GOLDEN ABC';s GET UP Campaign: Fashion for Passion

GOLDEN ABC (GABC), the country’s  fashion pioneer and owner of leading brands Penshoppe, Oxygen, ForMe, Memo, and Regatta, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary recently launched an innovative corporate social responsibility (CSR) platform, entitled “GET UP”.




“GET UP is not just about what people wear, but it is also the call to action to do something valuable for others and the country,” said Bernie H. Liu, CEO & president of GOLDEN ABC.


“GET UP” is a CSR platform which engages customers in raising awareness of GABC’s various advocacies in education, community building, environment, and arts & culture.


GABC,through its brands is giving a chance for its customers to donate Php 25.00 for every minimum single receipt purchase of Php 1,000.00 to the advocacy of their choice. Customers must log on to www.getup.ph to be able to donate and learn more about the advocacies and partner institutions. The customers will also be able to experience the “GET UP” augmented reality on the site. Present during the launch were representatives of the partners/advocacies:
 
Efren Penaflorida, founderof Dynamic Teen Company.
 

 
 
 Lory Tan, vice-chairman and CEO of World  Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Philippines

 Pinky Aquino-Abellada of Aklat Gabay Aruga Tungo sa Pag-angat at Pag-asa (AGGAP)

 Ms. Gee Mayuga, executive director Children’s Hour

Eena Meloto, marketing head of Gawad Kalinga

Nina Lim-Yuson, co-founder and chair of Museo Pambata

Ricky Jacinto, managing director and CEO of Habitat for Humanity

 




Liu also added, “GOLDEN ABC has been actively supporting various organizations and foundations in over two decades and as we grow, we would like to support more causes and help out in different aspects of the community.”

Frenzy's UFLAIR Second Elimination: It's Flair Time Once More!

It is my third time to watch a flairtending event.  First one was at SM Mall Asia during the GSM Blue's Flair Idol.  Secondly, I got an invite from GSM Blue's Blueniversity, a mixology seminar.  Lastly, I got to see Frenzy's UFlair second leg of eliminations also sponsored by GSM Blue.


I remember during college, one of the courses I’m considering at that time was HRM (Hotel and Restaurant Management) because I wanna become the chef of my own restaurant. I also dreamt of becoming a barista, bartender, and a flairtender.  But I think it’s not really meant for me. It’s for my brother’s. Yes, he’s the one taking it right now.  Once again, I shared this experience to him so he'll get an idea once he will be taking his bartending subject.


To give you a background, flairtending is a performance art that features flamboyant bartenders who flip,  throw, and juggle liquor bottles in the air, and oftentimes even dance to pulsating beats and perform close-up magic tricks.

The difference of Frenzy's UFlair from all my flairtending events is that Frenzy and GSM Blue asked the contestants to come up with tangiest drinks with the inclusion of a ‘secret ingredient’ that is only revealed during the competition.

With the wits, drink mixing skills, flips, and tricks of the 12 promising young finalists from different universities, the second round eliminations really doubled-up the intensity of the competition.

The best from the 12 rest who brought home 5,000 pesos were Arianne Santos from Sienna College - Taytay, Bobby Jenrick Ponce from Our Lady of Fatima - Valenzuela, Samuel Alcantara Jr. from PUP - Sta. Mesa, and Dominique Palileo from University of Perpetual Help System - Biñan.

A race for popularity is also conducted every elimination round that brings more excitement to the participants as well as to their supporters. This time, the popular choice award was given to Jochris Forloso of National College of Business and Arts, bringing home 10,000 pesos.

“The overflowing talents shown on the second round for UFlair made us more excited for the last round on August 17, 2011”, said Norman Campoy, Product Manager of Frenzy Condoms. “The UFlair spirit is so high and the fun will definitely roll towards the finals”, he adds.

The 12 UFlair finalists will battle for special awards, gift packs, portabar and a cash prize with a total worth of 20,000 pesos in the finals round on September 7, 2011 at Dolce Super Club while the runners up will receive trophies and cash prizes up to 15,000 pesos.

The final round will be thoroughly assessed by experts in bartending and flairing, which are Philippe Bartholomi, Diogenes Jaurigue, Joseph Apostol, and Dennis Dungca. Mr. Campoy will also take part in judging to search for the individual that would best represent the product.

Frenzy’s Uflair is supported by the philippinebartending.com, GSM Blue, Icon Ultimate Club and Dolce Super Club.   

For updates and more information about Frenzy’s UFlair visit www.facebook.com/frenzycondoms.  

When I get my masters... I'll be happy

Are you a dreamer? God gave us special abilities that He wants us to hone and put into practice and having a good education is one I believe.


