The Bull Runner Dream Marathon : A dream run for moms

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Nursing mothers at The Bull Runner marathon not only ran— they expressed milk too!

Running a marathon—all 42 kilometers of it—is no easy feat, even for seasoned athletes. So it is especially remarkable to see moms who not only raced to the finish line, but also did some milk expression along the way.

This is precisely what happened at The Bull Runner Dream Marathon held last February 24 at Nuvali in Laguna. Participating moms, which included actress Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, were provided two breastfeeding booths special pit stops by Philips Avent, the brand Number 1 recommended by moms. These pit stops housed the Philips Avent breast pump, and were the first of their kind in any marathon.

“Going for long hours without expressing milk to feed our infants can cause anxiety to us nursing moms. And this is true even during a run! It was a relief to know that Philips Avent was behind us mothers in this race,” Maricel reveals.

The Philips Avent Breastfeeding Booths were strategically placed in each half of the 42K run and it served as a venue for breastfeeding mothers like Maricel to comfortably express milk and still perform their motherly duties even in the heat of the race. Each pit stop was equipped with sterilizers, coolers, handy thermal bags, and comfortable chairs all in the privacy of this unique pit stop.

Calling her dream run “42@42,” Maricel trained long hours, rain or shine, all in the midst of wrapping up a movie shoot, being a hands-on mom, attending to various engagements, family gatherings and nursing her baby Solana. Nothing came between Maricel and finishing the 42K marathon.

Me-Ann Achacoso, Philips Avent’s Business Development Manager explains, “Philips Avent wanted to help Maricel realize her dream of completing the marathon because running 42K is no easy task, to say the least. It takes a lot of determination and hard work, and we are very proud of Maricel for reaching her goal.”

Achacoso concludes, “It’s our commitment at Philips Avent to support moms in whatever endeavor they undertake. Maricel and the other moms who ran the marathon proved that you can follow your dream while continuing to give the best care for your baby.”

Women's Wednesday of March Sale at SM Supermalls

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Great for women of all ages! March is women's month at all SM Supermalls. SM Supermall designed fabolously fun and great day for all women - pampering , shopping and special treats from participating stores at all SM Supermall on all Wednesday of March. 

SM Store and other retail shops has everything you need.

At Watsons, all women will instantly get 10-percent off on minimum P1,500 worth of purchase. It offers more than 1,000 brands ranging from medicines, cosmetics and fragrances to personal care items and general merchandise. 

At Ace Hardware,  ultimate one-stop-shop for the latest solutions for home improvement, you can get 5-percent discount on every P3,000 single receipt purchase on all regular priced items. It boasts of 40,000 home improvement solutions on its core product ranges which include paints and sundries, electrical and plumbing, hardware and power tools, building materials and outdoor merchandising. 

Our Home offers a wide variety of items - sofas, dining tables, curtains, picture frames. For a minimum P15,000 purchase on all furniture, lady shoppers will get 5-percent off. They can also avail of 10-percent discount on all accessories for a minimum purchase requirement of P5,000. 

A treat exclusive for women shoppers, with their SM Advantage Card, the SM Store will take 10-percent off for a minimum singe receipt purchase of P3,000.

The SM Store is a founding retail center where various brands of fashion, footwear, bags, accessories, toys, gadgets and other types of products can be found. 

At SM Supermarket and SM Hypermarket, women SM Advantage Card members will get double their SMAC points when they purchase on Wednesdays. 

And at SM Appliance Center, women will also get 10-percent off on selected home appliances. 

SM Advantage Card, the customer loyalty program of SM, rewards members with points every time they shop in SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and other SM retail establishments inside and outside SM Supermalls. The points earned can be used to redeem practically anything sold in any of those stores. Aside from reward points, SM Advantage Card also offers numerous members-only privileges such as exclusive sales, discounts and freebies inside and outside SM Malls. 

Thanks for these information published in Philippine Daily Inquirer last March 8, 2013. 

Check out more updates on http://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls/app_179593762087303 and http://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls!

Go and join this shopping madness, enjoy the wonderful world of SM Supermalls on all Wednesdays of March 2013 ! 

Authentic Traditional Mediterranean Food at Chef Gusto's Pizza, Pasta and Plus

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Chef gusto pizza pasta plus serves authentic traditional Mediterranean food with Greek touch from  Greek Chef Panos Georgopoulos - the owner. 

Gladly, thanks to my friend Hershy who invited me to visit and dine at Chef Gusto's Restaurant with other friends. It is located at the ground floor of Concord Blvd. corner of Benavidez and Salcedo St.Legaspi Village, Makati City. Arriving at the classic restaurant and waiting for them, I was welcomed by Chef and the friendly staff served me freshly made breads with traditional dip, as their welcome dish for all their guests (they treat people as guests who comes in, not as visitors or customers).

