Alay Sining 6 Art with a Heart : Exhibit-Sale in support RC Makati West Gift of Life program , with 50 top Filipino sculptors

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Alay Sining 6, is an exhibit-sale of the works of the country’s leading and up-and-coming sculptors to raise funds for the club’s Gift of Life program which provides free heart operation to children of indigent families with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

Alay Sining 6, which has for its theme “Art with A Heart”, which is set to open on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the Grand Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and continued on Wednesday, November 20, and Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Clipper Lounge at the 2nd floor of the same hotel. About 50 of the top and up-and-coming sculptors are joining what has become the country’s biggest and most important sculpture event.

This sixth edition of Alay Sining is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Makati West in partnership with the sculptors with the previous five editions done.

A press briefing for the Alay Sining 6 exhibit was held at the Adam Room on the 3rd Floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel located at Paseo de Roxas cor. Makati Avenue last November 7, 2013, with the Makati Rotary Club of Makati West, through its Committee on Culture headed by National Artist I.P. Santos.

RCMW president Antonio A.L. Lopez siad that “some 2,000 plus children are born with CHD every year and the waiting list for life-saving operations is long – and getting longer. Thanks to the sculptors’ participation in Alay Sining, we have been able through our Gift of Life Program to help save the lives of nearly 300 children so far. This is why we have chosen for our theme ‘Art with a Heart’.” 

“But there are thousands more children with CHD who could die if they do not undergo the operation soon. This is why I would like to appeal to all our countrymen to come and buy sculptures in Alay Sining 6. They will not only be able to save so many children’s lives. They will also be able to enhance the beauty of their offices and homes, and see the value of the sculptures increase over the years since Filipino sculptors have shown that they are among the best in the world,” Lopez pointed out. 

Some of the gifted sculpture attended the press conference and presented their works.

Guests of honor who will cut the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of Alay Sining 6 are National Artist for Visual Arts Napoleon Abueva, National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, National Artist for Visual Arts Arturo Luz, Senator Cynthia Villar, Rotary District 3830 District Governor Robert Kuan, Interior Designer Ivy Almario and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Manager Oliver Kreuzer.

Alay Sining 6 is a project of RCMW’s Culture Committee headed by National Artist for Architecture and past RCMW president I.P. Santos as Chairman and past president Jun Alvendia as Co-Chairman. Other members of the committee are Ed Balois, Gil Chua, Paolo Delgado, Ernie Fajardo, Mon Guerrero, Bobby Lim, Ruy Moreno, Rene Nieva and Roque Tordesillas.

The artists who are joining Alay Sining 6 are:

National Artist Napoleon Abueva

Luis Ac Ac

Gus Albor

Julian Almirol

Agnes Arellano

Ral Arrogante

Felix Baldemor

Wilson William Baldemor

Victor Brazil Bautista

Jinggoy Buensuceso

Ferdinand Cacnio

Fred Caedo

Christine Cagandahan

Glenn Cagandahan

Henri Cainglet

Ed Castrillo

Seb Chua

Jonathan Dangue

Joe Datuin

Raphael David

Daniel de la Cruz

Van Cleef Emnacen

Raul Funilas

Raymart Gacutan

Merlito Gepte

Bisoy Iglesia

Raffy Ignacio

Don Kishin Javier

Pete Jimenez

Chris Magbuhos

Maria Magdamit

Ram Mallari, Jr.

Tito Obor

Ramon Orlina

Carlito Ortega

Ann Pamintuan

Sam Penaso

Antonino Raymundo

Omni Reyes

Ronel Roces

Lucky Salayog

Jinggoy Salcedo

Richard Tuason

Ian Valladarez

Ulysses Veloso

Jun Vicaldo, Jr.

Nicky Wijangco

Sponsors of the project are: BusinessWorld; Crown Worldwide Movers, Inc.; Mandarin Oriental Manila; Meralco; Perceptions, Inc. and Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako Law Offices. Concept for this year’s Alay Sining 6 is being provided by Jinggoy Buensuceso, who is not just one of the participating sculptors but is also a designer and curator of exhibits.

