The 49th PMAP Annual Conference

Now on its 49th year, the Annual Conference of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) will be held on September 12 to 14, 2012 at the Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City.  With the theme, REVOLUTIONIZING PEOPLE MANAGEMENT! GREAT MINDS, BOLD CHANGES, UNPARALLELED RESULTS, this year’s Conference reflects the wave of revolutions on the political front and how businesses and organizations share the same challenge of not only changing our leaders but also changing the way we lead people. As people managers, we say that a change OF men is no longer enough. What we need is a change IN men!

The first two days of the Conference will feature plenary sessions with CEO’s and thought leaders who will tackle the changing business environment and discuss the strategic role of HR in leading and executing HR programs to transform and support business goals. The focus areas of these sessions are; “Deepening Leadership Bench”, “Driving Innovation”, and “Accelerating Talent Development”.

The third day of the Conference will feature breakout sessions and workshops with topics on Talent Acquisition; Organizational Change, People Productivity and People Engagement.  There will also be a SITE BEST PRACTICE TOUR that will showcase best practices of four companies based in Cebu City.  Delegates will also be able to actively participate in creating and managing their own agenda around the central theme of the Conference through OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY.

For registration and other inquiries, please call PMAP at tel. no. 726-1532 or email pmap@pmap.org.ph. You can also visit www.pmap.org.ph and follow their Facebook fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/PMAP1956 for updates for upcoming events and other activities.

An official Entry to the 2nd PNP Film Festival -"Bayani Ang Tatay Ko" Premieres August 5

Filipinos are noted to have a very significant and positive attitude in handling difficulties in life. Others may also treat their predicaments in sort of “cool” manners, which the Pinoys are really known for.

M&N Films have come up with a brilliant idea of ideally showing to the public the film “Bayani Ang Tatay Ko.” 

An indie film about life, its struggles... it’s about presenting life’s most vivid moments with the people we love. This film not only wishes to instill family values but also provide entertainment and at the same time honors the law enforcers.

Actor-comedian and host Bayani Agbayani plays SPO3 Nicanor Corpuz , a decorated cop, loving dad and husband to his wife Susan played by Yayo Aguila, and son, Adrian played by child actor Yogo Singh. They live a simple, happy life until an incident took their lives on a different turn. One morning while in the police detachment where he is working, Taning played by Rommel Montano, a toughie from an influential family came looking for his colleague, SPO1 Joey Ponce. Ponce apparently shut down his illegal “videokarera” business and refused to accept a bribe, making the latter furious. Taning was scandalizing the station so he took a policewoman, SPO2 Pinky Madrigal hostage prompting Nick to defend his colleague.

Synopsis : 

Nick was suspended from service and he turned to selling “isaw” to make ends meet. Failing to do so, his wife Susan decided to go to Hongkong to work as a domestic helper. To help him in his business, Susan sent his brother, Ading played by Gene Padilla to help Nick tend to the isaw business. But the former cop realized that he is not cut for business, so he asked for his ninong, Col. Roberto Ugarte to give him an assignment. Colonel Ugarte referred him to the city hall where he worked as a traffic enforcer. As a traffic enforcer, Nick has learned to be happy with his new job because he wears a uniform and arrests violators. It was at this time when he was informed that his colleague, Ponce has remained missing since the precinct incident; SPO1 Fernandez had been looking for him. Worse, his wife Susan called to tell him she was victimized by an illegal recruiter.

All these tribulations that had happened to Nick and his family occurred very untimely. Witness how will a typical Filipino family face these challenges in a comedic and a bit of dramatic way with a sting of action to highlight the story.

Joining the lead stars are actor/model and ex-PBB housemate, Johann Santos, Ms. Jet Claveria, Butch Elizalde, Pinoy T.A.L.K. host Paul Quimbo, Ms. Jing Javier and Paulo Ponce and is under the helm of Ellen Argano.  “Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” is one of the official entries to the 2^nd PNP Film Festival and subsequently, the awarding will take place at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on August 7, 2012.

