Open Source Communities and Microsoft come together at the first ever Openness Night in the Philippines

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Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. 

Microsoft Philippines, the local subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, has been constantly bringing innovation and making its technology available to Filipino businesses and individuals since 1995. As a committed and trusted partner in nation-building, Microsoft Philippines has made it its mission to fuel growth and healthy communities, as well as transform locally-based businesses and empower them to compete in the global economy. 

Bringing Windows and Open Source developers together to give back to the community 

In line with its mission to improve the lives of consumers and businesses through innovative technology, Microsoft Philippines, in conjunction with the vibrant open source communities in the country, launched the Openness Night today. 

The first of its kind for Microsoft, Openness Night is a monthly meet up where the local open source communities will be coming together with one goal—giving back. It aims to facilitate discussion among developers about emerging technologies, especially in the context of open standards, open source and interoperability. 

The event will also be a forum to enable and foster the development of local projects on Microsoft plus open source technologies, allowing developers to contribute back to their communities, often for the first time. In addition to working on projects that the local communities come up with, Microsoft will be supporting these initiatives by bringing different projects to the region that the communities can contribute to. 

The commitment of the local developer organizations was palpable with more than 100 developers turning up for the event; including participants from the PHP User Group Philippines, Philippine Drupal User Group, Wikimedia Philippines, WordPress Philippines, Philippine Ruby User Group, Python Philippines, Windows Developers Group, AWARE IT and Phil IT. 

“Our long-standing collaboration with Microsoft will be further strengthened by the Openness Nights. It gives us an opportunity to come together, irrespective of our technology preferences, break down barriers and make IT accessible to all in the Philippines,” said Cherrie Ann Domingo of PHP User Group Philippines, Inc. 

The Openness Night was kicked off by Gianugo Rabellino, Senior Director of Open Source Communities at Microsoft Open Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation focused on working at the intersection of open standards, open source and interoperability. A member of the Apache Software Foundation, Rabellino has been heavily involved in open source communities, software and business for nearly 20 years, and is deeply engaged in developing partnerships and collaborations that bridge open source and enterprise solutions. 

Openness Night. (L-R) Gianugo Rabellino, Senior Director of Open Source Communities at Microsoft Open Technologies, Inc., and Sangita Jayaraman, Director of Platform Strategy at Microsoft Asia Pacific.

“Technology today is increasingly complex and intertwined as we transform to a world of devices connected to online services,” Rabellino said. At Microsoft Open Technologies, we are fueled by the principle of open standards, open source and interoperability. We operate under the philosophy that Microsoft technologies can work in harmony and parallel with open source in a sustainable way to stretch the enormous capability of technology. This is most critical when responding to the important demands of people and businesses on the mega-trends of cloud and mobility.” 

Rabellino explained that Microsoft supports open source technologies on its cloud operating system and encouraged open source developers to continue to think of the Windows platforms as an easy way to launch open source applications. For example, Windows Azure provides broad support for open source technologies such as PHP, Python, Node.js, Java, etc. 

With Windows Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), customers can instantly run their existing applications and infrastructure, whether Windows or Linux, on the cloud without requiring any changes to the existing code. A recent development that Rabellino showcased was VM Depot, a catalog of open source images for Windows Azure where developers can build, deploy and share their virtual machines. Today, in just 3 months, VM Depot has more than 160 images contributed by the community at large and is the place to go to for cloud developers interested in sharing their open source technologies on Windows Azure. 

From a mobility perspective, how developers build apps is also very different today. Emerging technologies are making it easier for developers to build applications that work across a variety of cheap, powerful, devices and reach billions of people through the cloud. This opens up previously unimagined possibilities, but also new challenges. To make it easier for developers to build a single website targeting multiple devices, Microsoft is working with the industry on an open standard that will help web developers easily support a broad range of devices with different input capabilities, including keyboard, mouse, pen or touch. To that end, MS Open Technologies recently proposed a modification to the WebKit engine to support Pointer Events, an open standard effort currently being developed at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). 

