May 24, 2014

The Azkals, poised to punch ticket to Semis of the AFC Challenge Cup

ABS-CBN Sports+Action, the official broadcaster of the 2014 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup, will air the crucial match between the Philippine Men's Football squad, the Azkals, and the 2010 and 2012 AFC Challenge Cup runner-up Turkmenistan in this year’s tournament live at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives on Saturday (May 24) at 7 PM.

The Azkals are trying to clinch a return trip to the semifinal round with a win over Turkmenistan in a tournament where only the top two teams of each group will advance to the crossover semifinals.

The country’s national football team is currently tied in first place with Afghanistan with four points in Group B after notching a 2-0 victory over Laos in their second assignment of the tournament last Thursday (May 22). Simone Rota and Patrick Reichelt provided the goals for the Azkals, who are smelling blood entering Saturday’s match.

Their upcoming opponent, Turkmenistan, is coming off a stunning 3-1 defeat against Afghanistan – a team held to a goalless draw by the Philippines. The loss proved costly for Turkmenistan as it dropped to third place with three points.

The Central Asian nation also suffered big blows during the loss as it saw starting goalkeeper and captain Nikita Gorbunov and defender Serdar Annaorazov sent off due to straight red cards. As a result, Gorbunov and Annaorazov will be serving suspensions against the Philippines.

In addition, Turkmenistan will also be missing the services of defender Shorat Soyunov as he received his second yellow card of the tournament in the loss to Afghanistan.

However, the Azkals are not without their wounds as they will likely be without key players Neil Etheridge and Juani Guirado due to injuries. First choice keeper Etheridge sat out the match against Laos with a recurrence of his thigh injury while defender Guirado was stretched off in the second half with what appeared to be an injured right knee.

The match on Saturday will be the fourth meeting between the Philippines and Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan won the first two meetings, including their 2012 AFC Challenge Cup semifinal encounter, where it scored two goals in the last ten minutes to beat the Philippines, 2 – 1.

The Azkals, though, prevailed during their last meeting in the Challenge Cup qualifiers held at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium last year with a 1-0 win.

Will the Azkals clinch a semi-final berth or will Turkmenistan prevail and add drama to Group B of the AFC Cup?

Find out as ABS-CBN Sports+Action airs the final match of the Azkals in the group round against Turkmenistan live on Saturday (May 24) at 7 PM. Catch the pre-game coverage of the match at 6:30 PM and its replay on Sunday (May 25) at 2 PM.

Globe-linked Southeast Asia-Japan Cable system begins network upgrade

Network upgrade delivers an increase of 6.5 terabits per second data capacity 

The Southeast Asia-Japan Cable system, operated by an international consortium of leading telecommunications and technology companies that includes Globe Telecom, began implementing a network upgrade to further enhance capacity amid steady growth in bandwidth demand in the region.

The upgrade to the undersea cable system brings an increase of 6.5 terabits per second of capacity utilizing the latest 100 gigabits per second transmission equipment. The sharp increase in transmission technology from the usual 10 gigabits per second, followed by 40 gigabits per second technology, underscores the upsurge in internet usage especially mobile internet. Once completed, the upgrade will set a new benchmark in global data and information connectivity. 

“The upgrade runs parallel with Globe Telecom’s network transformation initiative. As we optimize our modernized network to further build capacity, the SJC upgrade allows better network availability and delivery, providing additional support for expanding business requirements for data,” Globe Chief Operating Officer Gil Genio said.

TE SubCom, an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology, was commissioned by the SJC consortium to carry out the network upgrade. Full system construction of the SJC cable system was completed in June of last year at a project cost of $400 million. Globe Telecom’s interconnection with the SJC cable system, which strengthened the country’s connectivity with the region and the rest of the world, was formally launched in inauguration rites led by President Benigno Aquino and Globe Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala in September last year. 

The undersea cable project consists of 6 fiber pairs with an initial design capacity of up to 28 terabits per second, one of the fastest speeds an undersea cabling system can provide, to meet bandwidth-intensive applications such as internet TV, online games and enterprise data exchange. To illustrate, the cable’s design capacity can support simultaneous streaming of up to 3 million high-definition videos.

The SJC is an 8,900-kilometer cable system, which could further extend to 9,700 kilometers. The cable system links 7 territories that include Brunei, mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the Philippines, including the option to link with Thailand. 

Aside from Globe, the SJC consortium is composed of Brunei International Gateway Sendirian Berhad (BIG), China Mobile International Ltd. (CMI), China Telecommunications Corporation (China Telecom), China Telecom Global Limited (CTG), Donghwa Telecom Co. Ltd (DHT) (a subsidiary of Chunghwa Telecom, Co., Ltd.), Google, KDDI Corporation, Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin a subsidiary of PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk), and TOT Public Co., Ltd. (TOT).

