The UNTV Cup Season 2

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The UNTV Cup Season 2 will officially commence on February 11, 2014 at Smart Araneta.

Here's UNTV's advocacy that was able to unite different government agencies and local celebrities to play the game of basketball to support a cause.

On this season’s league, the teams were given the privilege to get a maximum of two professional basketball (PBA) players for reinforcement, subject to certain qualifications.  For the second season, ten (10) teams are set to take part in this charity ball game. They are the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP Cavaliers), Congress (Congress Legislators), Department of Justice (DOJ Hunters), Local Government Unit (LGU), Malacañang Palace, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA Equalizers), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth Advocates), Philippine Judiciary, Philippine National Police (PNP Responders) and Senate. In addition to the participating teams of last season, the success of the advocacy inspired both Malacañan and Senate to join this upcoming season.

“UNTV Cup is one of the projects we came up with since we know a lot of people in the government agencies as well as celebrities who are fond of playing basketball. But this time, they’ll be playing for a better cause,” the veteran broadcaster UNTV Cup’s progenitor Kuya Daniel Razon said.

To further enhance the public service aspect of the league, each game day every Sunday will also be a public service” day for the participating agencies.

Prior to the game, each agency will be given a booth at the game venue, where our game audience may seek for the services of each organization.

During the first season, seven teams played to win the top prize of P1-million for their chosen charity.

Players included high-ranking officials from the Supreme Court (Team Judiciary), Armed Forces of the Philippines (Team AFP), Philippine National Police (Team PNP) and Philhealth. Officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Congress and some local government units (Congress-LGU), also took part in Season 1 of UNTV Cup.

UNTV CUP Season 1 Champion Team Judiciary selected the Bohol earthquake and Mindanao war victims to receive their million-peso cash prize. Team PNP, meanwhile, donated its second-place cash prize of P500,000 to the Masonic Charities for Crippled Children.

All games will be held every Sunday at Ynares Sports Arena, and broadcasted live 2:30pm at UNTV.

UNTV's vision is be a prime catalyst of a public service advocacy that will inspire and encourage public servants to join hands in helping the underprivileged members of our society through sports. 

The UNTV Cup will provide an opportunity for public servants to play an active part for a good cause that will help the underprivileged of the society while promoting unity, camaraderie, and physical fitness among public servants. 

UNTV Cup is a basketball competition among various branches of the government culminating in a final game to determine the champion. This will not only promote camaraderie, sportsmanship and healthy competition among the various branches of the government but will also be able to bring to their attention the plight of the underprivileged. 

Each team will submit their chosen charitable institution as their beneficiary for this basketball tournament. The champion will be given the privilege to have a One Million Peso (Php1,000,000) grant to their beneficiary. While the runner-up will receive Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php500,000), the third placer Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php250,000) and the fourth placer One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php150,000) for their chosen beneficiaries. 

The entire league is broadcasted LIVE every Sunday 2:30PM at UNTV, and simulcast via live streaming at www.untvweb.com. 

During the Season 1 completed last November 2013, UNTV's four-month tournament was successfully began and ended at the jam-packed Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

The participating teams of Season 1 were the following: 

a. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 

b. Philippine National Police (PNP) 

c. Judiciary/Supreme Court 

d. Congress-LGU 

e. PhilHealth 

f. Department of Justice (DOJ) 

g. MMDA 

The winners of the first season are as follows: 

· 4th Place – Philhealth (Philhealth Advocates) / Beneficiary: Cancer Warriors Foundation 

· 3rd Place – AFP (AFP Cavaliers) / Beneficiary: AFP Educational Benefit System Office 

· 2nd Place – PNP (PNP Hinirangs) / Beneficiary: Masonic Charities for Crippled Children 

· Champion – Judiciary (Team Judiciary) / Beneficiary: Earthquake Victims of Cebu and Bohol, and Standoff Victims of Zamboanga

Let Christian Bautista be your ‘Ace of Hearts’ this Valentine’s date

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Christian's Heart’s Day show “Ace of Hearts,”on February 14, 8 p.m. at the Ace Hotel, Kapitolyo, Pasig, his first V Day show in the country in recent years.

