Enjoying Wonderful World: 2013-12-01

December 7, 2013

The Lifestyle Guy’s Website for Lifestylers: Philipabadicio.com

I enjoyed the wondeful world of BergHOFF in Makati! Last Friday, we held the first ever BergHOFF blogger's night, featuring Chef Michelle Adrillana (of Flavors on Fire Catering Services), with special guests Philip Abadicio, the Philip Lifestyle Guy and Dr. Manny Calayan of Calayan Surgicentre Corp.

Philipabadicio.com is a lifestyle website made with an entertainment twist. It’s a new online lifestyle source.

The advent of our Lifestyle Guy’s website for Lifestylers, Philipabadicio.com is made for all of us who love Life and have Style.

By walking and talking the lifestyle beat for many years, Philip Abadicio brings an effortless familiarity and outspokenness into his website. He will keep us in-the-know on the must-knows in the lifestyle and entertainment scenes. This website is poised to give you a whole new lifestyle experience with entertainment segments.

Philip Abadicio has been writing about lifestyle. He is behind the successful campaigns of his clients’ lifestyle products and brands. As a PR man, he established RPA & Communicate where he mastered the ropes of the lifestyle industry. RPA is an acronym for real, personal and all-that style.

Philip has hosted “It’s More Fun with Philip,” a lifestyle magazine talk show. It's a lifestyle news program for the Global News Network. Also one program “Style RPA TV” on TV5’s news channel Aksyon TV.

"Philip, Lifestyle Guy " airing on TV5 every Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

And now, he gives us Philipabadicio.com, the chronicler of the people, places and products that affect our vanity, dining, design and travels. The various features on his TV show will also be available on this site.

Today’s society operates at breakneck speed and thus, traditional forms of gathering knowledge are rapidly becoming obsolete. More often than not, the internet spews out breaking news ahead of the rest and most of us access this thru our social media accounts. Entertainment has also invaded our lifestyle choices. Philipabadicio.com brings to us the art and style of living with more in-depth information on some of the feature stories on Philip, Lifestyle Guy.

From retail to print to PR to entertainment and lifestyle, Philip Abadicio is now taking the next big journey with Philipabadicio.com bring forward his expertise in lifestyle to the audience that really matter: the general public. It is a visually appealing, culturally enriching, and gastronomically appetizing site. Prizes can also be won online similar to how it’s done on the TV show and as our lifestyle guy says it: “We’ll give you the surprises, for you to win the prizes!” The food that we recommend from the restaurants we feature, spa and salon treatments, frocks and froufrou from designers, gift cheques for stays at recommended hotels and resorts, consumer products and services, and a whole lot more, will be given away online.

“My website features fashion, food, arts, music, design, gadgets, and the artists, chefs, celebrities, etc. who I work with to put together our show plus all my insights and personal comments on the things we do,” Philip Abadicio explains.

TV5 management and artists have also been very supportive of his endeavors including the Lifestyle Guy’s website for Lifestylers.

Philipabadicio.com will turn your life and style to slicker speeds than ever before!

To access everything new and hip and cool, the method is simple, simply follow Philip Abadicio on Twitter- @philipabadicio, Instagram- @philipabadicio, and Facebook- Philip K. Abadicio.

Visit also: "Philip, Lifestyle Guy

December 6, 2013

Bet On Your Baby kicks off the Christmas season this Saturday - JUDY ANN RECEIVES BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo has already received two special gifts as a television host, beginning with her victory as Best Reality Show Host in the 27^th PMPCStar Awards for TV for “MasterChef Pinoy Edition”.

Aside from that, her rewards spill over into the success of her current game show, “Bet On Your Baby,” that airs on Saturday nights.

According to data from Kantar Media, “Bet On Your Baby” received a rating of 26.9% in comparison to the 14.7% that its rival show on GMA earned last Saturday (November 30).

