Laguna Blogging Summit 2 with Social Revolutionists who conquered Laguna

The Socialist Revolutionaries were the most influential group around the world. And recently, Social Revolutionists conquered the hearts of Laguenos through the second social media summit known as 2LaBS last November 14 & 15, 2013.

The 2nd Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (#2LaBS) was held at the Cultural Center of Laguna with powerful speakers who were armed with their strong & revolutionary topics to share, empower & teach the participants about Online Marketing, Social Media Ethics, Passion, Responsibilities and on how to become a catalyst for change.

Congratulations to 2LaBS!

As the media activities, successful and powerful summit, will see the most explosive growth in the future. For this year, the event became bigger and louder. The participating students are from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), STI, AMA, University of the Philippines and De La Salle Zobel Ayala Alabang.

Here are some highlghts from the summit:

On the first day (November 14) the very punctual and energetic President of Laguna State Polytechnic University, Dr. Nestor De Vera as keynote speaker wowed the audience with his vision that Social Media and Online Marketing as the present and the future. 

Dr. Nestor De Vera

Thanks to very supportive Dr. De Vera who was also with the 1st Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (#1laBS) last year.

The lead organizer of #2LaBS Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas welcomed the participants and grateful with the different schools overwhelming support. She discussed the Ethics in Social Media that in order to win in a Blogosphere, one must know how to engage with her audience, practice respect, learn that Blogging is not private but for public consumption and not to engage with bashers.

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

Pastor Eyriche Cortez shared his power tips in Blogging.

Pastor Eyriche Cortez

TV5 show host and motivational speaker Chinkee Tan of Chink Positive wowed the audience with his wit and techniques for success and that in order to succeed, one must have a positive attitude and mindset, the participating students can’t help but to get his books after his talk to learn more the idea of positive thinking. 

Chinkee Tan

Engr. John Cueto who is writing about technology explained the idea about "Niche.” 

Rhodora Espiritu (DLSZ )  shared the importance of educational blogging. 

Dra. Tess Termulo discussed her advocacy that started on Facebook. She is a member of a community that spreads humanism in the Philippines and leverage the use of Social Media to promote peace and equality.

Dra. Tess Termulo 

Venzie Crisostomo, the chairman of Anakbayan and an active leader of Kabataan Partylist connected with the participants by sharing his advocacy online that leads him to do it offline too. He told everyone to be aware and concern about what’s happening in the Philippines and that each of us can do better if only we are united as one wherever we are online or in real world.

The 2nd day of the summit is also exciting with the speakers as follows with their topics;

Atty. Chris Lao- Anti Cyber Bullying and Cyber crime law

Ben Francia- Search Engine Optimization

Ben Francia

Director James Jimenez- Social Media in voters education

Pocholo De Leon Gonzales- Branding

Bert Guevarra- Environment awareness

Janette Toral- Branding and Bloggers as digital influencer
                    http://www.youtube.com/user/digitalfilipino?feature=watch

One of the co organizers of #2LaBS Ross Del Rosario also shared how to win in a blogosphere in a short period of time.

Cheers and congratulations to 2LaBS team and partners. With the different schools attended the event, the organizers are most certain that there will be another summit next year.

The organizers would like to thank the following sponsors:

Gardenia Bakers Philippines, Greenwich Pizza, Zoomanity Group, Elabram Systems Inc., 2GO Shipping, Globe Telecoms, Pro Friends, Air Asia, Havaianas. Oriang, 100 Miles Café, Province of Laguna, Tiago Progressive Cuisine, Hotel La Corona De Lipa, Mernels Cake, Microsoft, COMELEC, Sofitel, Asus.

Media Partners:

Kliping Times, The Tribune Post, Ronda Balita, Magic Expose, Royal Cable, wheninmanila.com, wazzuppilipinas.com, blog-ph.com, Webby Thoughts, Manila Channel.

Organizers:

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

Engr. John Cueto

Rod Magaru

Dianne Salonga

Pepi De Leon

Myrns Roman

JayL Aquino

Ivan Saldajeno

Florencio Jusay Jr. 

Rhodora Espiritu

Mac Vasquez

Katrina Capili

Odessa Escaler

Jojo Busayong

Ross del Rosario
Mark Acsay

Some photos by : Mac Movers

“King of the Gil” dance concert of the Philippine showbiz’s ‘Dougie King’ Enrique Gil

‘Dougie King’ Enrique Gil will teach how to dougie and more on this special first ever dance concert! 

Enrique Gil will prove his dancing prowess in his ‘King of the Gil’ dance concert on November 29 to be held at the Big Dome!

Enrique known as the "Dougie King" for his signature dance moves to the song "Teach Me How to Dougie". After dancing "Gentleman" by Psy at Vice Ganda's Concert, he is also now hailed as "Gentleman King."