During the Openness Nights, developers will have an opportunity to contribute to open source initiatives such as VM Depot and WebKit, in addition to other local projects. Openness ensures innovation and choice in the marketplace, delivers value in difficult economic times, and creates opportunities for startups and small and medium businesses. Based on the enthusiastic participation yesterday, the Openness Nights in Philippines is on its way to becoming a great forum for this spirit of openness. 

To learn more on Microsoft’s openness, visit www.microsoft.com/openness/. 

Infi-net Possibilities with Dedicated and Diversed PDI @ 27

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Best things in life are free. To enjoy the wonderful world here in our country, Philippines, there are excellent and valuable information and knowledge tool. Here's now within the internet are infi-net possibilities ! 

The Philippine Daily Inquirer, one of the leading newspapers in country launched two new websites - Job Market Online and Pinoy Best Deals  where we can maximize the use of the internet in our daily lives.

Job Market Online  is the online version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Job Market. JobMarket Online is one of the pioneering recruitment websites in the Philippines, made by Filipinos for Filipinos. Aside from housing job postings from Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Job Market, the site also offers interactive job application, e-mail alerts, resume extraction, and other exclusive online features.

Pinoy Best Deals about online classified selling,  offers free posting for products from individual sellers and  companies. you can find the best deals in the country.

As the nation’s # 1 newspaper reaches a steadfast 27 years, its Classified Ads section is on established force in the ad placement and job-seeking career advancement industry. The needs ranges from its roots at broadsheet and tabloid, to radio, mobile, and now ever at pace with the changing times, takes the rightful stead with online ad social media channels.

Whether you are posting an advertisement, job hunting or in search of better career opportunities or a newbie in the vast online selling and shopping platform, now is the perfect time to find your niche for PDI’s Classified Ads section is up and ready to serve you!

Infi-net possibilities

Job Market Online :

Job hunting this days has gotten easier in the advent of the digital age. Job seekers today submit their resumes digitally rather than dropping it off to company offices. The ease of digital job placements has its merits; regardless of location all applicants have equal chances to secure coveted job positions without physically being there. No printing and additional delivery charges required.

It is with this trend that Inquirer job market has expanded its digital reach to various screens from PC, laptop, tablet and to mobile phones, Internet ready devices can visit www.jobmarketonline.com to view , submit resumes and apply for jobs posted,

With job market Online, One can register for free, create or upload a resume, search for jobs in categories specified and apply, That Easy!

Jobseekers are given the utmost priority in reaching their main objective, which is of course to land on not just any job , but a job that would enrich their lives.

Pinoy Best Deals:

A good deal makes everyone happy. It is a huge factor in convincing a happy, satisfied customer to come back for more. And winning them for keeps.

Behind every happy customer is the Innovative seller. Every product is meticulously researched, chosen and prepared to match the growing demands of the buyer.

Another branch of Classifieds becomes a growing hotspot for the online retail and consumer dream. Pinoy Best Deals , a free online posting site for those who want to sell and those who are in search of an item at the right price.

SEARCH.  Easy navigation around the site will enable the prospective buyer to arrive at thewanted item in his or her wish list. Just type in the keyword the desired item or browse over a list of categories , and the results are quick to load afterwards.

SELL. The tenacious world of online selling becomes a breeze with Pinoy Best Deals. Register for free and you can start posting away with items for your online store. You can personalized your ad, place information about your product and upload item photos to attract customers.

SHOP. Looking for something? Window Shopping ? Or already found a product that you like? Just sign-up for free and you can get in touch with the seller and inquire about the item to matters like payment and shipping.

With SEARCH, SELL and SHOP bannered over its site. Pinoy Best Deals is a testimony to Inquirers pace with the modern economy. It also offers easy access to Inquirer sites to keep up wiht the latest news and events. Pinoy Best Deals is not only a bustling online marketplace, but a perfect online venue for spending hard earned money.

PDI Classified Ads continues to empower and serve the Filipino by being their partner for classified posts, a premier source of jobs, that wourld eventually lead to a meaningful career, and now, an online platform for the future of retail and consumption.

Advertisers can also take advantage of the wide array of media to promote their post to the fast changing mobile landscape. An Ad can be made available for viewers from the PC web, mobile web and SMS, thereby increasing eyeballs to the ad.