New Dell Inspiron Laptops Bring Compelling Features, a Variety of Options to Students and Families

Dell introduced the latest Inspiron 14 3000 Series laptops and Inspiron 14 and 15 5000 Series laptops, designed with power and comfort features aimed at helping users do more through every phase of their lives.
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Here are the new Dell Inspiron Laptops with compelling features, with a variety of options to students and families. Inspiron laptops offer a wide range of options to accommodate consumers’ diverse lifestyles and budgets

· Dell Inspiron 14 3000 Series laptops bring HD touch displays in sleek, compact forms at attractive price points

· Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 5000 Series laptops offer brilliant touch displays, backlit keyboards, and thinner, lighter builds 

Powerful processors, high capacity hard drives, and responsive 10-finger touch displays up to Full HD resolution are some of the options designed to meet the needs of consumers’ diverse lifestyles. New features that make life easier include 20GB of Dropbox cloud storage for sharing, saving and collaborating, and facial recognition software to make using password-enabled web sites safer. All of these products seamlessly fit into your life on your terms. 

“Students and parents alike want technology that helps them to be successful in their personal and educational pursuits,” said Charlz Adano, Marketing Manager, Dell Consumer Group.

“Our new Inspiron laptops are a smart investment for families, providing the latest technology for productivity and entertainment in thin, space-saving designs.”

Dell Inspiron 3000 Series: Big Entertainment with Bold Features

Providing a complete range of essential features at unbeatable value, the new Inspiron 14 3000 Series feature a variety of hardware configurations so that consumers will always be able to select the model best suited to their needs. With built-in DVD drives, up to 1TB of storage and optional touch panels, the Inspiron 3000 Series laptops are backed by long-lasting battery[i], that is not finished until you are. Like all Dell products, the Inspiron 14 3000 Series laptops are carefully designed and rigorously tested for the real world, where life happens, for full assurance that they will survive as a consumer’s capable copilot.

Dell Inspiron 5000 Series: Stylish and Sharp Computing

The new Inspiron 14 and 15 5000 Series laptops are packed with convenient features, and are ideal for a day spent roaming across campus or sharing screen time among family members. Families will enjoy a versatile mobile computing experience enhanced by high-end options like a backlit keyboard and Full HD touch display (15-inch laptops only).
The brilliant display is showcased within an attractive, brushed aluminum lid, and the 10-finger capacitive touch option makes it easy to scroll, zoom, and tap through documents or social media status updates. The laptops are powered by 4th Generation Intel Core i processors that help extend battery life, up to 8 hours, 9 minutes for the Inspiron 14 5000 and up to 7 hours, 33 minutes for the Inspiron 15 5000.

Since immersive entertainment is a welcome break after a diligent work or study session, the laptops come standard with Waves MaxxAudio for a rich audio experience.

The inclusion of 20GB of cloud storage with Dropbox allows people to easily access important files across multiple devices, anytime, anywhere, ensuring that no document is ever left behind.


Availability and Pricing

The new Dell Inspiron systems are available today at retail stores at the following starting prices:

· Inspiron 14 3000 Series: Starts from P18,590

· Inspiron 14 5000 Series: Starts from P38,990

· Inspiron 15 5000 Series: Starts from P40,990




May 23, 2014

Women in Tech Startups: What You Need to Know in Order to Survive in the Industry

We are in a high-tech digital world that shapes the future of business: mobile technology, cloud computing and the “Internet of things.” I always read and learn things on innovation, technology, start-ups, and entrepreneurs.

A lot of the popular apps such as Viber and Waze were created by tech startups. In the Philippines the growth of tech startups is also rising.

Gladly to see there are more women founders or more start-up women in technology and science.

While more and more women are getting involved in the tech startup industry, it is still a fact that men dominate it. However, this industry is constantly changing, and women are hopeful that it’s going to change for the better.

Regardless of gender, however, brave entrepreneurs and talented artists are drawn to the exciting world of tech startup.

Revital Darom, a make-up artist turned VP, shares her experience on how to survive and succeed in the tech startup industry. She is currently working as the VP Content Management for Veems. Veems is a unique photo-sharing app that allows users to upload a photo and add a four-second sound along with the image. The success of the app actually surprised Revital and her co-founder, Iddo Gorren.

Just two months after its soft launch, the app has already been downloaded from the App Store 100K times--that's even before they started to really market the app.

One of their most recent milestones is the release of Veem’s Android version this week.

Working in a tech startup requires lot of time and energy must be given. However, Revital believes that “if you have support at home, then it is possible to balance both work and family life.”

Tamar, VP Biz Dev of Veems, also shares the same sentiment. She has two kids, which makes it very challenging to work in a tech startup. But her family supports her career and her quest to fulfill her life’s dreams. Before working as VP in Veems, she had a highly successful career as a lawyer. But later on, she found her true passion: building a business from scratch and embedding everything she knows to achieve its goals.

