Power Of Three

Experience one of the celebrated events in the field of agriculture as Paradizoo reveal the annual “Power of Three" (floral, vegetable and livestock festival). 

From January 9 to March 31 expand and relish your understanding towards agriculture as they will exhibit and display farm produce, orchids, bonsai, veggies and livestock. 

 

Be enthralled to variety of breathtaking floral designs, orchids and flower arrangement , opening of Bonsai at Eclectic Garden and Seminar with Atish during Flower Festival starting Jan 16 up to Feb 6. 
And since it's the love month they will have a Pre-Valentine's Day Special Event on the 13th of February. 

 

There will be briefings, discussions on rabbit breeding and egg production programs and also witness the amazing animal parade on March 26.

Located in Mendez, Cavite, Paradizoo is ideal for picnics, educational field trips, outdoor, family and group outing programs. It is an enchanting paradise with soothing beauty of its flora and fauna. Paradizoois one of the theme parks under Zoomanity Group. 

Zoomanity Group operates 5 Theme Parks in the Philippines and 1 in Japan :Zoobic Safari in Subic, Zoocobia in Clark,Pampanga , Zoocolate Thrills in Bohol,Paradizoo in Mendez, Cavite, Residence Inn in Tagaytay and Zootopia in Nagano, Japan. 

TAG Media and Public Relations is the Marketing & Branding arm of Zoomanity Group under YupangcoGroup of Companies. For more information, please call or text: 09166299381.

 

Say No To Political Dynasties

People keep talking about the economic elite (like the big bosses in the private sector) as the cause for the lack of development in the Philippines. What these people fail to realize is that  ours is a primarily consuming economy (versus a producing one). In other words, if these big bosses in a consuming economy were to push policies, it would necessarily be policies that allowed and encouraged  consumption on a continuing and sustainable scale.

Beauty withIN You

Are you all clean? Clean on the inside and the outside? Since we’re kids we’re thought to always have a good hygiene. People always make sure to teach us how to take a bath, brush our teeth, brush our hair, and stay prim and presentable at all times. Hygiene is very important in our health, but what most people forget to teach is, being clean on the inside especially our colon is very important. Worry no more because Fat Out can help with that.

Vita E by ATC

O2016 is a year for all natural, we get all serious whenever we see another DIY video on YouTube to achieve a more natural makeup, hair- do, or even a fashion OOTD. Looking natural is the way to go, achieving this looks, makes you look younger and effortlessly beautiful. Gone are the days when you put on so much blush on and foundation to cover up your blemishes, this years, trend is all about, less is more.

It’s the same issue for our skin, sometimes we get so addicted using so many products on our skin. In belief that it’ll make our skin more radiant and smooth, but that’s not always the case. Using less skin care products can be healthier for you, using a skin care product that will give you all the benefits that your skin really needs.



ATC Healthcare International Corp. searched for the best ingredient that gives a more beautiful and fit it into one convenient capsule of Vita-E.

Vita-E contains 400 IU of vitamin E, a known antioxidant that effectively protects the cells against free radicals and gives our skin a beautiful, youthful and effortless glow.

Free radicals are molecules that harm cells and contribute to the development of conditions such as stroke and cancer which Vita-E helps to prevent. These antioxidants are also essential for the maintenance of healthy skin by protecting it from UV-induced damage. Vita-E works from the inside making you feel AND look great. Not only that Vita-E is essential in maintaining the functions of our heart, blood vessels, and nervous system, Vita-E also  gives all around protection for a healthy immune system.

Take care of what’s beneath and be naturally beautiful with Vita-E. Vita-E is recommended to be taken one capsule per day. Vita-E is SRP P14.00 per soft gel capsule, available at Mercury Drug and all other leading drugstores.

PhilCare reaffirms commitment to Customer Service in 2016

PhilCare reaffirms commitment to Customer Service in 2016;

opens new QuickAssist Center in VRPMC

Following a dynamic year where its 2015 exceeded growth expectations with 17% increase in revenue, pioneering health maintenance organization PhilCare is putting focus on providing an exceptional customer experience for its members.

Part of its strategy is to put up QuickAssist Centers in leading hospitals where members holding a Premiere (gold) card can proceed to the QuickAssist Center for immediate assistance on their Letter of Authorization (LOA) issuance, health coverage inquiries and basic consultation is made available. Currently, PhilCare maintains QuickAssist Centers at the Makati Medical Center (MMC) and at The Medical City (TMC), with plans to open more within the year in major Metro Manila hospitals.

 Top PhilCare and VRPMC executives,  with lifestyle bloggers. In the middle are (L to R) Jaeger Tanco, chairman of the board, PhilCare; Ms. Noemi G. Azura, president & CEO of PhilCare; Ms. Victoria P. Vergel de Dios, president of VRPMC and Ms. Veronica Regina Vergel de Dios Garcia, administrator.