All New Barbie™ Musical Comes To Manila!

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The stage is about to get a makeover! See Barbie™ live on stage in this all-new musical production filled with contemporary and energetic song and dance. Set on a Hollywood soundstage, Barbie is shooting her latest film with her best friend and co-star Teresa™. When Teresa™ doubts herself, Barbie™ uses the lessons learned from her Princess movies - - Swan Lake, Princess and the Popstar, and Mariposa & The Fairy Princess - - to teach her best friend to be brave, believe in herself, and embrace the power of true friendship. Join Barbie™, Ken™ and their friends as they ‘get their sparkle on’ in this dance-inspired musical that is sure to engage fans of all ages.

As an entertainment powerhouse, the Barbie® brand has been bringing fans of all ages engaging content for decades. Now, in collaboration with EMS Entertainment, Barbie will bring fans a new opportunity to sing and dance with the introduction of an all-new musical, Barbie™ LIVE! Barbie LIVE! is an engaging production featuring contemporary music with empowering lyrics, energetic choreography and a modern storyline that will appeal to fans of all ages. 

Barbie LIVE! debuted last September in Singapore and will travel Asia through 2014. In Manila, the show will be staged at the Mall of Asia Arena from December 11-15, 2013 with 11 performances only.

EMS Entertainment, leading global creator of high-quality interactive exhibitions, family entertainment and live stage productions, received the global touring rights to Barbie Live! from Mattel in 2012 and has worked for almost two years to bring this vision to reality.

“Together with Mattel we have put an incredibly talented team together which created an unforgettable show for Barbie fans around the world,” says Christoph Rahofer, President and CEO of EMS Entertainment. “Barbie LIVE! will give fans the opportunity to engage with the Barbie brand while spending time with their families and friends making memories that will last beyond the stage.”

From captivating and glamorous costumes, to spectacular lighting and set designs, Barbie LIVE! will deliver fans a one-of-a-kind production experience featuring the world’s favorite doll – Barbie!

“Barbie LIVE! will delight generations of Barbie fans and will leave the audience feeling entertained and inspired,” said Lori Pantel, Vice President, Barbie Global Marketing. “EMS Entertainment has brought together an experienced, industry-leading creative team and brilliant cast to bring this fantastic story to life in a fun and magical way.”

With a talented cast of 19 singers and dancers, dazzling costumes, energetic songs and awe-inspiring sets, Barbie LIVE! is a must-see for musical fans of all ages.

Tickets for Barbie™ LIVE! is now available in all SM TICKETS outlets located in all SM Cinema ticket booths. For schedule and ticket information, visit www.smtickets.com or call 470 2222.

Barbie™ LIVE! is promoted in the Philippines by Vivre Fort Entertainment and Happy Junior Productions. In cooperation with Mall of Asia Arena, SM Cinema e-PLUS Tap to Pay, Richprime Global Inc., Toy Kingdom, Barbie Store Philippines, myDSL, LG, Astroplus, VISA, Intercontinental Manila, ABS-CBN, Studio 23, Velvet, Lifestyle Network, Fox International Channels, ABS-CBN Publishing, Businessworld, Philippine Star and 105.1 Crossover.

For more details about the show, visit www.barbielive.com or call (02) 470 6956.

About Barbie LIVE!

Barbie LIVE! is set on a Hollywood sound stage and follows Barbie and her best friend / co-star Teresa on the set of their new movie. When Teresa starts to doubt herself and her theatrical abilities, Barbie leverages lessons from her past taught in her popular DVD’s - Swan Lake, Princess and the Popstar, and Mariposa & Fairy Princess to teach Teresa (and the audience) to be confident, believe in yourself and embrace the power of friendship. Barbie LIVE! features recognizable popular songs from the animated Mattel hit movies, as well as new music from distinguished producer, Robbie Roth.

About the Barbie LIVE! Creative Team:

Director and Choreographer, Kobi Rozenfeld, brings his reputation and global experience as one of the world’s most innovative choreographers and creative expertise to Barbie LIVE! From Beyoncé to Britney Spears, Rozenfeld brings a tangible energy and unique style to the stage.