She confesses, “I love the lean startup method. I believe in the ‘short learning cycles’, checking and analyzing the data, understanding the product or service from the customer’s point of view, and knowing when to pivot or proceed.” She encourages her team to always keep moving even though sometimes things don’t turn out the way they want them to be.

Women are used to juggle and handle multiple tasks to keep a balanced and happy home life. They are naturally well organized and better to adjust to new circumstances, which allow them to easily adapt to the fast-paced environment of the tech startup world. Most times, they just don’t adapt, they thrive and excel.

“Your Step to Success!- Entrepreneur & Franchise Expo 2014 launched

The country’s biggest integrated expo and convention for innovative entrepreneurs and growing franchise businesses, The ENTREPRENEUR AND FRANCHISE EXPO 2014 “Your Step to Success!, was officially launched last May 20, 2014 at Privato Hotel, located at Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City.

The media launch was hosted by Vince Golangco, editor of the Philippines' No. 1 online magazine, WhenInManila.com and attended by personalities:  like Navin Uttamchandani, chief operating officer of Esquire Financing Inc; Christian Raeuber, MediaCom Solutions Inc. director of strategic development; Mandaluyong Councilor Charisse Abalos, the chairwoman of the Committee on Trade and Commerce in the Mandaluyong Council and the vice chair for Micro, Small, Medium Enterprise Development Council of Mandaluyong; Randell Tiongson, director of the Registered Financial Planner Institute Philippines; Jojy Azurin, Freelancer.com regional director; Kian Kazemi, former PBB housemate, celebrity restaurateur and owner of Persia Grill; Janette Toral, E-Commerce advocate and Digitalfilipino.com founder.

Also present during the conference was a multi-awarded franchise developer, founder and president of Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA), Rudolf Kotik, who will hold a power talk series during the Entrepreneur & Franchise Expo entitled “The Ten Commandments of Successful Franchising.”

ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS SUMMIT 2014 (ESS) - #Step2Success speakers  Christopher Tan, founder of Flippish.com; and Mitch Mali, co-founder of Beso Cusina Vinoteka, Draft Pub and Imperial Ice Bar, were present to give a preview of their talks on how to build a successful business. ESS is a series of comprehensive talks by successful international and local entrepreneurs and industry experts who will share their insights on how to build a successful business.

The 3-day exhibition will feature the latest products and services of 100 innovative businesses from various business sectors, like food, technology, tourism, business solutions, fashion, retail, entertainment and many more with over 10,000 expected visitors and business professionals. Across the three days, visitors will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring local and international business leaders, find great investment opportunities, indulge in delicious food tastings, avail of exclusive discounts and promotions, win great raffle prizes, as well as learn the latest trends in business and entrepreneurship through various activities.

“Our vision is to provide business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs an environment with activities and programs where they can network with other business stakeholders, introduce their businesses, learn the latest industry trends and to assist them in growing their business to achieve their step to success” says MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC. President and Expo Founder, David Abrenilla.

Organized by the MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC., the Philippines’ leading business community building company and supported by the Filipino International Franchise Association and the Young Entrepreneurs Society Philippines, the ENTREPRENEUR & FRANCHISE EXPO 2014 will be held on June 27-29, 2014 at Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

The Entrepreneur & Franchise Expo Media Launch was supported by Ever Bilena, Starkaffea Corporation, Murang Generics Pharmacy, Once Upon A Milkshake, We Serve Pharmacy, Draft Pub, Imperial Ice Bar, Beso Cusina Vinoteka, Pepito’s Dog Spa, Chairman Kuapao, Momsie Kitty Spa, Foss Coffee, BN Whitening Shoppe, Yan-Yan International Phils. Inc., YSA Skin Care, Elite Nails Spa, Gloria Jeans, Privato Hotel and Injoy, the brand used by many Filipinos for their food business.

Get your SUCESS PRIORITY ACCESS for the expo and to avail of the early bird discount for the summit, register at www.efe.ph. 

For updates join the community at www.facebook.com/efeph or follow in Twitter and Instagram @EFEphils. For inquiries, call +632.509.4792 or email entrepreneurandfranchiseexpo@gmail.com.

May 22, 2014

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire's Featherweight Title Match airs at Abs-Cbn

Watchout for the special telecast of “Featherweight Fury” on ABS-CBN Channel 2. Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. will showcase an improved and more focused version of himself as ABS-CBN airs the special telecast of Top Rank Promotion’s “Featherweight Fury” event held in Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel on Sunday (June 1) at 10:15 AM. 

Donaire (32-2) will challenge World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Simpiwe “V12” Vetyeka (26-2) to co-headline three featherweight title fights in the return of Top Rank to Macao.