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, with his soothing voice and memorable ballads, will serenade those who will watch “Ace of Hearts.”

“It feels good to, once again, be part of the Valentine’s Day celebration of Filipinos – may they be single, in a relationship, or married,” says Christian. “Iba pa rin siyempre ‘pag Pinoy ang nag-se-celebrate ng Valentine’s.”

The show’s repertoire will include some of the most romantic OPM and international tunes, plus some of Christian’s biggest hits like The Way You Look At Me, Everything You Do, among others.

The Romantic Balladeer will also be joined by two revered theater actresses Sheila Valderrama, who recently bagged the Best New Female Recording Artist from the Awit Awards, and Cris Villonco, Christian’s leading lady in the upcoming musical “Ghost.”

The concert will also be the first time that Christian and Cris will perform a song from the musical, slated to premiere mid of 2014.

“It will be a romantic show,” assures Christian. “I hope you will come and join me in this romantic musical journey.”

Ace Water Spa also provides a unique romantic experience as it is the first Spa in the country that boasts of incorporating European Spa Concepts.

For tickets to the show and inquiries about the hotel, please visit www.acewaterspa.com.ph.

Jardine Distribution, Inc. distributes tents to schoolchildren affected by Yolanda in Northern Cebu

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Jardine Distribution Inc. turned its efforts to help schoolchildren affected by Typhoon Yolanda in Northern Cebu. In cooperation with the Department of Education, JDI distributed 15 tents in Northern Cebu to be used as makeshift classrooms.

Edwin Hernandez, President and General Manager of Jardine Distribution, Inc., explained that the company chose to focus on helping the children in Yolanda-affected areas after talks with the DepEd through Undersecretary Mario Derequito.

“Resuming the school activities of kids is really an important part of helping families and communities recover from the effects of the typhoon. By contributing in this way to the rehabilitation efforts, we are empowering communities to return to their normal way of life,” said Hernandez, adding that education is always a priority in the company’s CSR projects.

Previously, JDI also helped schoolchildren affected by Yolanda in Leyte. The company distributed a thousand learner kits to schoolchildren in Yolanda-hit areas. “Yolanda destroyed schools and swept away learning materials. The typhoon took away a vital part of the lives of so many children. We believe that by helping them resume their education, they will feel that there is hope, and they can move on to fulfill their dreams,” said JDI Marketing Manager Peachy Tiu.

Jardine Distribution, Inc. represents a number of local and global companies that provide world-class crop protection and construction chemical products. They are focused on the safe use of these products, providing technical support, and with due consideration of environmental protection. 

JARDINE DISTRIBUTION, INC. PROVIDES 15 SCHOOL TENTS FOR NORTHERN CEBU YOLANDA VICTIMS. Photo shows JDI’s Visayas Area Manager, Mr. Albert Arieta with Dr. Leah Noveras, Assistant School Division Superintendent and other DepEd employees who received the donation.

Magsaysay laureates to champion Inclusive Education

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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) will be featuring the transformative solutions of the Magsaysay laureates to champion Inclusive Education. 

The whole month of February, this will highlight some of the Ramon Magsaysay awardees’ solutions in “ensuring that all learners have access to quality education that meets basic learning needs, respects diversity, and enriches their lives” and their communities. 

Keep tabs as RMAF features 10 specific solutions for achieving Inclusive Education from Jose V. Aguilar, the Asian Institute of Management, the Asian Institute of Technology, Fei Xiaotong, Hermenegild Joseph Fernandez, Noboru Iwamura, Hasanain Juaini, Bienvenido Lumbera, Ohm Dae-Sup, and Bienvenido Lumbera.

The awardees championing Inclusive Education came from an array of backgrounds and their solutions targeted different aspects of education. Some focused on primary education, literacy, medium of instruction, better formal and informal educational systems, specialized training courses, alternative learning systems and techniques, cultural bases of education, and research.