Being a policeman is indeed a heroic profession; it is both a difficult and extensive task enabling continuous protection of the public and their property as well as maintaining law and order. Preventing crime, reducing its fear and ensuring the improvement of every citizen’s quality of life are no way an easy job. So let us all salute the gentle officers... the all-time “bayani” of every community.


“Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” will have its premiere showing on August 5, 2012, Sunday at SM North Edsa Cinema 5, 5:00- 6:30 PM. Please be guided for further announcements and updates of the movie’s scheduled screenings in various theaters nationwide. For the movie's block screening and sponsorship matters, please contact Ms. Nanette or Grace at these numbers: 425-1658 and 0915-8170505

For more info and updates please visit and like their Facebook page: Bayani Ang Tatay Ko.

Get the Biggest Chicken Deal with Max’s Real Saver Chicken Promo using BPI Express Credit Card

It’s raining chickens this month as global Filipino brand Max’s Restaurant  has recently unveiled its latest innovative deal, “Max’s Real Saver” Chicken Promo. Max’s will be offering 8 regular, whole “sarap-to-the-bones” Fried Chicken to BPI Express Credit cardholders for only PhP1,999, generously slashing off PhP1,000 from the original price of its regular whole chickens!

Customers just need to visit their favorite Max’s branch and present their BPI Express Credit Card to purchase their favorite Max’s Fried Chicken. They will be given 8 Real Saver cards with different designs to avail of Max’s regular, whole Fried Chicken whenever and wherever they want. Max’s aficionados can indulge in all the fried chicken they can consume, with more to share with their family and friends. “Max’s has always been very creative with its promotional deals. Customers get to enjoy Max’s delectable dishes at very affordable prices. Max’s new promo is not only an exciting offer, it’s also perfect for family celebrations, group gimmicks, and even as a gift item,” shared Robert Simborio, Corporate Communications Manager for Max’s Group of Companies.

Catch Max’s Real Saver Chicken Promo anywhere in the Philippines, from July 6 to September 4, 2012. Redeem your 8 whole, regular fried chickens all at once or stagger them across different dates until November 3. Go, get those chickens now!

For unbelievably great deals, log on to www.maxschicken.com or visit www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant to be a Max’s Restaurant Facebook fan. 

One Direction Reach An Incredible 12 Million Sales In Less Than A Year

One Direction have notched up an incredible 12 million sales worldwide in less than a year including 8 million singles, 3 million albums and a million DVDs. To celebrate this amazing success the band were presented with a special disc last night by Syco and Sony Music.

One Direction’s debut album ‘Up All Night’ has sold over 3 million copies worldwide and has hit No.1 in 16 different countries, including the USA where they became the first ever UK band to debut at No.1 on the US Billboard chart. The album is currently the top selling debut album of 2012 in the US.

In the USA ‘Up All Night’ has been certified platinum with over 1 million sales, whilst ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ has sold over 3 million copies in the US and 5 million worldwide. Their live DVD is also 3 x platinum in the US. In the UK ‘Up All Night’ is at double platinum status, whilst their DVD is the biggest selling music DVD of the year.

Liam from the band says: 

“We are obviously ecstatic and incredibly humbled by our award today. We have an incredible team of people around us who have helped us achieve this and above all we would like to thank our fans. We owe all our success to them.”

The band will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 6^th, and have been nominated for two awards, Best Pop Act and Best Pop Video. They will play a special concert at Madison Square Garden in New York on December 3^rd, before embarking on a sell-out worldwide tour in 2013. One Direction recently took home three awards at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards including Choice Music Breakout Group, Choice Music Star Group and Choice Summer Song for ‘What Makes You Beautiful’.

One Direction have just celebrated their two year anniversary, marking the time they came together at boot camp on the UK’s X Factor. The band are currently writing and recording their forthcoming second album.

Up All Night CD and Up All Night: The Live Tour DVD is now available in music stores nationwide. Only from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines.

20 Years of Moose Gear Welcomes Zaijian Jaranilla to its Family

Moose Gear celebrates 20 years of being one of the leading brands in kids fashion. It has definitely gone a long way when it began as it now has the Moose Girl line for girls.