Not only is Donaire physically ready after going back to his roots, inviting his father who introduced him to boxing as his new trainer, his loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux and close fight against Vic Darchinyan has given him renewed purpose as a boxer. 
“The second fight with Darchinyan made me realize that I wanted to be here,” said the 31-year-old Filipino in a recently held press conference. “With injuries in my body and injuries on my face, I still realized that I want to do this. This is what I want to do. I live for the joy of people watching me and that’s why I want to be here. I want to give everything that I’ve got for my fans and for my country and for the people that love boxing.” 

“Featherweight Fury” will also feature the battle between champion Nicholas “Axe Man” Walters and Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan (39-6-1) for the WBA interim featherweight and Evgeny “The Mexican Russian” Gradovich’s (18-0) International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight title defense against Alexander Miskirtchian (24-2-1).

Catch the special telecast of “Featherweight Fury” on ABS-CBN Channel 2 in the morning of Sunday (June 1) at 10:15 AM and watch out for the same-day replay with the undercard fights on ABS-CBN Sports+Action at 7 PM. Boxing fans can also watch the entire fight live via Skycable Pay-Per-View.

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Power Mac Center Partners With LifeProof For Free Basic Underwater Photography Workshop

The greatest benefit of underwater photography is being able to develop a heart for preserving our marine treasures. You'll be amazed with the unseen beauty of our sea life.


Power Mac Center, the most reliable Apple partner in the Philippines, teamed up with consumer electronics accessory company LifeProof and offered an underwater photography seminar dubbed Underwater Snaps. 

Photography enthusiasts attended the seminars held at the Power Mac Center at SM Aura Premiereand learn the basics about photography for FREE. Session starts at 5:30pm presented by Mr. Wowie Wong. They were really excited and gained basic underwater photography skills that will help them capture the underwater world.

Free to the public, Underwater Snaps aimed to teach participants the fundamentals in capturing images of marine creatures using an iPhone or a DSLR camera, allowing them to get the most out of their photography equipment. Core topics discussed in Underwater Snaps were basic tips on picture composition, shooting in Macro or Wide lens, going manual, the challenges of shooting underwater using a DSLR camera, and caring for your underwater equipment.

The first was one-hour underwater photography seminar hosted by Power Mac Center in partnership with consumer electronics accessory company LifeProof. Network of Underwater Digital Imagers, Inc. co-founder Wowie Wong trains participants of the first leg of the Underwater Snaps.

“The Philippines has one of the richest and most diverse marine life in the world that’s worth discovering. Power Mac Center and LifeProof, through the Underwater Snaps workshop, hope that we can help underwater photography enthusiasts create more memorable underwater adventure by equipping them with the rudiments in underwater photography free of charge,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Free to the public, Underwater Snaps aims to teach participants the fundamentals in capturing images of marine creatures using an iPhone or a DSLR camera, allowing them to get the most out of their photography equipment.

Power Mac Center’s latest offering was a one-hour workshop conducted under the professional guidance of Wowie Wong, co-founder of the Network of Underwater Digital Imagers, Inc. (NUDI). Established in August 2010 and officially registered in March 2011, NUDI is a non-stock, non-profit association dedicated to promoting underwater photography and videography that supports conservation.

The Underwater Snaps series, which began early this month, had its last leg last May 23, Friday, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Power Mac Center SM Aura Premier. Each participant received a certificate and giveaways from LifeProof. 

For more information, visit www.powermaccenter.com.

Join the Loom Summer Craft Craze at SM City Bicutan this May 23-25!


Be part of this very exciting workshop at SM City Bicutan Building B Atrium, this coming May 23 to 25 at 4pm, for the Loom Summer Craft Craze!


My nieces and nephews and their playmates have been going gaga over loom accessories! I always enjoy looking at them doing bracelets and more out of colorful bands. I always asked my niece to make for me :)

Come and have fun! Join us as we learn more about the wonderful craft of making loom bracelets, headbands and different accessories. 

For more details, kindly visit SM City Bicutan’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/smcitybicutan.



May 21, 2014

#KataSelfieWithMom



In celebration of Mother’s month, take a “selfie” with your best mom and win a Kata i3!

Promo Mechanics:

1. Like Kata Digital Philippines official Facebook fan page (katadigitalcom).

2. Send in a “selfie” photo together with your mom on our FB wall showing ANY of the following:

-Any Kata Products (applicable to any place)

-Kata Store or Kata kiosk (applicable to any branch)

3. Make sure that the Kata logo is visible in the photo.

4. Tag 14 friends and put into caption why your mom is the best with #KataSelfieWithMom.

5. Qualified entries shall be uploaded on Kata’s photo album.

6. (1) winner shall be drawn via random.org for a chance to win (1) Kata i3.

7. Promo duration is from May 1-31, 2014. Announcement of winner is on June 2, 2014 and will be awarded on the Unboxing Event on June 7, 2014.