Mr.Jesse Rebustillo , AVP PDI Classified Ads Deparment

Mr. Eugene Rivera,  Sales Manager in print and online for the Classified Ads section

With these tools in place, job posters and seekers efforts for employment opportunities are well serviced. And that’s just warming up, because the Classified Ads section heads a class act of its own.

Coming very soon are Apps that can be installed on Smart Phones.

Mr. Ernie O. Cecilia, President and CEO of EC Business Solutions and Career Center, a human resource consulting firm. He is also from American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and former President of People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) 
 His new books, “Life’s Big Lessons” and “Life’s Big Lies” are now available at book stores.
 He can be reached at ernie_cecilia@yahoo.com)

 The PDI Heads and staff, bloggers now as the part of PDI family and the team behind the websites. 

It's also really fun, informative and let's enjoy the wonderful world of dedicated and diversed PDI @ 27 years! Check out http://www.inquirer.net/   to easily access the latest news in and out of the country while browse through the great information from the new web portals.

Visit  Job Market Online and Pinoy Best Deals.

Decadent Graduation Cakes at Café 1771

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From the smooth and velvety to the sweet cakes without the guilt, Café 1771 presents its homespun cake creations by Pastry Chef Arnold Bautista that will surely make your beloved graduate say that life is sweet. Available in 2-inch round sizes good for 2 persons, this petite cake is perfect for gift or when you want a cake dessert that tastes good as it looks.

If thinking of a dessert that will signify your well-deserved congratulations, Rose Noire (P250 net) is a delightful surprise, especially for someone who’s a certified chocolate lover. Lavish layers of Valrhona dark chocolate with hazel nut praline that sits on a crunchy crust, this chocolate-loaded creation also comes with a surprise at the center: a croquantine for some crunch and dark chocolate flavor with a distinct praline taste.

For something that can make anyone dive right in, Evasion (P270 net) gives this promise: an evasive combo of white and dark chocolates with cream cheese and fresh strawberry in a lightly crispy feullentine at the center. What’s more to love? It’s not too sweet and amazingly creamy.

Light, pillowy and comes with a nutty center, the Gianduja Truffle Mousse (P250 net) combines the dark and white chocolate praline flavors. Structured with elements that will surprise the palate, its sweetness comes from the base made of chocolate sponge then followed by marshmallows with cashew nuts and topped off with chocolate mousse as a velvety finish.

And who wouldn’t want the 1771 Group of Restaurants signature dessert, the sugar-free coffee pie (P220 net)? An epic recipe from the family of Executive Chef Vicky Rose-Pacheco for over twenty years, the addicting secret is in the crisp texture of the combined flavors of Dutch cocoa and coffee with cashew nuts. And with no bells and whistles or outré ingredients, this version is sweetened with coconut sugar and lightly dusted with cocoa for an awfully memorable dessert minus the guilt.

A good cake not only serves as a delightful centerpiece—the very presence of it on the table marks a celebration itself.

For an extra touch of something dreamy and decadent to welcome another chapter of a hard working graduate, give these mini cakes as a surprise, guaranteed to communicate your love and best wishes! For advance orders, call 631-7340.

Misis Cynthia Villar on Supreme Court's RH Law TRO

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Nacionalista Party-Team PNoy senatorial candidate Cynthia Villar on Tuesday called on everybody to observe sobriety with the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily put on hold the implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 or RA 10354. 

“We should respect the decision of the Supreme Court, being the highest court of the land. We should strictly adhere to the stay order on the RH law,” said Villar.

While the former congresswomen opposes the RH law, she, however, reminded the public that as law-abiding citizens, we should all follow the ruling of the High Court. 

“Our justices have already spoken about the highly contentious law that divided our the nation and our people,” she said. 

“Let us just wait for the final decision of the High Court since this is just a temporary ruling,” she further said. 

Voting 10-5, the High Court issued a status quo ante order for 120 days or four months on the implementation of RH law. 

The Department of Health (DOH) had signed last Friday the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the RH law. 