Aside from the 10 listed above, many other awardees have effective solutions under Inclusive Education. Among them are Benjamin Abadiano, Fazle Abed, Christopher and Ma. Victoria Bernido, Welthy Fisher, Hans B. Jassin, Noman Khan, Pedro Orata, Mahabi Pun, James Reuter, Abdullah Abu Sayeed, Shantha Sinha, Sombath Somphone, Wu Ta-you, Prateep Ungsongtham Hata, Keo Viphakone, and Mechai Viravaidya. Many other awardees work directly and indirectly towards ensuring that all learners can educate themselves.

Their stories can be found athttp://www.rmaf.org.ph/newrmaf/main/awardees/filter/all/all/all/all/1.

This project is part of the Magsaysay Institute for Transformative Leadership’s (MITL) focus on ISSUES: Inclusive Education, Sustainable Environment and Food Security, Social Enterprise and Rural Livelihood, Universal Healthcare, Ethical Governance, and Social Justice and Peace Building. MITL aims to provide successful examples of solutions to the complex problems of Asia from its rich repository of knowledge and to connect solutions that will benefit the whole region.

UNLI 599 SIM available at all Allphones stores

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Here's the easiest and affordable inlimited postpaid SIM only for P599 a month!  Would you like to stop worrying about the bill when you call your family and friends? This is possible through the UNLI 599 SIM Only available at all Allphones stores nationwide. As an Allphones customer, you always get the best deals.

Allphones stores offer customers a choice from any of the following services under the UNLI 599 SIM Only: 1) Unlimited Calls and Texts to Globe/TM mobile numbers; 2) Unlimited Calls to Globe/TM mobile and Landline Calls; 3) Unlimited Texts to All Networks; and 4) Unlimited Mobile Internet.

These UNLI 599 services are available through Allphones stores with a monthly service fee of only P599. There’s no lock-in period and the only requirement for a subscriber to apply is one valid ID. Allphones stores make owning a postpaid line with unlimited services a convenient and easy experience. 

“We offer affordable feature-rich postpaid services at Allphones stores—in partnership with Globe Telecom—giving postpaid subscribers the maximum service that’s easy on the pocket. For example, other networks offer Unlimited Mobile Internet at the higher price of P999 a month,” said Maureen Laus-Gallant, Marketing head of Allphones Philippines. 

Allphones Philippines is bringing the future of telecoms and mobile retailing in the Philippines with its tablet-based, digital, and paperless process for postpaid applications. Subscribers who apply for postpaid plans in Allphones stores no longer have to sign a lot of paper forms or bring a lot of document requirements. All it takes is a valid ID then they are able to process their postpaid applications using a tablet. The customer data they provide is also protected by military grade security protocols. 

The leveled-up experience provided by Allphones stores has elicited a phenomenal response from customers. This has allowed Allphones Philippines to establish 40 new stores all over the country in the latter half of 2013. This year, over a dozen more Allphones stores are expected to open in the first quarter. 

Customers cite the clean, sleek interior design of Allphones stores as a factor in attracting them to check the store out. Best of all, Allphones stores let customers do a hands-on trial of all the mobile phones on display. Allphones stores use live demo units to allow customers to try out the various phones’ functions and have a better trial experience. This helps customers choose the phone that fits their needs and lifestyle perfectly. Allphones stores also offer various mobile phone brands and models that can be purchased outright. 

Visit an Allphones store near you and experience the future of mobile phone shopping.

To find the Allphones store nearest you, go to www.allphones.com.ph

 and use the Store Locator.

WPBL Charity Match : All Star Charity Billiards Challenge for Philippine typhoon relief

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The World Professional Billiard League will host THE WPBL All Star Charity Billiards Challenge for Philippine typhoon relief at the WPBL Arena Friday February 14, 2014 at 6:30 pm. Proceeds from the pay-per-view match as well as the entire WPBL playoffs will benefit those affected by the devastation that Typhoon Haiyan unleashed on the island country in Southeast Asia on November 7, 2013.