Chef gusto's pizza and pasta plus is not an Italian or Greek or American restaurant. It had been borne last September 1st 2012, and is a partnership between Filipino and Greek friends.

Luckily and we really enjoyed having talks with Chef Panos. He shared to us that their restaurant preparing daily fresh unique delicious recipes, from the entire planet. Every single recipe is an individual "culinary trip" to every corner of our planet and presenting several delicious flavors. Delicious ingredients are imported from Australia, USA and Europe.

This authentic restaurant is the combination of his 16 years experience and a unique galley team with the most elegant cooks of the country!

Unique pizza (18 inch) & pasta, classic Greek menu, excellent grilled steaks and ribs, special selection of sea foods fresh crunchy salads, is some of delicious ingredients in Chef Gusto's menus. 

Village Salad

Mix green lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, black olives, feta cheese, served with lemon or balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Creamy Seafood Pasta

Shrimps, fish fillet, Mussels, calamari sauté with garlic and mix with creamy delicious white sauce

Tartufo Pasta

Mix of several type of fresh mushroom (bottom, porcini, truffles) sauté with garlic and parmesan cheese

Grilled Mediterranean Marinated Chicken

with Pilaf rice or fries

Traditional Gourmet Sausage

Special only for you, served with 3 different Dips and fries

Freshly made breads with traditional dip 

I love it and this is the best Pizza, Pasta and plus in Makati where I experienced the unique delicious dishes creating the best atmospheric feeling that evening.

With these selected desserts, chocolates and cakes served us with wine.  .  .  .

Chef Panos and filipina wife Ivy also told us that the are serving breakfast and regular menus everyday from 7 am to 10 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Chef Gusto's Pizza Pasta and Plus 

Located at: Concord Blvd, 200 Benavidez St. Corner Salcedo road Legaspi

Village San Lorenzo, Makati City

Reservation number: 4782941 Monday to Saturday 7 am to 10pm

Mob: +63 (0) 9175267891 / +63 (0) 9175267891 

Email : panosgeor2009@gmail.com

For more information please visit chefandrecipes.com & chefgustos.com

Singer/Songwriter Richard Poon joins Universal Records

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Shown in the picture are album producer Ito Rapadas, UR General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Richard Poon, and Erickson Raymundo, talent manager of Richard.

Filipino-Chinese singer/songwriter Richard Poon has released multi-platinum albums over the years, making him the country’s premiere Big Band Crooner. This 2013, Richard has decided to make a bold move – to return to pop and join Universal Records, the country’s largest independent record label.

Poon is an accomplished musician whose deep knowledge of music allows him to delve into a wide variety of other musical genres. He has gone on a successful career and is a well-known jazz singer. Richard sings regularly every Sunday at Philippines’ variety show ASAP 2013 with the powerhouse cast of ASAP Sessionistas 

In the elite roster of Universal Records of prime male singers, Richard joins Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Billy Crawford, JayR .

Watch out for Richard’s first album with Universal Records to be out in a few weeks.

Carrier’s new aircons timely solutions for summer and low electric bills

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Concepcion-Carrier launched new air conditioning units that promise to deliver energy-efficient cooling performance to consumers. These are timely solutions for summer. They introduced the Optima Window Room Air Conditioner (WRAC), XPower 2 inverter, and the Designer Series inverter. 

“Cooling has played an increasingly vital role in making our homes and lives more comfortable, especially in our tropical country. With the real savings and remarkable features that these cooling solutions offer, we hope that more and more Filipinos can now enjoy the benefits of air-conditioning. After all, cooling is not a luxury; it is a necessity,” concludes Mr. Raul Joseph  Concepcion. 

The hot summer months ahead spell sky high electricity costs, but the Carrier Optima WRAC promises the lowest electricity consumption and big annual savings.

These may well be the devices that will help get Filipinos through the summer—and their electric bills.

With temperatures expected to soar in the coming months, and the Philippines retaining its repute as having the most expensivepower rates in Asia, Concepcion-Carrier is promising low energy consumption and low electricity bills with its new Carrier aircon models.

According to Raul Joseph Concepcion, CEO of Concepcion-Carrier, “We are proud to showcase three energy-efficient cooling solutions for the summer. First, we have the Carrier Optima Window Room Air Conditioner (WRAC) that gives low electricity consumption and electricity cost; second, there is the XPower 2 Inverter lineup, starting with the XPower2 high wall inverter that gives as much as 53% savings versus other inverters; and finally, the Carrier Designer Series inverter, a standout in the cooling line uphaving the efficiency of an inverter and stylish colors that can fit even the most creative interiors.”