Mar Roxas: Guilty or Innocent

I am really not surprised that Vitangcol has implicated Mar Roxas into this mess.I just question the timing why didn't he say anything before. This being the campaign season and all.When he was charged by the ombudsman why didn't he hold a press conference to drop the bomb on Mar Roxas, I am not defending Mar Roxas but I really question the motives and the intentions. But of course as DOTC  Secretary Joseph Abaya cannot just implement the projects and the money cannot be released without consent from the his bosses. He doesn't mean the Filipino people by the way. The projects are really questionable like letting go of Sumitomo and hiring inefficient and expensive companies to do the maintenance.  No wonder they are really "protecting" the DOTC head.

I don't think Vitangcol is innocent in all of this as he is among the individuals who profited from this scam. Why didn't do a lifestyle check on him?  Isn't it ironic that he is the only official that is charged by the Ombudsman? According to him DOTC headed by former Secretary Manuel "Mar" Roxas, current DOTC Secretary Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Atty. Jose Perpetuo Lotilla and Undersecretary Rene Limcaoco just told him what do. They gave instructions on how things should be done? They dictated what decisions needed to be done. Who to pick during the biddng. This is really disturbing and this really bothers me.

 

Kids On Bikes PH 2016

In today’s modern world the children have been confined indoors for computer games and television watching, it is important to encourage our children to be active outdoors to develop their sense of adventure and sportsmanship as they socialize with kids their age and enjoy bonding with their families. 

Let’s start them young!

Kids On Bikes PH is an annual event with this year being the first bike-centric competition suited for different age range. Unlike most bike race and sports event, Kids On Bikes PH is the first kid-centric organic and homegrown competition. It is customized for the Filipino Kids “sa batang Pinoy”.

Kids On Bikes PH will hail The Biker Kid Of The Year. The Biker Kid of the Year exemplifies a happy, healthy, and tough kid.

As part of the advocacy, #KidsonBikes is endowing kiddie bicycles for the less fortunate children within our communities making one more child happy, active and healthy.

Supported by Unilab’s Growee, this event promotes good health and wellness for kids, because it is important for our kids to have strong bones and muscles. Most importantly, this event also aims to cultivate a fun bonding experience for the whole family.

Presidential Candidates Take Heed

As a typical voter I still haven't decided who I will vote for.I want someone who will help improve the lives of the Filipino's. They are right when they said 6 years is too short for a great president and too long if we get a bad one.

Every country has its problems and the Philippines is not immune to them. But there are lots of optimism especially in terms of the economy. On the other hand, Presidential Candidates should see this as a challenge and find ways to improve on this figure. Along with this are nine other issues which bring to 10 Philippine issues that Presidential Candidates need to prioritize.

1. Economy and Jobs
Under President Aquino’s leadership, the economy rose by an average of 6.2 percent, the fastest since the late ’70s. Due to reforms in the bureaucracy, business has been bullish and foreign direct investment has been rising 53.1 percent from 2012 to 2014.

Questions They Need to Answer

As a typical voter I have not made up my mind as to who I am voting for. I am leaning towards someone but anything can happen. I have reading and researching about the candidates for the highest office in the land.

I will not go into the campaign strategies today but I would like to go into my questions for the candidates? I feel like this questions should really be answered as this will help us to determine who among them is worthy of our precious vote.

Filpinos are not satisfied with their Valentine's Day Gift

Less than Half of Filipinos are Fully Satisfied with the Valentine’s Day Gifts they Receive 

 

In an online survey of over 300 respondents, only a third (36%) of Filipinos are really happy with their Valentine’s Day gifts. Less than half (46%) said that they were satisfied while 3% expressed absolute dissatisfaction.

 

The survey, conducted by Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) ,explored the processes and reasons for the lack of contentment over Valentine’s Day gifts. 

 

 

 

Avoid Cliché’s but Never Forget the Essentials 

Almost one in four respondents (23%) expressed that chocolates and couple’s shirts are cliché, but the most cliché gifts are picture frames with over 40% of people agreeing they are passé.

On the other hand, over 30% of respondents agree that flowers are a must have, beating out chocolates (19%), stuffed toys (9.6%). Surprisingly, more and more people (15%) see gadgets as an essential gift for the month of romance.

 

Ask and You Shall Receive 

It seems surprise gifts are falling out of fashion as an overwhelming 86% of respondents prefer to express to their partners what they want. This transparency between couples extends to finding deals. 65% of respondents said they don’t mind sharing that they got their gifts on sale. The implicit learning is that if you get your partner the gift they want, it doesn’t matter if you got it on discount.

