Pedro Calungsod, Filipino lay catechist and martyr :The Holy Father has decreed that the canonization will be held in Rome on October 21

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The Holy Father has decreed that the canonization will be held in Rome on October 21, 2012.

Pedro Calungsod was a 17th century teenage catechist of the Jesuit mission in the Marianas.  On April 2, 1672 he was killed for his faith together with Bl. Diego San Luis Vitoris, SJ in Guam. The canonization process for Pedro Calungsod started on June 25, 1998.  On March 5, 2000 he was declared a "beatus".  On December 19, 2011 a miracle through his intercession was approved.

"Dear brothers and sisters, pray that [the new cardinals'] lives will always reflect the Lord Jesus, our sole Shepherd and Teacher, Source of every hope, Who points out the path to everyone. And pray also for me, that I may continually offer to the People of God the witness of sound doctrine and guide holy Church with a firm and humble hand."

Following his homily the Pope pronounced the the formula of creation of the new cardinals, their names and the diaconate or presbyteral order to which they have been assigned. The new cardinals then recited the Creed and swore their faithfulness and obedience to the Pope and his successors. They then received their biretta and ring from the hands of the Pope who also assigned them their title or diaconate.

Following the ceremony Cardinal Angelo Amato S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, introduced the ordinary public consistory for the canonisation of the following blesseds:

Jacques Berthieu, French martyr and priest of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Pedro Calungsod, Filipino lay catechist and martyr

Giovanni Battista Piamarta, Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Holy Family of Nazareth and of the Congregation of the Humble Sister Servants of the Lord

Maria del Carmen (nee Maria Salles y Barangueras), Spanish foundress of the Conceptionist Missionary Sisters of Teaching

Maria Anna Cope (nee Barbara), German religious of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in Syracuse U.S.A.

Kateri Tekakwitha, American laywoman, and Anna Schaffer, German laywoman.

The Holy Father has decreed that the canonisation ceremony will take place on Sunday 21 October. The consistory concluded with the apostolic blessing.

(Source: Vatican Information Service report: New Cardinals Must Love God, The Church and Their Fellow Men- 18/2/2012)

Having Smooth, Glowing and Clear Skin with Proactiv

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Having a smooth glowing skin is taking care of  yourself with the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can prevent various skin problems and also, help delay the natural aging process. Effective skin care products, facial and body treatments help you maintain and restore healthy skin and youthful appearance.

Don't let body acne ruin your looks. Give your body the same treatment your face gets by choosing an effective yet gentle acne wash.  Have your skin with Proactiv's acne body wash.

Proactiv offers ways to manage and prevent body acne. Proactiv can heal and prevent acne breakouts on your face, back, arms, legs, or anywhere else on your body.

Deep Cleansing Wash solution from Proactiv is the answer to various skin problems. Deep Cleansing Wash helps in exfoliating dead skin cells and pore-clogging oil and impurities while it cleans and refreshes your skin. This cleansing wash helps unclog and reduces oiliness while preventing future breakouts.  It is formulated to clear blemishes on the entire body. Read more about Proactive products from their Facebook Page.

Proactiv is giving a way FREE Deep Cleansing Wash (4.oz) for every purchase of Proactiv 60 Day Kit so everyone can not only takes care of their face but also treats their body acne. Customers who purchase this special bundle pack (Proactiv 60 Day Kit + Deep Cleansing Wash) can save as much as P650.

If you purchase the Proactiv 60 day kit, they will get a 4 oz deep cleansing wash for free!

This offer is limited only at a certain time so don’t miss the chance of having the best time of your life by facing the world with clear skin and oozing with confidence.

Here are the terms and conditions of the promo:

1.  The Free Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash, P650 is not convertible to cash and or other Proaciv products.

2. The price of the Free Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash, P650 will be deducted from the refund value, should the customer avail of Proactiv's Standard Money Back Guarantee.

This promo is available in the following outlets:

a.     All  Watsons’ outlets or SM Department Store branches

b.     Door to Door Delivery Hotlines (729-2222, 1-800-8-729-8888, 1-800-10-889-4444, 0917-801-8888)

c.      Proactiv mall kiosks located in:

Glorietta, Ground Floor | Trinoma, 2nd Floor

Robinsons Galleria, 3rd Floor | Marquee Mall, Ground Floor

Promo will run from October 15 until December 31, 2012 only.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

Salicylic Acid – 2% concentration is excellent in healing and helping prevent acne break outs

Camelia Oleifera Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Gel – these gentle botanicals soothe and heal skin.