He is now ready to conquer the Smart-Araneta Coliseum this November 29 as he brings his own swag and delight his supporters and fans at his first ever concert titled “King of the Gil” staged by Star Events and ABS-CBN.

This concert  will be joined by Enrique’s friends in showbiz - Vice Ganda, Angel Locsin, Toni Gonzaga, Kim Chiu, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario and Young JV, Julia Montes.

Dance groups Streetboys and G-Force will further fire up the night with their killer choreography.

“I will do everything that will make them stand up, dance and enjoy the night. I will definitely teach you how to dougie and much much more!” promised by Enrique.

Don’t miss the “King of the Gil” concert at Smart-Araneta Coliseum on November 29 (Friday).

Tickets are now available at Ticketnet outlets and Ticketnet.com.ph.

For more updates about “King of the Gil,” visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil 

or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

Enrique Gil during the bogcon held at the ABS-CBN

DOH formalized agreement with Pilipinas Go4Health partners

Pilipinas Go4Health, the nationwide healthy lifestyle movement spearheaded by the Department of Health (DOH) and with its partners, formalized its partnerships with a variety of institutions during a ceremonial memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing at the Department of Health Compound in Manila last November 20, 2013.

It aims to inform and encourage Filipinos from all walks of life to practice a healthy lifestyle by making a personal commitment to physical activity, proper nutrition, and the prevention or cessation of smoking and alcohol consumption. Through the movement, DOH and its partners work together to promote and establish a sustainable environment for healthy living.

The MOU signing ceremony was attended by GT Metro Foundation, UCPB Gen, Philips Electronics, PhilRice, Global Academy, Bikram Yoga Alabang, Asian Medical Students Association, Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Asian Hospital and Medical Center. DOH officials and representatives from the National Center for Health Promotion (NCHP) led the ceremony, where the efforts of the Pilipinas Go4Health partners were recognized.

“This is another exciting milestone for us because we know that we are all in this fight against non-communicable disease (NCDs) together,” said Health Secretary Enrique Ona. 

“From the moment we learned about the rise of non-communicable diseases or NCDs, it became our mission to avert its long-term impact on the lives of Filipinos, knowing that the new lifestyle is mostly sedentary. Data also indicate that we have a diet that is high in cholesterol and fat, and that we need to more about smoking and heavy drinking,” Secretary Ona stressed.

Health is Wealth. To maintain our good health, we should have light exercise, morning walk regularly, always take balanced and nutritious diet, we should always be away from the bad habits like smoking, drinking and drug addiction.

Pilipinas Go4Health is a healthy lifestyle movement that aims to encourage Filipinos to commit to living healthy with :

Go Sustansya

They say you are what you eat. Our fast-paced lifestyle has led to a reliance on instant meals and fast food restaurants. There’s no harm in wanting to make life a bit easier, but doing so at the cost of one’s health is a no-no. Typically, these “quick” meals are loaded with unhealthy ingredients for them to last longer or cook easier.

Healthy meals are always the best source of energy, vitamins and minerals that people need everyday. A healthy diet includes: whole grains, healthy protein, fish, vegetables, fruits, and dairy. Eating healthy is easy and need not be expensive. The first step is understanding better and healthier meal options. One also needs to establish a positive attitude about food, know how much calories is needed daily, must know the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ in terms of fats and carbs.

Go Sigla

Getting physical is one of the basic ways of keeping one’s self in tip-top shape. But with very busy schedules, people sometimes find it difficult to squeeze in workouts and exercises.

There are a lot of ways of being physically active. They can be simple things such as using the stairs when climbing up or going down a floor or two and walking to your destination when it’s a few blocks away. Even the simplest household tasks such as gardening and cleaning the house are considered exercise.

Different activities target specific parts of the body. There are endurance activities like brisk walking, dancing and biking, that strengthen the heart and lungs. Flexibility activities that strengthen the muscles include stretching, gardening, and doing various household chores. And there are strengthening activities that concentrate on the strength of bones and muscles, such as climbing up the stairs, lifting weights, and doing push-ups. Tai Chi, do heel-to-toe walk, and balancing on one foot help in maintaining balance.

Go Slow sa Tagay

For some, drinking is a way to relax and unwind. But when it comes to alcohol consumption, moderation is very important.  For men, two drinks are recommended, while women are urged to take one drink.

It also aims to promote safe and responsible driving, and lessen motor vehicle accidents. Under RA 10586, law enforcement can conduct random field sobriety tests, chemical and confirmatory tests on motorists suspected of driving under the influence.