 

 

Digital Love
The survey also explored love in the digital space. Overtly expressing affection over social media or “Online PDA” seems acceptable with 52% of respondents saying they practice social media PDA themselves.  

 

However, when it comes to meeting love interests online, half of the respondents had hesitations with online dating. 51% agreed with the statement:  “Online shopping never hurt anyone, people do.” Talk about #hugot.

 

Love to Shop and Shop to Love 

As our Valentine’s Day gifting habits evolve and improve, it is important for Filipinos to discover more convenient and cost effective ways to find the perfect gift. That’s why Lazada’s Valentine’s Day promo makes it the perfect place to get the gifts your partner wants in ways you can easily afford. Visit www.lazada.com.ph or shop now via the Lazada mobile app. 

 

 

Happiness is harmony in the home with MIDEA

Constantly juggling work and family eats up a lot of time and energy. The hectic demands of the workplace can sometimes get in the way of bonding with your loved ones. Add the many household chores you need to accomplish and it can be a total chaos. Harmony at home should not be that hard to achieve. Thanks to technology, home solutions are readily available to help busy individuals finish daily chores easily and efficiently.
Midea, world’s largest producers of consumer appliances, brings appliances with technologies that help you achieve a harmonious home life.

Midea, one of the world's largest manufacturers of appliances, covers a complete range of products from electric kettles, washing machines, microwaves to large commercial air-conditioning systems. Thriving in over 150 countries, Midea has now arrived in the Philippines!

In partnership with Concepcion Industrial Corporation, Midea's global strength in the appliance industry infused with CIC's Integrity, Excellence and Total Customer Satisfaction give the world class brand a better understanding of the Filipino's needs. This way, with Midea, the Filipino can live different, choose different. Partnered with Concepcion Industrial Corporation, Midea aims to reach the Filipino homes and provide happiness with the home innovations they are offering. With the benefits and practicality of Midea home appliances, Filipinos, especially young upgraders who are just starting out on their own can spend less time on chores and more time with their family.
One of the many domestic chores that most people find very time and energy-consuming is doing the laundry. Many opt to hand wash their clothes or go to the laundromat to take care of it but these have their cons. Frequent hand washing may not only result to damaged hands but also pains in the back. Taking your clothes to a quality laundry shop may prove to be more costly in the long run.
Midea Washing Machines are sure to keep the harmony flowing in your home. Equipped with a number of useful features, Midea Washing Machines make laundry days less-hassle. Wash your clothes by spending just 1php in electricity cost with its “Piso Wash” feature. Doing the laundry doesn’t have to take all day. With the “Quick Wash” feature of Midea Washing Machines, accomplish a laundry load in just 19 minutes. No need to press numerous buttons to activate the Midea Washing Machines; its “One Touch” feature lets you wash your clothes with just a press of a button. Home chores should never get in the way of living our lives. By making home life more convenient, Midea gives you more time to spend with people who matter to you. It’s the Midea promise: harmony in the home to bring you happiness.

Spread Your WINGS

 

WINGS (Women's International Network Giving Support) is an organization of empowered women entrepreneurs and professionals locally and abroad that understand the values of collaboration for enhancing business acumen for financial prosperity and personal fulfillment.
WINGS is a program of Bridge of Hope - World, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization helping single mothers, abused women, and orphans in the poorest communities worldwide. http://www.bridgeofhopeworld.org/ 

Here's why it's great to be a member of WINGS-Philippines:

Face-to-face Connections

Benefit from face-to-face connections for building strong foundation and trusted business relationships that could lead to financial prosperity. Opportunity to connect and reconnect with other women in the community that are either facing the same challenges or celebrating success in their chosen profession or business.

 

High-level of Connection Opportunities

Receive more leads, potential clients, effective referral exchange, power partners- both local and international, business tips and ideas, and leverage each member’s contacts, skills, and resources.

 

Regular Monthly Meetings

Attend and enjoy a Local Chapter meeting once a month that is respectful of members’ time. A regular meeting place is pre-arranged and established for the consistency and stability of the Local Chapter. It is also a place to hear dynamic speakers and gain new business contacts.

 

Structured Program

Enables members to develop long-term and meaningful business relationships and friendship with successful women in business and profession. The structure solidifies the network and allows members to be more mindful and respectful of each other’s time.

 

Industry Exclusive

Benefit from being an exclusive member in a business industry or professional category per Local Chapter. Only one member can represent a specific industry category within the chapter. For example: One mortgage broker, one real estate agent, one banker, etc.

 

Special Guest Appearance

Opportunities for members to attend other WINGS Local Chapters as a special guest.