Rozenfeld’s associate choreographer and assistant director, Kelly Allen has also contributed her performance style and skill to the production. As a respected & accomplished artist in the US, Allen performs and assists Rozenfeld and the multi-Emmy Award winning Marguerite Derricks, as well as Jennifer Hamilton, Alex Little, JT Horenstein, Chucky Klapow, Zach Woodlee.

The creative team also includes: Author/Scriptwriter Diane Rodriguez (Obie Award winning multi-disciplinary theatre artist), Scenic Design by award-winning Stanley A. Meyer (Broadway set designer for Beauty and the Beast), Broadway Musical Director and Composer, Robbie Roth (Composer and music director for Flashdance); Award-winning Lighting Designer Jesse Blevins and Peter Morse (Lighting designer for New Kids on the Block, Lenny Kravitz, Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson and many more); Costume Design by Aviad Arik Herman (Designer for Miss Universe events); Sound Design by Kai Harada.

About Mattel:

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Hot Wheels® RC, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Thomas & Friends®, Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2012, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the fifth year in a row. Mattel also is ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 28,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are "Creating the Future of Play." Follow Mattel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattel

About EMS:

EMS is the leading global creator of world-renowned interactive exhibitions, family entertainment and live stage productions. Each year, millions of people experience EMS productions throughout Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The EMS portfolio includes Barbie™: The Dreamhouse Experience, CSI: The Experience®, Star Trek™: The Exhibition, Leonardo DaVinci – Man | Inventor | Genius, Terracotta Army, Dinosours - LIVE!, 1000 years of INCA gold and many more through partnerships with Mattel, CBS, 20th Century Fox and others. www.ems-entertainment.com.

BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. ©2013 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

Watch out for Ariella Arida in Miss Universe 2013 , airs live on Velvet Channel

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Will Ariella Arida finally be the third Filipina to take home the Miss Universe Crown?

Stay tuned for the answer this Sunday (Nov 10) and watch history unfold as the highly anticipated "Miss Universe 2013" airs live on Velvet Channel (SkyCable Channel 53) at 2:00am, with a special telecast following on ABS-CBN at 9:00am.

Many are eager to bear witness as fate unfolds for the 24-year old from Laguna as she competes this year, especially with the close calls that took place last year for Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up Janine Tugonon.

Ariella has often been deemed a crowd favorite due to her popularity in pageant websites, where she has placed in online top 10 lists time and time again.

Looking back at the competition's progress over the years, the Philippines was last able to take home the title of "Miss Universe" in the year 1973, with Margarita "Margie" Moran earning the crown. Since then, it has been 40 years, with the country's representatives frequently coming in as first runners-up, including Miriam Quiambao in 1991 and Janine in 2012.

This year, the various competitors' success lies in the hands of the 2013 panel of judges, composed of Aerosmith lead vocalist Steven Tyler, famous chef Chef Nobu, gold medal figure skater Tara Lipinski, model-actress Carol Alt, supermodel Anne V, Farouk Systems founder Farouk Shami, U-BOAT watches pioneering designer Italo Fontana, and Russian popstar Philip Kirkorov.

The Miss Universe 2013 coronation night will be held at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia, and will be hosted by Thomas Roberts of "MSNBC Live" and Mel B of "America's Got Talent".

Ariella in her glam shot photographed by fashion photographer Fadil Berisha in the 2014 YAMAMAY FOR MISS UNIVERSE swimwear collection accessorized with faux fur

Catch "Miss Universe 2013" as it airs live on Velvet Channel (SkyCable Channel 53) at 2:00am, with a special telecast on ABS-CBN at 9:00am.

Footage of the coronation night will also have a primetime replay on the same day, airing at 7:00pm on Velvet Channel and 10:45am on ABS-CBN.

Work @ Home Pinas: The Seminar

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Working at home is a challenging for all, and an ideal business opportunity. Even you're at home, you can do everything your business needs, maximize your efficiency and gives you flexibility.  It takes a variety of skills and activities. There are many ideas on how to start working at home.