The charity PPV match will be featured live on the WPBL website for $9.99 or $29.99 for 10 days/11 matches of Bonus Ball action including both the WPBL Championship Match and the WPBL ALL Star Charity Billiards Challenge. A portion of the proceeds from the WPBL playoffs and challenge match will be used for the donation to the Rising Asian Pacific Americans Coalition for Diversity (RAPACD 501c3) and designated for aid in the Philippines.

The league’s top player Warren Kiamco who is a member of the 1st place New York Pride and native Filipino, was honored to be selected to play in this event saying “I am proud to represent both the WPBL and my country to help in the typhoon relief.” Kiamco is also joined on the Pride by HOF team captain Earl Strickland and Larry Nevel. League President Larry Chiborak stated “the devastation throughout the country is overwhelming…these are our friends who are suffering, and we are honored that the WPBL can assist those who have had to endure this tragedy”.

Billiards rank amongst the most popular sports in the Philippines, which has produced many of the industry’s legends. The category five super storm impacted more than 25 million lives including those of pool players and their families with winds exceeding 200 mph.

The WPBL benefit will feature three of the world’s best Filipino players: Dennis Orcollo (12th worldwide), and Carlo Biado (3rd worldwide) and acting as the team captain is the WPBL’s #1 ranked player Warren Kiamco. Team “Philippines” will take on the WPBL’s top players including team captain Darren Appleton (7th worldwide), Thorsten Hohmann (1st worldwide), and John Morra (4th WPBL).

RAPACD was founded by Filipina Salve Vargas Edelman and is an organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada whose motto is to “Engage, Educate, Empower and Inspire”. The charity is located at the RAPACD Cultural Center at 3337 and 3339 West Washington Street (between Baker St. and Washington Ave.) Las Vegas, Nevada and inside the historic Lorenzi Park.

Their primary mission is to represent, serve, and advocate on behalf of the Asian Pacific American community within the Las Vegas area. Previously Vargas-Edelman has coordinated a medical mission which provided aid to thousands in need in the Philippines. With the devastation unleashed as a result of Typhoon Hiayan also known as typhoon Yolanda, the RAPACD Director said: “As a Filipino Community Leader, it is my duty and responsibility to mobilize the entire community, and to collaborate with other Asian Pacific Islanders Community Leaders to donate and collect balikbayan boxes (corrugated shipping box) which contain gently used clothes, medical supplies, nonperishable food, canned good, toiletries, shoes, etc.”. Vargas Edelman’s Charity has collected over 60 boxes and are still collecting! Proceeds from the WPBL event will be used to ship the boxes and purchase more needed items like vitamins, food, blankets, etc., which will be distributed directly to the indigent families!

To purchase the WPBL All Star Charity Billiards Challenge or the entire 10 day/ 11 match Championship Package please visit www.WPBLtv.com. Additionally, all previously recorded regular season matches are available to view for free via the WPBL website under the “Schedule” tab. Please follow the WPBL as the playoffs draw near, additional announcements and updates will be made frequently. For a complete listing of broadcast matches, standings, merchandise and more visit the WPBL website.

Continue to follow WPBL for additional updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpbltvcom

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WPBLtv

Swoon-worthy delights from Philips

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For the season of love filling the cool February air, let your actions translate to “I love you” with a well-thought of Valentine date from grooming to whipping delicious meals prepared right in your own home.

“Valentine’s is the perfect opportunity to show your special someone how you care,” comments Philips General Manager for Consumer Lifestyle, Ms. Angelia Oh. “While some may go to great lengths in preparing an extravagant night out, there are others who prefer a simple yet well-thought of date at home. With that, Philips is offering date preparation solutions to help you relax and enjoy the season of love.”

Grooming essentials for ladies

For silky straight hair that’s perfect for date night, go with the Philips ProCare Straightener HP8339. This styling tool creates beautifully straightened hair thanks to its ceramic plates which glides on smoothly for shiny tresses. In addition, this hair straightening tool provides less hair damage thanks to its Even Heat Distribution technology and More Care with ion conditioning for frizz-free hair.