Lowest electricity cost

Rafael C. Hechanova, Jr., Concepcion-Carrier’s Vice President, explains that the secret to the Carrier Optima’s energy efficiency is its powerful yet energy efficient compressor, with additional cooling coils and more efficient motors. This energy efficient system design is optimized to deliver the lowest electricity consumption. 

Designed for domestic and business functions, Carrier’s XPower Cassette gives the best energy savings of up to 15 EER.

The Carrier XPower 2 comes with a new grille and gives as much as 53% more energy savings than other inverter brands.

He adds that the Carrier Optima consumes the least energy compared to other air conditioner brands in the non-inverter aircon category, based on stringent tests done at the CCAC facility. The Carrier Optima high wall, for instance, will yield up to P12,000.00 in annual savings which would enable consumers to pay back the unit in just 2 years. 

Aside from being highly efficient and giving the lowest electricity cost, the Carrier Optima high wall also has a host of advanced features for added convenience, protection features such as auto-diagnosis that gives customers peace of mind, and the best filters that protect against dust, odor and pollution. The Carrier Optima window room air conditioner on the other hand bests all leading window room air conditioner brands by having the highest EER of 12.1 for the 0.75HP capacity. 

Highly efficient inverter line

Another gem in Carrier’s line up of cooling solutions is the XPower2 High Wall Inverter. The Carrier XPower 2 comes updated with a stylish new grille and the same guarantee of energy efficiency. While other inverters promise energy savings, the Carrier XPower 2 was lab-tested under typical usage conditions along with other leading inverter brands. The tests show that the Carrier XPower 2 gives as much as 53% more energy savings than other inverter brands, with a very affordable monthly electricity cost of only P1, 027.00 for 8 hours of continuous cooling every day.

The Carrier XPower2 high wall inverter also features multiple air filters, including nano silver and ginseng which have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal qualities, and nano photo copper zinc which deodorizes the air. It is also equipped with an 11-step Advanced Airflow feature, a Filter Check Monitor, and a Smart Auto Diagnosis System.

For those who want high energy efficiency in a window room air conditioner, there is more good news with the arrival of the Carrier XPower 2 window room inverter. With a high EER that ranges up to 11.7, this powerful window room inverter is remote-controllable, and has auto-diagnosis, protection, and air filtering features. The Carrier XPower 2 high wall is already available in all appliance stores while the Carrier XPower 2 window room air inverter will be available in time for summer, April 2013. 

Style and smarts: Carrier Designer Series Inverter

Last but not the least, Carrier announces its Designer Series inverter that makes it a stand out among all other inverters with its combination of style and smarts. The Carrier Designer Series Inverter has a high energy efficiency range of up to 13. This intelligent cooling solution also cares the best for your health with its smart filters, as well as giving you convenient access to its feature with just a simple click from the remote.

The Carrier Designer Series also has the style and flair of being the only inverter with three colors – Dusk Orange, Aurora Gold and Twilight Silver – that fits in any creative or fashionable living space. With a good combination of beauty and intelligence, the Carrier Designer Series inverter is truly the cooling solution for premium living. 

Bring out your daring side with a Dusk Orange Carrier Designer Series inverter, the newest range of Carrier inverters that bring together style and function.

Bring a touch of class to any living space with Carrier’s Designer Series in Twilight Silver that brings together style and function in one package.

Style meets function with Carrier’s new Designer Series inverter aircons. Available in Dusk Orange, Aurora Gold and Twilight Silver, this new line can fit with any creative or fashionable living space.

The Carrier Designer Series inverter will be available in time for summer, April 2013. 

For added peace of mind, all these Carrier models come with durability guarantee, including five-year compressor warranty, genuine parts availability, and round-the-clock customer support from Carrier’s Customer Care Center. 

About Concepcion-Carrier

The partnership between Carrier Corporation and Concepcion Industries, Inc. brings together two pioneers in the air conditioning industry: Carrier, a world leader in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems; and Concepcion Industries, Inc., a company that exemplifies Filipino leadership, ingenuity, and enterprise.

Since its formation in 1998, Concepcion-Carrier quickly rose above its peers, as the company expanded from manufacturing window room air conditioners to become the Philippines’ frontrunner in virtually all categories of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment and services.

Concepcion-Carrier brings to our shores Carrier Corporation's rich tradition of innovation and expertise, and as the country’s trusted provider of cooling solutions, it is committed to delivering the very best to its customers, for years to come.

For more information, visit www.ccac.com.ph