Our National Sovereignty

National sovereignty is an utmost concern right now. In a situation where our country is facing turmoil with the insurgency problem in Mindanao particularly in Basilan where more lives of our soldiers were taken just days ago. Added to that is the WestPhilippine Sea problem that the Aquino administration has failed miserably in solving and just letting the International Court solved it for us.

In light of this national problems that the next president will inherit when he assume the highest seat in the country, this year’s election voters should think hard on who will they want to lead the country and fortify our national defense. 

On another note I recently read a statement by the pro-PNP graphic asking whether the police also have rights?

The police and citizens would only be equal once the officers of the law give up their title, badge, uniform, gun and bullets.

There lies the difference. The police is not like citizens. They bear those symbols and arms supposedly on behalf of citizens. That they get hurt fighting crime is always awful and the people are not stingy of praises.

But when they violate the law by attacking and falsely charging citizens, that is transparently wrong, criminal and a gross betrayal of their oath. An abuse of the power they wield supposedly for and in behalf of citizens.

In my honest opinion, my presidential bet will fare well in this coming election as voters slowly realized that the next President should be someone who is firm, resolute and courageous in his decision.

Our country is being threatened right now with land dispute in the West Philippine Sea. We can all be nationalistic and be indignant with this problem but we need to be realistic also. China is a country we can be against at present. We will need the presence of another superpower country to go against them but we are not preparing for a war against China. Things can get settled with the right talks. We are in a millenial age right now and we will always have a say in this matter so war will not ensue.

Furthermore my Presidential bet stands on this matter is that it is for the best interest interest of our country if we will not participate in action against China and helping other country for this. We need to settle this dispite by joining exploration talks that will be good for everyone.

We need to concentrate more in the insurgency problems and dealing with the rising crimes and the criminals that gets away doing this. And my presidential bet can solve this.

Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA search continues in Manila

Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA Presented by Alaska search for best basketball players’ continues in Manila

The Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA Presented by Alaska continues its search for the best basketball players in the country when it held its last Regional Selection Camp at the Don Bosco Institute, Makati on April 9 and 10.

Boys and girls who joined the search for the ten best boy and five best girl basketball players who will become members of the Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA All-Star team. There is also a search for the boy and girl coaches who will handle the two teams.

Now is your time to TRI!

You’ll definitely want to suit-up for this race if you are a beginner wanting to immerse yourself into triathlon racing for the first time, a triathlon enthusiast who wants to race without having to worry about long periods of training or a tri warrior who has been off the circuit and is raring to make a comeback! 

The Sunrise Sprint (or S2) is a short distance triathlon race series featuring a 750m open-water swim in open water, 20km bike ride and a 5km run. 

Launching on June 5 as a sub-category to the Regent 5150 Triathlon in Subic Bay, the S2 is the short distance race that will give you that fun and friendly racing experience that can be found in every Sunrise brand of triathlon racing but with lesser of the challenges that are ever-present in its longer-distance race predecessors.

REGISTER NOW!

Make sure you secure a slot for yourself or your friends by registering. Limited slots available!

A 5+1 registration promo is available plus awards will be given to the Top 3 Teams with the best 5 cumulative finish times!

There has never been a better time to TRI but now! See you all in Subic Bay!

*Participant must be at least 15 years old by December 31 of the race year.

The Century Tuna Pre-Finals Weekend brings excitement to the BGC

 

An uber exciting health, fitness, and nutrition event, the Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016 Pre-Finals Weekend was successfully held at the BGC Ampitheater in Bonifacio Global City as throngs of health enthusiasts, consumers and fans trooped to the venue.

 

“The Pre-Finals Weekend is a way for us to connect, inspire and encourage our consumers to become better versions of themselves, and I’m happy to say that the event was successful in doing just that,” relates Greg Banzon, Century Pacific Foods General Manager.

 

Now on its 10th year of sexy, the action-packed Pre-Finals Weekend served as the last stop before the ultimate Superbods will be revealed on April 10, 2016 at The Palace Pool Club.

 

The highly successful undertaking, graced by the fabulous 26 Superbods finalists together with Jessy Mendiola and Elmo Magalona, as well as fitness and nutrition experts, was staged to encourage consumers to stay physically and mentally fit and healthy, where participants took part in a slate of specially planned activities.