Rivermaya returns in the local recording scene with Panatang Makabanda

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Iconic and multi-platinum-selling band Rivermaya makes a local recording scene comeback with the much-awaited release of their album Panatang Makabanda, under Universal Records. The album is their first in four years and their first with Universal Records.

Rivermaya is now composed of Mark Escueta, Norby David, Mike Elgar and Ryan Peralta.

Rivermaya joins the label’s elite roster of bands – Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Calla Lily, among others.

“It's really a great honor for us, not only to become part of such a high-calibre roster, but to be given the chance to work with a company that has always championed the Filipino artist. It took a few weeks for it to really sink in. Di kami makapaniwala,”says Mark. “Finally, we're ‘home.’”

The album’s single Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising, penned by founding Rivermaya member Mark Escueta, is reminder to everyone to go against crab mentality, and selfishness, especially now that another elections is within the horizon once again.

When asked how the single was chosen among the tracks recorded for the forthcoming Panatang Makabanda album, drummer-turned-guitarist Mark quips, “In the early stages of recording, this song became the initial favorite of the group. It's also a fun song to play live. Maganda yung message ng kanta and very timely rin since election time nanaman tayo." 

Norby adds, "Hopefully our new record can take the fans to a whole new level and attract more new listeners to our songs and stories. We are all excited for what each of us can bring to the table, and soon to your ears."

When asked to sum up his Rivermaya journey from 1993 to 2013 founding member Mark says:

“One of my firm beliefs is that the best part about being a musician is the PROCESS. If you enjoy the process then all your gigs, songs and albums will be celebrations after a great day at the ‘dream office.’ If the process is messed up, many things can go wrong and it can even end up as a painful experience. It has to be good for everybody, not just one or two. Few people know, and I’m sure a lot of my fellow musicians will agree, that one of the most important things that keeps a band going is something that is not so musical in nature. It’s called laughter. A band that laughs together, stays together. Diyan mayaman ang Rivermaya ngayon, tawanan, pagkakaibigan at bagong musika.”

Stay in touch with Rivermaya through their facebook page

www.facebook.com/rivermayamusic, 

Twitter and Instagram: @rivermayaband

and also check out the bands voice blogs on the Bubbly App for iOS or Android.

Their official website is www.rivermaya.ph.

The greatest transformation happens first within oneself

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I'm just a simple person who enjoys living life to the fullest! 

I love reading great books and unselfishly shares and communicates what I learn. 

I just want to share whatever that gets into my mind, my thoughts, about God, poems, quotes, music, songs, movies, entertainment. My dreams about love , life, people. My lifestyle, fashion, health, nature , travel , festivals, world news and events! 

I always inspired when I read status and many sharings of  Mr. Tato Malay. Here's one of them. 

A KAMALAYAN LEARNER IS CONCERNED WITH THE INNER SELF.

Knowledge of oneself is the most important thing a Kamalayan Learner has to learn. Transformation can only happen through an understanding of how the mind, body and spirit work together in one’s life. One focuses on developing himself to be the best he can be. Without understanding oneself, how can one change himself? 

The inner self controls everything outside. Man attracts everything according to his consciousness. The consciousness of a person is the inner self, which man has to develop. The power that moves the world is within. Our world is created through our imagination, feelings and thoughts. Where are our thoughts focused on most of the time? If we dwell always on negative thinking, we will move toward the direction of that negative thought and will manifest in the outside world negative manifestations. 

What influences our thoughts? Basically our habits. What brought about our habits? Our programming. What brought about our programming? Our beliefs.

The personality of a person is the outward manifestation of his programming, beliefs, habits and behavior. Attitude is a result of how one thinks of himself and his views about life. This is an area in one’s life of which many are not able to take control. They think this comes about in their lives while they are unaware of what is happening in their minds because they think they do not have a choice. They just accept things as they come and are not able to discern at the moment whether to accept or reject then in their system. As a result, they are imprisoned by their habits and programming.

To change programming, one has to change one’s beliefs. For change to occur, a new belief has to set in. The old belief has to let go. Letting go is very hard to do especially when one has lived with it for so long that it has already become a habit. Consciously thinking oftentimes of what has to change and supplanting it with something new is the key to transformation. The greatest transformation happens first within oneself. 