27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Reality Show Host Juday

“Bet On Your Baby” is all set to celebrating the holidays starting this Saturday (December 7),

Meanwhile, “Bet On Your Baby” begins its Christmas celebration this Saturday (Dec 7). Among the babies who will spread “cuteness” are Baby Seth Ariza, child of a seaman and a teacher from Laguna, Baby Iana Francisco, a child of a security guard from Tondo, Manila and Russki Bertulano, a child of an acrobat performer from Bulacan.

Baby of Ariza Family

Baby of Francisco family

Baby of Bertulano Family

“Bet On Your Baby” airs on Saturdays 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 onInstagram.

For comments on the show, don’t forget to use the hashtag #BetOnYourBabyPH.

FAMILY FASHION WEEKEND AT THE BABY & FAMILY EXPO 2013

Be part of this stylish and star-studded biggest family event of the year!

Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 presents Family Fashion Weekend featuring apparels from country’s finest brands – Cotton On Kids, Petit Bateau, Mothercare Philippines and F&X Philippines, happening on Saturday December 07, at Hall 1, SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

This parent and child tandem fashion show will feature the weekly finalists of the #BibongBaby contest, an online photo and video contest of the Baby & Family Expo 2013. The collection will showcase holiday children’s wear in a tropical country. From blue to orange hues, the outfits will depict the expo’s lively theme.

Cotton On Kids collection will bring the spirit, edginess and fashionability of its parent brand, Cotton On, world renowned Australian brand, Cotton On, which opened stores in the Philippines a year ago. Its range of children’s apparel and accessories offers the latest styles that allow even the littlest personalities to shine through.

Another runaway collection will be all the way from France. Petit Bateau will stage fashionable yet comfortable casual wardrobe for kids. The French label began as an innovator in kid's underwear in 1893 and has been committed to bringing comfort, freedom of movement, and the softest fabrics to kids, and even to adults.

Aside from baby essentials like feeding, bathing, travel equipment and toys, Mothercare Philippines has a collection of fabulous children’s clothing, which will be featured at the fashion show. For expectant mothers, they also have maternity clothing to make they stay fashionable.

F&X Philippines will offer not just stylish children’s wear but also comfortable and versatile outfits. The collection emanates coolness and fun, giving the kids confidence and bringing out one’s individuality.

The Family Fashion Weekend is part of the three-day fun-filled event from December 06-08, 2013 organized by MediaCom Solutions Inc. and co-presented by Cordlife Philippines, the leading cord blood and tissue banking service provider in the country. The Baby & Family Expo Philippines dubbed as “Welcoming Life, Love and Care”, is dedicated to nurture family development and child care. It covers the stages of family growth from pregnancy, maternity, newborns, toddlers and early childhood. The event will also feature educational talks and seminars, exciting activities like Family Olympics and Family Fashion Weekend and exclusive discounts from over 200 exhibitors.

The family expo will also feature inspirational talks by celebrity parents like Azkals coach Michael Weiss as he talks about ‘Coaching the Azkals and Coaching Your Kids’, host, author and Mercato founder RJ Ledesma will also share tips on Daddy 101. On The Money host and The Master’s Academy president, Edric Mendoza will also talk about Homeschooling while dancing diva Regine Tolentino and Bb. Pilipinas- Universe title holder and actress Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores will share their memorable experiences in Parenting 101. MTRCB Chairman Atty. Eugenio Villareal and actress, host and co-producer of MOMents and MTRCB Board Member Gladys Reyes- Sommereux will tackle about ‘Child Friendly Content and Parental Guidance on Responsible Media Consumption.’ Moonstar88 vocalist, Acel van Ommen and Starstruck avenger Jade Lopez will also give a talk on Right Start’s advocacy.

Be part of this stylish and star-studded family event by registering for free at the Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 website www.babyexpo.ph.

For queries and updates, call +632.843.2174, email info@babyexpo.ph and join the community at www.facebook.com/babyexpoph and www.twitter.com/BabyExpoPH.

December 5, 2013

"Mulan", a pre-X’mas show set on December 14 and 19

Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “MULAN” with script and lyrics by Luigi Nacario and music by Eugene Belbis.