Kata Selfie at SM City Sta. Mesa


Take a selfie at our Kata kiosk in SM City Sta. Mesa for a chance to win a Kata i3!

Here's the Promo Mechanics:

1. Like Kata Digital (katadigitalcom) and SM City Sta. Mesa (SMCityStaMesa) on Facebook.

2. Take a selfie at our Kata kiosk, 3rd level of SM Cyberzone in SM City Sta. Mesa. 

Make sure that the Kata logo is visible in the photo.

3. Post your “selfie” at Kata’s FB wall with the caption: I love #KataSelfieatSMStaMesa.

4. Get additional entry points for every 100 likes on your “Selfie” photo. (Likes will be counted at Kata’s FB photo album)

5. (1) Winner of (1) Kata i3 shall be drawn via random.org

6. Promo duration is from May 1-31, 2014. Announcement of winner will be on June 2, 2014.

Balls Channel’s “Gameday Weekend” is back for the Weekend Warriors Boom Gonzalez

Boom Gonzalez, Mia Cabalfin and Gretchen Ho during the launch of Gameday Weekend Season 2 , held at the Outback Steakhouse, E. Rodriguez Jr., Libis, Quezon City, May 19,2014.
Balls Channel’s “Gameday Weekend” is back for another season encouraging viewers to tap into their inner weekend warriors and live an active lifestyle through the exploration of different sporting activities.



 “Gameday Weekend” is a lifestyle-oriented sports show which features prominent athletes, popular sports, sportswear, fitness routines and more.

The former Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Lady Eagles standout Gretchen Ho  and veteran host and producer Mia Cabalfin will be joines by Boom Gonzalez who is also a popular radio DJ and a regular commentator of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) games and the NBA Finals.

Learn from them as they interview experts about sports nutrition, sports-related injuries, treatment, and prevention in the segment “Quick Fix.” 

Get to know the weekend warrior side of celebrities who “do more” than their showbiz engagements in the (Rexona) “Do More” segment.

Meanwhile, Boom, Gretchen, and Mia go up-close and personal with famous athletes and sports champion in the segment "Gamechanger.”

Try out a new sport or revive your interest in an old one as the “Gameday Weekend” hosts learn and try on different sports with a guest athlete or coach in the segment “Playbook – Showdown.”

Finally, get to know the latest trend in sportswear, gears, gadgets, accessories, and more in the segment aptly named “SWAG.”

Don’t miss out on the first episode of “Gameday Weekend” on Saturday (May 24) at 7:00 p.m. on Balls Channel (SkyCable channel 34) and on ABS-CBN Sports+Action on Saturday (May 24) at 10:00 p.m.

Expert coiffeur and beauty guru Tony Galvez spearheaded the tech-voc advocacy

Tony Galvez expert coiffeur and beauty guru, spearheaded the tech-voc advocacy that aims to professionalize the industry by lobbying Technical-Vocational graduates to be transformed into licensed professionals.
Tony Galvez
Tony Galvez expert coiffeur and beauty guru started off his career in the 1970s. He has been in the advancement of technology in a lot of industries, including cosmetics, world-class hair treatments, hair straightening, hair-relaxing, hair rebonding and many more. Tony has mastered the art of hairstyling and still makes waves in his chosen profession to this day.

As seeing it as profession and as opportunity for lifetime entrepreneurship. He establish his own school, The Tony Galvez School of Cosmetology (TGSC), the only cosmetology school in the Philippines that offers cosmetology courses with a curriculum based on international standards and global training structure, that are intensive and rigorous, to hone students to be globally competitive.
The Tony Galvez School of Cosmetology was established in 1989 to provide a quality standard of cosmetology education in the Philippines. Initially, it provided scholarships to underprivileged but deserving and talented students who were serious about becoming true professionals in the field.

The curriculum also includes a ladderized training program by which a system of courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills to help you land a job. Equally important it helps you advance in whatever area of cosmetology you choose to specialize.

TGSC is the ONLY cosmetology school in the Philippines that offers Cosmetology courses with a curriculum based on international standards and global training structure. It trains students intensively and rigorously, thereby producing globally competitive graduates. Here at TGSC, our cosmetology courses comply with International Licensing Requirements.

“We are also the only beauty school in the country to be recognized and accredited by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology in the United States. Our hairdressing and cosmetology courses comply with the international licensing requirements,” Galvez said.

With TGSC’s tie-up with the International Cosmetologist Licensing Organization and the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, its graduates are acknowledged in 37 US states and countries such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, Shanghai, Hong Kong, South Korea, Guam, Canada and Australia.

To say that Galvez is now used to receiving possible local and international citations and accolades for his professionalism is an understatement. But a recent milestone in his colorful career makes him happier and more inspired in his endeavor: He and his nephew Jake Galvez, creative director of TGSC, made it to the 2013 edition of the premier international textbook for cosmetology education.