 

 

The Pre-Finals Weekend saw Jessy Mendiola join Chef Nadine Tengco in a cook-out session where delicious yet nutritious dishes were prepared while Elmo Magalona took part in an intense yet fun Fitness Session with the team of Coach Jim Saret.

 

Adding delight to attendees and fans alike was the meet and greet with the 26 Superbods finalists, where everyone jostled for selfies and photo op sessions with their favorite contenders. The Circuit Training Session, the Hip Hop dance class with the G-Force, and the Yoga session with actress and fitness buff Bubbles Paraiso also drew quite an audience, all eager to keep fit just like the superbods!

 

Then there was adrenaline pumping Superbods Super Challenge 2016, held on the second and final day, which had the 26 superbods finalists pitted against each other, in pairs, through a set of friendly battles: a crossfit circuit race (a test of stamina and speed), a super joust battle  (a test of strategy and skill), and the escape room challenge (mind exercising tests).

 

Female finalists are Olivia Medina, Carmela Fernandez, Ambra Gutierrez, Nancy Leonard, Chet Abella, Maria Martinez, Cassie Umali, Mirtle Gimenez, Kaara Tan, Carla Meneses, Anja Peter, Tanya Hyde and Natalia Lalonde.

 

Male finalists are  Jerome Tan, Ryan Sy, Kel Padilla, Erie Obsena, Jake Khan, Pio Luz, Tom Esconde, Cedric Roxas, Shawn Stansbury, Ali Khatibi, Clint Bondad, AmeenSardouk and Andrew Aurellano.

 

Download the Century Tuna Superbods mobile app to keep abreast of the latest happenings and to vote for the Superbods contestant of your choice! Online voting is until April 9.

 

Indeed, things are heating up on the road to the Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016 Finals Night!

 

Dissenting Opinions

The quickest way to end criminality is to remove material inequality and dissenting opinions.
And the quickest was to do that is to take away freedom to do better and freedom of speech.
You can do that in 3-6 months.

Why my presidential candidate will fail

The 2016 Philippine Election is the most important event of our country for this year. Now that the campaign period just officially started, presidential candidates will definitely show signs of aggressiveness knowing that the 2016 Philippine presidential election would be a tight race.

Nippon Paint sponsors upcoming UAP National Convention.

 

 Nippon Paint (Coatings)Philippines recently inked an agreement with United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)to sponsor the upcoming 42nd National Convention slated on April 21-23, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The National Convention is UAP’s annual premier event featuring exciting, educational and entertaining activities that showcasePhilippine development in urban planning and infrastructure.  Themed “Filipino Architects in a Rapidly Evolving World”, the event will feature a series of seminars and workshops on professional and technical development and industry trends, including a talk on the latest and most advanced colour trends and coatings solutions by Nippon Paint(Coatings) Philippines. In photo during the contract signing are (L-R) Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines General Manager Michael Chung; UAP Secretary General Nina Bailon-Arce; and Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines Senior Marketing Manager Bernice Bobadilla.

 

Top 5 Things we want our Next President to be based from Past Accomplishments

Top 5 Things we want our Next President to be based from Past Accomplishments

It’s summer but it’s not only the weather that is getting hotter. If the present Presidential Election race can be likened to weather, then it’s the height of the summer. The presidential debates we’ve been watching on TV have shown us the true colors of all the presidential bets. It’s very tiring watching them throw muds at each other.

Royal Treatment Fans Day

One of the today's brightest stars came from humble beginnings, from a teenage girl who dreamt of being a celebrity, finally blossomed into one of the brightest stars in the industry of showbiz. Kim Chiu has proven that a simple girl from Cebu can achieve superstar status. It’s almost too easy for her to captivate anyone with her style of acting and her bubbly personality and thanks for her wide support of her fans, she is now dubbed as the Chinita Princess.

 
It’s time to give back to the millions and millions of fans who have supported Chinita Princess, Kim Chui throughout her bright career. FatOut’s The Royal Treatment Fans Day is a day for you, by ATC Healthcare and Kim Chiu. So unroll your sleeves, loosen up and give yourself a kind of relaxation fit for a royalty. FatOut’s The Royal Treatment Fans Day will be a day filled with royal relaxation and a royal performance from, none other than, Chinita Princess herself, Kim Chiu! What else are you waiting for? Grab your tiaras and join this awaited FatOut’s The Royal Treatment Fans Day.