- Tato Malay, I AM Kamalayan Movement

Tato Malay takes passionate interest in what it means to be a human being. He believe that one’s level of consciousness is the power that creates one’s reality.

I AM KAMALAYAN movement is where people are challenged, empowered & inspired to change belief systems to face a new reality, unmet potentials and opportunities ushering in a new consciousness toward oneness.

Visit I AM Kamalayan Movement Facebook Page to be inspired and enjoy your wonderful world.

Villar Vows to Pursue Husband's Anti No Exam No Permit Bill

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The former congresswoman, Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar on has vowed to pursue the proposed measure filed by her husband, outgoing Senator Manny Villar, which prohibits colleges and universities from preventing students to take examinations over unpaid tuition and other school fees. 

Villar, who is running for senator under the Nacionalista Party-Team PNoy, said this will among her priorities in case she wins a senate seat in the coming May elections. 

Sen. Villar belongs to the so-called “graduating senators” whose term of office ends in June 2013 filed the bill to keep higher educational institutions from implementing “no permit, no exam” policies, saying it amounts to depriving students the right to take examinations.

The bill, however, allows schools to withhold grades and clearances of students and keep them from enrolling again until they settle their accounts. Villar’s bill, however, allows schools to withhold grades and clearances of students, and keep them from enrolling again until they settle their accounts. But Villar’s bill was not passed in the Senate although it was referred to the Senate committee on education chaired by Senator Edgardo Angara. It’s counterpart bill was approved on third reading in the House of Representatives. 

The proposal seeks to allow students with dues, unpaid tuition and other school fees to take the midterm or final examination. Students should not be required to secure from school authorities a permit before being allowed to take the midterm or final examination.

The proposal also prevents schools from requiring the payment, upon enrollment, of a down payment or first installment of more than 30 percent of the total amount of the tuition and other school fees for the entire semester or duration of the course.

Villar said he ask his wife Cynthia to pursue the passage of the measure if she wins her senatorial bid this May. 

As the senator’s wife, widely-known as “Misis Hanep Buhay,” said it is lamentable this ‘unfortunate’ incident happened to a young “Iskolar ng Bayan” at UP Manila, who could be the ‘key’ to take out of poverty her parents and four younger siblings. 

“Another life was wasted due to poverty,” said Villar who has also been advocating jobs for everybody to lead a comfortable life. 

To avoid another case of Kristel Tejada, who committed suicide after she was forced to file a leave of absence (LOA) due to unpaid tuition fees, former Rep. Villar also underscored the need to revisit and review the policies of our State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to which UP Manila belongs, and the other educational institutions in the country. 

“What happened to Kristel is very regrettable especially since she was enrolled in a government-subsidized institution mandated to provide high quality education to “poor but deserving” students. Just like other SUCs, UP has a regular annual appropriations from the national government. So it is necessary to look into the need to expand the government’s study and scholarship programs in SUCs. Do we need to give them additional budget so that students like Kristel would no longer be burdened to cough up money for her tuition fees?” said she said. Kristel, considered a “Iskolar ng Bayan,” being a student of UP, a state university, killed herself as she has no money to pay her tuitions fees. It’s indeed sad and a total dismay,” she added.

She said there should also be a review of the SUCs policies for non-payment of tuition fees. 

“Perhaps, it’s about time to review these policies,” she further stated. She said Tejada’s suicide also showed the lack of access to education in the country. 

“GAME ON! The Chevrolet Sonic Celebrity Challenge!” @ Studio 23

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“For any kind of adventure that comes your way… It’s always GAME ON!” 

“GAME ON!The Chevrolet Sonic Celebrity Challenge!” 

@Studio 23 airs on April 6 and 13

CHEVROLET PHILIPPINES launched the CHEVY SONIC GAME ON campaign. The campaign is geared towards high spirited individuals who strive to achieve success and does not settle for anything average. They find excitement in being the dependable go-to-guy of the team. The Chevrolet Sonic man or woman is a natural born winner and achiever. Their weapon of choice is the sporty Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic’s aggressive stance gives him or her distinct character, an upscale brand prestige and an exceptional driving experience. 