"Mulan's" special pre-X’mas offering to all schools, parents and children, set on December 14 (Saturday) at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center at 10am & 2pm, Efficiency St., Subic Bay Gateway Park.

And for those living in Metro Manila, there will be a show on December 19 at 3:00 PM, ST. CECILIA’S HALL, St. Scholastica’s College, Manila City

The story of Mulan, a popular Chinese heroine, comes from an old Chinese folktale entitled “The Ballad of Mulan”.

Originally a poem – Hua Mulan’s story has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years.

Fearless and determined, Mulan’s story starts out as China is facing the threat of the Huns. The Emperor seeks out the help of the men of different families to fight in battle. Former military man and Mulan’s father is among those chosen.

Too old and sick to participate but also too honourable to walk away from the duty. Mulan’s father and his family are faced with the dilemna of being unable to send someone in his place. Without a male member who is old enough to fight, Mulan steps forward to serve in the army in his place.

This version of Mulan’s tale, unlike the other popular versions, shows the perspective of her siblings. It also shows that her parents have given her their blessings to do what she must. Mulan will then take appropriate measures to prepare for battle.

The story unfolds around her buying the necessary equipment she will need before setting out. It also exhibits the different seasons she goes through during the course of the war. When Mulan comes home, she amazes everyone with the fact that she is indeed a woman.

A story of family, sacrifice and courage rooted in the rich culture and tradition of China – the production of “ MULAN ” is certainly a treat that all families will enjoy.

The cast of “ MULAN ” features Gian Gloria, Mary Anne Plamenio, Agnes Sarreal, Ces Dela Cruz, Hyacinth Leonado, Angel Yu, Shanelle Comia, Zscharmaine Barretto, Derrick Gozos, Terence Guillermo, Jose Herrera, Noel Comia, Kendrick Ibasco, Rupert Alvarez, Michael Fernandez, Dusty Suarez, VJ Parreno and Denzel Guiao.

For further inquiries, please call 7501551 / 09154478959

Or visit Facebook page – www.facebook.com/kidsactsphilippines

Instagram: @kidsactsphilippines

Photos by Occasional Bliss Photography.

Wave Rave 2013, the ultimate year-end beach house concert-party!

Here comes an extraordinary concert-party experience this December. Sariaya has the coolest year-end beach house concert-party.

Dalampasigan Resort in Sariaya, Quezon proudly presents Wave Rave 2013, the ultimate year-end beach house concert-party!

What better way to end the year than be with friends and family in an out-of-town vacation, while enjoying finest music and entertainment?

Wave Rave 2013 features top-of-the-line artists including award-winning rock band Up Dharma Down and pop rock icon Yeng Constantino.

Crack up with the infectious humor of stand-up comedians Super Tekla and Iyah from popular comedy bar “Laffline,” which is one of the trailblazers in Philippine stand-up comedy.

And to cap the night, dance to the beat of DJ Nina, dubbed as the metro’s hottest female DJ and who’s a mainstay stunner at the top clubs and bars in Metro Manila.

The 30-hectare resort is one of the budding tourist destinations in Southern Luzon waiting to be rediscovered. It’s just a two-hour drive away from Manila.

There will be a shuttle service for participants to and from the resort. Gold ticket holders also get free resort accommodation.

Part of the proceeds of the event will go to the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda in Visayas.

Don’t miss Wave Rave 2013 on December 21, 2013 at the Dalampasigan Resort in Sariaya, Quezon.

Tickets go on sale Friday 22nd November, call Noreen at 0915-653-1276.

Gold P2,500 (hotel package), Silver P1,500

December 4, 2013

DepEd receives Samsung tablets for recovery of school documents damaged by Yolanda

The policy of the Department of Education (DepEd) with regard to disasters is the immediate resumption of classes as soon as it is safe and there are learning spaces available. But tents and teachers are not the only things needed to resume normal schooling.