Got no time to hit the bathroom but still want beautifully styled hair? Then opt for the Philips SalonDry Control Hairdryer. The SalonDry hairdryer has a volume diffuser to enhance hair volume for curls and bouncy styles and has a TurboBoost mode to let you quickly blow-dry hair without additional heat. Moreover, it comes with a CoolShot function that provides an intense burst of cold air used after styling to “set” your preferred hairstyle.

For fashionable looking tresses, pick the Philips ProCare AirStyler HP8656. Equipped with an “Even Heat Distribution” feature, this styling tool makes use of ceramic coated brushes with ion conditioning to protect hair from styling damage. It also distributes heat evenly to keep hair looking shiny, frizz-free and healthy.

If you’re planning to don your favorite dress to show off your legs this Valentine’s, choose an epilator that removes hair from the roots that will last you weeks. The Philips SatinSoft Epilator HP6521 clears out hair on sensitive body parts and exfoliates skin with its exfoliating brush to reveal an even more radiant skin. Moreover, it can be used wet or dry and on two-speed settings according to your needs.

Grooming essentials for men

It’s not just women who need to be prepared for date night, but men too. For a more expressive style that lets you trim, style and shave at the same time, choose the Philips StyleShaver QS6140. Equipped with the dual-ended electric beard styler and shaver, this nifty tool has everything you need that works on the toughest beards or to a very clean shave. The StyleShaver also lets you choose from 12 beard trimmer settings, ranging from 0.5mm to 10mm.

Avoid nicks and cuts with thePhilips Aquatouch AT750. This dual shaver has an Aquatec seal to ensure a comfortable dry shave and a refreshing wet shave using gel or foam for added comfort. It also glides on smoothly over the curves of your face, so you’re free of painful shaving cuts. Moreover, the Philips Wet and Dry shaver has a QuickRinse system for easy cleaning.

That perfect smile for your date night

Men and women definitely would be captivated with a bright smile in any occasion. Level up the dating game by donning your pearly whites at its best with Philips Sonicare EasyClean HX6511. Delivering unique and dynamic cleaning action, the Philips Sonicare EasyClean gently reaches deep between teeth and along the gum line for that perfect smile. Compared to a manual toothbrush, its Patented Sonic Technology removes plaque 2x better than a manual toothbrush. This would ensure the freshest breath and an extra point in any romantic move before or after a date meal.

Sumptuous and low-fat meal prep

For a low-fat but delicious date meal, choose to prepare your favorite fried food with thePhilips Airfryer. It lets you prepare great-tasting fried favorites with up to 80% less fat. The airfryer features Philips’ own Rapid Air Technology system that fries food with air to make it crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside. Not only does this help you fry food, it also lets you grill, roast and bake, making the airfryer your go-to solution for all your cooking needs.

Steaming food locks in nutrients and lets the natural juices and flavors spread throughout the cooking process. For nutritious and delicious steamed food, pick the Philips Jamie Oliver Food Steamer HD9132, which uses a flavor booster to infuse food with herbs. Moreover, this food steamer is large enough to cook meals in one go thanks to its 2.5L bain-marie bowl and 9L capacity and removable tray bottoms.

For a quick, healthy and nutritious date meal, opt for thePhilips Daily Collection Induction Cooker. Designed to shorten cooking time by 1/3, it seals in food’s nutrients fast thanks to its 2100W high power and is an ideal tool to cook a variety of healthy dishes. In addition, this induction cooker gives intuitive cooking with its sensitive sensor touch operation panel, easy to read display and full glass panel.

“Valentine’s should be time well-spent with your special someone. While preparing for a date can be time consuming, these offerings from Philips can help you save time to prepare for a simple, yet unforgettable date at home, even after the season is over,” concludes Ms. Oh.

Buddha-Bar Manila marks its 2nd Year Anniversary in a festive Shanghai Night Party

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Buddha-Bar Manila turns 2!

Buddha -Bar marks its 2nd Year Anniversary in a festive Shanghai Night Party with international DJs, DJ Sechaud and DJ Campos infusing their signature music together with Buddha-Bar Manila’s signature cocktails all-perfected for the metro’s top bar destination’s 2nd Year Anniversary on February 1.