The Covenant Car Company Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles, parts and accessories in the Philippines brings in a sub-compact sedan that exudes the characteristics of individuality, youthfulness and fun - the all-new Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic comes in two great looking body styles: a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. The sedan has a sophisticated and upscale appearance while the hatchback projects a more aggressive and sporty look. Both variants are available in 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic with manual mode option transmissions. Apart from its impressive styling, the Chevrolet Sonic is a dependable 5-seater sub-compact vehicle and it delivers sufficient power, fuel-efficiency, refined ride and handling and a remarkable entertainment system. The Sonic is the perfect Chevrolet vehicle for those who are looking to make their daily city commute or weekend getaway drives more fun and exciting. 

The Chevrolet Sonic is an outstanding car that is ready to take on life’s challenges, achieve commendable success and rise above the rest. 

What better way to communicate the GAME ON campaign, than to tie-up with the country’s premiere “kabarkada” channel, Studio 23! 

This April, buckle up and hold on to your seats as Studio 23 and Chevrolet Philippines brings you, “GAME ON!: The Chevrolet Sonic Celebrity Challenge!” 

Hosted by Boom Gonzales, this one of a kind celebrity challenge pits two teams against one another, in a quest to be hailed the best! 

For Team Sonic Blue we have real-life friends: PBB cutie Paul Jake Castillo, one of Star Magic’s most talented young actresses today, Melissa Ricks and TV Patrol’s vibrant showbiz anchor, Gretchen Fullido. 

Team Sonic White consists of Fear Factor Hunk Manuel Chua, The Blue Eagles Volleyball Siren, Gretchen Ho and ABS-CBN’s seasoned host Andrei Felix! 

Using the all-new Chevrolet SONIC, these two teams will undergo some of the most grueling physical and mental challenges –the highlight of which is an intense TAGAYTAY FOOD TASTING CHALLENGE! 

Plus exciting behind the scenes that include tension, drama, action and possibly romance? 

In the end, only one team will be crowned as the most “GAME-ON!” 

Which team will that be? 

“GAME ON!: The Chevrolet Sonic Celebrity Challenge!” Press Conference held March 18, 2013 at Annabel's Restaurant , Quezon City 

Find out when the GAME ON: The Chevrolet Sonic Celebrity Challenge airs on April 6 and 13, 2013 at 6:00 pm only on Studio 23! IbaKabarkada!

It Takes A Man and A Woman, Part 3 of John Lloyd and Sarah's Love Story

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John Lloyd and Sarah will reprise their roles as Miggy and Laida in the third installment of their hit romantic-comedy movie series -  "It Takes a Man and a Woman" directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

The tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo will once again make us smile, love and thrill the fans as the two reunite for romance comedy love movie It Takes a Man and a Woman  featuring the love story of Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro and Adelaida "Laida" Magtalas as portrayed by John Lloyd and Sarah, respectively. Let us find out as we will witness the continuation of their love story and how and why did they break-up! Will they be together again and live happily ever after?

Under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina, who also directed the first two films of the franchise    [A Very Special Love (2008) You Changed My Life (2009)] , "It Takes A Man And A Woman" shares the lives of Laida Magtalas (Sarah) and Miggy Montenegro (John Lloyd) four years after their break-up. 

 It Takes a Man and a Woman Press Conference held at Dolphy Theater , ABS-CBN Compound, March 17, 2013

From 'a very special love' that both 'changed their lives,' Laida and Miggy will start to deal with their new selves in the same old company where their feelings started to blossom. The ex-sweethearts were transformed by the deeper emotional journeys that they both went through-from the simple and obedient executive assistant, the film reveals the braver, fiercer and career-oriented Laida; while the naughty bachelor Miggy will be seen now on a new phase in his life. 

According to actor-director Rowell Santiago, who played as Miggy's elder brother, Art Montenegro in "A Very Special Love" and "You Changed My Life," it is not only the public who are excited in the nearing launch of "It Takes A Man And A Woman" but all the cast members of the film themselves.