Work @ Home Pinas – through Sagabay Outsourcing Services will be conducting seminars around the Philippines to help the Filipino people learn that there are other options on getting work. That there is a wide variety of Jobs that can be done at home. Help them hear personally from people who have been telecommuting for years and already know the in’s and out’s. 

When the world of public seminars in the Metropolitan Manila area already seems to be dime-a-dozen, Work At Home ‘Pinas, The Seminar aims to make things a whole lot different – and better!

For starters, we are bringing a learning activity closer to their backyards of Quezon City residents, as opposed to the inconvenience of Makati CBD, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas Center.

In addition, the presenters are veterans in their respective fields of at-home entrepreneurship. Their expertise developed through the years, the hands-on experiences of their entrepreneurial path, and the stories they can share about the ups and downs of their chosen career, are what makes this seminar a must-attend event.

Therefore, the seminar is for all budding entrepreneurs whose common intent is to establish a small office, home office (SOHO) and acquire the knowhow, materials and equipment to sustain a successful work-at-home environment, that results in a thriving and long-term business.

This is not just about blogging and social media. The objective is to let YOU leave with a sense of real-life direction and comprehension in what at-home entrepreneurship is all about, and the motivation to start right away.

Location:

Sangkalan Restaurant Conference Center 

#7 Scout Albano & Panay Streets

Diliman, Quezon City 

Seminar Fee: 

PhP 300.00 includes lunch, AM/PM snacks, drinks, coffee. 

Payment:

Deposit PhP350.00 per attendee at the BDO account, scan or photograph the deposit slip, and e-mail the digital image to seminar@wahpinas.com or raffy@pekson.com. This will confirm your reserved seat.

Ron Oriel Villagonzalo 

BDO Savings Account No. 550117377 

Maysilo Branch 

Invite your friends and colleagues. Limited seating only.

Celebrate the Christmas spirit of giving as The 700 Club Asia features “Buti Na Lang May Pasko”

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Celebrate the Christmas spirit of giving as The 700 Club Asia features “Buti Na Lang May Pasko” special live episodes from November 11-15 at 11:00 p.m. on GMA News TV.

The special live TV series is aimed at raising P15-M to help support the projects and outreach of the CBN Asia Family of Ministries which include The 700 Club Asia, Superbook, CBN Asia Prayer Center, Operation Blessing, and the Asian Center for Missions.

“This is the perfect opportunity for people who want to help our kababayans who have lost loved ones, lost their homes and are almost losing hope after the fierce battle in Zamboanga, the flashfloods in Zambales and the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Bohol and Cebu,” says Peter Kairuz, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBN Asia and host of The 700 Club Asia.

Peter Kairuz, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBN Asia
and The 700 Club Asia host

Kairuz explained that the theme “Buti Na Lang May Pasko” is an appropriate reminder to everyone, especially to the calamity victims, that with the birth of Jesus Christ, there is always hope and deliverance.

The 700 Club Asia's live broadcasts generate massive support from Filipinos here and abroad who unselfishly help and share their blessings with our less fortunate kababayans. 

LET YOUR GIVING SPIRIT SHINE! Be a part of the “Buti Na Lang May Pasko” live TV special and help us bring hope and an early Christmas cheer to our kababayans in need.

For more information please visit www.cbnasia.org and

Facebook page www.facebook.com/the700clubasia to receive the latest information on how you could be a part of “Buti Na Lang May Pasko.” 

For more information, please call:

Corporate Communications | (02) 812-4747

Local 424 (Edwin Arceo, edwin.arceo@cbnasia.org)

Local 408 (Len Tienzo, len.tienzo@cbnasia.org)

Smart announces postpaid plans for iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c

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Philippine mobile leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced it will offer iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c, the most colorful iPhone yet, to customers beginning November 15, 2013.

Launching its online reservation and service application page (www.smart.com.ph/iPhone), Smart revealed today that it is offering its widest range of postpaid plans for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c – giving subscribers flexible options to easily own the latest iPhones with the country’s most advanced mobile service network and widest LTE coverage.