Zaijan, Xyriel, Bugoy & Blythe

Through the years, Moose Gear has established itself as one of the trendsetters in children’s fashion.  This is due in large part to the quality of its pieces and how it has provided up-to-date designs with a wide array of selections that both moms and kids alike love.  The material Moose Gear uses are made of 100% cotton fabrics that feel good on the skin. Its collection ranges from loose shirt and polos, button down polo shirts and jackets that come in classic shades to fun shades, loose and tight-fit denim jeans, and shorts in plaid and cargo styles perfect for active boys who play a lot. Boys really need clothes that can withstand their rough and tumble world. Clothes like Moose Gear are built for boys.

Moose Girls clothes, on the other hand, offer the latest in young female wear.  The Moose Girl line showcases the hippest tween trends as the selection offers pieces embellished with sparkles and sequins.  These come in bright, happy colors, with top quality graphics for fashion tops, stylish shorts, leggings, pants, and skirts, which every girl want.

Aside from its fashionable clothes for kids Moose Gear and Moose Girl are also known for their brand ambassadors. The brands have been family to a lot of Goin’ Bulilit kids such as Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Mika Dela Cruz, Angelo Garcia, Aaron Junatas.  At present, its brand ambassadors are Bugoy Carino, Izzy Canillo, Xyriel Manabat, Blythe Gorostiza and ChaCha Cañete.  And now on its 20th year, the latest addition to the Moose Gear family is no less than Zaijan Jaranilla.

Zaijian‘s popularity soared to great heights when he played the role of Santino in ABS-CBN’s top-rating teleserye, "May Bukas Pa." He also starred in “Noah” and “Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig.” Zaijian is indeed perfect for the brand that also exudes his wholesome and playful personality. Now, he plays the lead role in “Lorenzo’s Time.”

Moose Gear is available in all SM and other leading department stores nationwide. 

Visit its Facebook fanpage, http://www.facebook.com/moosegear for more product info.

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Mark Barriga wins Olympic Debut

'LITTLE PACQUIAO' as he is called now, the Philippines' lone boxing Olympic bet Mark Anthony Barriga wins Olympic debut.

Little Pacquiao came up big for the Philippines. Light flyweight Mark Barriga easily handled Italy's Manuel Cappai in the opening bout for the only Filipino boxer in London, earning a 17-7 victory. Barriga's one-sided win was an encouraging result for a strong boxing nation with little recent history of amateur success.

The 19-year-old Barriga trained in Manny Pacquiao's camp to prepare for the Olympics, earning the nickname "Little Pacquiao" in the Filipino media. The 5-foot-2 slugger's potent punching power suggests he was taking notes from the beloved Filipino congressman.


Barriga knows the coming days would be tougher and that his journey toward an Olympic gold medal here would not be easy.


“This is just one victory, it’s still a long way to go,” said Mark, the 19-year-old Panabo City pug shortly after his 17-7 triumph over Italy’s Manual Cappai in the first round of their men’s boxing’s light flyweight match on Monday. His triumph was witnessed by his parents, Edgar and Melita, whom Barriga credited for inspiring him to do his best in his Olympic debut.

PHOTO: Pinoy boxer Mark Barriga after 1st win in #London2012. 
Photo by Murad Sezer, Reuters #GoTeamPHpic.twitter.com/dNdsBkEP

ABS-CBN Philharmonic : Bringing symphony music closer to the Filipinos

In an effort to establish a connection between the general public and symphonic music, ABS-CBN, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, and First Philippine Holdings Corporation has established the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

Composed of 40 musicians, the orchestra is under the baton of music director Gerard Salonga and the guidance of executive director Mickey Munoz.

“We aim to bring live orchestral performance closer to the Filipinos and give them an option of what to listen to,” said Gerard Salonga.  