Have you been waiting for your Fairy God Mother? Then wait no more! FatOut is giving you the Ultimate Royal Treatment with The Chinita Princess, Kim Chiu! Get ready to be pampered and meet your Idol, FatOut’s newest endorser Kim Chiu! What are you waiting for? Go hit the nearest Drugstore and buy FatOut now! Don’t forget to keep the receipt so you can register online to make your entry and tickets valid! Register on this link : http://bit.ly/FatoutFansDay

Top coach launches triathlon program for all

 

One of the country’s top triathlon coaches, Jojo Macalintal, will launch a curriculum for beginner, intermediate and advance triathletes in a bid to complement the country’s campaign to send Filipino triathletes to future Olympic Games.

 

There will be a three-month program for each category where participants are prepared according to their fitness levels, Macalintal, owner and founder of Trimac Coaching, announced during the launch of the program at Earth Kitchen in Bonifacio Global City on Friday.

 

The program begins on April 4 at the AS parking lot in at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City.

 

Popularly known in the triathlon community as Coach Jomac, Macalintal has 18 years of experience in triathlon coaching and competition. Coach Jomac has been in every nook and cranny of the sport as competitor, coach and oprganizer.

 

‘‘As local triathlon grows, Trimac would like to extend its knowledge to help provide solid basic skills and hone talents,’’ Macalintal said during the press launch. Macalintal has coached scores of triathletes in all levels and ages -- from beginners to elite and national athletes and from youngsters to seniors.

 

The program can accommodate affiliated and non-affiliated triathletes who wish to improve. Assisted by a pool of coaches, Macalintal will not only train beginners and turn them into triathletes; he will also train triathletes to be more competitive.

 

' 'Anyone can be a triathlete. Kids, students, housewives and mothers, and office workers and even whole families who aim just to be physically fit can swim, bike and run any distance, from sprints and mini-sprints to Olympic and Ironman distances under a good triathlon coach with a good program,''Macalintal said.

 

If they wish to, trainees may qualify as members of Team Trimac, one of the oldest and most active triathlon teams in the country.

 

Macalintal is certified as coach by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and was selected Coach of the Year twice, in 2011 and 2012, by the swimbikerun.ph, the country’s most popular multisport website. His team Trimac was Triathlon Team of the Year in 2011 and his program continues to churn out top-level age-group and elite and youth triathletes.

 

Also a certified spinning and TRX instructor, Macalintal also turned promising youths into national pool triathletes under the pioneering Trimac Kids program. Currently, he overseas the grassroots Batang Tri program, which trains poor but promising youths under the sponsorship of Seafood Island with the support of other sponsors like Brooks Running.

 

Trimac Coaching hopes to help a lot of newcomers at the sport with this program. After observing the impressive performances of youngsters in the IronKids part of the recent Century Tuna Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Subic last weekend, Macalintal said it won’t be long before the country’s ever-growing triathlon community will produce a competitor who will compete in the Olympic Games.

 

Corporate supporters of the program are Brooks, TYR, Gu Gels, Apotheca, KLEAN and Unilab Active Health.

Why Transportation Matters

Why Mar Roxas Will Not be President and Why Transportation Matters

It’s the start of the work day. You woke up early because you never know how traffic will turn out and you know how bad it has become for so many years now. You always think and ask what the Government is doing to remedy the bad traffic situation. You feel they have not been addressing this matter in order of importance and somehow you feel resentment.

Best Reasons Why My Presidential Bet Will Win

This year’s election in my opinion is the hottest and the most controversial election in decades. Considering the top presidential contenders for Philippine president and their characters, choosing the best candidate for presidency could be tough for most voters.

In this year’s election we will be choosing among top ranking government officials such as Sen. Defensor, VP Binay, ex-DILG Sec. Roxas, Davao Mayor Duterte and Sen. Poe. If you’ll going to ask me which one will I vote, I already weighed in the facts and will vote for a sure winner.

Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA continues in Cebu

The Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA Presented by Alaska continues its search for the best basketball players in the country when it holds its second Regional Selection Camp at Don Bosco Technical School in Cebu City on March 5 and 6.

Boys and girls may join the search for the ten best boy and five best girl basketball players who will become members of the Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA All-Star team. There is also a search for the boys and girls coaches who will handle the two teams.

The All-Star Team will travel overseas for their NBA experience trip together with fellow Jr. NBA All-Stars from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia. The 2015 Jr. NBA All-Stars traveled to China to watch the NBA Global Games in Shenzhen featuring the Charlotte Hornets and the L.A. Clippers.

The Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska is free and open to boys and girls ages 10 to 14 years old (born 2002 to 2006). Interested parties may register at the venue in Ateneo de Davao University or online through www.jrnba.asia/philippines.    

The Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska is one of Alaska Milk’s programs that shape, train, challenge and inspire children to achieve their dreams and aspirations in life.

“These holistic programs train children to be confident, disciplined and hardworking because Alaska Milk Corporation aims to prepare them to be winners in life in the future. This year’s program includes new locations such as Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite to reach more children and coaches and discover the best basketball players across the country,” said Blen Fernando, Marketing Director. 

The 2011 National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) revealed that three out of ten children aged 5-10 years were underweight while eight out of one hundred children of the same age were overweight, making malnutrition and obesity two of the most pressing nutritional problems in the Philippines today. 

The Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA presented by Alaska is under Alaska Milk’s Nutrition.Action.Champion program. It helps address the issue of overweight and undernourished Filipino children with the promotion of proper nutrition and active lifestyle through sports and outdoor play.

This year’s program started with the tip-off at Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati last Jan. 23. School clinics, that teach the fundamentals of basketball, will run until April with stops in Bukidnon, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, Metro Manila and Puerto Princesa. New locations include Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite. 

Other than Cebu there will also be Regional Selection Camps in Manila on (April 9-10).  The top 50 boys and 24 girls from the Regional Selection Camps will advance to the final selection stage in the National Training Camp in Manila on April 22-24.

NBA and WNBA players or legends will attend the National Training Camp to help train and inspire the finalists. The program will culminate with the selection of ten Jr. NBA and five Jr. WNBA All-Stars.

More than 36,000 players and 2,700 coaches have participated in the program since it started in the Philippines in 2007. During the 2015-16 season, the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA program will reach more than 6.5 million youth in 32 countries.

The Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA is the league’s global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls which teaches the fundamental skills as well as the core values of the game at the grassroots level in an effort to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for players, coaches and parents. 

For general information about Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Philippines presented by Alaska please visitwww.jrnba.asia/philippines, www.alaskamilk.com, and   www.alaskapowercamp.com/basketball.  For live updates log on to www.playph.com follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @playph #jrnba #jrwnba.

What Grace Poe Should Do to Improve Transportation in the Country

A question given to me recently is what your presidential bet can do to improve transportation in this country?

As the economy grows, the traffic situation in Metro-Manila worsens and so does the urban centers outside the metro.

According to an online database Numbeo, the Philippines is the fifth country in the world, third in Asia, with the worst traffic condition. Further, the average one-way commuting time in the Philippines takes about 46.09 minutes before people reach their destination.

Senator Grace Poe, a top presidential bet, views the traffic situation as alarming since it is no longer just a road use efficiency problem but a public health issue as well. Everyday travel will take its toll on the physical and emotional well-being of the Pilipinos.

Here are the action plans of the lady senator on how to improve transportation and solve the traffic woes in the country at least within a year once elected.

More trains in the country

Add more trains in Metro-Manila and build mass transportation systems all over the country. Start finishing that are already supposed to be done and fast-track completion of projects with blue print.

Ensure train projects will be awarded to worthy contractors.

Ease traffic

Aside from Metro-Manila there also other parts of the country that have bad traffic conditions, like Cebu. She even suggested the building of subway systems to reduce the volume of traffic on the road.

Enforce strictly, traffic rules for all drivers as well as for pedestrians.

Remove all colorum buses and illegally parked vehicles from the street. Require bus operators to do away with the boundary system of paying their drivers,

Implement staggered office hours.

Ensure timely completion of all roadwork and fire contractors who fail to finish on time.

Address flooding

LGUs should also look at how they can mitigate flooding which causes traffic during the wet

season. They should effectively manage solid waste and ensure that people know and follow disaster preparedness protocols.

The main problem according to the study of the DPWH, most of our drainage systems are small or are already clogged. Lack of waterways is another problem related to flooding.

Informal settlers occupy around 3,000 hectares in Metro-Manila. Building structures that could house them outside of Metro-Manila would lead to more spaces for roads and drainage systems.

Countryside development

Encourage investors to set-up shop in rural areas. This will create job opportunities outside of the major cities. In effect, this will lessen foot traffic and reduce the urban population.

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.