“Our subscribers have been keenly anticipating our iPhone plans. The good news is we’re offering a wide range of choices so they can select the plan that will best suit their lifestyle and let them experience the full capabilities of their phone – whether they need fast web browsing, extensive multimedia streaming or frequent use of data-driven applications.” said Kathy Carag, head of Smart’s postpaid business group.

The iPhone 5s (16GB, 32GB, 64GB) and iPhone 5c (16GB, 32GB) will be offered under Smart Postpaid’s Freedom Plan, All-In Plans 500, 800, 1200, 1800 and 2500; iPhone Plans 999 and 2499; and UnliData Plans 1500, 2000 and 3000. Subscribers can enjoy premium perks and services when they avail of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c with Smart Infinity Plans 3500, 5000 and 8000.

Subscribers can get any color of the iPhone 5c (16 GB) for only P1,499 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P500 device amortization via credit card). iPhone Plan 999 already comes with 40 free call minutes, 100 free SMS and unlimited data connection.

For those who need more free voice and text credits, the iPhone 5c (16 GB) can be availed with an UnliData Plan 1500 with a P2,500 cash-out. The UnliData Plan 1500 comes with unlimited data connection plus 60 free all-net minutes and 120 free all-net SMS.

Meanwhile, those interested in the iPhone 5s can get the 16GB model for only P1,799 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P800 device amortization via credit card). 

The iPhone 5s (16GB) is also available at UnliData Plan 2000 with a P2,500 cash-out. UnliData Plan 2000 comes with unlimited data connection plus 150 free all-net minutes and 200 free all-net SMS.

For Smart Infinity subscribers, the iPhone 5s (16GB) at Plan 5000 comes with 2 VIP tickets to Wicked or PhP14,000 worth of gift certificates. Plan 8000 subscribers meanwhile get both the iPhone 5s (32GB) and iPhone 5C (16GB).

“We are very excited to offer the most forward-thinking and the most-colorful iPhones to our subscribers. With Smart’s flexible postpaid plan selections and unbeatable LTE-powered network, we’re committed to bringing the best iPhone experience to Filipinos who want superior network service in order to get the most from their devices,” added Carag.

Carag said that exclusive offers await those who will subscribe to Smart’s iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c packages on November 15th. She added that existing Smart Postpaid subscribers who wish to subscribe to an iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c package but are still under contract may opt for Smart’s WipeOut program where they can upgrade to an iPhone without waiting for their active contract to expire.

The complete Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid pricing details for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are as follows:

Customers can sign-up starting today at www.smart.com.ph/iPhone. For more information please visit www.smart.com.ph. 

For information on iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c packages for Smart Infinity, 

please visit smart.com.ph/infinity. 

For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

Hostess Entertainment Unlimited partners with Ivory Music & Video

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Originating in Japan, the leading pan-Asian independent music company Hostess Entertainment (Hostess) has upped its game in the Philippines, focusing its pan-Asian operations in Singapore headed up by new Label Manager Nikki Mahmood-Chee and simultaneously beginning a progressive partnership locally with Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee and distributor of Sony Music in the Philippines.

Formed in 2000 in Tokyo, Hostess has quietly grown over the years that followed to be the largest western music label beneath the majors, and since 2011 has been gradually developing its operations across the Asian continent. With a next generation business model that focuses on artists and fans, and the engagement between the 2, Hostess has built a unique reputation as the home of the very best artists and labels from around the world for Japan and Asia. 

From it’s representation of leading labels such as XL, 4AD, Domino, Jagjaguwar / Secretly Canadian, Merge, PIAS, Rough Trade and Matador, handling artists the calibre of Adele, The National, Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Bon Iver, 2ManyDJs/Soulwax, Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian and Queens of the Stone Age, to it’s pioneering artist direct relationships that see the likes of Radiohead, Beck, Sonic Youth, Atoms for Peace, Four Tet, Travis and Bloc Party release region-wide via Hostess, it is a brand synonymous with quality control and the very best in new music.