As president and director of TGSC, Galvez is noted for his pioneering efforts in the beauty industry, for conceptualizing and organizing the international standards of cosmetology in the country.

To keep up with the latest hairstyling and hair treatment trends in the global market, Galvez travels abroad. Whatever valuable innovation he learns from there, he introduces here in the Philippines.

Tony Galvez spearheaded the tech-voc advocacy that aims to professionalize the industry by lobbying Technical-Vocational graduates to be transformed into licensed professionals. His group seeks to influence politicians or public officials on this issue and push forward further discussion so the public may be aware of its importance in uplifting the image of tech-voc education to a higher level through professionalization and licensing.

Philippine Education system has already adopt K12 Curriculum, that with G12 (H.S.), High School students graduated they can seek job easily with the Technical Livelihood Education (TLE) program which is the counterpart of TESDA’s National Certificate II (NC II). Which are deemed not acceptable with the global/International standards. If TESDA is to follow global competitiveness, the branch needs to offer the whole course from National Certificate I (Employment) to National Certificate IV (Service and Entrepreneurship).

TESDA offers NC I (Basic Level) up to NC II (Prerequisite Level) and then issue a certificate to tech-voc graduates. Note that NC III (Advanced Level), NV IV (Mastership, Board Exam) and Diploma are not offered by the government. Still the government even offers FREE training but TESDA and the government do not comply with the objective of the country to become globally competitive.

Tony Galvez and his group’s advocacy will surely benefited the future generation. Tech-voc industry will be replaced by professional qualified hair stylist or nail care expert. They will earn the badge, become entrepreneurs, pay the right taxes and provide employment.

"Tevsaphil-QC aims to raise the level of tech-voc education and the competitiveness of its graduates to be on a par with global and international standards. To do this, the group vows to lobby in the 16th Congress for the passage of a bill, which will be entitled “An Act Regulating the Practice of Technical Vocational Professions in the Philippines, Creating for the Purpose a Regulatory Board for Technical Vocational Professions.” The bill will push for the licensing of courses such as cosmetology, emergency medical services, plumbing, carpentry and housekeeping." 

“Our government can look into the idea of licensing vocational graduates. To license the application of vocational courses will convert vocational graduates to professions of dignity and public recognition,” said Tony Galvez, president of Tevsaphil-QC and the Tony Galvez Group of Companies.
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For more information and updates, visit:

Tony Galvez School Of Cosmetology
3rd Floor, The Tony Galvez Centrum, 124 9th Avenue, Corner P. Tuazon Blvd.,
Araneta Center, Cubao 1109
www.tonygalvez.com.ph
Tel. nos. 632 913 3953 / 632 396 2112 . Fax 632 911 6991
 

NBA Conference Finals on ABS-CBN Sports+Action

The National Basketball Association (NBA),  the conference finals continue via the special telecast of the Eastern Conference Finals on ABS-CBN with Game 2 on Wednesday (May 21), as well as the live telecast of the Western Conference Finals on ABS-CBN Sports+Action continuing with Game 2 on Thursday (May 22).
Game two of the Eastern Conference Finals pits the two-time NBA Champion Miami Heat led by four-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh against the number one seed of the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers led by Paul George and Roy Hibbert. The Heat are back in Eastern Conference Finals looking to continue their drive for a “three-peat” as champions in the NBA.

Standing in their way are the Pacers who are coming off erratic performances during the first two rounds of the playoffs but have come together to take Game 1 of the series at home. Have the Pacers finally shrugged off their issues and return to their formidable form or will the Heat bounce back to show their championship pedigree? Find out via the continuing special telecast of the Eastern Conference Finals on ABS-CBN. Game 2 will air Wednesday (May 21) followed by Game 3 on Sunday (May 25) and Game 4 on Tuesday (May 27). All games will air at 9:15 AM.

Meanwhile, battling for the Western Conference championship and the other spot on the NBA Finals are the San Antonio Spurs led by future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan and the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder led by the dynamic duo of reigning MVP Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The last two finalists from the Western Conference duke it out for a shot at redemption as both lost in their most recent trip to the Finals. Last year’s Western Conference champion, the Spurs, were a few seconds and a rebound away from their fifth championship and will rely on their no-nonsense and cohesive style of play to get back to the finals. They took Game 1 of the series convincingly behind a balanced effort and by controlling the paint.

Their counterpart, OKC, is one of the most fast-paced teams in the league look to outgun the Spurs with sharpshooting from Durant and the high-flying acts of Westbrook. Which style will come out on top? Catch Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals live on ABS-CBN Sports+Action on Thursday (May 22), followed by Game 3 on Monday (May 26) and Game 4 on Wednesday (May 28). All games will air at 9 AM.