Per DOH-FDA promo permit # 1745, series of 2012.

Watch and learn how to use Proactiv and clear your acne with this high definition video!

Celeteque Wins Cosmo Beauty Awards 2012

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Through rigorous evaluation, Cosmopolitan has identified the best of the best products that are guaranteed to get you looking your absolute best.

Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care After-Sun Skin Relief Gel has won the esteemed Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards!

Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care After-Sun Skin Relief Gel provides immediate moisturizing and cooling relief to sunburnt skin caused by prolonged sun exposure. It contains anti-inflammatory soothing extracts that reduce the skin’s possible inflammatory response after long sun exposure.

It also contains wheat and aloe vera skin conditioners to sooth and reduce possible flaking of overly dry skin.

Celeteque is also hosting a Facebook giveaway! Just buy one Celeteque Dermoscience After-Sun Skin Relief Gel for only P230, upload your photo with the product on www.facebook.com/celeteque, and you win P800 worth of Celeteque products.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/celeteque.

Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko - ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012

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ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012: Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko posted in the official Youtube Channel of ABS-CBN (www.youtube.com/abscbnonline).

ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012

ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012 brings inspiration and hope,  focuses on the modern day heroes and how they reach out to fellow Filipinos who are in need. It showcases modern heroes showing selfless love and courage to reach out to others in the middle of life and death situation.

This year's Christmas anthem was written by Robert Labayen, ABS-CBN's Vice President of Creative Communications Management with music by Marcus and Amber Davis. 

It was performed by an ensemble of Kapamilya artists -- Sarah Geronimo, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Billy Crawford; the Champions Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Bugoy Drilon, Marcelito Pomoy, Jovit Baldivino; the Sessionistas Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon, Juris, Princess, Sitti, Kean Cipriano and Bamboo; X Factor Philippines Grand Winner KZ Tandingan, kid singers from ABS-CBN Star Magic; Daniel Padilla and Piolo Pascual.Other Kapamilya stars featured in the Station ID include Coco Martin, Toni Gonzaga, Judy Ann Santos, Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Cristine Reyes, Ella Cruz, Zaijan Jaranilla, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Bea Alonzo, Xyriel Manabat, Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, KC Concepcion, Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual, Jake Cuenca, Iza Calzado, Shaina Magdayao, JM De Guzman, Sam Milby, Charlene Gonzales, Dawn Zulueta, Vice Ganda, Julia Montes, Boy Abunda, Paulo Avelino, Noli de Castro, Vhong Navarro, Gretchen Barretto, Anne Curtis, Korina Sanchez, Angel Locsin, Kathryn Bernardo, Kris Aquino, Enrique Gil and Ms. Charo Santos-Concio and more.

The 2012 Christmas Station ID was created by ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management headed by Robert Labayen, Johnny Delos Santos, Patrick de Leon and Ira Zabat. It is directed by Paolo Ramos with Peewee Gonzales. Logo design by Melo Saliendra, head of Print Graphics and Design. The SID Creative and Production team members are Dang Baldonado, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Edsel Misenas, Kathrina Sanchez, Christina Barbin, Christine Joy Laxamana, Marchie Blaire Mallari, Sheryl Ramos, Adrian Lim, Carla Payongayong, Chiz Constantino-Perez, Christine Daria-Estabillo, Lota Rosales, Lloyd Corpuz, Mark Bravo; with ABS-CBN Marketing Cookie Bartolome, Baroy Morga, Chris Wong; ABS-CBN TV Entertainment, ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, ABS-CBN Global. 

Other members are Jaime Porca, Technical Production head; Rommel Andreo Sales, Director of Photography; Odyssey Flores, 2nd Unit Director of Photography; Sam Esquillon, Production Designer; Oliver Paler, Alfie Landayan, Meryl Miranda, Con Ignacio, Post Production Team; Jimmy Muna, sound engineer; Winnie Mariano, artist coordinator; Mary Ann Rejano, Remy Sotto, Talent Caster; Marvin Bragas, Location Manager; Marileth Abejero, Photographer; Darwin Duenas, Production Coordinator.