The new partnership with Ivory Music kicks off with the recently released Travis album "Where You Stand", and follows that up quickly with releases from the likes of Four Tet, DARKSIDE whilst also making available many of the finest recent albums by the likes of The National, Vampire Weekend, Atoms for Peace, Savages, Kurt Vile, Daughter, Youth Lagoon, Sigur Ros, The xx and many many more.

It is anticipated that the unique live series "Hostess Club Weekender" which for the past 2 years has become a permanent and hugely popular fixture in the Japanese live calendar, presenting a smorgasbord of Hostess artists every 4 months will, as part of the gradual regional expansion, land in the Philippines next year as well. The series, which presents artists big and small, in a refreshingly simple music-heavy format has been quietly growing into countries outside Japan over the past year and with previous HCW programs featuring artists of the calibre of Vampire Weekend, Dirty Projectors, Travis, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Spiritualized, Dinosaur Jr as well as introducing the likes of Toro Y Moi, Youth Lagoon, Anna Calvi, Deap Valley, Villagers, Fidlar and Perfume Genius to Asian fans for the first time, it plays a crucial role in the process of connecting fans to the music.

"I’m very happy we’ve been able to upgrade both our own presence in Asia with Nikki’s experience, knowledge and overall right vibe the perfect way forward for us in the region, whilst also upgrading our local partnership to Ivory Music. Steven has a great team around him and an unrivalled track record in the Philippine music business as an innovative and positive force that can only help Hostess deliver on its commitment to bring artists and fans closer together in the country. As fans of the very artists and music we present, everyone involved in this process really understands what we need to do, and I’m very excited to see how far we can go." Andrew Lazonby, Hostess Founder & CEO

"As we all know, music has been an integral part of the Filipino culture and we, at Ivory Music & Video, have been witness to it. We are more than excited to work with Hostess in delivering an extraordinary music experience to their Filipino fans.” Steven L. Tan, Ivory Music & Video President

"I'm thrilled to be part of the Hostess team after being a fan for such a long time, and can't wait to get stuck in the process of introducing as well as connecting music fans to our artists and their music!" Nikki Mahmood-Chee, Hostess Label Manager, Asia

On the game show that trended worldwide… BABIES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY PLAY ON ‘BET ON YOUR BABY’

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It’s time for babies from simple families from all over the country to join in on the fun in ABS-CBN’s cutest game show, “Bet On Your Baby,” as it opens the doors of the baby dome to all regular contestants this Saturday (Nov 9). 

The game show trended on Twitter for three weeks straight. Aside from its success on social media, “Bet On Your Baby” also won in the TV ratings game, garnering 27.6% as opposed to its rival program on GMA 7, which accumulated 15.5%, according to data from Kantar Media. 

In the upcoming episode of “Bet On Your Baby,” taking part in the three game rounds are Baby Tino Magallano with his parents Luther and Cristina from Quezon City;

Baby Tino

Baby Pipo Praxedes whose mother sells homemade hamburgers, 

Baby Pipo

and Baby Jia Navales with her parents who are in the business of sound systems. 

Baby Jia

Also having recently started is “Bet On Your Baby’s” “Selfie Ni Baby Photo Contest” on the show’s Facebook page, wherein Kapamilya parents or guardians can attach cute photos of their babies along with messages, including their names and addresses. 

Don’t miss out on “Bet On Your Baby” on Saturdays after “TV Patrol Weekend” on ABS-CBN.

For updates, visit and like “Bet On Your Baby” on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/betonyourbabyph ) 

and follow @betonyourbabyph on Twitter or betonyourbabyphilippines on Instagram. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #BetOnYourBabyPH.

Kat de Castro: A mother vigilant against dengue

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Broadcast journalist Kat de Castro as a host of the long-running travel show Trip na Trip where she was able to explore the most scenic and remotest part of the Philippines, she had sampled an array of insect repellent lotions to protect her from insect bites each time she was roughing it up in the mountains or having an adventure by the sea. 