"Hindi namin talaga inasahan na manganganak at manganganak 'yung kwento. At ngayon, after four years since ipinalabas 'yung part 2, siguradong mas nananabik ang lahat sa kung anong pupuntahan ng buhay pag-ibig nina Laida at Miggy. Kaya kahit kami, nae-excite na. Magandang regalo itong part 3 sa lahat ng mga sumubaybay sa kanila," said Rowell. 

Rowell admitted that he is still in awe with the huge following of Laida and Miggy's love story. "Ang nakakatuwa, hindi naman loveteam sila Sarah at John Lloyd at hindi rin naman sila real sweethearts, pero kinapitan sila ng tao dahil nagustuhan at nakarelate sila sa characters nina Laida at Miggy at kung saan patutungo ang love story nila Hindi na nila nakita sina John Lloyd at Sarah," explained Rowell.

Now that Laida and Miggy are reunited, will old feelings be rekindled? What was the real reason behind the break-up of a relationship that everybody thought was meant for happy ever after? 

"It Takes A Man And A Woman" is the third installment of the hit film series co-produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films that is considered as the most successful Filipino franchise of its time. 

Aside from Sarah, John Lloyd and Rowell, also part of "It Takes A Man And A Woman" are Joross Gamboa, Gio Alvarez, Matet De Leon, Al Tantay, Irma Adlawan, Guji Lorenzana, Miles Ocampo.Johnny Revilla and Dante Rivero. The film also introduces model-host Isabelle Daza, who will plays the character of Belle, the socialite girlfriend of Miggy. 

Isabelle Diaz Daza

This her first movie, Isabelle Diaz Daza is the actress, print, ramp, and commercial model and daughter of the actress and beauty queen Ms. Gloria Diaz.

Here's the trailer.

Don't miss the return of the most successful romantic-comedy movie series "It Takes A Man And A Woman". "Produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films, It Takes A Man And A Woman is under the direction of box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

The movie will be hitting Philippine theaters nationwide on March 30, 2013.

For more information and latest updates about "It Takes A Man And A Woman" visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema. 

Well it just takes a star to get up so high
One touch of blue to paint up the sky
And it only takes a master of art
To paint a mother and child

Well it just takes the dawn to wake up the sun
One lullaby they do picked on
But these wondrous things
Aint got what it takes to make two hearts beat as one

It takes a man and a woman and one magic moment
To know their in heaven
It takes a man and a woman to feel what we’re feelin’
And aint it a miracle that you’d take a woman like me
To love a man like you

Well it just takes a rainbow river to flow
Just take something up to catch you a rainbow
And if you got some time and a ladder to climb
You’ll find the rainbows end

Well it just takes some notes to write a song
La, la, la, la, to sing along
But since Adam and Eve when feelings get strong
To do what comes naturally

It takes a man and a woman and one magic moment
To know their in heaven
It takes a man and a woman to feel what we’re feelin’
And aint it a miracle that you’d take a woman like me
To love a man like you

It takes a man and a woman and one magic moment
To know their in heaven
It takes a man and a woman to feel what we’re feelin’
And aint it a miracle that you’d take a woman like me
To love a man like you

“BAYAN MO, iPATROL MO” - From Election Reportage to Moving for Change

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“Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo” (BMPM), the largest in the country and ABS-CBN’s citizen journalism arm, continues to organize voters’ empowerment and citizen journalism workshops that teach citizens skills for mobilizing campaigns and encourage them to vote based on important national issues.

BMPM has come a long way from being the election-focused campaign “Boto Mo iPatrol Mo” established in 2007 that primarily called on citizens to patrol their votes by using technology and social media.

BMPM, which has almost half a million Bayan Patrollers, reflects the growing influence of citizen journalism as a year-round vehicle for change and citizens’ strengthened capacity to expand the use of social media – from mere reportage to organizing platforms for causes and advocacies.

In Iligan City, Bayan Patrollers launched collaborative projects to bring attention to the plight of Typhoon Sendong evacuees and the nagging problems of illegal logging in the region.

Batangas province students from different communities are networking on social media to map out their most serious infrastructure problems and the effect these have on their lives.

In Surigao, citizen journalists attended workshops to learn how to broadcast the consequences of environmental abuse in their communities.