 

21st Century Media Outlets

Benefit from 21st Century website link and contact information being listed on WINGS website and other online social media outlets. Free listing on WINGS website giving members more internet exposure. Member listing includes a link from the other online member directory to their business website and email address. Members can also have WINGS logo listed with a link to their website. This listing gives members an opportunity to increase their exposure not only in a local area, but throughout the world. Additional advertisement space may be purchased to better promote and market member’s business.

 

Educational Forum

Improve and develop public speaking skills through WINGS educational forum that touches on issues and concerns for all women in business or profession.

 

Social Skills Enhancement

Sharpen leadership qualities and enhance social skills from highly experienced entrepreneurs and professionals.

 

Exclusive Member-to-Member Discounts

Offer and receive exclusive member discounts from other WINGS members as an effective new tool to promote business.

 

New Member Referral Credit

Members receive a credit of P1000 for every successful member referral to any WINGS Local Chapters with a credit cap of P5000. The referring member who successfully refers (5) new members automatically receives a free annual membership dues to be applied onto the renewal of her membership. Over and above the fifth successful member referral, the referring member receives free entry passes to WINGS quarterly events and expos, sponsorship fee discounts, and a recognition award.

 

Quarterly Networking Events and Expos

Members receive priority invitation and access to attend WINGS quarterly networking events and expos at special discounted member rate.

 

Priority Sponsorship

Members receive priority sponsorship and vendor opportunities to WINGS quarterly networking events and expos that will highlight and feature their business for more exposure and better promotion.

 

Business Credibility and Exposure

Add credibility to the member’s business and an opportunity to increase their exposure, not only in our area, but throughout the world.

 

Dynamic Speakers

Hear dynamic and inspiring speakers who touch on issues and concerns for all women in business or profession while interacting with other attendees and gaining new business contacts.

 

Recognition

WINGS provides an outstanding award recognition regularly to the entrepreneur or professional that demonstrates and maintains high standard of qualities that can contribute to the overall success of WINGS organization and its members:

Professionalism

Credibility

Leadership

Mentorship

Innovative

Relationship Builder

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Members have the opportunities to enjoy and build lifelong relationships through participation in one or more WINGS Local Chapters in an effort to practice philanthropic activities that will ultimately lead to the betterment of the communities they serve.

 

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Membership dues are P5,000 per year.

Renewal annual membership fees due on or before the anniversary date of joining membership. No prorates or refunds.

Scholarships are provided for eligible aspiring women entrepreneurs with no financial means.

 

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULE

Per Local Chapter is allowed a maximum of 30 members, unless the group feels it can accommodate more members.

New Members

Exclusive to one business industry or professional category per Local Chapter.

Referral exchange and network to all members within the Local Chapter.

Offer exclusive or specific discounts to other members as a tool to promote business.

Attend once a month meetings to receive all members benefits available and offered by WINGS.

Sign in for optional Member Presentation for business promotion and public speaking enhancement.

Sign up to become the next Educational Moment Speaker, if desired.

Receive and/or offer mentorship to other members of WINGS Local Chapter.

Reconnect with other members outside the meeting session that is conducive and mindful of other members’ time.

Receive member credits and incentives by inviting new guests to meetings and events or by successfully referring new members.

Guests

Guests are welcome to join and sit in at any Local Chapter meetings for up to two consecutive months with no membership dues obligations.

Must inform WINGS Coordinator or Local Chapter Ambassador of decision to join WINGS after the second meeting.

Meeting Attendance

WINGS monthly meetings are held every first Wednesday of the month, at 11:30am to 1:00pm at an established and mutually agreed upon location. Other locations determined by the group.

If a member chooses to leave the group, she is required to contact Local WINGS’ Coordinator, informing her of that decision immediately to open up the vacant industry to a new member.

Luncheon Meeting

The luncheon meeting is a structured monthly gathering of all members and guests to solidify the Local Chapter and enables members to develop trusted business relationship and friendship. The meeting session runs for one hour or sixty (60) minutes and a thirty (30)-minute networking opportunity before meeting officially begins. The meeting is coordinated by a Local WINGS Coordinator and facilitated by a Local Chapter Ambassador who are mindful of members’ time.

 

Meeting Agenda

 

11:30am – 12:00pm    Network and Welcome Visitors

12:00pm – 12:15pm                Read Vision and Mission Statement. 30-Second Members Intro. Pass Around Business Cards.

-- Your Intro

-- What Makes a Good Referral for You

12:15pm – 12:30pm    Member Presentation

12:30pm – 12:45pm    Guest Speaker Educational Moment

12:45pm -    1:00pm               Membership Info for Guests, Inspirational & Success Stories, Referral Exchange, Announcements

 

COFFEE CONNECT

“Coffee Connect” or coffee meeting is encouraged and an optional gathering of a small group of members, at a mutually agreed upon time and location, to talk and get to know each other better and potentially become “power partners”.