To achieve this, the orchestra will be holding educational outreach programs that will give both kids and adults a chance to experience a medium that is considered as one of the highest forms of art. The project will consist of three categories: “Philharmonikids” will cater to grade school students; “Musicoveries” will cater to high school students; and “Philharmonic Discoveries” will be for the mature audiences that want to be acquainted with classical music.

Those who would like to watch the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra live can catch the inaugural concert at the BDO Francisco Santiago Hall in Makati on August 18 (Saturday). The program will includeHector Berlioz’s “Roman Carnival Overture”, Franz Liszt’s “Piano Concerto #1” with Jovianney Cruz, Johannes Brahms’ “Symphony #1 in C minor”.

On September 2 (Sunday), the orchestra will also hold a tribute concert at the Meralco Theater for American composer and conductor John Williams. The award-winning Williams is known for his iconic movie theme compositions such as “Superman,” “E.T.,” “Star Wars,” “Jaws,” “Indiana Jones,” and “Schindler’s List.”

Coca-Cola Launches Anywhere In The World The Anthem for the London 2012 Olympic Games

Track Features GRAMMY Award Winner Mark Ronson And 2011 Mercury Prize Nominee, Katy B

"Sport is music in the way that it has so many different natural rhythms... when I was recording the athletes I wasn't really thinking of them in terms of athletes performing a sport, I was thinking of them as people in an orchestra." Mark Ronson

Fusing the sounds of sport and music. Anywhere in the World, the anthem for the Coca-Cola London 2012 Olympic campaign launched globally today. Available for purchase online, the exclusive track is the centerpiece of the brand's Move to the Beat™ campaign.

Move to the Beat ™ is designed to bring teens closer to the Olympic Games and to sport in general by engaging them through a fusion of two global teen passions - sport and music. Drawing inspiration from London's musical heritage, the campaign combines London music with Olympic sport in an effort to connect young people to London 2012.

"The number one passion point for teens is music," explains Shay Drohan, Senior Vice President of Sparkling Beverages, The Coca-Cola Company. "Through Move to the Beat™, Coca-Cola is inspiring teens around the world to move to the beat of London and come together in the biggest Olympic Games activation in our 84-year partnership."

Coca-Cola Presents the Beat of London 2012

The creative process behind the production of the track has been brought to life in an engaging hour-long documentary currently airing across the globe. Ronson traveled the world gaining inspiration for the song and meeting young athletes to record the sounds of their sport, before teaming up with UK chart-topper Katy B to provide the vocals. The athletes whose sounds form the beat of the track are:

Maria Espinoza, taekwondo athlete from Mexico; Dayyan Jaffar, archer from Singapore; Darius Knight, table tennis player from Great Britain; David Oliver, 110m hurdler from the United States; Kseniya Vdovina, 400m sprinter from Russia.

In this musical experiment, Ronson recorded the array of sounds that each athlete produced while participating in their sport. He used innovative methods to capture the unique sounds of each individual sport, like cycling alongside hurdler David Oliver with a microphone to yield the sound that is produced at the precise moment his feet hit the ground.

"If someone had just sent me a hard disk of all these sounds of athletes, the track wouldn't have been anywhere near as three-dimensional as it is because I needed those personal experiences with those athletes," said Mark Ronson. "It's just so important to be there to see these athletes and spend so much time around them and be in their environment to understand how to make this track.

A sneak peak of Ronson's journey is available online (http://www.coca-cola.com/theolympics/en-US)

Global Digital Experience

Teens across the world are invited to be a part of Ronson's journey and the Games through The Coca-Cola Company's largest-ever digital program. The Create my Beat desktop application (www.coca- cola.com/theolympics) creates individualized beats by mixing a teen's personal musical preference and their sporting interest with their online social media footprint. Once created, the personalized experience can be uploaded to The Global Beat , a worldwide online community that brings together individual beats to create an ever-evolving global music collaboration.

Mobile Experience

The My Beatmaker app for smartphones (available for free download online) goes one step further, using groundbreaking ZooZ technology to enable teens to create their Beat through the motion of their phone. The innovative technology detects the movements of the phone and transforms them into unique sounds.

ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD is available for download at www.mymusicstore.com.ph, the Philippines BIGGEST online music store where you can buy songs from international and local artists!

PHILTOA Launches the Country's Largest Tourism Expo

If you've ever thought about taking a vacation and exploring the Philippines, now would be the best time to turn that idea into a reality.

 

It doesn't matter if you want a quiet retreat or a thrilling adventure; whether you're planning your honeymoon or just going out with friends, there is no shortage of options in the upcoming 23^rd Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) this coming August 10 to 12 at the SMX convention Center in Pasay City.

Now bigger than ever, the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM)—the longest-running travel trade show in the country—is set to showcase the Philippines in the upcoming Sale ng Bayan. Featuring heritage and eco-adventure tours from all over the Philippines, the 23^rd PTM is the result of various familiarization and exploration trips that bring new tour products into the market every year.

 

The annual event is organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), in cooperation with the Department of Tourism. With almost 250 exhibitors presenting their tour products through colorful pavilions and booths, the Sale ng Bayan will also launch“Philippine Island Fun Caravan Getaways”—joint group tours that cover various locations from all over the Philippines. These 4-day to 8-day tours pool local, balikbayan, and foreign tourists together to avail of special packages that would have otherwise cost a lot of money if done individually. Featured tours include the Batanes-Cagayan Northern-scape, Cordilleras Cultural Weekend Warrior Caravan,Central Visayas Backdoor tour, and the Tuna-T'Boli trail, among others.

 

“It has always been our goal to outdo ourselves every year,” says PHILTOA President Cesar Cruz, who is also the chairman of the upcoming PTM. “Innovation is key. We've been working closely with tour operators and government agencies alike to offer newer, better products yearly.”

 

Like most trade shows, the PTM will still feature classic destinations such as Bohol, Boracay, Cebu and Palawan. Also not to be missed are the individual tour packages that have anywhere from 70 to 80% discounted prices, such as “Kulinarya” (Binondo food trip for as low as P648), “Health and Wellness” (Tagaytay Wellness trip for as low as P2900), “Festivals” (Panagbenga trip for as low as P5500), and many more. Aside from the endless array of tour products in the country's biggest gathering of tour operators, the PTM will also provide informative seminars for students dubbed as Byahe-info. Also scheduled is an Eco Chorale Competition, a Folk Dance Competition, and even a Tourism Quiz Bee—ensuring educational activities for everyone in attendance.

 

It's more fun in the Philippines!

Kenny's Red Hot Roast: Wickedly Spicy, Deliciously Healthy!

I love Kenny Rogers Roasters chicken. Kenny Rogers Roasters is a chicken restaurant that was founded by country musician Kenny Rogers and former Kentucky governor John Y. Brown, Jr., who had also owned Kentucky Fried Chicken from 1964 to 1971.  Kenny Rogers Roasters now operates primarily in Asia.
Kenny Rogers always use nothing but the freshest ingredients. seasoned and cooked to flavorful perfection.
The menu was originally centered on wood-fired rotisserie chicken. Roasted and Grilled, tender, flavorful and juicy and always deliciously healthy. By 1995 they added turkey, ribs, and various dishes to their menu.

And now, what are the new products and what are they made of? Hmmm... Red Hot Roast Chicken!!! Hot! Burns like Hell! Tastes like Heaven!!!

Red Hot Roast Chicken

A flavorful roast chicken made spicy by the addition of lots of chilies.

Spicy Chicken Burrito

The perfect light meal made with Kenny's Mexican rice and chunks of our Red Hot Roast Chicken mixed with tomato salsa and sliced cheese, all in a toasted flour tortilla. 

Served with creamy garlic sauce.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Wrap

A refreshingly light meal made with Kenny's Red Hot Roast chicken mixed with shredded lettuce, cucumber slices, tomato salsa, and a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce.

Tex Mex Macaroni

Perfectly cooked macaroni in a meaty tomato sauce and creamy cheddar cheese.

Tomato Salsa

A flavorful blend of chopped tomatoes, garlic, and onion with cilantro.