Responsible drinking is the key. Moderate alcohol drinking may contribute in reducing one’s risk for: heart diseases, strokes, particularly is schemic stroke gall stones and diabetes.

Go Smoke-free

Smoking is a deadly habit. Ten Filipinos die every hour because of smoking. Across the globe, there are 1.1 billion smokers, and if current trends continues, the number of smokers will reach 1.6 billion by year 2025. In the Philippines, 28 percent, or 17.3 million Filipino adults aged 15 years and older are current tobacco smokers, according to 2009 data by the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS). But it is not only first-hand smoking that kills. Exposure to secondhand smoke is prevalent as well. 

 Smoking is associated with:

          (1) cardiovascular diseases (including heart diseases and stroke);

          (2) diabetes;

          (3) cancer; and

          (4) chronic respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and asthma.

Countries are making efforts to reduce, if not eliminate, tobacco use. The World Health Organization (WHO) supports countries through the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). WHO also introduced the MPOWER measures, which aims to assist the implementation of programs to reduce tobacco demand.

Launched in June 2013, Pilipinas Go4Health is gaining a strong following among the public and private sectors, academe, local governments, and in online and social media.

Secretary Ona said that this milestone signals the start of bigger, more sustained actions toward a healthier Philippines. 

“With the help of our leaders, our employers, our schools, our families, and our champions, we will inspire every Filipino, from the young to the old, to embrace a healthy future. Because we owe it to ourselves to fight for that future,” Secretary Ona said. 

“We salute the work of our partners, who are making great strides against NCDs. If you and your organization share the same passion for building a stronger and healthier Philippines, be part of Pilipinas Go4Health by registering on the website, www.go4health.ph. We are urging everyone to share their time, ideas, and resources so we can succeed in making health a reality for every Filipino,” Secretary Ona adds.

Here's a videp taken during the DOH MOU with Pilipinas Go4Health Partners, lead by DOH Assistant Secretary Dr. Enrique Tayag.

CBN Asia's Operation Blessing Philippines brings back the smiles on children traumatized by #YolandaPH

Together with relief distribution, feeding and medical mission, Operation Blessing Philippines brings back the smiles on children traumatized by super typhoon Yolanda.

Through songs, stories and games, Operation Blessing has already brought back the smiles on the faces of children seriously affected by the trauma brought by the super typhoon.

Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, the humanitarian arm of CBN Asia, is successfully changing the sentiments in areas devastated by super typhoon Yolanda from one of helplessness and despair to that of hope and a sense of well-being.

The Filipino Smile by George Thomas of CBN News

“Operation Blessing aims to help the children cope up with their current situation through fun activities and games which we do simultaneously with relief distribution, medical mission and feeding programs. It is truly heartwarming to hear these children laugh once more,” says Dr. Kim Pascual, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Operation Blessing.

Despite challenges in logistical requirements, five teams from Operation Blessing are continuously doing relief distributions, medical mission and feeding programs in Leyte, Samar, Palawan, Iloilo and Roxas and Northern Cebu.

In their ongoing relief efforts, Operation Blessing Philippines has already reached out to at least 15,530 people without food and at high risk of possible health care problems.

Relief packs distributed to affected families include fortified rice mix, rice, noodles, powdered milk, canned goods, bottled water and used clothes. In other areas, Operation Blessing distributed brand new shirts and towels. Hygiene kits have already been packed, ready to be transported and distributed.

Simultaneous Operation Blessing medical missions in five sites hardly reached by other local or international aid, have provided the much needed healthcare to close to 2,000 people.

In Coron, Palawan, Operation Blessing was able to feed 600 individuals with warm meals. The group also shared biscuits to at least 60 people in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, the town where Yolanda first landed.

As they distribute food, medicine and basic necessities to the survivors of this tragedy, Operation Blessing also brings to the people a sense of hope, strength and renewed faith.

“Let us continue to pray for our fellowmen that they will not lose faith and they will continue to hold on God’s love and faithfulness,” Dr. Kim said as he urged more donors to continue sharing their blessings so that Operation Blessing Philippines would be able to help out as many affected people as possible. 

For more details, please contact:

Gigi G. Endaya, RSW

Manager, Corporate Communications & Resource Development

477-78-02 to 04/ 477-78-06

gigilyn.endaya@obphil.com

“Designer to the Stars,” Francis Libiran is Metro Magazine’s latest Metrowear Icon.

In celebration of Metro Magazine’s 24th year, Metro has named Francis Libiran, the “designer to the stars,” its latest Metrowear Icon. This coincides with Francis Libiran’s 15 years in the fashion industry.