Ideal size of the meeting is two-three members. Using a count-off method ensures that everyone has an opportunity to meet in this small group setting with other members.

Members are to treat a “Coffee Connect” as a commitment and notify the other members involved if it becomes necessary to cancel or reschedule.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS, REFERRALS, AND LEADS

Recommendations are those referrals in which the referring person contacts the decision maker and tells them about the referred business.

Referrals are accompanied by the name of the decision-maker and the referring person gives permission to use her name.

Leads are suggestions for “cold-calls”. They acquaint us with an individual or company that may use our products or services.

POWER PARTNERS

A power partner is someone who works in the same marketplace as you, but is not a competitor. For example, a beauty consultant and someone selling women’s apparel work with the same target market, but do not provide the same service or product. They can work together and provide each other with referrals.

LOCAL CHAPTERS

Local Chapters are smaller groups within a bigger organization that share WINGS’ vision, mission, and its purpose within a specified geographical district or territory. A Local Chapter is facilitated by a “Volunteer Chapter Ambassador” to report regularly to WINGS Local Coordinator.

Allow members to be exclusive in their industry or category per Local Chapter.

A local Chapter allows its members to make valuable connections with peers, share knowledge, and discover new opportunities in their business and profession.

A local Chapter provides an opportunity for its members to grow their business in a more nurturing environment within their local networking arena.

Offer convenience of location within the members’ surrounding district or territory.

Purpose of a local Chapter is to accommodate the needs of every member in a more intimate circle in the community they serve.

Local Chapters open up more opportunities for aspiring members to be exclusive of their chosen industry or professional category.

 

ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES

Integrity is the cornerstone of the way WINGS organization does business. A business built on integrity creates bonds of trust that lead to strong and enduring relationships with other entrepreneurs and professionals to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. They must practice fair dealing, honesty and integrity in every aspect of dealing with others. When acting on behalf of WINGS organization, women professionals shall not take unfair advantage through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or other unfair-dealing practices. 

Augusto Syjuco for President

 Former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) chief Augusto “Boboy” Syjuco Jr. said he is the most qualified among the presidential candidates for the 2016 elections.

As a legislator, Syjuco authored the law on absentee voting and dual citizenship.

More than eight million scholarship opportunities were awarded during his TESDA term and also executed the ladderized education system.

“I have served my country exceptionally well,” said Syjuco. “I do not know any presidential candidate who could equal my experience.”

Other candidates running for the highest position in the land are Vice Pres. Jejomar Binay, Sen. Grace Poe and former Interior Sec. Manuel 'Mar' Roxas II.

Syjuco said he is not worried about running against more popular aspirants, adding that he is confident he can get more than two million votes in May.

According to Syjuco, the inefficiency of the present administration was a factor in his decision to pursue his presidential bid. If he wins next year, he vowed to battle poverty through the removal of value-added tax and gas tax, and solve the country’s worsening traffic situation.

Presidential aspirant Augusto "Boboy" Syjuco, the former secretary for TEDSA, current congressman of the 2nd District of Iloilo, and presidential candidate of KBL has laid out a 15-day implementation of platforms that will revolutionize the county. Among them is Day 7 which will aim for the fastest internet connection that can rival power communication powerhouse like Singapore and Japan with speeds around 60-70 Mbps.

The current average speed in the country is around 3-5 Mbps which insanely far from the dream connection speed. However Congressman Syjuco says it can be possible by developing fiber optic connection for the whole country. It will be costly, but he said that to achieve this plan, certain policies should be changed.

In one of his 15 day agenda, Day 1 focuses on providing education for the masses as he believes that this will bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Day 2  focuses on creating more jobs after people have been educated and skilled. He would like to change the policy of ownership of foreign investors from the current 40% to 60% which will still favor Filipino interest yet opening new opportunities for investors to open doors here.

Now if both agendas are met, the road for a better broadband connection will be more feasible with the openness of the foreign market. And now local policies and political traditions should also be reformatted as well so that it would not hinder in the creation of needed facilities.

As TESDA secretary, he witnessed the potential of the people capital in progress. He worked in expanding skills and development to many, along with the opening of BPO centers which started the expansion of the industry. 

He also expressed that he will be using "two hands"; One is the bakal na kamao (iron fist), which will implement strict policies, revival of the death penalty, and capital punishment for smuggling; and the other hand is the caring hand (he jokingly called the pabebe hand) which will be the hand who will take care of the people with what they need.  He is just like a loving and caring father who is loving buy firm which is what our country needs

WORLD POKER TOUR NATIONAL PHILIPPINES 2016 FESTIVAL OF POKER

WORLD POKER TOUR NATIONAL PHILIPPINES 2016 FESTIVAL OF POKER

Mark your Calendars! From January 2 to 8, the Festival of Poker will be the greatest kickoff for 2016. Book your tickets and hotel accomodations now, and be part of the much awaited tournament.