Feeling nostalgic from the day the posh and stylish bar opened its Manila doors, Buddha-Bar Manila welcomes its 2nd Year Anniversary with an elegant twist and a dash of Shanghai fashion. With some luck on the side, metro party philes and diners come in their chic Shanghai-themed outfits ready to start the first major party of the year.

Welcoming the guests are the ever gregarious Buddha-Bar Manila staff who have been committed to world-class service for Manila patrons since 2012, along with excellent quality champagne, and a party experience that is definitely one for the books.

Buddha-Bar Manila has been known for its sumptuous Pacific Rim menus and cocktail treats that made the anniversary celebration more than complete.

Adding to the ecstatic anniversary feels, Buddha-Bar Manila flies in party DJ icons, DJ Nicolas Sechaud and DJ Carlos Campos. DJ Sechaud, Buddha-Bar Dubai’s resident DJ, is known in party circles as the Sunset Master who had played in premiere party destinations like Ibiza, Brazil, Germany, Italy, and luxurious fashion events of Versace and Gucci. Alongside DJ Sechaud, is Barrio Latino Paris DJ, DJ Carlos Campos. DJ Campos is considered a legend in party music mixing and has produced various tracks in the hit signature Buddha-Bar music compilation.

A trip around the world through soothing music, the Buddha-Bar Manila 2nd Year Anniversary is a celebration of its signature music influx in the Philippine party scene.

And the perfect cherry on top of Buddha-Bar Manila’s 2nd Year Anniversary is the grand draw of the lucky winner in the Drink.Dine.Drive promo. Launched in July 2013, the much anticipated contest has enticed many guests to try their luck and February 1, only one gets to drive home the brand new Jaguar XF 2014.

A fabulous 2nd Year Anniversary that coincides with the end of the biggest Buddha-Bar Manila contest ever, the Drink.Dine.Drive promo, Buddha-Bar Manila continuously offers hip treats to diners, party goers, and denizens of the city; the meticulously prepared Business Lunch that is available everyday, Industry Nights on Monday and the fun Ladies’ Night every Wednesday, plus so many exciting new happenings to look forward to.

Buddha-Bar Manila 2nd Year Anniversary is another milestone to remember how Manila party scene endlessly evolves. With its strong presence and remarkable trend setting, Buddha-Bar Manila shifts dining and partying to a more posh, more stylish, and more glamorous level; best for the best!

Buddha-Bar Manila is located at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City.

For reservations, call +632 8566859/+632 8566709.

You can also reach them at info@buddhabarmanila.com 

or like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @BuddhaBarMNL

LINE’s global gaming platform reaches 250 million downloads worldwide!

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Enjoy LINE GAME’s latest adventures with LINE Cookie Run, LINE Party Run and LINE Go!Go!Go!

LINE, the world’s leading mobile platform with 340 million users worldwide, announced that its global gaming platform, LINE GAME, has achieved 250 million downloads, only 18 months after the initial service release.

LINE GAME currently enables users to enjoy 49 games of different variety. Adding more flavors to the line-up this February, LINE has released LINE Cookie Run, LINE Party Run and LINE Go!Go!Go! for all Filipino users.

“We are very excited to bring a brand new roster of exciting new games that our LINE users in the Philippines can download and enjoy,” remarked Mr. Greg Kim, Senior Manager at LINE Plus.

Check below for more information about the latest game releases!

LINE’S NEW YEAR GAME RELEASES!

LINE Go!Go!Go!

On this first racing game introduced on LINE GAME platform, players steer and jump their cars to race against others for an adrenaline rush.

Google Play: 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linecorp.LGCAR

App Store: 

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id721936041

LINE Cookie Run 

Help cookies to escape from the evil witch’s oven in this side-scrolling action game, while aiming for the highest score by collecting the Coins and Jellies. 

Google Play: 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linecorp.LGCOOKIE

App Store: 

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id743669894

LINE Party Run 

Enjoy this endless running game that features LINE’s popular characters such as Cony, Brown, James, Moon, and many others.

