Food Festival".

To start off a Lumpiang Toge (Deep Fried Bean Sprout Roll) served as my appetizer and I like its authentic taste because they put a shrimp on it to taste and I combined it with Pancit Canton Guisado (Stir-Fried Canton Noodles w/ Mixed Sea Food and Vegetables) which is perfect for me because it blends with the sourness of Lumpia due to its vinegar sauce and the saltiness of Pancit Canton. I was thinking of eating a Pancit HabHab which is eaten with vinegar yummm....

For my main course, I only took a small serving of steamed rice because, I wanted to indulge my taste buds on the viand that was prepared.Like for example the Relyenong Pusit (Stuffed Squid) which one of my favorite that day because the squid is perfectly cooked, it is not rubbery to bite and the sweetness of the squid's meat is still present.I also had Sinigang na Maya-Maya combined with it to serve as my soup.

Of course the Kare-Kare( Beef w/ Thickened Peanut Sauce), which I found amusing because it was my first time to I eat a Kare-Kare without a peanut bits on it and it it not that sticky at all which I like also because you can taste plainly the vegetable and meat. It is so delicious even without the bagoong or fish paste which perfect combination of Kare-Kare.

Then the Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa (String Beans and Squash in Coconut Milk) was also one of my fav because it cooked with coconut milk and it blends and forms a sticky sauce for the dish and the veggies are still crunchy.

And for the desert of course the all-time Filipino favourite, its Halo-Halo, Sago't Gulaman and Kakanin, what a great finale for a delicious and sumptuous buffet lunch. I will never say how many times I went to buffet area and get some for me, but I'll tell you its so worth to start your KULINARYA FESTIVAL journey at BAYVIEW PARK HOTEL MANILA. For only Php450.00net/person you will discover illuminating insights on our country's widely diverse classic recipes amidst the romantic and historical corners of the hotel itself.

Located at 1118 Roxas Boulevard corner United Nations Avenue just right in front of US Embassy, a very accessible place from whenever you are with telephone number 247-9000 and 526-1555 or you can email them at bookings@bayviewparkhotel.com or visit their website at www.bookings@bayviewparkhotel.com.

Second Leg of Run United 2012

Run United by Unilab Active Health is an annual fun run spare headed by the world's number one pharmaceutical company UNILAB. Last week me and my husband once again join the second leg of the run trilogy. Last March we ran for 3K category and this month we run the same category as well. Were so happy and fulfilled because we improved our run time and pace yeayy, with the support of our coaches at Run United Clinic at BGC we reached our goal to run the 3K less than 30 minutes, that means we can run the 5K on the third leg of Run United, because we made it as a sign that if we finish 3K less than 30 minutes we will proceed to the next level, 5K.So wish as well and I hope we can have more time to attend the running clinic and practice for Run United 3 that will happen on September 16.

As expected the registration was so organized because they provide an online and accessible onsite registration and the singlet,bib and kit are given at Unilab Expo a week before the run. I really like the idea of them having a running clinic located at BGC which is an advantage for us because its near from our home. During the event, I like how the booths was organized and easy to be seen and roam around the area. I like also the program because aside from my all time favorite cheering competition, they also have bands leaded by Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis.

The only downside of the event is during the run, that runners throw their plastic cups at sidewalks, provided that Unilab have lots of plastic trashcans near the water station. I hope next time they would be more runners that are concern about what they are doing during and after the run, because I saw lots of empty plastic bottles at the events floor.

But all in all Unilab once again did it great and I love how me and my husband reached our goal to fullfill our dreams to have an active, healthy and fun lifestyle. Thank you Unilab see you at the third leg we will finish this until the end. For more details and updates follow Unilab's Run Active Health Facebook page.

Vote Now for Tatt Awards 2012

Be part of this year's Tatt Awards (pioneered by Tattoo, number one broadband in the Philippines) and vote for your favorites and made them on top or stand on center-stage by the end of the month. On its 2nd year, Tatt Awards continues to give recognition for individual/groups who inspired, led, influenced and sparked the changes in the world in a positive way and honor those who rocked the local social media landscape in 10 categories.. With almost 1,051 nominees of best social media players, which cut down to 50 finalist who will win the online crowd to be on top. 

Recently, I witnessed how finalist revealed  and it was attended by popular celebrities and personalities who is also part of Tatt Council such as  Tim Yap, Mickey Bustos and more. As finalist announced I saw familiar faces on the stage which I also followed on twitter as well as their blogs. I am so happy because they really deserved as a finalist and some of them fall on the same category.