The Festival of Poker will be the greatest kickoff for 2016. As Season 9 starts in Manila, the World Poker Tour (WPT) National Philippines will commence on the 4th of January till the 8th. A massive following of players both here and in the international scene are expected to join in this grandest WPT event in Manila, all vying for the prestige of becoming the WPT National Philippines 2016 champion.

POKER KING CUP

Poker King Cup kickstarts the festivities on January 2nd, with a prize pot of 50,000 USD guaranteed - that's a whopping PHP2,350,000, making the champ an instant multimillionaire overnight! PKC is headed by Winfred Yu, a poker player, a visionary and an entrepreneur. He brought the big games in Macau and he now bringing it to Manila. Winfred has once again prove that his vision in making Manila one of the future gem in poker.

TRITON CUP SUPER HIGH ROLLER SERIES - CALI CUP

Banging the new year with the Triton Cup Super High Roller Series - Cali Cup with a $200,000 BuyIn. Triton Super High Roller (SHR) Series - Cali Cup begins from January 3 - 4. The much- awaited SHR is jampacked with the best of the best from the professional poker sphere mixed with some of the most powerful and influential businessmen around the world. With a USD 200,000 buy-in, we are sure to see live poker action of epic proportions here in Manila like we've never seen before.

WORLD POKER TOUR NATIONAL PHILIPPINES

The WPT National Philippines will commence on the 4th of January till the 8th. A massive following of players both here and in the international scene are expected to join in this grandest WPT event in Manila, all vying for the prestige of becoming the WPT National Philippines 2016 champion.

Event Date: January 2 – 8, 2016
Time: 1PM onwards
Venue: Solaire Resort - Grand Ballroom Main Event Buy-In: $1,500 + $150

Last year, Tetsuya Tsuchikawa , the CardFather of Japan, won the first ever WPT National Philippines 2014 Championship title. Calm and strong, like his victorious hand. He knows when to call from a strong contender like Kevin Ang from Malaysia. As the skill comes handy in every decision to make.

SOLAIRE RESORT AND CASINO

Solaire Resort is the official residence of the World Poker Tour (WPT) National Philippines, on its 2nd year. The hotel prides itself as a premier gaming hub showcasing luxury and exquisite lifestyle amenities fit for a king. Enjoy their award winning cakes by their cascading waterfall at The Oasis Garden, or have a sunset dip at their majestic pool. Shop til you drop at their fine luxury boutique stores offering all the magnificence that you may want, from eyewear and watches down to the shoes. Feeling hungry? Grab a bite at any of their many restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, from authentic Asian to fresh vegetarian plates.

WPT PLAYER PARTY

The World Poker Tour (WPT) Players’ Party to be held at the Solaire Resort and Casino Manila will be the biggest, grandest and best ever poker party! 

The WINGS-Philippines 2016 Launch Extravaganza

The WINGS-Philippines 2016 Launch Extravaganza is an event for businesswomen, women entrepreneurs/freelancers, and women professionals in different industries and fields.
For only, P300 registration fee, the women attendees will experience...
- 21st Century Leadership Updates
- Women Empowerment
- Powerful Connections
- Valuable Information
- On-the-Spot Skill Training
- International and Local Speakers
- Raffle Giveaways
- Speed Connection
- Culinary Choice Lunch Buffet
They will learn how to:
Turn your Connection into Money!
Build Solid Business Foundation
Enhance Leadership Skills
Build Confidence in Public Speaking
Expand your Business Globally
WINGS (Women's International Network Giving Support) is an organization of empowered women entrepreneurs and professionals locally and abroad that understand the values of collaboration for enhancing business acumen for financial prosperity and personal fulfillment.
WINGS is a program of Bridge of Hope - World, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization helping single mothers, abused women, and orphans in the poorest communities worldwide. http://www.bridgeofhopeworld.org/
Interested women may register to this event and pay online by visiting www.wingsupport.org/event. Please note that the actual rate per person is P3,000 but they will subsidize this event so more women can join for only P300 per attendee.
For inquiries, you may email philippines@wingsupport.org or text/call 0977-7261775. They are also open to corporate/institutional partnerships (for those targeting connection to approximately 200 womem
I invite you to come on time to enjoy the early bird surprises! Also, please invite them to feel free to share the nvite with their friends. 