May 20, 2014

BREAKING NEWS!!! ONE DIRECTION LIVE IN MANILA !



1D Family, the long wait is over!

For the very first time in the Philippines, the international pop sensation will make teenage dreams come true with the ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on March 21, 2015. 

Get ready to sing to your heart’s content and swoon over the world’s biggest band, One Direction, as they gear up for an epic stadium tour in Australia and Asia including the Philippines in 2015!

The English-Irish boy band has been crooning chart-topping hits to rapturous fans in sold-out concerts from all over the world. Last year, One Direction released their record-breaking third album, Midnight Memories, which saw them named as the IFPI’s Global Artist of 2013 for becoming the best-selling musical act in the world. They even made music history in America, as they became the first ever band to have their first three albums debut at No.1 in the US Billboard Chart.
Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik are set to visit a multitude of cities and countries for the first time, including a leg of the tour in South Africa and the UAE. They have just completed the first leg of their massive, sold-out Where We Are stadium tour, where the boys garnered an overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception from their fans in South America. The UK and Ireland leg kicks off at Dublin’s Croke Park on the May 23, before moving to Europe and the USA throughout the rest of 2014.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of the country’s biggest music event for 2015! Be sure to head on over to a special Launch Event at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 23, 2014 from 8 AM onwards to be one of the first to purchase tickets at these prices: 

VIP/Hot Ticket Package – P17,000
Diamond- P14,000; Titanium- P7,000
Gold - P3,500
Silver - P2,000
General Admission – P1,000

Additional E-Plus Tap to Pay and SM Ticket charges apply.

Watch out for the launch of the VIP/Hot Ticket Package which includes the ticket, a 1D wristwatch with pouch, a laminate card, and lanyard. 

Ticket buyers will also get a commemorative E-Plus Tap to Pay card exclusive to this concert and an option to personalize their tickets to this event!

For those who cannot attend the Launch event, tickets start selling at 2 PM in all SM Ticket outlets on the same day. Please call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or log on to www.smtickets.com

ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds is brought to you by the country’s top promoters MMILIVE, Ovation Productions, Futuretainment and other notable partners as they come together to bring you this much awaited event! 

For sponsorship opportunities, please call (02) 846-1933 and (02) 571-8568. 

For more information, visit mmilive.com and ovationproductionsmanila.com.

One Direction’s new album “Midnight Memories” is available in major record stores nationwide! Also available for download on iTunes and Spinnr!

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May 19, 2014

WD simplifies TV recording !

New My Passport AV-TV Hard Drives Plug-and-play with Recordable TVs for High-Quality Capture and Viewing of Hundreds of Hours of Entertainment

A world leader in storage solutions for the connected life, Western Digital company ( WD ) today introduced My Passport® AV-TV, a high-performance, compact media drive designed to simplify storage and playback of hundreds of hours of TV entertainment by connecting the My Passport AV-TV to TV’s with a USB recording feature.

The My Passport AV-TV offers plug-and-play simplicity for easy integration and is available in 500 GB and 1 TB capacities. My Passport AV-TV is engineered for AV applications with high-speed error recovery and continuous streaming command support, providing accurate recording and smooth video playback of recorded content. Additionally, My Passport AV-TV uses less power and stays cool - even in a hot entertainment center full of electronic devices.

The drive’s super-fast USB 3.0 connection works with recordable TVs to facilitate storage on devices with multiple HD streams for users who connect their My Passport AV-TV to a dual-tuner television. This allows customers to store recordings from two different channels at the same time, or watch a previously recorded show while simultaneously recording a live show.

Sleek and ultra-compact, My Passport AV-TV fits neatly in or near any entertainment center. The drive can be mounted on the back of the TV with the included, standardized TV bracket, placed upright using the included tabletop stand, or positioned horizontally, to maximize airflow and minimize heat from other electronics near the drive.

“TV lovers want to enjoy their shows at a time convenient to them,” said Jim Welsh, WD executive vice president, Branded Products and Worldwide Sales. “Timeshifting, plus the popularity of global events and international sporting events, is increasing consumer demand for recordable TVs and optimized drives. Our customers want a fast and reliable solution. The high-performance My Passport AV-TV - specifically-designed for this application - is the result of their requests.”

Compatibility and Availability
For the latest list of compatible recordable TV sets and AV devices, visit www.wd.com/mypassportavtv. My Passport AV-TV will be available at select retailers and will be distributed by EA Global Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. and Iontech, Inc. Pricing for the My Passport AV-TV 500GB model #: WDBHDK5000ABK, is PhP 4,090 and the My Passport AV-TV 1TB model #: WDBHDK0010BBK, is PhP 4,990.

Globe Telecom’s Project Wonderful yields wonderful and remarkable results

Enjoy the wonderful world of Globe Telecom’s Project Wonderful! 