These are the nominees according to their categories: Thought-Mover (started fire in the Philippine Twittersphere and united people with one thought, Kimpoy Feliciano/@kimpoyfeliciano, Bianca Gonzales/@iamsuperbianca, Julia Ann San Jose/@MyJaps, Sinugbang Sugpo/@SinugbangSugpo and Superstar Marian/@superstarmarian. Video Slinger (video maker who shook the Pinoy web space with their creations) Ate Vangie/facebook.com/AteVangie.PinoySiri, Bogart the Explorer/facebook.com/bogarttheexplorer, Gerry Alanguilan-Komikero/youtube.com/komikero, Becky Nights/youtube.com/beckynights and Jamich/youtube.com/JamichTV. The Visualizer ( photo enthusiast whose photos say more about himself and his passion, Nina Sandejas of rosarioko.com, Mark Go of nomadicexperience.com, Everywhere we Shoot of everywhereweshoot.com, Cholo Dela Vega of cholodelavega.tumbler.com and Ethan Cabigas of langyaw.com.

 The Advocate (person or group who worked to improve the state of a societal cause in the Philippines through social media, PAWS/facebook.com/pawsphilippines, Philippine Beaches/philippinesbeaches.org, Save Philippine Seas/savephilippineseas.com, Facebook group Save CDO Now! and Arriane Serafico/wandergirl.com. Indie Rocker (musical bands and indie artist who fought hard to claim their space in the hearts of the Filipino audience, AJ Rafael/facebook.com/ajrafaelmusic, Typecast/youtube.com/typecastrock, Gloc-9/facebook.com/glocdash9, Techy Romantics/techyromantics.com, and Salamin/facebook.com/salaminpilipinas. The Explorer given to a blogger who have a good reputation in the food and travel blog world, Bogart the Explorer/facebook.com/bogarttheexplorer, Enrico Dee of Byahilo.com, Gideon Lasco of pinoymountaineer.com, Anton Diaz of ourawesomeplanet.com, and James Betia of journeyingjames.com.

Stylisimo ( they not only reviewed fashion, but also set trends that everyone followed), Camille Co /itscamilleco.com, Laureen Uy/breakmystyle.com, Divine Lee/divinelee.com, Robbie Becroft/robbieoffduty.com ans Cecille Van Straten/chuvaness.com. Game Changer (anyone who has the knack for sports), Philippine Dragon Boat/facebook.com/Philippine.Dragon.Boat, Chappy Callanta/chappycallanta.wordpress.com, Noelle De Guzman/kikayrunner.com, Jinoe Gavan/takbo.ph and Michael Eijansantos/mylifeonboard.net. Tech Junkie (latest in technology and also has a fast pace on e-knowledge, Abe Olandes of yugatech.com, Jason De Villa of technoodling.net, Calvin Lo of pinoytechblog.com, Carlo Ople of Unbox.ph and John Arce of Webgeek.Ph. The One (they have shape opinion, moved people and ultimately blazed a trail in Philippine internet,  Fliptop Battles of thefliptopbattleleague.com, Bianca Gonzalez of iamsuperbianca.com, Lea Salonga/@msleasalonga, Anton Diaz of ourawesomeplanet.com and Gerry Alanguilan of gerry.alanguilan.com.

Tatt Council

The voting is until June 20, 2012 and the announcement of winners is on June 30 and will recieved 100,000 Php each. Just log on to www.TattAwards.com and follow @chooseTATTOO on Twitter for more updates and information.

Sennheiser's First Concept Store in the Philippines

I remember way back that my brother owned a Sennheiser headphone and I always borrowed it to listened with my favorite music. Since, I really like how it sounds and design, I also ask my auntie in US, to buy me one as a birthday present. That's why when I invited to attend an event of Sennheiser concept store inauguration, I grab the opportunity to know the man and ideas behind the cool product.

Last June 13 at 7th High Apex Lounge Taguig City, Sennheiser launches its inauguration concept store in the Philippines. The concept store is located at 3rd Floor of V-Mall formerly known as Vira Mall in Greenhills. Since V-Mall is the favorite destination of people especially in terms of latest gadgets and accessories, they decided to open their first store in the said place. We saw the video of the ribbon cutting happened earlier that day at the store and the place is so organize which also has a cozy ambiance perfect for people looking for their desired gadgets and peripherals. We also tried some of their top of the line headphones and the sound quality is still intact as before.