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) donated 40 Samsung tablets to DepEd., during the turnover ceremony last 29th of November, 2013 (Friday). The delegation was headed by Her Excellency Ambassador Hatice Pinar Isik, the foremost official of the Turkish Mission to the Philippines. This effort was made to help the Department, as well as regional and division offices in recovering what was left of the documents in the schools ravaged by super typhoon Yolanda.

“Restoring and preserving records is just as important as providing education. The most affected group here are graduating students,” explained Assistant Secretary Reynaldo D. Laguda, emphasizing on the urgency needed to restore as much school records as possible.

With these 40 tablets on hand, the department would be able to ensure the proper documentation of school records which were soaked, soiled, or totally destroyed. This project also ensures the longevity of school documents from being further damaged by such calamities.

The said effort has four major phases to ensure an organized filing of the salvaged documents. It starts with the deployment of division-assigned personnel for the capturing of documents, with the use of the tablets, in the affected schools. The data would then be off-loaded to the home divisions for proper reviewing and renaming of the files. Once the files have been recorded and accounted for, they will be distributed back to the individual schools for their own record keeping. Once the system is in place, it will then be replicated for the schools and other division offices as disaster risk mitigating initiative.

“By next week, we will be bringing these (tablets) to Leyte and Samar,” Laguda adds. “This assistance from TIKA would surely help speed up the process in bringing back normalcy to the students’ school calendar and would eventually sustain our schools in the prevention of the same problem in file storage for similar disasters in the future.”

December 3, 2013

LookHome Philippines Magazine: Expert help on achieving your dream home

LookHome Philippines was launched last November 19, 2013 during the “James Hardie LIVEvolution: Breaking New Grounds” event held at the New World Hotel Ballroom.

LookHome Philippines magazine, published by James Hardie.

Whether you’re planning a home makeover or about to build your dream home, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of questions. For example, do you opt for a condo or a house? How do you maximize small spaces? What colors should you use, and how do you tastefully mix and match?

On top of all this, you still have to make other decisions: what building materials should you go for? Apart from price, what other factors should you consider? How do you make your home more energy-efficient? What can you do to make sure that your family’s quality of life is improved?

James Hardie is the company behind HardieFlex advanced building composites, one of the leading building materials in the country. Driven by a strong sense of innovation, James Hardie launched LookHome Philippines so that readers are given access to an all-in-one resource that aims to give expert design advice and easy, practical tips on how to transform houses into homes.

The information in the magazine, sourced from top urban developers, architects and designers here and abroad, is meant to help readers better their homes and, ultimately, their lives. LookHome Philippines is a testament to James Hardie’s commitment to the design and construction industry so Filipinos are able to have the homes they aspire for, and to live without compromise.

“Regardless of what design style you favor, whether it’s minimalist or eclectic, your home – how it is built and what’s in it – should allow you to go through your daily routines with ease. It should suit your lifestyle, and be able to adapt to your changing needs. That’s the sort of living space that LookHome Philippines can help homeowners achieve,” said Liza Alde, Marketing Manager, James Hardie Philippines.

During the same event, James Hardie also launched HardieFlex® Flooring which is a versatile, durable and environment-friendly flooring substrate that is specially made for internal residential flooring applications.

James Hardie is renowned and respected the world over for its advanced, innovative, and environmentally friendly building materials. It has been in the Philippines for nearly two decades and operates a world-class manufacturing facility in Cabuyao, Laguna.

For more information on LookHome Philippines, HardieFlex® Flooring,

and other James Hardie products, please log-on to www.jameshardie.com.ph

or Like their Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/JamesHardiePH;

you may also call hotline no. 1-800-888-5427 (outside Metro Manila)

or 895-5427 (within Metro Manila).

"Beauty for a Cause" campaign by Status Hair Salon

Status Hair Salon launched their "Beauty for a Cause" campaign. From Nov. 26 to December 15, 2013, 20% income from the sales during the period will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

Last November 26, I was invited to join their epecial event titled STATUS SALON TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY held at their branch - LG, North East Building Connecticut St. Greenhills, San Juan City.