Mind if I brag a little bit? This is about my friend. His name is not important but his story is. All his life, my friend loved to know what is happening to our country and loved public speech. He wanted to become a broadcaster or a news or field reporter. He'd sit for ours making detailed feature stories.
But things did not always go well for my friend. He was not from a family with a lot of money. Who knew if he'd ever get a chance to go to college? Worst of all, though, was what happened when he was a teenager. His mom died.
Just when he needed his mom most, she was gone. He'd never again hear her encouraging voice. Already a couple of years behind his graduating class, he started college. Working as a fastfood crew, he paid his way. Year by year he persevered. Finally, when he was 21 years old, he graduated from college as a mass communication graduate.

He still had his dream. He knew what God had equipped him to do. So he went for it. He still pursue his dream to have his masteral degree, Master of Arts in Mass Communication.
But he has no idea on how masteral degree goes here in our country. We have a friend in the states who also takes her masteral. She says in the states there are online GMAT review sites where making applications to graduate programs become much easier. She also gave us an idea on how hard it is to go through graduate programs. She tells stories about lousy instructors – class after boring class and do nothing more than go through the textbook in class and point out what sections to read and know. But she says that having a professor like that does not cancel your responsibility to live by. Still continue to be a diligent student.

With all the excitement of beginning your masters or doctorate degree, who would guess you might get homesick? And she told us to remember that the Lord will never leave you. Just pray.
When you start your course, she says, you will have a hard time to do your chores so have someone skilled in the science of laundry, cooking, etc. or just ask for a few pointers from them on making your chores easy.

Of course those who are getting their masters I think are more behave than those who take their college courses. But still we do not know if our friends are the ones who try to convince us to ditch our values, dump them quick!
Lastly, money is still present. Taking up your masters will leave you empty handed so try money management. Oh, she remembered one more thing. Time management! Know your priorities!



If you pass these tests and the real “test”, then surely you will make your parents proud, she says.



And one more thing I want to share a poem by Tom Felten which I also gave to my friend. Hope this encourages him to strive harder. (I only get few phrases).

When I get that new job,

When I get a girlfriend,

When I go to college,

I'll be happy.

When I'm in management,

When I marry that girl,

when I get my degree,

I'll be happy.

When I'm a CEO,

when we have a baby,

when I get my masters,

I'll be happy.

Manila Art Fair 2011: August 25-27 at the NBC Tent

On August 25, it will be my first time to go to an art exhibit as NCCA and BAGO unveil the biggest government-led visual arts initiative at the NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Putting the spotlight on Filipino artists and art pieces revered in the global art scene, the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (Bago) unveils the biggest government initiative for visual arts to date – Manila Art 2011.

“Viewers shall witness a groundbreaking launch—the simultaneous opening of various art exhibitions during gala night,” said Delan Lopez Robillos, ManilArt 2011 director. “Exhibitors will not simply be showcasing the works of artists they represent but each gallery shall be presenting a conceptualized art exhibit,” he added.




With over 300 art pieces; representation from the top galleries in the Philippines; and discourses on everything from semiotics to internet art, Manila Art 2011 is touted to be the biggest review of Philippine art. The said event is happening on 24-27 at the NBC Tent in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.



Now on its third year, ManilArt 2011 promises a more diverse and vibrant art expositionThe maiden run of ManilArt in 2009 had a painting of a jeepney by Onib Olmedo as its banner piece, while 2010 bared Andres Barrioquinto’s “Crystal Gazer.” This year, ManilArt is privileged to have the artistry of highly sought painter Elmer Borlongan with his obra “Batang Edsa.”



This year’s fair features more than 300 represented artists and hundreds of artworks on display. Participating galleries were required to propose unique concepts for their exhibitions.


ManilArt 2011 seeks to merge the visual arts with other disciplines. Programs will include a modern-dance interpretation of Borlongan’s art by premier contemporary-dance maven and Dance Forum founder, Myra Beltran during the gala.




And in continuing its intent to further inform art enthusiasts, the ManilArt lecture series this year includes, among others: “Semiotics in Visual Art” by Oscar V. Campomanes; and “How We Turn Paintings into Bicycles: Lessons in Art, Law, and the Internet,” by Gigo Alampay.



Meanwhile, in commemoration of National Hero José Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary, award-winning poet, fictionist, playwright, and essayist Vim Nadera will give a talk titled “Visuals on Rizal Today.”



Merging the literary and the visual arts, ManilArt 2011 also has a treat for little art fans. Children will enjoy the storybook reading hour at the lecture room.“The Rocking Horse,” which features paintings by Elmer Borlongan will be told aloud by Carisse Escueta, a former preschool teacher who is now executive director of RepubLikha. Radio and TV personalities, Gang Badoy of Rock Ed Philippines and Ramon Bautista, have also been invited to read. Artists in Residence, Inc. (AIR) will give a lecture on basic drawing.