Globe introduce the collaboration of Globe with the online music giant Spotify, hosted by FM radio Magic 89.9 Andi Manzano and Jessica Mendoza.

Globe's Project Wonderful yields remarkable results as it paves the way for robust growth in the first quarter of 2014.
Opening strong for the first quarter of 2014 with a 9% growth in service revenues and core net income, Globe Telecom continues to sustain growth on the back of programs that bring to life its commitment to its customers, businesses, employees and the nation – collectively known as Project Wonderful. 

With Project Wonderful’s three (3) main pillars:

- Nation Building
- Culture-building
- Brand-building

Globe Telecom, the leading telecommunications company is embarking to help its stakeholders create a wonderful world, driving strong revenue performance with solid contributions across all business segments.
Sustaining momentum for the second quarter of the year, new and relevant offers are bringing to life the Brand-building pillar. With another ground-breaking collaboration with the world’s biggest music platform Spotify, Globe launched its consumable mobile internet data plan GoSURF available to prepaid, postpaid, and Tattoo prepaid on-the-go customers with free access to Spotify. 

Globe Prepaid has also introduced its first stand-alone voice and mobile surfing combo GoUNLI20, offering unlimited calls to Globe/TM customers, 15MB of data, and 20 texts to all networks for just P20 a day. As the most affordable and easy-to-use prepaid voice and mobile data combo, subscribers can keep in touch through calls and browse through different social networking sites in one promo without the need for prefix dialing. It also provides value for money as the only prepaid promo that offers unlimited calls with free all-day surfing. 

Globe also beefed up its Samsung Galaxy S5 portfolio with the availability of the device in blue and gold colors, giving subscribers more options when availing of the latest Galaxy smartphone. Customers can get the Galaxy S5 for as low as P1,699 monthly at Globe mySUPERPLAN, complete with 5 gigabyte (GB) of GoSurf consumable data plan monthly, free calls and texts to all networks and free 6-month subscription to Spotify Premium for access to over 30 million songs.

For Android users who want to get the latest Samsung Galaxy S every year, they can avail of Galaxy Forever Plan 1599, Plan 1999 or Plan 2499. This comes with the new GoSurf data plan, unlimited calls and texts, free calls and texts to all networks, and additional monthly consumable for other services.

Broadband brand Tattoo has likewise seized more opportunities for growth in its Home and On-The-Go segments. Tattoo Home now offers Fiber-Fast home broadband connections ranging from 10 Mbps to up to 150 mbps available through Tattoo Platinum. Tattoo Platinum comes with priority servicing and perks and privileges. Recently, Tattoo Platinum has started offering its plans that come bundled with the latest generation Apple TV.

Tattoo On-The-Go conversely has seen the potential in the tremendous tablet market growth with the launch of their new prepaid and postpaid tablet bundles. At the forefront of providing the best devices and offers, Tattoo is now making it easier for customers to acquire their tablets with a wide range of models from entry-level tablets to the popular brands like Samsung. Postpaid tablet bundles are now made more affordable for as low as P599 a month even more free browsing hours with no upfront cash out for the tablet. Prepaid bundles give customers value for their money as tablets already come with a mobile Wi-Fi device that can power up to 10 devices making customers save as much as P2000 when they buy both devices separately.

Meanwhile, Globe Business segments also introduced various offers catering to their respective markets. The Enterprise Group highlighted its Business Flex and Business Plus, which empowers large organizations to create and customize postpaid plans around the services which they need. Globe myBusiness highlighted solutions built for small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs), specifically their CCTV (closed-circuit TV) product as well as Globe Charge, the innovative mobile point-of-sales device harnessing the synergy of a smartphone and a card reader dongle. The IT-Enabled Services Group or IG announced its partnership with Google to offer Google Apps for Business, a set of cloud-based communication and collaboration tools designed to help increase work productivity of both large companies and SMEs, from anywhere on any device.

Globe also expanded its presence overseas, particularly in Europe, with the recent establishment of its office in Spain and the newest member of the Globe group of companies, Globetel International European Espana S.L., which will handle the offering of various telecommunications services such as voice, SMS, load top-up and mobile data in the said country.

For its disaster-relief and response efforts under the Nation-building pillar, Globe focused on rebuilding homes, schools, and livelihoods in targeted provinces strongly hit by Typhoon Yolanda as Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (PARR)-appointed development sponsor in Aklan. Taking off from the successful rebuilding efforts of brands such as Tattoo together with Gawad Kalinga, Globe Prepaid awarded Autoload Max businesses to families in Ormoc, endorsed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). 

Focusing on the core dynamic between their consumers and employees, the company’s Culture-building pillar is leading a new culture-building scheme dubbed as Project DNA, which spearheads the enabling of a service-oriented, customer-centric workforce and empowering them to Deliver the Next Act – a mindset concentrated in providing a genuine, more caring, and wonderful customer experience.

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