Tropical Fruit Salad

Chunks of pineapple, melon, red apples, and 

honeydew (or green apple)tossed in light syrup.

Flour Tortilla

A lightly grilled soft flour tortilla.

Last Monday afternoon, I was so happy to meet new amazing people and friendly smart bloggers held at the Kenny Rogers , Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Makati City.  We sat together through the get together meeting  and they were all such a delight to be around all day. We had fun and informative discussions about --- food! We talked about these newest tender, juicy, spicy and flavorful chicken.

I've enjoyed this new offering of Kenny Rogers! Kenny's Red Hot Roast! Wickedly Spicy and Deliciously Healthy! It's so Hot but I really can"t stop myself getting hot with the hot roast chicken, pairing with Tex-Mex Macaroni, and grilled soft flour tortilla and I filled it with Tomato Salsa - so appetizing, so flavorful, tasty. We also tried the new Spicy Chicken Burrito and Creamy Garlic Chicken Wrap. Whoooh! Hot and Yummy really! Then I  cool down with Tropical Fruit Salad and Banana Langka Yoghurt ! 

 

Try it! Get hot and you"ll love it for sure! It's now available  to all Kenny Rogers stores nationwide. Check out more updates to Kenny Rogers Roasters . Kenny Rogers Roasters Philippines Facebook.
More photos in Kenny Rogers Roasters - Enjoying Wonderful World facebook.

World Vision Launches ‘Child Health Now’ In Congress

World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. , an international child-focused organization will be launching the Child Health Now (CHN), a global campaign calling for the improvement of support systems that promote maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition (MNCHN) to reduce preventable deaths of Filipino children aged under five (5).

Through the support of Congressman Lorenzo R. Tanada III, the campaign launching ceremony will be held at the North Wing Lobby of the House of Representatives on July 31, 2012 (Tuesday), from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.

The launch will be attended by guest lawmakers from Congress, distinguished Executives from the National and Local Government, Officials from the various Health sectors, representatives from child-focused committees in Congress, non-government and bilateral agencies, celebrity advocates for children and the media.

Almost 9 million children under age of five, die every year which is equivalent to one child dying every 3 seconds from preventable causes.  In the Philippines 34 out of 1,000 children born will not reach their 5^th birthday due to easily preventable causes like pneumonia, diarrhea, malnutrition and lack of access to quality health care.

One-third of these children could be saved with inexpensive, easy and effective solutions.  Maternal deaths have also increased from 162 to 221 per 100,000 live births between 2006 and 2010.  This means that an estimated 11 women die each day from highly preventable complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth.

The Child Health Now Campaign draws upon multi-sectoral partnerships to influence policies, programming, and implementation of health initiatives that prioritize maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition (MNCHN).

The campaign specifically calls on the national government to increase its budget allocation for MNCHN, from 4.2 percent to 10 percent.  Similarly, it also pushes for the concerned lawmakers in Congress to allot 10 percent of their Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) to programs, projects, and advocacy works that intentionally supports and invests on child health.

It is also a paramount concern of the campaign that participatory budgeting among health officials and service providers be strengthened in order to uphold child health support.  Child Health Now Campaign further calls on Local Government Units in project areas to prioritize and include programs and projects on maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition in their Local Development Plan and Budget.

Google Doodle: London 2012 Artistic Gymnastics Men's Rings

London 2012: Olympic Doodle No. 5 presents "Men's Rings" (July 31st, 2012). The doodle shows a strong athlete at the rings.   

The doodle shows a strong athlete at the rings. The term Artistic Gymnastics was first used in the 19th century. Rings are one of 14 disciplines of Artistic Gymnastics. This year started 98 men and 98 women in 14 events.

The latest doodle is dedicated to Rings Gymnastics, a discipline only for men as it requires tremendous strength. It is the first doodle of the London 2012 with a man.

The artistic gymnastic medal event was scheduled for Monday and it was defending champions China who won the gold medal. Earlier, Great Britain finished second and took Silver while Ukraine finished with the bronze medal.

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