They HAVE LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE - REGISTER NOW!!! - this is to avoid last-minute walk-ins. We need to determine the head count in advance since this is a catered event.
Attire: Business Attire/Attire based on your Profession
For more info, you may research at http://www.wingsupport.org/

• Please share the GREAT NEWS!!! To those who would like to join the event for FREE, bring in 5 friends* and get a FREE ENTRANCE! :)

GIVE A JAPANESE OMIYAGE THIS HOLIDAY

Of all the holidays, Christmas is known to be the Season of Giving.This season, Hattendo offers you omiyage in furoshiki.

Omiyage is the Japanese version of Filipino pasalubong. Though unique in their own way, both omiyage and pasalubong is given to family and friends as a token.Furoshiki, on the other hand, is an ancient Japanese tradition. It is a method of wrapping gifts and carrying items such as bento boxes, bottles or even books, using only a piece of cloth.

When Hattendo opened its first store in the Philippines, it was introduced as Japan's coolest omiyage. In fact it is so popular in Hiroshima, people line up outside its store in Mihara early in the morning just to get first pick of the cream buns. Mihara store serves about 500 buns, and always sold out before noon.Give your loved ones something unique, Hattendo Japanese cream buns wrapped in Furoshiki this holiday season!

There are different designs to choose from, such as floral prints, plaid and polka dots.

For orders and reservation, please call 09228886828 or09228818828.

 

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Website: ​http://hattendo.ph

 

IACADEMY The School of The future

How do you choose the right school> Do you base it on course? Specialty? Prestige?



 The truth is, there is no single answer to this. But if you had to put your future into the hands of one school, wouldn’t one that combines theoretical expertise with practice experience be the logical answer?

  “The role of higher education, as far as iACADEMY is concerned, is to equip students with the capability to excel inside the classroom, and more importantly, outside the walls of the institution. Our school is proud of the fact that we are able to cross traditional academic boundaries through an integrative and immersive approach to learning, across some of the most in-demand industries today,” says Ms. Vanessa Tanco, President and CEO of iACADEMY.

Hatendo Opens in Greenhills

It wasn't long ago when Hattendo opened its first store in the Philippines.  It was in the middle of May 2015, at Mega Fashion Hall SM Megamall, where people lined up to get a taste of Hiroshima's most popular cream bun!

All cream buns are baked and hand wrapped in Hiroshima, Japan, then shipped frozen to the Philippines, Korea and Taiwan.  Thawing is done 24 hours prior to serving/selling, under strict temperature management.

The store's design is patterned after Japan's style, with visible wood grain finish.  Cream buns are displayed in an enclosed glass chiller, maintaining 5°C, as per Japan's standards for best quality.

Hattendo's second store opened almost simultaneously with the first, in one of the biggest mall in the metro, SM Mall of Asia.

Six months after the succesful opening of the first two stores, Hattendo has opened its third store in Greenhills Theatre Mall.

Unlike the first two stores, this one is different because it is an inline kiosk and there is a counter table top across, where customers can rest and bite into the creamy goodness of Hattendo buns.

Drinks are also offered as perfect combination to the delicious cream buns.  Customers may choose from any of the following beverage: canned coffee, milk, flavored tea or water. All drinks are served chilled, just like the cream buns. Bundle order starts at P250. It comes with 2 pcs cream bun and 1 drink.

   

Come visit Hattendo and sink your teeth into the famous Hiroshima cream buns, available in seven delectable flavors: custard, whipped cream, matcha, chocolate, azuki, mango, andchestnut.  Cream buns are sold at P118 per piece.  It is also available in pack of 4 (P420) and box of 6 (P600).

 

STORE LOCATIONS:

 

SM MEGAMALL

Level 2 Mega Fashion Hall

(in front of Uniqlo)

Contact: 0942 002 3904

 

SM MALL OF ASIA

Ground Floor, Main Mall

South Wing (in front of BDO)

Contact: 0923 693 1384

 

GREENHILLS THEATRE MALL

Unit 4A Arts Plaza, Theatre Mall, Greenhills Shopping Centre

(across Theatre Mall Cinema)

Contact: 0922 881 8828

 

Soon to open at SM City North EDSA!

Philam Life Balikbayani Program

Philam Life’s BalikBayani Program is a financial literacy program designed to help the Overseas Filipino (OFs) and their families secure their future through sound financial planning. Through the BalikBayani Program, OFs and their families will be able to understand the financial planning process and the challenges they face in various life events or stages. 

The process begins with educating them up to the time they decide to take action – that is, developing and implementing a financial plan, and taking action in finding solutions that will address their specific financial needs.

Philam Life recognizes how important overseas Filipinos are to their families, and why it is important for them to stay protected at all times. By joining the BalikBayani Program, OFWs like you are entitled to receive a free personal accident coverage worth P25,000.00 valid for 30 days from the time coverage takes effect.

What do you need to do?