Sennheiser Asia is fully owned by Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. in Germany a family-owned company established in 1945, Sennheiser Asia was formed in 1992 and it acquires a strong foothold in the region for all its business segments such as in music/theater, broadcast, film/studio, consumer, audiology, aviation as well as call center. Sennheiser is one of the  leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems in the world.

Sennheiser Asia also celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, reason why the opening of the 1st store in the Philippines is grandeur. The store will provide audio solutions that match or surpass consumer's expectations. Open daily from 10am to 8pm, providing you with a full range of offerings from travel, sports, home entertainment, communication, street, audiophiles and DJ lines they all have it ready for you. 

They invited members of the media, partners and supporters to celebrate the event and share the success of the products through the years. As part of the celebration they gave three high-end quality headphones for the three lucky media representatives and they also gave us headphones each.Thank you so much Sennheiser for inviting me, I will surely visit the concept store soon.


To know more about Sennheiser, visit their website www.sennheiserasia.com and like them on Facebook.

Going Back to School is Cool with Brother

School time again and students are eager to learn and win new friends for that, Brother International (Phils.) presents a back to school promo as well, offering students everything they need for a successful new school year.  Avail of bundled free items or a discount for every purchase through Brother Authorized Dealers nationwide until June 30, 2012. Get Free Lenovo Ideapad S10-3S Netbook with OS with every purchase of Brother DCP-9010CN 3-in-1 Network-Ready Color LED Multi-Function Centre or HL-4150CDN Network-Ready Color Laser Printer with Duplex Printing.  Both units available at P24, 990.00. The promo is also applicable to other color laser models.

Luck comes in pairs, grab P2, 000 OFF and bring home a Free Wireless Router when you buy DCP-7065DN 3-in-1 Network Ready Mono Laser Multi-Function Centre; now at P4, 950.00.  P2, 000 OFF are also available for every DCP-7055 purchase at P7, 950.00. Gear up for school with a Jansport Backpack, comes Free with the purchase of Brother’s DCP-J25DW, 4-in-1 Wireless Network-Ready Color Inkjet Multi-Function Centre, for only P6, 950.00.

You can also grab the chance to more freebies at Brother’s Back to School Roadshow.  Visit Brother Booth at any of the following venues at these schedules to avail of this limited promotion:  Robinsons Land, Tacloban; LCC Mall, Legazpi and SM Mall of Asia from June 14 to June 20. Gmall, Davao and Limketkai Mall from June 25 to July 1.  SM City Clark from June 27 to July 3. 

Other models are also available for purchase in Brother’s Back to School and Roadshow Promos.  For more information, see flyers and posters or contact Brother Helpdesk hotline at (02) 581-9898.  Like Brother Philippines on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside.

Pond's Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Revolutionary Skin Care

An institution where beauty and technology collide, the Pond’s Institute provides only the best skincare solutions for women and has been doing so for the past two decades. Pond’s, the leading visionary in face care, delivers products that not only enhance beauty but also make a real difference in women's lives.

This year, Pond’s proudly invites everyone to experience the technological breakthroughs of the Pond’s Institute, bringing the science hub of Philippines’ no. 1 face care brand to our local shores. The “Pond’s Institute” Manila will be at the SM Mall of Asia’s Main Mall Atrium from June 15 to July 4 to share 20 years worth of beauty research to Filipinas.

Beginnings Of The Pond’s Institute

Founded in Utica New York in 1846, pharmacist Theron T. Pond created the "Pond's Golden Treasure," a witch hazel–based wonder product. Starting from this tiny home-based laboratory, it later developed into today's state of the art research & development network of facilities. From New York, Madrid, Tokyo, and Shanghai, and now all the way to the Philippines, the Pond's promise to deliver beauty transformations through revolutionary product innovations has never wavered, even across 58 countries. 

Pond’s has developed a cult following of beauty experts and enthusiasts convinced of the efficacy of Pond’s products all relying on its promise of beautiful skin.Starting with the classic cold cream to the brand’s latest innovations in beauty and skin care, Pond’s features a revolutionary range of face care products, all with breakthrough formulations that offer solutions for all skin types with their best-proven anti-aging and whitening technologies.

Pond’s Made For You

Evolving with today’s modern Filipina, Pond’s reflects a woman who is blissful, fulfilled, confident, and vibrant. With each passing year, the Pond’s Institute continues to deliver the gift of beauty to women around the world to ultimately bring romance into their lives.