Libiran will be presenting 10 themed collections as a sneak peek of his 2014-2015 collection on November 25 at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. As a show of solidarity with fellow Filipinos in Eastern and Central Visayas affected by Typhoon Yolanda, Francis Libiran has decided to do a silent auction of 15 iconic pieces on one evening. All proceeds will be donated in support of relief operations for the storm’s victims.

Libiran has gained renown for his elegant style and great skill with draping fabrics and doing intricate beadwork. His creations have drawn the attention of fashionistas in both local and international circles. Among the stars that have been fortunate to wear his beautiful dresses and bespoke suits are the likes of Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Shaina Magdayao, Billy Crawford, Xian Lim and Kim Chiu. For major events like the Star Magic Ball, the brightest (and most fashion-savvy) of stars look forward to wearing his creations. His latest fashion coup was creating the dresses and gowns wore by 2013 Miss World winner, Megan Young. His coral beaded evening won him raves all around.

A major career highlight for Libiran was when his whimsical creations – made using all kinds of Hello Kitty merchandise – was worn by the model-contestants for one of their photo shoots in the 18^th season highly-rated program “America’s Next Top Model.” No less than host Tyra Banks wore one of his gowns when she attended the 4^th Annual Blossom Ball in New York earlier this year.

It is because of his eye for detail, his timeless style that has led Metro magazine to select him as this year’s Metrowear Icon. Libiran's 10 themed collections as a sneak peek of his 2014-2015 collections are Victorian Gothic, Earth Colours, Edwardian Ash, Gemstones, Oriental, Deluxe and Royale.

As a favorite designer of the most beautiful celebrities in local entertainment, they are taking to the stage to model his pieces during the show. Among them are muses Anne Curtis and Kim Chiu; actresses Liza Soberano, Maricar Reyes, Coleen Garcia, and Karylle; celebrity models Kelly Misa, Wendy Tabusalla, Daniel Matsunaga, Fabio Ide, and Hideo Muraoka; beauty queens Shamcey Supsup, Venus Raj and Gwen Ruais; athletes Anthony and David Semerad; and actors Xian Lim, Christian Bautista, Jake Cuenca and Matt Evans,

For more of style embodied, grab a copy of Metro Magazine’s latest issue at bookstores and newsstands nationwide. For updates, visit Metro Magazine on Facebook (www.facebook.Metro.Magazine) or follow them on Twitter / Instagram @metromagph.

Electrolux and Mommy Mundo join together for the Clothes for Hope Donation Drive

Electrolux Philippines, a global leader in home appliances and Mommy Mundo, an online portal of mom and family-focused resources, join together for the Clothes for Hope Donation Drive, in partnership with ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya.

The Clothes for Hope donation drive as part of its Wear Your Passion campaign aims to help the victims of recent calamities, as in recent super typhoon Yolanda.

Andrea Pionilla, Marketing Manager of Electrolux Philippines said that through the Clothes for Hope donation drive, Electrolux aim to provide immediate relief to the victims by giving them the hope of a new beginning through freshly laundered clothes which will be delivered to them by Sagip Kapamilya.

 

“It has been an unfortunate year for the Philippines as we braved through one natural disaster after another. From the earthquake that struck Bohol and Cebu to super typhoon Yolanda, these disasters have left thousands of families grieving for the loss of their homes and loved ones,” Pionilla adds. 

The entire nation is united in helping the victims of recent calamities recover from these tragedies. “Electrolux and Mommy Mundo have provided avenues for people to lend a helping hand by putting up a number of donation sites where people can drop off their pre-loved clothes, blankets, and towels,” Pionilla said. 

Those who wish to help can drop off their pre-loved items in any of the following donation sites: Electrolux Customer Service Hub, Makati City; Mommy Mundo Office, Pasig City; Numa Store, Quezon City; Alabang, Muntinlupa City; Promosphere Inc., Mandaluyong City; and Universal Promo Specialists, Inc., Mandaluyong City.

Donations will also be accepted at the Mommy Mundo Bazaar on December 8, 2013 at the Rockwell Tent, Makati City.

For the exact addresses of the donation sites and more news and 

updates about the Clothes for Hope donation drive, visit www.facebook.com/thelittlewhitebook 

or follow @ElectroluxPH on Twitter and Instagram.

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid provides inspiration in Hulog Ka Ng Langit

"Hulog Ka Ng Langit" celebrates the joy of love and motherhood. Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez - Alcasid always celebrate her blessings with people around through with string of special shows, and her album tour.

As an advocate, Regine has recently launched a number of special projects for the benefit of the Typhoon Yolanda victims like the auction of her personal items. Aside from this, Universal Records and the Songbird recently released the album Hulog Ka Ng Langit, part of its proceed goes to Philippine Red Cross. 