Get Connected @ SM City Santa Rosa’s Cyberzone

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Cyberzone, the ultimate technology and lifestyle center of SM Supermalls, is the largest chain of IT retail stores in the Philippines which offers a vast number of global brands. SM Santa Rosa’s Cyberzone contains a wide range of local players who provide complete products and services for that techie in you. Get connected to unlimited possibilities at SM City Santa Rosa’s very own Cyberzone which was formally launched last Friday, October 12.

The formal launch of the SM Santa Rosa’s Cyberzone was attended by top SM officials including SM Prime Holdings President Hans T. Sy and SM Supermalls President Annie S. Garcia together with Congressman Dan Fernandez and Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas.

A market leader in the business of selling gadgets, Cyberzone’s Stores and  services combine to form the most interactive and technological experience for its shoppers. Cyberzone features retail brands that consists of mobile phones., cameras, software, games, accessories and services and everything a techie or a newbie desires.

Starting out as small area in the Carpark building of SM City North Edsa, the SM Cyberzone opened a fashion and lifestyle store in 1998. By year 2002, a new development within the mall featuring IT concepts was introduce and as they say, the rest is history.

SM Sta. Rosa’s Cyberzone features international concept stores including Samsung, Toshiba, Lenovo and Sony Xperia among others. The tech hub likewise includes local players such as Cherry Mobile and MyPhone.

I am one of the media/bloggers who were invited to this interesting great event in Cyberzone! I'm with some of the bloggers, we travel to Laguna from Manila. Visit and enjoy the wonderful world of Cyberzone at SM City Santa Rosa Laguna!

Young JV is ‘Doin’ It Big’ in PH Music Scene

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 YOUNG JV, a Filipino Popular R&B singer,  hip hop/rapper, announced the release of his debut album under Star Records titled “Doin’ it Big!” at a press conference last Friday, October 12.

According to the singer-actor, who also performs in ABS-CBN’s top-rating Sunday musical variety show “ASAP 2012,” his first album in his new recording label is extra-special for him as it presents the listeners everything that he can do as an artist.

“We worked on it for a year and we basically did a lot of styles of music that the youth and young adults will surely appreciate–from hip hop, R&B, acoustic, house, and more. And through it, I was able to shows my different emotions,” said Young JV, who starred in a number of teleseryes and was part of Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson’s blockbuster movie hit “Won’t Last A Day Without You.”

Produced by Star Records and Doin’ It Big Productions, “Doin’ It Big” features 10 tracks including its carrier single-turned-dance-craze ‘Your Name’ which Young JV sang with Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 big winner Myrtle Sarrosa. Also part of the album are his special collaborations ‘Boy Meets Girl’ with Yeng Constantino, ‘Alay’ with Akiko, ‘Rock This Town’ with Laze and Yumi, and ‘Hurts So Bad’ with Karylle. Completing the tracklist are ‘Get Up And Dance,’ ‘Kailan Kaya,’ ‘Tanong,’ ‘Got To Have You,’ and ‘Pinas.’

Young JV’s “Doin’ It Big” album is now available on record bars nationwide for only P250. The tracks can also be downloaded via www.starrecords.com.ph, and www.mymusicstore.com.ph.

"Kwento ng Pasko " ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012

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"Kwento ng Pasko " , ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012 will be having its world premiere on October 17, Wednesday on the network's flagship newscast, TV Patrol.

ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012 Recording Sessions

Kwento Ng Pasko, the theme song of the ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012. composed by Marcus Davis Jr. and Amber Davis with lyrics by Robert Labayen.

“Kwento ng Pasko” was  performed by some top singers in the country today -  (in order of appearances) Nyoy Volante, Angeline Quinto, Vina Morales, Martin Nievera, Sarah Geronimo, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino, Jed Madela, Billy Crawford, Aiza Seguerra, Piolo Pascual, Sitti, Juris Fernandez, Richard Poon, Princess Velasco, Marcelito Pomoy, KZ Tandingan, Jovit Baldivino, Bugoy Drilon, Daniel Padilla, Bamboo and Kean Cipriano.

"Kwento ng Pasko"

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