Visit the Pond’s Institute Manila booth and be one of the privileged ladies to experience beauty and technology when you join Pond’s beauty activities. Know what lies deep beneath your skin through the free skin analysis that can be availed by all booth registrants. Also, learn how to care more for your skin as Pond’s Institute Manila offers a free derma consultation every Saturday and Sunday.

Get more out of your beauty loot with discounts and freebies only from Pond’s—get a free facial massage for every P200 worth of purchase redeemable every day, score a free gift for every P500 worth of purchase/redeemable every day, and enjoy 20% discount on all Ponds Gold Radiance, Ponds Age Miracle, and Ponds Flawless White products from Friday to Sunday only at the Pond’s Institute Manila booth.

Be part of the beauty revolution that is Pond’s through the “Pond’s Institute.”  A commitment that started over 150 years ago, Pond’s and the Pond’s Institute celebrates women, beauty, and love and continues to give unwavering care to Filipinas and their skin.

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DOH, Fitness First and Uno Magazine's "Dance for Life" Campaign

Last Saturday June 2, 2012, the usual crowd of Greenbelt 3 has change into more fun and excitement. I was invited to cover the event, but when I was in the area which is in the Activity Area of Greenbelt, I don't know how to start and where do I stay because the crowd which turned into dancers is scattered around. I just noticed that it was them because the one who portrays grandmother or "Lola" is at my side.

This flash mob is a collaboration of Department of Health, Fitness First Philippines and supported by UNO Magazine and Hubo Productions which launches various health awareness programs to support the Department of Health’s campaign on fitness and exercise. Spearheaded by DOH Asst. Secretary Dr. Enrique Tayag and Fitness First Retropop instructors and approximately 250 members of Fitness First – Retropop group held a surprise flashmob entitled “Dance for Life”. Popular tracks from 70's (September), 80's(Head over Heels) upto today (Louder,Domino and Dance Again) were played and the group dance their heart out.

After the flashmob, they conducted a press conference at Cerveseria, Greenbelt and UNO Magazine Managing Director and co-organizer of the flashmob Maan Ilustre explains that they call it "Dance for Life" because Retropop(popular music of that particular decade) not only make our body healthy as well as our mind and spirits. Managing Director of Opal Investments Ida Tiongson is the one who conceptualized the said flashmob as she made also at Dubai Airport which you can view on Retropop Facebook page. 

Its really fun to watch the execution of the participants that day even the DOH Secretary himself joined the flashmob and he really dances very good. I want to participate also on this kind of campaign. Hopefully the next event I will hehe...I wanna dance, I wanna join, I want Retropop and I wanna "Dance for Life".

This project is also supported by Condura, Flawless, Buddy’s Pancit, Izod, Summit Mineral Water, Nestle Cereals, Hurom Juicer and Gardenia.

UNIQLO Opens 1st Shop On June 15 And Offers Discounts And Exciting Freebies

Get down and head off to the sprawling SM Mall of Asia (MOA) in Pasay City on June 15, 2012. Experience a new style  shopping never before seen in the Philippines. I am so happy as well because the brand that my friend in Japan bragging, is about to come in the Philippines very soon.

Today, UNIQLO, a Japan’s No.1 fashion  brand opens shop to offers its fine products and a world-class shopping experience to thousands of Filipino's who look for a high quality, casual, functional and affordable apparel to suit their lifestyle and character.

Shoppers won’t be disappointed as UNIQLO will offer exciting freebies and huge discounts on the opening day.  Various UNIQLO products like its popular UT (UNIQLO T-shirts, Regular Price P790), Jeans(Regular Price P990), Dry Pique Polo Shirt(Regular Price P990), and Bra Top(Bra Camisole Tunic, Regular Price P990) can be purchased at a really low price of P590.

Moreover, UNIQLO will also giving away a specially designed FREE TOTE BAG to the first 500 daily customers from June 15 to 17 and to shoppers who get a minimum P2000 single receipt purchase. In addition, a delicious “Mochiko” (Japanese confection made of glutinous rice flour) to the first 500 UNIQLO customers on opening day starting at 10 a.m.

So hurry! Discount offer starts on June 15 up to June 21 only.

For more about UNIQLO, visit www.uniqlo.com.ph or the UNIQLO Philippines Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uniqlo.ph.