Among the art fair’s goals, in conjunction with promoting Philippine art, are to compound visitorship and strengthen support from both local and foreign exhibitors.

This year, ManilArt 2011 also aims to fortify media relations to expand media coverage that is both more extensive and intensive.

ManilArt 2011 is presented by the Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (Bago) and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA). For details, call 5316231 or 0917-8511333, or e-mail info@manilart.com. Visit www.manilart.com.

Lola Maria Restaurant": Weekend Buffet for only P380!

Experience a feast like no other for only P380! Lola Maria Restaurant ups the buffet ante every Saturdays and Sundays by offering more dishes and more choices at a lower price. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a host of Filipino specialties ranging from kare-kare, lechon kawali, chicken-pork adobo and chicken pastel, crispy pata, escabecheng isda, pinakbet, batchoy to pork asado and lechon paksiw na pata, all cooked with that special Lola Maria Restaurant delectableness.

 
           

The 114-seater restaurant is also famous for its special halo-halo with more than 11 ingredients and the traditional ginataang bilo-bilo. Guests may also satisfy their craving for sweets with the yummy chocolate fountain available only on weekends.

Lola Maria Restaurant is the main dining outlet of The Legend Villas located along Pioneer Street in Mandaluyong City. For inquiries, call (632) 702-2793 or visit www.legendvillas.com.ph.

SM Beauty Within Section: Now Open to Empower Filipina Women

As I am working around Makati area, I always pass by SM Makati City when I am on my home.  I have noticed the mall's first floor evolution -- from a clothing section... now to a beauty section.




I am happy to witness the launch of SM Beauty Within Section.  Its new concept:  Beauty Within, a plethora of supplements, vitamins and pharmaceuticals geared towards women’s well-being.  From topical to ingestives, SM’s beauty section has got it all.




TV stars/models Iza Calzo, Melissa Ricks,  and Maricar Reyes together with Cristal Henares endorsers of the SM Beauty Within gave us a little inspiration on telling their beauty secrets to us the natural way and of course with the help of the products from SM Beauty Within, Mosbeau, Belo Nutraceuticals, Cosmo Skin, Met Tathione, Myra-E, and Xenical to name a few.

It is good to know that we have beauty experts we can trust around SM Department Store now and no need to put our money into waste in trying a lot of beauty products.  We can directly ask them on what products are really effective even if it is ingestives, facial creams, soaps, or makeup.



Visit your nearest SM store now!

Chevrolet Philippines: Join Spark Virtual Carpool Club and win IPAD2

Mechanics

• User must like  Chevy Philippines Fanpage and then register in the Spark Virtual Carpool Club (Facebook Application).
• Upon registering, user will be assigned as the virtual carpool driver.
• User’s goal is to invite as many friends to be his/her carpool buddy.
• To secure a successful carpool buddy, invited friend(s) should accept the invitation and register in the Spark Virtual Carpool Club (Facebook Application).
• For every 4 successful invites, user will get 1 Spark Car which is equivalent to 1 raffle entry.
• Limitations:
1. Car (raffle entry) can only win once within Week 1 to 7. But all raffle entries within the promo duration have a chance to join the Grand Raffle.
2. User can add a friend only once.
3. Prizes are to be divided to the virtual driver and its passengers.
4. Each participating Facebook account per carpool entry must be represented and owned by different individuals.
5. Corporate or shared accounts can only be represented by one person. Incases that a participant uses his/her corporate/other account(s) to fill in a vacant slot(s), prize(s) allotted for the slot(s) will be forfeited. (Ex. 1 personal account + 4 other accounts owned by the same person = 1 movie ticket and shirt or 1 i-pad 2 for grand prize.)

• Who can join?
• All Philippine residents who are at least 18 years old are welcome to join. Employees of Chevrolet Philippines, TCCCI and Advertising Agency including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from winning.

Week 4	Aug15, 12:00 Midnight  – August 18, 11:59 PM 2011	August 19, 2011
Week 5	Aug 22, 12:00 Midnight  – August 25, 11:59 PM 2011	August 26, 2011
Week 6	August 29, 12:00 Midnight – September 1 11:59 PM, 2011	September 2, 2011
Week 7	September 5, 12:00 Midnight – September 8, 11:59 PM 2011	September 9, 2011

Week 8

Sept 12, 12:00 Midnight – Sept 15, 11:59 PM 2011

September 16, 2011 – Grand Draw

*Only Completed Entries within the cut-off dates will be included in the Weekly Raffle.   
*Completed entries that fall after cut-off dates are included in the next draw date.
*Completed entries from July 25 12 Midnight to September 15, 11:59 PM 201 are
ALL included in the Grand Draw.