Google Play: 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linecorp.LGCHASER

App Store: 

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id722573868

Watch Pinoy Figure Skater Martinez Compete Feb 13 at the Sochi 2014 on TV5

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TV5 is the Official Philippine Olympic network to provide full coverage of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Games, beginning with the spectacular Opening Ceremony which aired live from Russia at midnight of February 8 (Philippine time).

In the next 16 days, TV5 will be broadcasting over 500 hours of Olympic action from Sochi, including the participation of the three Filipinos who are competing in the Olympic Winter Games.

Homegrown Filipino figure skater Michael Christian Martinez will be performing in the February 13 eliminations in the hopes of making it to the top 24 finals on February 14. Gilmore Junio, representing Canada, will be participating in the Men’s 500 meter (Feb 10) and Men’s 1000 meter Speed Skating (Feb 12). Meanwhile, JR Celski of the United States will be participating in 4 short track events - 500 meter, 1000 meter, 1500 meter and 5000 meter relay – happening at various days of February.

Sports5, the production arm of TV5, will have Aaron Atayde, Anthony Suntay and Patricia Bermudez-Hizon as broadcast presenters from the TV5 Olympic Center in Novaliches, Quezon City. TV5 will also be present in Sochi, Russia with James Velasquez and Chiqui Roa Puno giving Filipino viewers daily updates and features of the prestigious sports event.

The Kapatid network will be delivering live and delayed coverage through AksyonTV and Hyper, the 24/7 sports channel. The Winter Olympics will also be delivered on online and mobile platforms in partnership with PLDT Home Fibr, SMART and digital satellite provider, Cignal.

The XXII Olympic Winter Games will have 98 events and more than 3,000 athletes competing in the first Winter Olympics in Russia.

Salt and Light Ventures forges partnership with Breakthrough Leadership Management Consultancy, Inc.

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Operations to be revitalized as the newest member of the United Neon Group of Companies

At the start of 2014, Breakthrough Leadership Management Consultancy, an affiliate of the United Neon Group of Companies, assumed leadership of Salt and Light Ventures, Inc. The partnership, which was finalized towards the end of the 2013, was done to reinvigorate Salt and Light Ventures and ensure its sustainability as the pioneer and premier learning events organizer in the country. 

Apart from retaining its service offerings, which includes branded learning events; the Asian Center for Trainers and Speakers (ACTS); and trainings and seminars, Salt and Light Ventures will also be embracing the Breakthrough Leadership framework and programs. Breakthrough Leadership is an integrated, holistic framework for leaders and managers to approach their roles and relationships, prioritize their actions, and deliver stronger and more effective results. The program will allow organizations to reach dispersed leaders across the organization, connecting them throughout a learning journey.

Salt and Light Ventures, as a Division of Breakthrough Leadership joins the United Neon Group of Companies, the pioneer in Outdoor Advertising in the Philippines. United Neon is known for its innovative and customer-centric approach with an intentional focus on corporate social responsibility. “Being in the industry for 75 years, United Neon will contribute to Salt and Light Ventures’ approach to creativity and marketing,” said Boris Joaquin, President and Chief Equipping Officer of Breakthrough Leadership Management Consultancy, Inc.

DepEd, DPWH address 2010 backlog in classrooms

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The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) presented 66,813 classrooms to President Benigno S. Aquino III to address the 2010 backlog.

“This is a collaborative work of private organizations and public institutions, showing commitment to quality education for Filipino learners,” Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said at the ceremonial turnover of classrooms at Carmona National High School (CNHS), one of beneficiaries of additional classrooms. He emphasized significant role of the private sector and local government units (LGUs) in delivering the kind of education that every Filipino child deserved.

The education chief expressed his gratitude to the “partners in education” from the private sector, LGUs, and DPWH in fulfilling its promise to the Filipino learners.

“Before, this is just a dream—a seemingly impossible dream—but with the help of our friends from different sectors, both public and private, we are able to carry on our commitment to address 2010 backlog in classroom,” he added.