The "Hulog Ka Ng Langit" album, composed of songs that give inspiration and as the debut single and title track of the album truly embodies what the album is all about – unconditional love between husbands and wives, and mothers to children.

“I am a mommy and I thought it’ll be nice to dedicate a whole album for my son. I waited him for so long, 'Hulong Ka Ng Langit' is actually just not for him. The album also has a lot of love songs, which you can dedicate to your loved ones,” Ragine shared.

Regine recounts that when work has started for the album, the whole team was leaning towards making a baby album. The songbird, however, felt that love songs that have more general messages to be included in the album.

“The challenge really was to have a special, not-so-typical baby album,” shares Regine. “An album that can be appreciated by everyone – kids, parents, lovers, and family.”

With Regine’s gift of amazing vocals, she has given new life to songs like Hele Ni Inay, Someone’s Waiting For You, Happiness, You, God Gave Me You and Just The Way You Are, a duet with husband Ogie Alcasid. The songs included in the album also feature some of the best arrangers, musicians in the country.

Hulog Ka Ng Langit promises to give the public an inspiration to continuously hope for their own happiness with people they truly love and care for.

Regine said “I don’t usually say this, pero ang ganda-ganda ng album, it is very memorable because, when I was doing the album, I was also going through some stuff. This album is special and memorable because I dedicate this to my son, husband, family, and loved ones.”

The Hulog Ka Ng Langit album tour goes to Robinson’s Manila (Nov. 20, Wednesday), SM Marilao (November 28, Thursday), SM Pampanga (December 1, Sunday), and SM Sta. Rosa (December 11, Wednesday). All shows start at 5:00 p.m.

Hulog Ka Ng Langit Tracklist:

1. HULOG KA NG LANGIT

2. RAINBOW CONNECTION

3. AMAZING

4. MY CHILD

5. PAG-IBIG

6. TOMORROW

7. SOMEONE’S WAITING FOR YOU

8. ARAW, ULAP, LANGIT

9. JUST THE WAY YOU ARE

10. NATHANIEL (GIFT OF GOD)

11. THE ONE REAL THING

12. HAPPINESS

13. HELE NI INAY

14. YOU

15. SA‘YO NA LANG AKO

16. YOU GOT IT

17. GOD GAVE ME YOU

Regine Velasquez’s Hulog Ka Ng Album Press Conference is being supported by Livestock Restaurant and Bar, Jardin de Zenaida Compound, 34 Sgt, Esguerra Avenue, Quezon City.

1D DAY -to be broadcast on YouTube & Google+ on November 23

‘1D Day is all about giving back to our amazing fans for supporting us for the past three years. When we suggested it we never thought anyone would let us loose LIVE all day – we cannot wait!' - - Liam 

Global superstars One Direction today announce further details of their unprecedented and unique worldwide event, ‘1D Day', which is marking the release of their new album ‘Midnight Memories’.

'1D Day' will give people from every corner of the globe a unique opportunity to enter into One Direction’s world, through a seven-hour live broadcast with the band this Saturday 23rd November between 7pm – 2am (GMT).

1D Day will be broadcast on YouTube & Google+, so One Direction fans around the world can watch live at the same time. The broadcast will include behind the scenes footage, exclusive plays of tracks from their new album 'Midnight Memories', Guinness World record attempts, and amazing special guests including Robbie Williams, Celine Dion, Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan, The Muppets and many more.

The official 1D Day promo video gives a flavour of what you can expect: http://youtu.be/aMlD-UXWWXQ

1D Day will also broadcast live into Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty on BBC3. The show will feature a host of previous Doctors and their time-travelling companions. 

Fans who have taken part in 1D Day challenges over the past few weeks will have the chance to spot their work on screen and people will be able to join in the fun in a variety of ways; using the hashtag #1DDayLive, swiping the screen to get rewards with the Zappar app and play along with the official 1D Day quiz. 

The ultimate reward for fans from around the world is getting the opportunity to hangout with the guys and participate live in the stream. The band will be surprising fans by dropping into their Google+ Hangout parties and chatting live face-to-face in a special feature called One Big Drop In. 

For further information on how to hangout with the guys click here www.google.com/+onedirection

One Direction have recently finished a worldwide tour, and are releasing their hugely anticipated third studio album ‘Midnight Memories’ on the 25th November. The band have also announced a worldwide stadium tour for 2014.