• All participants are subject to verification prior to being declared as winners.
• How to claim the prizes:
  
  
  • Winners will be notified through e-mail on how to claim their prize. Winners will be requested to bring 2 valid government issued I.D. and copy of the email notification.
  • Information registered must match details of identification card presented (i.e. fullname, address and date of birth)
  • Each participant in the winning carpool entry must claim their prize personally.
  • Should a representative claim the prize, he/she must bring an authorization letter signed by the winner, 1 valid I.D of the representative and winner, along with the email notification.
  • Winners have 60 days upon receipt of notice to claim their prize. Unclaimed prizes within the said period will be forfeited in favor of Chevrolet Philippines.
  • Prizes are to be claimed at the TCCCI office.
  • Chevrolet Philippines reserves the right to disqualify winners in cases of misrepresentation and falsification of identity. 

PRIZES

Week 4

5 movie tickets + 5 Chevy shirts



Week 5

5 movie tickets + 5 Chevy shirts



Week 6

5 movie tickets + 5 Chevy shirts



Week 7

5 movie tickets + 5 Chevy shirts



Week 8 - Grand Raffle

5 iPad 2
 

ANGEL'S Pizza Pasta Combo: THE BREADED CHICKEN BOWLS CONTEST!

You and your friends may get a chance to win the following from Angel's Pizza Pasta Combo!

1 Big Family Pizza of your choice

6 sets of Breaded Chicken Bowl ( NEW! )

2 1.5 bottles of softdrinks

                            

Contest Mechanics:

1. Post this as your status:

"I want to try Angel's Pizza Pasta Combo's NEW Breaded Chicken Bowls ( breaded chicken bowl of your choice ) and I want to share it with ( friend1 ), ( friend2 ), ( friend3 ), ( friend4 ), ( friend5 )."

(Make sure you tag Angel's and your 5 friends. Choose from the three variants of breaded chicken bowls: Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Teriyaki, and Chicken with Creamy Sauce.)

Example:  I want to try Angel's Pizza Pasta Combo's NEW Breaded Chicken Bowls Chicken Teriyaki and I want to share it with Rose, Jasmine, Ruby, Emerald, and Christine.

2. 1 post = 1 entry. You can post as many entries as you want but you have to tag different sets of friends for every post. Duplicate names of friends will be disqualified. 

3. This contest starts today, August 3, 2011,4:00am and ends on August 11, 12:01am. 

4. All entries will be raffled and winners will be announced here in this page on Saturday, August 13, 2011.

5. Prizes:

 There will be five (5) lucky winners of

1 Big Family Pizza of your choice

6 sets of Breaded Chicken Bowl ( NEW! )

2 1.5 bottles of softdrinks

*Note:

Prizes will be delivered to your place as long as it is part of our delivery radius.

You have to "like" Angel's Facebook page first to be able to tag it on your post. Make sure your status is shared to everyone for us to see it on our wall. All qualified entries in our page will be counted.

Philips Urban Adventure: Win P100,000 worth of prizes!

Philips, a global leader in lighting, consumer lifestyle and healthcare, is coming out with a special treat for thrill-seekers and race enthusiasts via a unique adventure competition. The Philips Urban Adventure is a one-day race around Metro Manila, where 12 two-person teams will take on various physical and mental challenges, and get a chance to win P100,000 in cash and prizes.






The competition, set for August 27, is one of the activities lined up for Philips’ anniversary celebrations, as the company marks 55 years in the Philippines. “The Philips Urban Adventure is definitely one of the activities we are most excited about as we celebrate our 55th anniversary,” remarked Rico Gonzales, CEO of Philips Electronics and Lighting, Inc.






“It is sure to be a fun and challenging competition, and we hope to gather the best competitors, as well as present the many remarkable facets of Philips through this special activity.”

The race was formally unveiled in a press conference hosted by fitness celebrity Rovilson Fernandez, who is likewise well-known for participating in adventure races. “The Philips Urban Adventure is definitely a must-see and must-join competition, and speaking from experience, I can guarantee that the contestants will have the time of their lives,” Fernandez said.





Mechanics






Registration for the race is now ongoing, and interested teams may sign up at the official website, www.philipsurbanadventure.com, where they will be asked to upload a creative photo of themselves featuring anything related to Philips, such as a product, a store, or an activity that Philips is known for.






The photo must be accompanied by a short creative write-up describing the team and the photo concept, as well as explaining why they should be among the finalists. From the initial pool of entries, 24 teams will be shortlisted by Philips’ judging committee based on photo creativity (50%) and write-up creativity (50%). The 12 finalists will then be decided via public voting on the website.

The application period will run from August 2 to 15. The 24 shortlisted teams will be announced on August 17 via the official website and through Facebook, at www.facebook.com/philipsurbanadventure. Fans can vote for their favorite teams from August 17 to 22, with the 12 finalists set to be announced on August 23. Regular updates on the event will be posted on the Facebook page.