The classrooms, which range from one-story structures to multi-floor buildings, were constructed using national and local government funds and donations from the private sector. More than 35,000 classrooms were funded by the national budget; 13,189 classrooms built using LGU funds; 14,886 from local donations; 1,215 from foreign donations; and 2,242 from PPP for School Infrastructure Project (PSIP) I.

He also thanked President Benigno S. Aquino III for his continuous and unwavering support to the education sector. “Through the support and trust of our President Aquino, we are able to accomplish this.” Continuing commitment to basic education

“The Department of Education will continue to provide basic inputs to address incremental enrolment, regular wear and tear, and senior high school (SHS) requirements,” Luistro said. He added that DepEd shall construct more classrooms in 2014 to prepare for the full implementation of SHS (grades 11 and 12) in 2016.

Angel Aquino opens up about turning forty in Working Mom this February

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“Independent Woman,” Angel shares the details of life in Working Mom Magazine this February issue.

An actress whose ever-blossoming career has blended perfectly into her becoming a mother opens up about love, her job, her family, and the big four-zero—as Angel Aquino graces Working Mom’s February with her two lovely daughters.

In the magazine’s cover story “Independent Woman,” Angel shares the details of life as a teen mom, the annulment of her marriage and other significant experiences—standing testament to the idea that it is undeniably important to love yourself. She also goes into how her love for her mother helped her on her path to success, saying, “I wouldn’t have become who I am today without Nanay. She’s always been my big angel.”

Working Mom this month also sets the stage for romance this Valentine’s Season with feel-sexy tips to boost moods and energy, with ways to switch things up with sexy sleepwear.

Aside from these, indulge in pages of divine desserts for a romantic night in.

Love is also at new heights in the magazine’s Let’s Talk section, where real couples share unique wedding proposals.

Grab a copy of ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.’s titles Metro and Working Mom this February at newsstands and bookstores nationwide.

Happy 10th Year Anniversary Facebook!

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Happy 10th Year Anniversary Facebook! Mark Zuckerberg's surprise for all of us Facebook users! 

Here’s Zuckerberg’s statement on the eve of his brainchild’s 10th birthday:

"It's been an incredible journey so far, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it. It's been amazing to see how people have used Facebook to build a real community and help each other in so many ways. In the next decade, we have the opportunity and responsibility to connect everyone and to keep serving the community as best we can."

“A Look Back” that lets users make a personal movie or slideshow of their favorite moments in their lives since they joined Facebook.

I love Facebook ! Here's a gift from the man behind the Facebook. "A Look Back" to our first moments when we joined Facebook, with our loveones and friends... our liked posts and photos we've shared! 

I joined Facebook 2008. 

https://www.facebook.com/lookback

Go to facebook.com/lookback to see your gift from Facebook team for viewing. 

Thanks Bff #FB's #MarkZuckerberg

Be a MYX VJ this 2014 THE MYX VJ SEARCH IS BACK!

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VJ search in the country from the Philippines’ number one music channel is back, as the MYX VJ Search 2014 kicks off this February. 

MYX has once again chosen to open its doors to all the young hopefuls to try out and show their stuff through a two-way process for applying—either online or through a walk-in audition.

There will be a series of auditions open to males and females aged 18 to 25 years old.

For walk-in auditions, the screening will be held at the ABS-CBN Audience Entrance in Quezon City from 10:00am until 5:00pm on February 1, 8, and 15. Applicants must bring a head shot, a full body photo, and 2 valid IDs.

For online auditions, application forms can be found at the official microsite of the MYX VJ Search 2014 (www.myxph.com/vjsearch), which will have to filled out. Applicants will then have to upload a 1-minute video answering the question, “Why should I be the next MYX VJ?,” a head shot, and full body photos. The online auditions will be open until February 12.

The MYX VJ Search is one of the country’s most sought after competitions among the Philippine youth. Many stars have their roots grounded in the competition, including current VJs Luis Manzano, Iya Villania, and Nikki Gil. Others who were products of the search were the likes of Robi Domingo, Chino Lui Pio, Bianca Roque, and many more.

Stay tuned for the MYX VJ Search 2014 as it kicks off in the upcoming month.

For updates, visit the official website of MYX (www.myxph.com).