And in Ubay, Bohol youth launched a campaign to force local government officials to fulfill a promise to complete a high school that lacked walls, windows and even a basic bathroom for students.

“It is impressive to see youth aware of the need to use social media and digital technology for those without access to it,” said Ging Reyes, head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. She pointed out that in key cities, the youth have pledged to serve their communities by helping voters find out their precincts’ locations even before election day. This, she pointed out, would help minimize election day chaos that frays tempers of both voters and poll watchers.

In the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, advocates of Fully-Abled Nation and BMPM volunteers used lessons in community engagement to launch a community help service to help transport differently abled voters to polling places.

Youth are also using social media to spread the need for independent votes. Students of the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Bacolod City started the ball rolling with a video pledge: “My vote is my birthright, it is not for sale.”

This has since been translated by Bayan Patrollers in Baguio, Naga City, Cebu City, Tacloban City, Zamboanga City, Surigao City, Cotabato City, Cagayan de Oro City and other communities into their local languages. In election violence-plagued Masbate, even high school students are involved in turning around a perennial problem with the production of a video message appealing to their parents to safeguard the integrity of their votes.

BMPM head Inday Varona explained the significance of BMPM’s evolution to citizens who see it not only as a platform for exposing election-related problems but as a tool to hold people in power accountable. 

“We have cleaner, safer elections when we maintain vigilance in between elections. That includes community concerns and social services. Our Bayan Patrollers don’t just report but have built a community where they interact about issues that are relevant to them,” she said.

She reported that of the 24 exclusive Bayan Patroller reports aired on ABS-CBN’s newscasts, 13 led to the completion of long-delayed projects, sanctions imposed on erring government officials, and the rescue of endangered animals and people in vulnerable and dangerous situations.

As the May election approaches, more workshops will be conducted in schools and universities in Lanao del Norte, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Bulacan, Bukidnon, and Metro Manila.

Kung may nagaganap sa Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo,  send reports and photos to ireport@abs-cbn.com, tweet them to @bayanmo, or upload them to bmpm.abs-cbnnews.com and www.facebook.com/bayanmoipatrolmo.akoangsimula.

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila Supports Earth Hour 2013

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Earth Hour 2013 aims to be the largest environmental mass-participation event in Philippine history. Organizers hope to inspire 15 Million Filipinos in 1000 cities and towns to join the global switchoff.

The movement symbolizes that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and that of future generations. It aims to be the largest environmental mass-participation event in Philippine history. Organizers hope to inspire 15 Million Filipinos in 1000 cities and towns to join the global switchoff.

As part of the brand’s signature corporate social responsibility campaign, Thrive, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila proudly participates in Earth Hour’s annual global campaign by turning the lights off for an hour on 23 March from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

In support of Earth Hour 2013 plight to go beyond one hour of “lights off”, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila the hotel is turning off exterior lights and minimising non-essential lighting in all public areas and offices, as well as stopping the escalator for an hour. To add a touch of charm to this event, a romantic candlelit dinner experience awaits diners in all the outlets, especially at The Fireplace where premium steak and wine is the main draw. Guests can also enjoy Room Service in an evening picnic setting with the family in their own room, as well as being pampered at the candlelit Spa at Club Oasis.

Aside from these activities, all in-house guests are urged to participate by reducing their power usage during this hour.

A limited-edition offer at the Pastry Boutique throughout March allows guests to go the extra mile in saving the earth by purchasing a pair of panda cupcakes for only P400 net, with a P60 donation to the World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour for every pair sold.

Inspired by the World Wildlife Fund mascot, they are made of a chocolate cupcake base with coconut cake and Oreo biscuits, offering a triple treat of luscious goodness.

Dimming the lights on 23 March is not only an exciting tradition at Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, it’s also an opportunity to experience the hotel and restaurants in a different light.

For inquiries and reservations, please call the hotel’s food and beverage reservations centre on +63 2 247 8666. Alternatively, e-mail cath.mn@hyatt.com or make restaurant reservations online by visiting manila.casino.hyatt.com.

You can also visit Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila Facebook.

About Earth Hour

Earth Hour is a worldwide event organised since 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and held annually towards the end of March, encouraging households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change.