My friend, Kitty Lanto of Abs-Cbn's CinemaOne TV, asked me to choose the services I want to avail: haircolor, highlights, hair treatments, nail services.

I'm super excited. Foremost, I want to transform my hair and last month ago, I tried and had a hard time doing my own coloring hair. So here, gladly and excitingly, I really sad yes to an invitation to transform my hair.

I got my hair done by Jerry and friendly staff. Status Salon Creative Director Nikki Bacay supervised the whole hair coloring and style. First, they had to bleach my hair, as I said, I had colored it black in the past week.

Status Salon young owner Roseann Ko, Nikki Bacay and Jerry.

During the 'Beauty for a Cause' launch, guest celebrities were Ms. Yayo Aguila and Mara Lopez.

Nikki Bacay, Mara Lopez and Roseann Ko

Status Hair Salon was created in 2011 with sisters Robina and Roseann Ko set up their first hair salon in Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas. With their own, unique brand and build the salon with a vision of providing services in line with the highest international standards. The salon uses Schwarzkopf products.

Here are some photos of Status Hair Salon in Greenhills.

Thanks to Status Hair Salon. Even it took 4 hours in processing, bleaching, coloring, treatment, I enjoyed that experience I had. The staff are so friendly, helpful and gave me some tips in proper care of my hair. I love my newly colored hair now and will try other colors in coming days.

Try your hair to be transform and also make Beauty for Cause! From Nov. 26 to December 15, 2013, 20% income from the sales during the period will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

"Don't limit yourself to one shade. The season's best new hair colors are multi-tonal—think sun-kissed blonde with deeper honey undertones, hazelnut brown spun with fine streaks of gold and copper enhanced with dark woody layers. The look is highly individualized, in keeping with fall's runway themes, and makes for hair that's rich and uniquely chic." - By Kari Molvar

For more information visit Status Hair Salon Facebook https://www.facebook.com/statushairsalonmanila

Twitter: @Statushairsalon_

Instagram: Statushairsalon_

"READY...GIZMO...GO!" FUN RUN on December 14

Batang Superbook Agent Isabel Oli Invites You to Join the First-Ever Superbook Fun Run.

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!

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

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"READY...GIZMO...GO!" FUN RUN

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013

Bonifacio Global City

Assembly: 4:00 a.m. |

Gunstart for 10K: 6:00 a.m.

Categories:

1K	PHP300.00	inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller
3K	PHP400.00	inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, Finisher's medal
5K	PHP500.00	inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, Finisher's medal
10K	PHP600.00	inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, and finisher's shirt, Finisher's medal

Registration venues:

CBN Asia Head Office - Sagittarius Bldg., HV Dela Costa St., Makati City
House of Praise (HOP) Robinsons Galleria and St. Francis Square, Ortigas
ADSTRATWORLD Holdings Inc. Head Office - 99 Magsaysay St., EDSA Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City
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

For more event details, visit READY...GIZMO...GO! EVENT PAGE.

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

Meralco's Energy Efficiency and Safety Tips for Your Home

Do you prepare your home for all the upcoming holiday activities? More Christmas lights to set up? Having new appliances? Cooking a feast this Christmas need not be time-consuming or expensive but we have to maximize the efficiency of your appliances and be sure you are all safe.

Meralco shared to us this special "Bright Idea" to help our homes become more energy efficient.

Last Friday, November 29, 2013, I was invited to the Meralco forum to discuss current energy issues such as rate adjustments and customer services. This was held in Aracama Filipino Cuisine, Unit C, The Fort Entertainment Center, Global City, Taguig City.

Here are some Energy Efficiency saving tips and sustainability for our home.

For the latest update on electricity rate adjustment and some energy efficiency tips, here is the November edition of the Meralco Advisory.

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Here are useful tips on maximizing the efficiency of your appliances.

For your refrigerators, defrost regularly. Defrost before frost builds up to 1/4 inch to keep your unit running efficiently. Also, remember to clean condenser coils. The coils at the back remove heat. Clean them twice a year using a vacuum cleaner or broom.