Kat de Castro rushed daughter Khloe to the hospital upon a suspicion of dengue, which actually proved true. Now, the broadcast journalist, aware that dengue has four strains, is taking all actions to free her surroundings from potential mosquito breeding grounds and consistently applies an insect repellent lotion like Green Cross.

Kat noticed that her nine-year-old daughter Khloe—an exuberant, active and outdoor-loving child—was falling ill and burning with fever, she immediately rushed her to the hospital. The doctors diagnosed the illness dengue in its early stage. “It’s a good thing naagapan kaagad,” Kat says. “We found out that she contracted it from her school. That was the time I decided that she should wear an insect repellent even when just going to school.”

Kat found an ally in Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion Gentle Protect, which is clinically proven to be safe for a child’s skin and offers protection against insect bites (specifically against the dreaded dengue-lamok) for up to eight hours. 

“Green Cross is a brand that we have known for generations already,” she says. “Even my mom and my dad use it. When I found out that the company has an insect repellent lotion, hindi ka na magdadalawang-isip eh. You are assured that you are protected at walang magiging problema kasi trusted brand.”

Broadcast journalist and adventure-seeker Kat de Castro discovered Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion Active Protect which, she says, is “hiyang” to her. In her travels around the country, she carries a bottle so she can be protected from insect bites, especially those of dengue-lamok for up to 10 hours.

“With the other insect repellants I’ve tried, what I noticed was I became allergic mismo doon sa product,” she says. “So far, Green Cross is very hiyang to me and hiyang to my daughter’s skin considering na our skin is sensitive. Green Cross is the one na pinaka-OK and something that I can recommend to other travelers or trippers as well.”

Kat also likes the fact that both the Gentle Protect and Active Protect variants of Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion have a clean, fresh smell. “When you put an insect repellent, ang gusto mo lang ma-repel eh yung insect at hindi ikaw o ibang tao,” she says. “You still want to smell mabango and not amoy gamot.” 

Another draw of the product for Kat is that it’s long-lasting. Active Protect offers up to 10 hours of protection, which is perfect for her line of work, where she has to be outdoors very often. Gentle Protect, on the other hand, boasts up to 8 hours of light and non-greasy protection. With twice-a-day application, Gentle Protect essentially provides round-the-clock assurance against bites from dengue-lamok.

Aware that dengue has four viral strains and that having it doesn’t immunize oneself from contracting it again, Kat has become more vigilant than ever—both for her and her daughter’s health. She regularly removes all sources of stagnant water, checks vases for kiti-kiti and has her house fumigated.

With mom and dad having used Green Cross products for many years, Kat de Castro says that she has peace of mind when applying Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion Gentle Protect on her nine-year-old daughter Khloe. Now, mother and daughter enjoy the tender protection of Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion.

While she has taken extra precautionary measures against dengue, Kat says she still allows Khloe to have the full benefit of being outside in the sun and the elements. “She’s outdoorsy,” Kat says of her daughter. “She loves the beach. She can stay in the beach for three days and she won’t get bored. She’s not much into toys and she can live without gadgets. I make her a nature-lover as much as possible.

The only difference now is that she always keeps a bottle of Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion Gentle Protect handy. “You have to choose the best insect repellent for your kid, something that won’t harm their skin, and Green Cross can do that,” she advises fellow mothers. “Be knowledgeable and vigilant about dengue and use the best product for your family.”

DepEd: All systems go for ASEAN schools golf tourney

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It is all systems go for the ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) Golf Championship to be hosted by the Philippines in November. This activity aims to further “cement the bond of sportsmanship and cultural exchange among student-athletes in South East Asia.” 

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said that all the necessary preparations and logistic support to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual ASG are in place. 

“We are confident that we can successfully host this event with the full support of our partners from the government and the private sector.”

 

DepEd, the Philippine agency overseeing the ASEAN sports meet, has recently inked an agreement with the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Foundation to co-manage the staging of the golf leg of the region-wide sporting event.

The ASG Golf Championship will be held on November 25 to 29 at the Splendido Taal Golf Club. The governing council of the ASG has recently held a Chef-de-Mission meeting at the venue to check the on-going preparations and clarify any concerns.

This early, the delegation from Thailand has expressed appreciation for the preparations being put in place.” The golf venue is beautiful, the food, the hotel and hospitality are all very good.”

Another Thai delegate said: “The golf course has strong winds unlike in my country that is why I believe this is going to be an exciting tournament.”

Education Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali, who is directly in charge of tournament preparations, said that DepEd is ready to host the event and is looking forward to hosting the full ASG next year, “This ASG golf tournament will serve as a practice run for the full ASEAN Schools Games, which the Philippines will be hosting next year.”

      

The Philippines, through DepEd, is an active member of the ASEAN Schools Sports Council, which conducts the annual ASG. It aims to enhance friendship among students around the ASEAN region and provide opportunities for school athletes to engage in sports and cultural exchange.

ASUS Announces Transformer Book T100 with Detachable Tablet Display

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Compact ultraportable powered by the new Intel Atom quad-core processor features a 10.1-inch HD display that can be used as a lightweight Windows 8.1 tablet

ASUS today announced Transformer Book T100, a 10.1-inch ultraportable laptop with an Intel® Atom™ ‘Bay Trail’ quad-core processor and a detachable HD display that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet. 

With a slim design and durable finish, Transformer Book is not only one of the lightest laptops currently available at just 1.07kg, but also one of the lightest 10-inch tablets around, at 550g.

Photo shows Mr. George Su (4th from left), Country Manager of Asus Philippines, together with models holding six of the company’s newest line of notebook products. 

Mr. Eason De Guzman, Technical PR Specialist of Asus Philippines, while discussing the key features of the Asus Transformer Book T100.

High-performance laptop and lightweight tablet combined

ASUS Transformer Book T100 is an extremely compact ultraportable for people who want the productivity features of a laptop with the easy portability of a tablet — and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant. 

Transformer Book features a new Intel Atom Z3740 quad-core processor for smooth multi-tasking performance and incredible energy efficiency, and lasts for up to 11 hours on battery power. The lightweight keyboard dock features precision-engineered keys designed for comfortable extended use, plus a multi-touch touchpad with full Windows 8.1 gesture support. 

Just 10.5mm thin in tablet mode, Transformer Book’s 10.1-inch display has a crisp 1366 x 768 resolution and features IPS technology for wide 178-degree viewing angles with excellent daylight visibility. Capacitive multi-touch gives fine fingertip control in tablet mode, while exclusive ASUS ‘Reading Mode’ technology adjusts the display automatically to make the screen easier to read for long periods.

ASUS Instant On and SonicMaster Audio technology

Transformer Book also features ASUS Instant On technology for the kind of instant response that people have come to expect from tablets. Transformer Book wakes from standby in an instant and lasts for up to 14 days in standby mode.

ASUS SonicMaster audio technology gives true-to-life sound, and Transformer Book also features USB 3.0, 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Transformer Book is also bundled with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.

SPECIFICATIONS 

Operating system Windows 8.1 (32-bit)

Processor Intel Atom Z3740 quad-core (1.33GHz)

Graphics Intel HD graphics (Gen7)

Display 10.1-inch (1366 x 768) IPS with capacitive multi-touch

Memory& storage 2GB

32GB/64GB eMMC 

Cameras Front 1.2MP

Connectivity 

Tablet:802.11a/b/g/n (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB port, 

Micro-HDMI port, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone/mic

Dock: USB 3.0 port

Audio Stereo speakers with ASUS SonicMaster technology

Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light, e-compass, gyroscope

Battery 31Wh lithium polymer

Size & weight Tablet: 263 x 171 x 10.5m, 550g

Dock: 263 x 171 x 13.1mm, 520g

Photo shows Mr. George Su (2^nd from left), Country Manager of Asus Philippines, while offering a toast to success during the launch of T100, one of the company’s next generation of notebook products. Joining him in photo were (from left:) Mr. Wowie Wong, Market Development Manager of Intel Philippines; Louis Lau, System Product Manager, Asus Philippines; Gary Fowle, OEM General Manager of  Micosoft.