1D Day can be viewed in all countries You Tube is live in at: 

www.google.com/+onedirection

www.youtube.com/onedirection

Music Comes Alive for Visayas

MUSIC COMES ALIVE FOR VISAYAS

A Benefit Concert for the Victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Visayas

November 27 (Wednesday), 4pm onwards, Eastwood Central Plaza

Featuring performances by The Voice of the Philippines finalsts: Mitoy Yonting, Klarisse De Guzman, Janice Javier, Myk Perez, Paolo Onesa and Morissette Amon plus MCA Music artists Sabrina, Nyoy Volante, Sitti, Solenn Heussaff, Pupil, Franco, Loonie, Bassilyo, Crazy As Pinoy, Ron Henley, Tanya Markova, 1:43, Krissy Villongco, Sir Rex Kantatero, Aikee, Iktus, A Music Theory, JC Regino, Dello, Johnny Alegre, The Morning Episodes, Kate Torralba, Domino and Slapshock.

To enter the venue, just buy any MCA Music album or donate in cash or in kind. If you buy any CD, all proceeds that day will be donated to Philippine Red Cross to help victims of @YolandaPH. 

You can download any songs at www.spinnr.ph.

“HEROES OF CHANGE” in the first-ever Superbook fun run !

Run and become "heroes of change" to help our kababayans in need with the first-ever Superbook benefit fun run dubbed "READY… GIZMO…GO!"

"READY… GIZMO…GO!" on December 14, 2013 at the Bonifacio Global City will also benefit the CBN Asia Prayer Center, the Asian Center for Missions and the CBN Asia Media (The 700 Club Asia, Superbook and Tanikala).

Warm up starts at 4:30 am and the official gun start for the 10K run is at 6:00 am. 

Join Gizmo, the Superbook agents and other Superbook lovers as they make “every kilometer count” and contribute in raising funds for the disaster relief operations of Operation Blessing, the humanitarian arm of CBN Asia. Various OB Teams have now set up a base camp in the most hard-hit areas of Super Typhoon Yolanda distributing relief goods, doing medical missions and trauma counseling.

Run and Become Heroes of Change

Superbook takes the lead in the fun run with its phenomenal success in its first season drawing close to 20 million viewers.

And in this time when everyone is joining hands to help our kababayans in the Visayas, Superbook, through its “Bida ng Pagbabago Advocacy,” invites everyone, especially the kids to participate in this first ever “Ready… Gizmo… Go!” Fun Run and help raise funds for the CBN Asia Family of Ministries.

Superbook’s “Bida ng Pagbabago Advocacy” believes in empowering the children of today. As young as they are, they can already be of influence and become examples to their friends, families and community.

“The effect of Superbook on the family has been amazing. Through Superbook and the adventures of Gizmo, Chris and Joy, more and more children have developed the joy of Bible-reading and have become heroes of change by showing positive difference at home, in school and their community. Superbook also empowers parents to introduce positive values to their children in a fun way and it has become a catalyst for families to become closer and to grow in love and faith,” says Icko Gonzalez, Superbook Project Head in the Philippines.

How To Register

Participants may choose to join either of the following categories: 1K, 3K, 5K or 10K. Registration fees are P300 for the 1K; P400 for the 3K; P500 for the 5K and P600 for the 10K, inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready…Gizmo…Go! ballers, and finisher’s shirt for 10K.

Registration is now open until December 9 or until supplies last.

To join the “Ready… Gizmo… Go!” Fun Run, visit any of the following venues during office hours for registration and payment and immediately claim your specially-designed race kit:

· CBN Asia Head Office Sagittarius Bldg., HV Dela Costa / Leviste St., Makati City

· House of Praise (HOP) Robinsons Galleria and St. Francis Square, Ortigas

· ADSTRATWORLD Holdings Inc. Head Office

· Brooks SM North EDSA

· Toby’s Sports Branches in Glorietta 2, Shangri-La Plaza and Trinoma

· RUNNR Branches in Alabang Town Center and Bonifacio Global City

Do not miss this chance to be a part of the first Superbook Fun Run and make a difference in the lives of thousands this Christmas!

For more event details, please visit our event page atwww.batangsuperbook.com/readygizmogo

For updates and announcements, please visit and like our Batang Superbook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/batangsuperbook

Celebrate Happiness with McDonald’s at the BABY & FAMILY EXPO 2013

Join the biggest family celebration at the BABY & FAMILY EXPO 2013 on December 06-08, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex. For more than three decades, McDonald’s has been the Filipino family’s first choice when it comes to sharing great tasting meals and creating memorable moments with one another. A huge part of the enjoyable experience McDonald’s creates for families is because of one of its most loved icons: the Happy Meal.

This coming Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013, McDonald’s will bring this delightful experience to the biggest family event of the year.

After the successful first round of #BibongBaby photo contest, which gathered 300 entries, Baby & Family Expo 2013 will be capturing kid’s happiness through the #BibongBabyKiddie Edition. Entries can be submitted through the online photo contest application found at the Baby Expo Philippines Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/babyexpoph/app_599788450050788). The photo entry must show the kid ages 3-6 years old, holding the iconic McDonald’sHappy Meal Red Box. Weekly winners will be determined through online voting, while the grand winner will be judged based on the criteria identified by McDonald’s and a percentage from the number of likes. The winners will receive a McCelebrations package from McDonald’s.

Chief Happiness Officer Ronald McDonald, together with friends Grimace, Hamburglar and Birdie will be in attendance to play with the kids during the first day of the Baby & Family Expo 2013. Exciting games and prizes awaits the expo visitors. Across the three-day expo, McDonald’s will be exhibiting new themes of the McCelebrations.

Organized by MediaCom Solutions Inc. and co-presented by Cordlife, the country’s premier biggest family event of the year to nurture family development and child care dubbed as “Welcoming Life, Love and Care” will cover the stages of family growth from pregnancy, maternity, newborns, toddlers and early childhood. The event will also feature educational talks and seminars, fun-filled activities and exclusive discounts from over 200 exhibitors. 

Join the biggest family celebration for by registering for free at the Baby& Family Expo Philippines 2013 website http://babyexpo.ph/registration.php. 

For queries and updates, you can call +632.843.2174, 

email info@babyexpo.ph and join the community at 

http://www.facebook.com/babyexpoph and 

http://twitter.com/BabyExpoPH.

Moët Hennessy Asia Pacific extends relief, donates to Philippine Red Cross

People all around the world, and from different countries brought out sympathy and support during this most trying time for our country. 

Moët Hennessy Asia Pacific – Philippine Representative Office sympathizes with the entire Filipino nation as the devastation brought by the typhoon Yolanda shattered landscapes and left massive number of Filipinos in the Visayas region displaced due to lack of shelter, food, water, and medicines. 

While countless of lives were also appallingly swept away by what is known to be the strongest typhoon in the world to date, thousands are still in dire need of help. 

In this light, the Moët Hennessy Asia Pacific – Philippines Representative Office puts aside its much sought Hennessy Artistry Halo 2013 slated on November 15, at the NBC Tent in Global City to empathize with the Filipinos and extend relief assistance. 

Moët Hennessy Asia Pacific will be in direct coordination with the Philippine Red Cross to provide donation in aide of the organization’s ongoing disaster management services and humanitarian relief operations. 

The disaster is indeed unimaginable and the scope is heart wrenching. If we could heed the call for “The Global Art of Mixing” for the annual Hennessy Artistry Halo and bring together various genres of music from artists of diverse and multicultural act, let us join hands for another purpose: to bring hope and music back to the lives of countless Filipinos. Though the night of good music for Halo 2013 shall be put on hold, we encourage everyone across the world that have been supportive of the Hennessy Artistry events to take a moment of prayer and find ways to help rebuild spirits of Filipinos through little acts of generosity and sacrifices. 

Put together each of our efforts, no matter the volume, we can make positive change. 

The Halo event would have had international and local artists performing both solo and in collaboration, to be headlined by Swedish DJ Duo Cazzette with their unique brand of house, dub-step, trance and funk. Other artists that were also set to join the Halo 2013 event are Australian pop star Timomatic, our very own Nicole Asensio, including Urban Dub, hip-hop DJ and Drummer Duo Motherbasss and DJ Jessica Milner. 

Hennessy Artistry Halo Manila is rescheduled on January 24, 2014.

Global Humanitarian Group in NY Picks Filipino Ambassador, Helps Typhoon Victims

Metro World Child is a global faith-based, humanitarian organization serving nearly 100,000 children each week with after school programs, Sunday School services, child sponsorship, special programs and personal home visits.

In 2001, Metro World Child began a work in Manila, Philippines. The goal was to reach children and families who were living in situations that were in most cases, beyond their control. Metro World Child went to some of the most needy areas such as Smokey Mountain, Tondo, Navotas, and other impoverished locations throughout the Philippines. Over a decade later, we now reach 20,000 children and their families on a weekly basis here in the Philippines alone. Metro World Child has grown to include other nations such as South Africa, Kenya, Romania, and India, and combined, now reach over 100,000 children around the world.

Top-ranked speaker and master trainer, Boris Joaquin was recently appointed the Philippine Ambassador for the Private Sector by the Metro World Child Foundation based in Brooklyn New York, USA.

Joaquin is delighted by this new appointed following his stints with World Vision and involvements with HOPE Foundation, Scholars for Jesus, World Teach and Bible League, his role to help connect Metro World Child’s programs for the street children with right partners and corporate donors. 

“This is timely…” Joaquin quips, “ ..After Typhoon Yolanda, children lost their families, families grieved for their children. Despite this, however, we still believe that there is something that even the strongest storm cannot take away from them.” 

With only a few days before the holiday season, you can assure these children and families that the Christmas spirit will not be lost. A small gift of love from you can make a big difference in their lives this year. It is in times like this that we are called to give what we can, and we believe that our gifts can serve as the light they very much need in their lives today. We can hope that these presents will bring the love they need from God in these trying times, given through us.

Boris continues, “We are working right now putting together shipping containers filled with desperately needed relief supplies. They are being prepared as we speak. Metro World Child reaches close to 20,000 children a week in the Philippines. We are determined to do “whatever it takes” to get this aid as well as the Gospel to those who need it most. Please help us.” 

Metro World Child has program called Operation Holiday Hope, which gives Noche Buena grocery packs and Christmas gifts to these affected children. With the private sectors help this Christmas, Metro World Child can reach over 20,000 children in the Manila area. For P1000, you can provide one child and their family with a Noche Buena, Christmas dinner. Or for just P500, you can provide a child with a Christmas gift. 

To be part of Operation Holiday Hope, please contact 846 0083 or 0915 709 3386.

You can also email us at friends@metroworldchild.org.

For online donations, go to www.metroworldchild.org.ph and on the 

upper right corner, click “GIVE” button.

Click “Donate Now!” button then select campaign 

Operation Holiday Hope: Christmas Basket / Toy

Majestic sleep with the Kensington® Collection by Uratex Premium Mattress

The majestic premium Kensington mattress collection from Uratex has been launched last Thursday November 14, 2013 held at Our Home in SM Megamall.

The event was hosted by Ms. Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan and Anthony Pangilinan and attended by celebrity guests, Victor Basa, Christine Babao, Julius Babao, Ricardo Cepeda, Marina Benipayo and other guests of the society. 

The new majestic collection, three different models - the Kensington® Classic, Kensington® Luxe and Kensington® Opulent, Uratex Premium Mattress, allows anyone to sleep on its royal and majestic elegance and magnificent comfort that will suit everyone’s varied needs and tastes in comfortable style.

Kensington® Collection by Uratex Premium Mattress is expected to capture the attention of Filipino modern mattress lovers. This time, Uratex partners with leading lifestyle furniture store chain Our|Home in order to provide better sleep solutions to Filipinos and further set the standard in wellness, elegance, comfort, durability and functionality in today’s modern beds.

Made from a combination of classic bonnel spring, an hour-glass shape and knotted end rings at the top and the bottom with a round helical wire that connects the spring together, and further made relaxing and restful with Uratex Nuovoluxe foam, Kensington® Classic provides a comfortable balance of softness on the surface and firmness deep down. With knitted fabric to cover the mattress, everyone is assured of a good night’s sleep every time.

Kensington® Luxe, on the other hand, is made from high quality visco-elastic foam on top of a pocket spring material that will cradle the body to ease up pressure and provide utmost comfort to the whole body. With its soft comfort feel, anyone who sleeps on a Kensington Luxe mattress is assured of an all-over feeling of relaxation and comfortable sleep with less of the discomforting tossing and turning.

And finally, Kensington® Opulent is specially designed with the combination of five-zone pocketed springs, visco-elastic foam and natural latex foam topper to ensure optimum support with its firm built and superior comfort to provide everyone a good night’s sleep.

To complete the royal sleeping experience everyone needs night in and night out, the Kensington collection also includes the Kensington® Pillow. It's a super soft pillow that will definitely lull anyone to sleep by providing excellent back support, perfect relaxation and an exceptional level of coziness and contentment.

Anyone with a Kensington® Collection by Uratex Premium Mattress will definitely enjoy its royal beauty and comfort for a very long time since Uratex Premium Mattress and Our Home guarantees superb quality and durability as each of the mattresses from the Kensington® Collection has a warranty— Kensington® Classic with 7 years and Kensington® Luxe and Opulent with 15 years—that protects the mattresses from inherent manufacturing defects and damage, or wear and tear under normal usage.

Aside from the warranties and other snug features, all items under the Kensington® Collection is treated with Sanitized®, which prevents and controls the growth of allergens to provide long-lasting, safe and effective protection against bacteria, fungi, dust mites, mold, mildew and unpleasant odors.

Get to know more about the Kensington® Collection by Uratex Premium Mattress, and find out how you can have a majestic sleep experience any time, every time. Exclusively available in Our Home stores nationwide. Visit www.uratex.com.ph for more details.

Mostly appreciated the heart of Uratex for giving donations of 4,000 sets of mattresses, P2 million worth of shirts and blankets, and P2 milllion cash donation to help rebuild classrooms in Tacloban and for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda.

Here are some of the pictures during the Kensington mattress collection launch. (Photo by Joan Meg Roman.)

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