1. If you are in the Philippines, fill out our BalikBayani sign-up form.

2. You will receive an email from us, asking you to confirm your information.

3. Reply to validate your email address, and answer some questions to process coverage.

4. We will inform you via email once your coverage takes effect.

5. Enjoy 30 days of coverage, absolutely free.

What if I am not in the Philippines now?

If you are not yet in the Philippines, you have the option of assigning your free personal accident coverage to an immediately family member in the Philippines. To do this, when you reply to their email to validate your email address, simply choose the option assign coverage to my dependent, and they will process the coverage in his/her name. Assigned dependent must meet the eligibility requirements.

Summary of Benefits

Eligibility

• Any active overseas Filipino worker or his immediate family member*, in good health, actively performing the normal chores of life, ages 18-65

*If married, spouse or children. If single, parents or siblings.

Coverage

• Accidental Death (AD): P25,000.00

Benefits 

• AD provides the coverage amount if the insured dies within 180 days from the date of an accident.

Provides 24 hour coverage, worldwide

Beneficiary Designation

• Benefits, if any, are payable to the person or persons surviving the insured in the following order of preference:

(a) Legal Spouse and Children

(b) Parents

(c) Brothers and Sisters

(d) His Estate

Philam Life’s BalikBayani Pasalubong Package is a comprehensive financial program that offers education, investment, retirement, protection and health plans that will address the financial needs of overseas Filipino families. Through the BalikBayani Pasalubong Package, the overseas Filipinos will be able to give their families a more meaningful pasalubong than a simple balikbayan box. Below are the plans included in the BalikBayani Pasalubong Package:

Bright Future Invest: Pasalubong para sa Pag-aaral ng mga Anak
Money Tree: Pasalubong para sa Pinag-iipunang Negosyo
Moneyworks: Pasalubong para sa Maginhawang Kinabukasan
Family Provider: Pasalubong para sa Panatag na Kalooban
Health Invest: Pasalubong para sa Kalusugan

Stand Out With Fat Out

They say a healthy tummy is a healthy body. Digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea or flatulence can easily turn a peachy day into a ruined one. Consider colon cleansing. Proponents of colon cleansing believe that removing toxins and body wastes from the colon can help you feel better and improve your bodily functions. As an added bonus, if you’re trying to lessen heaviness and decrease your risk of acquiring colon cancer, colon cleansing achieves both. To aide you with colon cleansing, there’s FatOut.


FatOut contains the revolutionary Sweep and Shred Formula which helps in cleansing your colon and trimming down your fat. Psyllium Husk sweeps and cleans the toxins in your colon, while Green Tea Extract shreds and burns your fat. Other ingredients include: Pu’er Tea Extract which eliminates hard-to-digest fat, Aloe Vera Powder which detoxifies the colon, Alfalfa which nourishes the digestive system and Oat Fiber which suppresses the appetite and burns down your fat. The combination of these ingredients can help you lose the pounds without putting your health at risk. Stand out with FatOut.


FatOut should be taken daily, before every meal, preferably with a warm glass of water. FatOut is available at Mercury Drug and leading drugstores nationwide for P125.00 per capsule.

The Allure of Body Sculpting

There are few things more satisfying than getting results. When it comes to sculpting physiques, even fewer can compare. With the body as a canvass, the ability to control one’s own destiny is so tangible that it becomes quite addicting. After years of obesity, one can suddenly reverse his or her situation by dedicated weight training and healthy eating. And the results can be quite life changing.
The only real opponent in body sculpting is yourself. Unfortunately, some are more successful than others as temptations cannot be completely slayed. Others take a longer time to maintain discipline. This is where Redoxfat can help.
What can help us maintain our bodies despite having cheat days are two effective ingredients for weight loss: L-Carnitine and Green Tea Extract. That is why ATC Healthcare International Corp. sought out the best L-Carnitine and Green Tea Extract to fit into one convenient capsule – RedoXfat. RedoXfat is a food supplement that contains 350 mg of Green Tea Extract and 150 mg of L-Carnitine.
RedoXfat’s component, L-Carnitine, is known to be effective in weight loss as it transforms the fatty acids in the body into sources of energy, thereby fueling you enough for the day. Also, having enough L-Carnitine speeds up your metabolism and improves your digestion.
However, aside from its fat-burning capacity, Green Tea Extract is known to be an effective antioxidant as it is 200x more potent than Vitamin E in fighting free radicals in the body thus lessening the chance of having cancer. It may also help in improving muscle strength and in boosting the immune system. It has the ability to detoxifying the body, reducing stress and depression and improving cognitive function.
At the affordable prize of SRP P15.00 per capsule, get rid of your fats fast, before it kills your festive mood during the holidays! Take RedoXfat every day and realize for yourself that weight loss is a life gain after all. RedoXfat is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide.