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March 5, 2016

G Stuff Hits the G-Spot of Your Health With New Store!


GStuff Alabang Store Opening is GS! Great Success!

Emphasizing natural goodness, G Stuff finally reopens its doors to a more improved location to shoppers last February 29 in Alabang Town Center. Shoppers will enjoy a wide variety of sustainable produce from herbal remedies, aromatherapy oils, personal care, home remedies to food products.

Ms. Gina Lopez  and Ms. Dyan Castillejo,

Simultaneous to its store re-launch last Thursday is another successful health and wellness fare held at the ground floor of the mall as it offered a wide variety of G Stuff’s well-loved locally sourced products. Part of the fare’s program included a Health and Wellness talk prepared by G Stuff’s founder, Ms. Gina Lopez and Wellness advocate, Ms. Cory Quirino.

The Health and Wellness talk started with a powerful fitness prayer routine conducted by Ms. Dyan Castillejo, in which she shared that exercise is also a form of prayer.

Ms. Dyan Castillejo
In her talk, Ms. Gina Lopez enthusiastically shared about the healing testimonials of using the products of G Stuff.

Ms. Gina Lopez 
Ms. Cory Quirino also gave her wisdom on wellness to participants as she shared her secrets in staying young and beautiful.

Ms. Cory Quirino 

Visit G Stuff at the 2nd level of Alabang Town Center’s main building for all your all-natural needs. 

For more information, you may visit their website at www.gstuff.ph

Facebook at www.facebook.com/gstuffph and Instagram at @gstuffph. Or call 09175864530 or 5005623

#WeAreInternational ! BSM International Evening 2016: A Taste of Our Cultures



A massive BSM thank you to everyone who attended International Evening on Tuesday 23 February. It was a truly wonderful event—a celebration of the best of the BSM community. From the delicious food from around the world, to beautiful performances from our students and parents, and the spectacular Parade of Nations with more participants than ever, plus a Marching Band, Majorettes and Festive Higantes, it really was a show stopper. 

Many people worked day and night to make it happen and it really showed on the night. We welcomed over 1,600 people to the biggest fund-raising event in the Service Learning calendar, and sold over 3,700 raffle tickets. We are hoping it will all help us to reach our fund-raising target of one million Pesos! We were overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity and willingness to pitch in and make it such a great night for us all. Thank you Team BSM.

As well as everyone who came along to support our fund-raising event, we would like to extend a huge thanks to all of the parents, teachers, staff and students who worked so hard, both in the lead up, and on the night itself to provide us with such wonderful food, performances and Parade of Nations. We had our larger food stalls, catering for hundreds of guests, and our boutique food stalls with niche products. A great combination, with truly something for everyone. And hundreds of performers who have been rehearsing since January to provide us with spectacular entertainment. We really can’t thank you all enough.

The Food Stalls

The quality and sheer variety of food on offer was amazing. The lamb rolls and sausage sizzles at the Australia and New Zealand booth were a huge hit, as was the deliciously authentic Thai food, elegantly served by the Dusit Thani. The “Birthday Tea for a Queen” at the British Stall was a treat, with sandwiches, pies and sausage rolls alongside sweet bites including Victoria Sponge, Lemon Drizzle and Carrot cakes. The Japanese stall offered us beautiful sushi, ramen and takoyaki with their ever popular California Rolls, and even before the Indian stall could open, families were queuing up for their veg and non-veg dishes, including chicken makhanwala, mutton keema, samosas, dhal makhani and dosas. 

Korea offered us traditional bulgogi, pancakes, japchae, kimchi and fried chicken. China put on a feast, with dumplings, pork buns, spring rolls, gyoza, ki-kiam, shrimp rolls and boba milk tea, which proved very popular with our students. Spain brought their traditional paella to the party, with a huge tapas selection, including chorizo, gambas, croquettas, tortilla and delicious sangria. The buffalo wings of the USA ran out early, as did their cookies and Hershey chocolates. Traditional German treats including bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad and homemade pretzels were a welcome addition, as was the bacon and cabbage, smoked salmon, cheddar, Irish coffee mousse and Irish tipples at the Irish booth.

The Middle East and North Africa served up delicious dips, including hummus and zaalook with pita, France and Switzerland gave us raclette among other delicacies, Scandinavia treated us to meatballs, canapes, cake and traditional Schnapps, and even Italy was represented with a stall run by San Remo, serving pasta dishes to suit every taste. And last but by no means least, the beautifully lit Filipino booth gave us a treat from every corner of the Philippines. Roasted lechon, a Lumpia bar, Inihaw bar, salmon belly, noodles, pork bbq, pancit canton, pancit ivatan, dirty ice cream, Filipino desserts as well as buko juice!

The Performances

The dance performances on the night truly showed the diversity, and the talents of our BSM community. From individual performers singing the Philippine and British National Anthems, dancing the Flamenco and covering Ed Sheeran; to large scale group dances, including the Indian musical medley, which spanned dances from the whole country and from the very classical to a disco-themed Bollywood number, we enjoyed every moment. 

We also enjoyed learning the story of the Chinese Zodiac, a traditional German folk dance called Schuhplattler and a funky hip hop number from our primary students. The Haka was a real highlight of the evening, performed by a group of BSM students and boys from the Tuloy Foundation, as were the ballet numbers. We enjoyed a traditional ballet show, with dances from Russia, Spain, Hungary, Germany, America and Vienna, as well as a fantastic performance of “Swan Lake” and “Chariots of Fire” by a few of our Rugby Team. Pink tutus and varsity attire have never joined together to provide so much enjoyment to so many!

You’ve got to be in it to win it!

It was also a night of winners. The British Food Stall helped to bring the “British Bake Off” fun to our community event, with a competition for the best cake baked by teachers and students. A delicious chocolate cake took the crown for the adult cake and two of our Primary students shared the prize for their trifle and cupcakes. The Parade of Nations also provided the perfect opportunity to reward creativity. The costume competition gave the judges a tough task, but the 5 lucky winners this year, had beautiful outfits from their home countries of UK, Germany, Korea, South Africa and Russia. 

A few visitors to the event were lucky enough to be one of our top raffle prize winners. Our generous sponsors have provided GCs for stays in some of the most beautiful parts of the Philippines, including Atmosphere Hotel & Spa in Dumaguete, Dedon Island Resort in Siargao, Bamboo Private Island in Palawan, Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams, Rieseling Boracay Beach Resort, Coco Grove in Siquijor, Coco Beach in Puerto Galera, The District Boracay, Busuanga Bay Lodge in Coron and Buri Resort & Spa in Puerto Galera. Flights to Guam on Cebu Pacific, an overnight package at The Farm at San Benito and free dining at Cafe Curieux, The Peninsula Hotel and Fairmont Makati were among our other amazing prizes.

BSM Community does it again

Of course, none of this could have happened without our truly amazing Operations staff who worked almost through the night, and the rest of the support staff, teachers, parents and students who gave their time willingly to become Bakers, Food stall helpers, Bar Staff, Raffle ticket sellers, Parade helpers, Entry ticket staff, KidZone supervisors, and help the rest of us enjoy ourselves, while raising huge sums of money for Service Learning. 

A few individuals took on such large roles, they were almost given staff passes! These amazing BSM parents made the Parade of Nations such an amazing spectacle for us; kept track of everything to do with the Food Stalls, ensured our event looked beautiful, and ran the ever-popular PTA bar. We are very grateful to you all for the many hours you gave us.

Our very generous sponsors

Finally, we have a huge number of generous sponsors, who provided money, prizes and food, and helped to make sure that as much of the money raised on the night goes straight into the Service Learning Fund, and helping the Service Partners that we work with. Some came along on the night to support the event, which was great – and we hope helped to strengthen relationships between BSM and all of our partners. 



Where the money goes

All of the money raised goes towards supporting BSM Service Partners. The BSM International Evening in March 2015 raised an amazing 605,000 pesos. With this money we were able to fund our work with a variety of Charity Service Partners, including: 

  • PCF, a charity providing education, food aid, fair employment and health care to the poorest adults and children in and around Manila. BSM worked with PCF throughout 2015 (50,000 Pesos)
  • Financial and in-kind support to Makabata Schools Foundation, in Pasig. The school provides formal and non-formal (basic skills) education for street children and out-of-school youth (50,000 Pesos)
  • One Million Lights Foundation, providing solar lights for off-grid communities (90,000 Pesos)
  • The Fairplay for All Foundation, a charity working in Payatas, the largest dumpsite in the Philippines and home to half a million people. Their main projects include a drop-in centre, Payatas Football Club and the Fairplay cafe (10,000 Pesos).
  • Stepping Stones Foundation, a school and learning environment for children and young adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. Year 10 students renovated the garden, and painted classrooms in their new facility (20,000 Pesos)
  • School bags for disadvantaged children living in Panay Island, Visayas (40,000 Pesos)
  • Financial and in-kind support (including the purchase of a projector) for Kids International Ministries, a charity that is based in Manila, but has a number of programmes across the Philippines, providing food, shelter, education and medical attention to at-risk children in indigent communities (40,000 Pesos)
  • Building materials, expertise and manual labour for Tagaytay Central Elementary School during CAS week in May 2015. All Year 12 IB students traveled to Tagaytay, and spent 3 days working at the school to improve the teaching and learning environment (305,000 Pesos)
This year, our fund-raising total is an ambitious one million Pesos. With this money we hope to be able to make even more of a difference to the communities around us. 

The British School Manila (BSM) is a highly regarded co-educational British international school established in 1976. The School is proud to uphold the high standard of the British education system and we take full advantage of our multi-cultural setting. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and also a member of The Federation of British International Schools in Southeast Asia and East Asia (FOBISSEA) and The Independent Association of Prep School (IAPS). 

At present 900+ students aged 3-18 are on BSM’s roll and 35 nationalities are represented. British children make up 33%, Filipino 22%, Canada 9% ,Australians 8% and American 6% of the total population.

For more information and updates, visit http://www.britishschoolmanila.org , and 

Globe Business boosts Shell Eco-Marathon Asia as local connectivity partner

Promoting the integration of technology with environmental sustainability


Globe Business, the enterprise information and communication technology (ICT) arm of Globe Telecom, is once again named as the local connectivity partner for Shell Eco-Marathon Asia, the annual street circuit challenge for the youth which will be held at the Rizal Park in Manila from March 3-6, 2016 as part of its advocacy to protect and conserve the environment.

Globe Business is once again providing internet connectivity at this year’s Shell Eco-Marathon Asia, enabling the seamless data exchange for over 100 teams of young student engineers.
As connectivity partner, Globe Business will provide internet connectivity at the 4-day event which will pave the way for seamless exchange of data and information for over 100 teams of young student engineers from more than 15 countries around the world. The teams will be challenged to design and build their own cars of the future that run the farthest distance with the least possible amount of fuel.

“We are thrilled to be the local connectivity partner for this year’s Shell Eco-Marathon Asia,” shares Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT-Enabled Services Group Mike Frausing. “Shell Eco-Marathon Asia’s goal to cultivate innovation among the youth and promote the development of technology for environmental sustainability greatly resonates to our sustainability efforts and the innovative culture that Globe espouses.”

Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT-Enabled Services Group Mike Frausing enjoys a light moment with a Shell representative

The Globe Business Team 
Globe Business' Marian Santos, Dion Asencio, and Senior Advisor Mike Frausing at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia

“With our participation as connectivity partner for this year’s Shell Eco-Marathon Asia, we are confident that the participants and attendees alike will experience fast and stable internet connectivity powered by Globe Business, enhanced by the different mobility devices that we offer,” added Cindy Salaya, Vice President for Enterprise Product Management.

Globe Business has actively embraced environmental sustainability and is working closely with enterprises which share this advocacy on various fronts. This includes creating greater scale and impact for the telco’s programs on solid waste management via its large-scale initiative “Project 1 Phone,” energy conservation with its participation to the Earth Hour and Earth Day celebrations, carbon offsetting through the successful Cordillera Challenge, as well as biodiversity and habitat protection by partnering with organizations such as the Philippine Eagle Foundation which aided the rehabilitation of Philippine Eagle Pamana.

Participants from all over the world

Shell Eco-Marathon Asia is a unique competition that challenges students around the world to design, build and drive the most energy-efficient car. The competition dates back to 1939, has come a long way from its beginnings and has become an avenue for students to expand their ideas and hone their talents to become future innovators of the world. The event has also been a valuable opportunity for collaborations and multi-sectoral partnerships between other like-minded organizations to strengthen the reach of this advocacy.

For more information about Globe Business and its set of business solutions, get in touch with your Globe Business Account Manager or call the Globe Business Premium Support Center at +63 2.917.2888 toll-free using a Globe mobile and landline. 

For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph/business 

Southeast Asia's Largest Solar Project Inaugurated in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental


Manila, Philippines – Helios Solar Energy Corp. (“Helios”) has today inaugurated its 132.5-megawatt (“MW”) solar generation facility in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. 

The project is Southeast Asia’s largest solar project, developed through a partnership between Gregorio Araneta, Inc. (“GAI”) and Soleq. Soleq is the market leader in the solar PV industry in the Philippines and one of Southeast Asia’s largest solar independent power producers. 

This project follows the partnership’s first solar project, a 30 MW solar generation facility in Ormoc, Leyte, which was commissioned in April 2015.

The first of its size in Southeast Asia, the project has contributed significant value and opportunities to communities in Negros Occidental having employed over 2,000 local people during the construction phase. Estimated that the project will produce 188,500 MWh of solar power per year, or enough to power an estimated 167,526 households, save 177.7 million liters of water, and lower carbon emissions by 94,627 tones per year (equivalent of 10 years of carbon sequestered by planting 2.4 million trees). 

“We are pleased to launch this ambitious project which underlies our conviction to support the country’s shift to more renewable energy. This project also demonstrates our country’s ability to develop world-class renewable energy projects and establishes the Philippines’ foothold as a frontrunner in renewable energy,” said Gregorio Araneta III, Helios Chairman.



About GAI
GAI is a Philippine holding company engaged in real estate, transportation, telecommunication, security and protection services, environmental protection services, oil/petroleum storage facilities and project management. The company continues to grow and is now focusing mainly on real estate investment and development, as well as power generation through its subsidiaries.

About Soleq
Soleq is one of Southeast Asia’s largest solar independent power producers. Soleq has successfully constructed and commissioned 13 projects across Thailand and the Philippines, and has a significant development portfolio. Soleq is an Equis invested platform. 

About Equis
Founded and headquartered in Singapore, Equis is Asia’s largest independent renewable energy developer and investor. Equis is also Asia’s largest independent energy and infrastructure fund manager. With more than US$2.7 billion of funds under management, Equis and its invested platforms employ over 500 professionals across thirteen (13) Asian offices in Manila, Aomori, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kasama, New Delhi, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo.

March 4, 2016

FUJIFILM Philippines Inc. celebrates Women’s Month with Click to Chic: Female Photography Talks Series, feature Fujifilm X-A2N

Click to Chic: Female Photography Talks (Series) with Camie Juan  Miles Ocampo and Janeena Chan 

FUJIFILM Philippines marks Women’s Month with women-with-a-purpose oriented Female Photography Talks Series


FUJIFILM Philippines Inc. celebrates Women’s Month with Click to Chic: Female Photography Talks (Series) which was launched March 2 at Oakwood Premier in Ortigas. 

Click to Chic is a workshop series geared towards aspiring female photographers that aims to help them learn how to use their FUJIFILM cameras, especially the X-A2.


Click to Chic will be participated in by the X-A2 Circle of Influencers, a group of female photographers who will share basic photography skills and practical tips on how to best use the X-A2 be it in beauty, travel, or lifestyle photography.


FUJIFILM X-A2 is the best fashion accessory to highlight a photographer’s total look. It is armed with a wide range of functions that delivers simple operation and picture-taking power. The X-A2’s Super Intelligent Flash or IFlash automatically delivers the ideal amount of flash for every scene, clearly and brightly capturing faces even under strong backlit or dark conditions. It makes one’s skin tone look smoother and more ravishing. Also when shooting macro shots in dim lighting, the IFlash prevents the washout of the subject and background. For food shots, at extreme close-up, dishes look more appetizing and expertly-shot at that. When you’re ready to share your photos, you can easily highlight up to 30 images in your camera and wirelessly transfer them from your smartphone to post immediately.

Miles Ocampo
Miles Ocampo, a bright young thing over at ABS-CBN, is the perfect picture of a young woman on the verge of limitless possibilities that FUJIFILM X-A2 has come to embody. Ocampo will be the celebrity guest at the grand launch of Click to Chic: Female Photography Talks (Series) by FUJIFILM.

FUJIFILM Philippines endorser Bea Alonzo is also one super celebrity who has fallen in love with X-A2. She takes it to her travels and documents her adventures with it. She also brings it to work and loves discovering and trying out each and every feature of the mirrorless camera.  

“The X-A2 is such a reliable camera, like a dependable buddy whom you can count on to deliver pictures of high quality,” says the top TV-movie actress.   


Nelson Peres, Division Manager of Fujifilm Philippines
With an 80-year history and expertise in photographic film manufacturing behind it, FUJIFILM believes in the power and influence of women to see and capture things of beauty and milestones through the lens. It is both a journey and an adventure worth championing and shining a light on.  

Celebrity parents Oyo and Kristine Sotto embrace the digital age to nurture their growing family


The Internet strengthens the family bond of the Sotto family. It is now easy to share the connection of their HOME DSL to their mobile phones—whether it’s to get updates on their kid’s most recent commercial shoot, plan their next travel getaway or simply share different experiences to make those experiences more meaningful.

The Sottos paint the picture of a happy and connected family with loving parents raising three growing kids. With celebrity power couple Oyo Boy Sotto and Kristine Hermosa driving the foundation of young Kiel (age 7), Ondrea (age 4) and Kaleb (age 1), it is important for them to find ways to maintain strong connections with their kids.
“Our days are full of errands that usually revolve around our kids’ schedules, especially now that Kiel and Ondrea have school,” Tin shared. “We all wake up early and have breakfast together, and then Oyo and I separate to take them to their schools if there’s no driver. While the kids are in school, we do our errands and work out. Then after school, we make sure that they get their homework done before we have our family bonding time.”
Just like any other family, their best days are spent watching movies and eating. Other than the annual trips abroad and sporadic trips to the cinema, the Sottos love to stay at home, where they say find everything they need. “Aside from streaming movies from iflix and Fox, we also watch a lot of cartoons as preferred by the kids,” Oyo said. “We’re so happy to have easy access to our favorite movies and shows whenever we want, on top of strong Internet and the PLDT TVolution Stick that lets us enjoy them in the big screen.”

Backed by the discipline and moderation imposed by the parents, the Internet plays a huge role in the Sottos’ lives. Aside from entertainment and connectivity, the Internet lets Oyo and Tin look up recipes and read the news. “Ondrea loves it when we read stories to her, while Kiel, being more visual, prefers to watch TV to be educated,” Tin added. “It’s really all in the Internet.”

The Internet now strengthens family connections even beyond the home. Thanks to the country’s first data sharing feature by the newest PLDT HOME DSL broadband plan, the Sottos stay in touch even outside the house. It is now easyshare the connection of their HOME DSL to their mobile phones—whether it’s to get updates on Kiel’s most recent commercial shoot, plan their next travel getaway or simply share different experiences to make those experiences more meaningful.

The PLDT HOME DSL Speedster Fam Plan 1299 offers speeds of up to 10 Mbps and a monthly data allocation of 50 GB. Families who upgrade their Speedster Plan with a Smart Mobile Plan 399 or Plan 600 can share 6 GB of the 50 GB monthly data allocation to their smart phones. They may get up to four Smart mobile phone lines bundled with their Speedster Fam Plan, all conveniently billed under one subscription.

“As we always say, Internet today is not just about high-speed connectivity,” PLDT VP and Marketing Director Gary Dujali said. “It is about the Internet helping build strong connections among family members within and beyond the home. We are more than happy to hear that families like the Sottos make the most out of technology in nurturing their bonds with each other wherever they may be. ”

Powered by the PLDT Group’s robust and resilient fixed and wireless networks, the Speedster Fam Plan will also allow families to access and enjoy exclusive offers from PLDT HOME and Smart’s other digital lifestyle partners such as Zalora, foodpanda and Airbnb, whether at home or on mobile.

For more information, log on to pldthome.com.

March 3, 2016

SM celebrates Women’s Month! Women get what they want in SM’s Women’s Month fest #SMWorldOfWomen

SM celebrate Women's Month this March as SM gives the spotlight to all about women - with a variety of activities, exclusive deals, fairs, a wellness camp, and fabulous freebies. 

On top of these events, the mall will also reward successful women who made a difference in their respective fields.

Beginning March 8, 2016, shoppers will notice specific displays that are selfie-worthy. Beauty blocks in neon pink and quirky prints form words and phrases that imply women empowerment make a great background for a solo or group shot. Another cool spot for a shot is the “Paint for Your Pouts” centerpiece, which highlight beauty pampering.

Another event to watch out for is the Women’s Wednesday Sale, which includes not only discounted fashion finds but exclusive services from participating spas and salons as well. Equally interesting are the various fashion and beauty fairs like the Beauty Soiree, Skin Care Socials, Scent of a Woman, and the Shoeaholics Fair.

To put emphasis on women empowerment, SM is also holding a Ladies Fit Camp through different bootcamps. Customers can try a session of mid-impact workouts of their choice, or according to their personal needs.
“Women today are so empowered, and you can see it in the way they dress, what they buy, where they want to go, and even which ideals they choose to follow and support,” said Denise Tee, Senior Assistant Vice-President for Advertising. “That’s why we came up with these retail innovations that reflect modern women’s preferences. What we are offering is for them to have an optimal experience in the one thing that they commonly share – shopping.”
Aside from its retail components, SM will also have an activity that demonstrates the importance of women in the community. 

SM will also hold a Women’s Month exhibit entitled “Women Entrepreneurs: Building Stronger Communities”, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in the Philippines. 

The four-day exhibit begins on March 7 until 10, 2016 at the 3rd level of SM Aura. It features products from women’s livelihood projects funded by the Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) and Direct Aid Program (DAP). The products range from native home accents and women’s accessories to native delicacies that come from key provinces around the country.

Conquering New Territories: Network of Enterprising Women (NEW) at 10




Everything starts from a simple dream, for Myren Garcia, founder for Network of Enterprising Women (NEW), her dream was to give a helping hand to her fellow women entrepreneurs. But little did she know that what she created ten years ago would bloom into a such a community of motivated and driven women who ventured into the world of business.

To commemorate a decade of NEW, the 9th Annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference is at place on March 5, 2016 at the Crown Plaza-Ortigas. The conference will feature best-selling author and inspirational speaker Mr. Francis Kong and none other than, one of NEW's prime members Ms. Mary Grace Dimacali of Mary Grace. And to further inspire more women to respond to their entrepreneurial callings, the conference will also guest long-time NEW members and women behind Milea, Imagere, Strip it, Smart Concept, Status Hair Salon, Dreambook Journal and Sweet Blooms Pastillas.

The half-day conference will be a Pandora's box of business ideas, tips and advices from real-life business women who braved the world and took on the plunge. They will also be sharing their insights and forecast on the future of women entrepreneurship. From modern advancements, trends and anticipated developments of new market niches, NEW's 10 year anniversary will surely gear up to a better, evolving and innovating strategies for all ladies with an entrepreneurial dream.

NEW 9th Annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference is brought to you by Mary Grace, Online Philippines, ProAccess, The French Baker, JCI Manilena and Write On Track.

To learn more about NEW 9th Annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference, visit www.new.com.ph or facebook.com/newphils. 

To register, visit new.com.ph/event-registration-form.

Blue Bloods Back on the Streets of New York for its 6th Season


Hollywood veteran Tom Selleck leads the cast of police procedural drama, Blue Bloods, returning for its 6th season.

Set in New York City, the show follows a family of police officers: Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck), Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg), Jamie Reagan (Will Estes) and Erin Reagan (Bridget Moynahan). It chronicles their lives in the line of duty and off of it, weaving drama and suspense.

Season 6 immediately goes into high gear with Danny hot in the heels of a serial killer and Frank dealing with a terrorist threat.

AXN gives its viewers in Asia a First & Exclusive season premiere on March 3, Thursday at 10:40 evening.


AXN is seen on Cable Link Channel 38, Cignal Digital TV Channel 61, Global Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Channel 20, Gsat Channel 12, SKYCable Channel 49.



LEGOLAND Malaysia Welcomes ‘The LEGO Movie™ 4D A New Adventure’ to its Stable of Attractions

Emmet, Wyldstyle and Friends Reunite in All-New Story Debuting Feb 26 at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort


Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia – After the launch of the “The LEGO® Movie™ 4D A New Adventure” at the LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, the new episode is now making its official debut at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort.

Reuniting the stars of “The LEGO® Movie™” in a LEGOLAND Parks exclusive storyline, fans can look forward to finding out what happened after the blockbuster movie, when Emmet, Wyldstyle, Unikitty, MetalBeard and Benny reunite at the invitation of a shady new character, Risky Business, who plans to open a theme park bearing a suspicious resemblance to LEGOLAND.


Returning to voice their iconic characters are actors Elizabeth Banks (Wyldstyle), Nick Offerman (MetalBeard), Charlie Day (Benny) and Alison Brie (Unikitty). Actor, writer and comedian Patton Oswalt lends his voice to the scheming Risky Business, whose Evil Secret Plot requires the heroes to call on the Master Builder skills of a surprise ally to save the day.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Emmet, Wyldstyle, Unikitty, MetalBeard and Benny to LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort! It’s a part of the commitment we’ve made to our Park guests who have been supporting us since the opening of the Resort, to constantly keep them entertained. That commitment recently won us the Best Tourist Attraction award in the Man-Made Attraction category at the Malaysia Tourism Awards 2014/2015. With our guests always in mind, we believe that this attraction will delight both young and old LEGO Movie fans alike. It’ll definitely be a must see show at the Park,” commented Mark Germyn, General Manager, LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.


The 4D short film will play several times a day at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort’s LEGO Studio at the Imagination area, with effects such as wind, water, fog and more bringing the action off the screen and into the audience.

In conjunction with the launch of the new attraction, we will also be running an online promotion ‘Buy 2nd ticket 50% off’ starting 22 February till to 9 March, 2016 in the Philippines. 

For more information please visit our website at www.legoland.my.

March 1, 2016

FREE Ride with GrabJeep runs on EDSA

Grab Philippines just launched two new service, the GrabJeep, a new and free service for the commuters of Metro Manila and GrabCar 6-seaters.


GrabJeep


With GrabJeep, everyone will have a chance at a safe and convenient commute along the busiest thoroughfare in the metro.

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing app, now offers free jeepney rides along EDSA for two months.

GrabJeep is a free service that’s roaming EDSA, it more of a fixed-route vehicle similar to how the regular jeepneys operates. You will not be able to book a ride for GrabJeep but instead you will need wait for GrabJeep on these designated stops;

  • Magallanes
  • Ayala
  • Buendia
  • Guadalupe
  • Boni
  • Shaw
  • Megamall
  • Ortigas
  • Santolan
  • Araneta
  • SM North Edsa
GrabJeep roams around EDSA, picks up passengers at SM North EDSA and traverses along Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 

All the stops are accessible to business districts, MRT stations and malls to make it more convenient for passengers to travel.

“Grab’s mission has always been to drive the transport industry of Southeast Asia forward. While we already have a diverse set of services in our app, it’s about time we take a look at jeeps – one of the most traditional forms of transportation in the Philippines. We want to empower commuters with the same freedom we provide our passengers,” said Khriz Lim, Grab Philippines’ Country Marketing Head.

Jeepneys are among the most common form of transportation for commuters in Metro Manila. 
With GrabJeep, Grab upgraded the everyday jeepney experience to provide the same quality of safety and convenience to passengers.

This campaign aims to improve and upgrade old jeeps so that jeepney passengers will be able to experience more comfortable trips. GrabJeep rides will be free for the whole duration of the campaign but the passengers can also opt to donate to help in the upgrading of old jeepneys.

Try this and enjoy your ride ! Grab Jeep is equipped with WiFi, television and air conditioning system.


GrabCar 6-seaters


GrabCar 6-seaters is another service the Grab Philippines launched. GrabCar 6-seaters appears to be targeting those groups who are traveling like families or friends. Unlike GrabJeep, you will need to book GrabCar 6-seaters to avail of the service, you will be able to see option between GrabCar and GrabCar+ in the app.

Price of the service is still unknown but from their tagline “Bigger than a GrabCar, more affordable than GrabCar+”, it’s could be priced close to GrabCar but with a larger vehicle.

Source: @GrabPh

Switch Store now opens in Ayala Malls Serin , Tagaytay


Apple's Premium Reseller in the Philippines, Switch celebrates 8th Anniversary with unveiling of its 19th store in Ayala Malls Serin in Tagaytay City. 


The new Switch store provides valued client with instant and convenient access to a wide range of premium Apple products and accessories, as well as unparalleled service and solutions that cater to the digital lifestyle of Filipinos.


Switch boasts of its several authorizations from Apple including Apple Premium Reseller, Apple Authorized Reseller, Apple Premium Service Provider, Apple Authorized Service Provider, and Apple Authorized Education Reseller.

Other Switch stores including their Service Centers are located in the following:

Ayala Malls
Solenad
Arcadia in Paseo
Marquee Mall, Angeles Pampanga
UP Technohub
The District Malls, Imus Cavite
The District Malls, Dasmarinas
Alabang Town Center
Glorietta
UP Town Center
EVIA Lifestyle Center
Bluebay Wall
Robinsons Mall,Las Pinas

They also have list of service centers across the nation, including the one in Baguio, Valenzuela and Pampanga.

Switch Ayala Malls Serin is now open to the public from 10AM until 8PM.



February 29, 2016

Luis Manzano loves the Dockers Signature On-The-Go Khaki Stretch

Dockers Signature On-The-Go Khaki
Stretch: for looking dressed to impress

TV host Luis Manzano loves the Signature On-The-Go Khaki Stretch because of its straight-ahead style with a straight fit, flat-front, and moisture-wicking technology.

With new technologies and trends, professionals are more competitive than ever and changes in the workplace are necessary. For professionals nowadays, multi-tasking and restrictive deadlines just won’t hack it; there must be work-play balance, too.

To attain this, professionals now are inclined towards collaboration and creating a positive and friendly corporate environment wherein employees have reduced work stress that, in turn, results in diminished absenteeism.

On the other hand, there are work-related matters that are also affected by the changing times. The corporate dress code is one. These days, employees are increasingly seen donning outfits that they’d wear at a typical night out, something that was not ideal or allowed before. While workforce nowadays may be averse to donning traditional office attires, must they totally disregard propriety and decorum when dressing up for work?

Dockers Signature On-The-Go Khaki Stretch pants is Luis Manzano's go-to collection when he wants to look smart.
While corporate fashion is in a constant state of flux, there is one thing that career counselors assert should never change: dressing for success.

You may chuck your wooly slacks or linen pants for more comfortable ensembles, but you still have to show up at work looking dressed to take charge. This gives you an aura of respectability among peers that, in turn, will make superiors and clients take notice.

TV host Luis Manzano loves the Signature On-The-Go Khaki Stretch because of its straight-ahead style with a straight fit, flat-front, and moisture-wicking technology.

The newest Dockers Signature On-The-Go Khaki Stretch Straight-Fit Flat-Front pants is your go-to collection when checking for office attires that make you look smart yet casual enough for a dinner-and-movie date.

Dockers Signature On-The-Go Khaki Stretch features business-casual pants that exude such timeless flair that no matter what comes up in your agenda, wearing one will help you rise to the occasion.

Small wonder, then, that Dockers is the favored khaki brand of Americans and most professionals from different parts of the world. The Signature On-The-Go Khaki Stretch is a straight-ahead style with a straight fit, flat-front, and moisture-wicking technology, which delivers modern flair and continuous comfort.

Dockers perennially offers stylish staple pants that endow its wearer with a huge confidence boost while ensuring supreme comfort—something all professionals need.

And since flexibility is key, your clothes must take you from a breakfast meeting to a night on the town. Just pair your Dockers khakis with a nifty shirt and throw on a smart jacket when you want to dress to impress.

At the end of the day, remember that tremendous self-confidence, aligned with your innate skills and dependability, are all you need to make your mark in the industry you’re in.


LG Smartphones Connect Users to the Future Today


LG’s range of award-winning smartphones offers a glimpse into the future of mobile technology

LG Electronics, a global technology leader, is building the foundation of a future of heightened connectivity through its current range of flagship smartphones. Superior display, intuitive technology, advanced camera features, and overall performance of LG smartphones open up possibilities of seamless smart technology for consumers all over the world.

Undisputed display leadership and innovation

One of the key features of smartphones is the display screen, which serves as the control and information center of the device. Always on the forefront of innovation, LG’s smartphones come equipped not only with immersive displays, but also with unique solutions to improve user interaction and response.

Equipped with LG’s boldest and most brilliant 5.5-inch IPS Quantum Display, the G4 takes smartphone display to the next level. Increased contrast, brightness, and color accuracy makes for ultra-clear and life-like images never before seen on a mobile device.

The LG V10, released late last year, offers a second screen in addition to an already-impressive 5.7-inch QHD main display. This additional ticker display allows for quick access to apps, messages, and calls without draining precious battery power. The LG V10’s ticker screen is just the beginning of the tech innovator’s movement toward providing creative, stylish, and efficient solutions to common problems of smartphone users today and tomorrow.


State-of-the-art imaging solutions

Tech experts are predicting a bright future for smartphone photography and videography. Powerful smartphone cameras allow amateurs to take high-resolution photos and videos, which can then be viewed, edited, and shared instantly. LG envisions a future where professional-level images can be captured by a smartphone equipped with the functions and controls of pro-grade cameras.

The LG G4 is the first smartphone in the world to feature manual camera mode, which allows users to easily control complex functions such as shutter speed, frame rate, ISO, white balance, and focus. The V10, on the other hand, features a manual video mode that allows for creative flexibility never before seen in a mobile device. Couple these unique features with instant editing capabilities and LTE upload speeds, and users can instantly produce and share impressive work within seconds.


Global recognition

As the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 in Barcelona looms closer, tech experts and enthusiasts are looking forward to a glimpse of the latest cutting-edge mobile technology. LG, apart from its current line of smartphones, will be presenting ways of integrating mobile into its next-generation smart technology that consumers can enjoy in the near future.

MWC also hosts the Global Mobile Awards (GMA), which hailed the 2014 flagship model LG G3 as Best Smartphone of the Year.

LG’s 2015 flagship smartphone, the G4, is selected for this year’s GMA Best Smartphone category. To select the world’s best smartphone, jurors evaluate each entry for physical design innovation and form, device performance, genuine innovation displayed, simplicity of use, unique attributes, price point vis-à-vis value for money, and market success, among other criteria.

To learn more about LG’s innovative smartphone offerings and its MWC participation, visitwww.lg.com/ph, or www.LGnewsroom.com; like LG Mobile’s official Facebook page LG Mobile Philippines or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.