Billiards Legends

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People, young and old, really enjoy being the part of the sport, as venturing into, as the player or simply watching. I played sometimes – basketball and billards.

There are individual or team sports that enjoy a significant following among the majority of Filipinos. Those sports afficionados  undoubtedly get hooked into certain popular if it is accessible to everyone. Like basketball, volleyball, and billiards are popular  among Filipinos, as always waking up in the morning and look at the result of a favorite sport in newspapers.

Among the sports I always love to watch, basketball, volleyball, football, boxing and billiards. Billiard halls are sprouting everywhere, especially after the high profile success of Filipino billiard players.

The Philippine billards legends -  Efren Reyes , professional pool player and a two-time world champion, considered to be one of the all-time greats in the games of nine-ball and one-pocket. Reyes, known by his nickname "Bata", and is also referred to as "The Magician" for his superb skill at the pool table.  Francisco Bustamante, professional pool player nicknamed "Django" is the reigning World Pool Champion. Also, Ronnie ‘The Volcano’ Alcano and Dennis ‘Robocop’ Orcollo attended the  billiards tournament, they played an exhibition game among themselves.

The Philippine government and advocate people continuously support the country’s various sports, events and athletes.

"Billiards now matches the popularity of basketball among Filipinos, especially the youth. Support for this sport should be encouraged and enhanced," said Sen. Villar, who led the ceremonial 'break' of the billiards tournament.

The Villar Foundation, led by its Chairman and Managing Director—Senator Manny Villar and Former Las Pinas Representative Cynthia Villar is staging the 2012 series of Villards Cup billiards tournament . Villards Cup is one of the sports-oriented programs of the Villar Foundation to encourage the youth to engage in sports, and keep them away from the streets and from illegal drugs.

Among the advocacies of the Villar Foundation is grassroots sports development throughout the country. In its 20 years of service, various sports programs have been implemented to support this thrust including Sports sa Barangay, football clinics among other.

The Villards Cup has been staged in key cities of the Philippines and has featured the best Filipino cue artists and has paved the way in discovering future billiard players.

Popular sports players considered the best in their respective sports,  their athletic skills are considered world class. They are the epitome of discipline, perseverance, and excellence. They have contributed immensely to the popularity and the development of sport in the Philippines. And hopefully for the youth empowerment and and sports development. 

Wander. Survive. Escape. Limbo Halloween Party this Oct 26 at NBC Tent

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HALLOWEEN— the only time of the year when SCARY is cool. This October 26, 2012 at the NBC tent, Scribble Works Productions presents LIMBO ,  a Halloween event showcasing its very own horror house followed by an all-­‐night-­‐party, making ‘scary’ definitely meet ‘cool’.

For just P250.00, experience fear or better yet, embrace it as you enter the Tent of Horrors, finding your way out of 11 horrific stations where you will encounter creatures you thought existed in nowhere but your nightmare. With the help of notable theatre group, Sipat Lawin Ensemble, the Tent of Horrors bring to life ghouls, zombies and monsters that will surely give you the scare of your life. Think you’re brave enough? Come on. We dare you. Tent of Horrors opens at 5 pm and ends at 10pm.

But Limbo doesn’t stop there, in fact, that’s just the beginning.

At 11pm, for just P750.00, quench your thirst with free flowing drinks brought to you by San Miguel Beer as you party the night away with hosts Boys Night Out and dance to the tunes of DJ NixDamnP and DJ AMBER. Enjoy both the Tent of Horrors and the Party Passport for only P900.00. Tie-­‐up college organizations get ticket discounts!

Of course, this party wouldn’t be complete without FREEBIES so come in your scariest costumes and be part of the Costume Fashion show or capture your barkada’s scariest pose at the Fuji YKL Photobooth to win FRANKEN-­‐tastic prizes!

Want another booze-­‐filled party night care of Scribble Works? No problem! All you have to do is join the games at the Limbo party to win a barkada trip to Boracay where you can once again party the night away!

For more hair-­‐raising details, updates and promos on Limbo, like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LimboExperience), follow us on twitter @LimboExperience and stay tuned to know more about this unforgettable Halloween ex-­‐FEAR-­‐ience.

So Wander. Survive. Escape.

Step into the darkness and get out alive, 

all ye enter Limbo!

Sarah G.’s Pop Goes Glitz with Cherry Mobile !

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Popstar Sarah Geronimo as the Cherry Mobile newest brand ambassador. She is having her solo weekly musical-variety show every Sunday night "Sarah G Live! Sarah’s very successful concert showcased the various facets of her personality.

Cherry Mobile welcomes Sarah G as its newest brand ambassador to further strengthen its position in the local mobile communications industry as the leading value-for-money and feature-packed brand of phone.

“It was an easy decision to choose Sarah as our new brand ambassador, in addition to our roster of endorsers. Sarah has a natural charisma that easily draws the public. Her personality and her ability to sing, dance and act complements Cherry Mobile’s promise in bringing various multimedia phones to the public,” said Michelle Ngu, VP for Operations of Cosmic Technologies, Inc.

Sarah is undeniably the definition of pure talent. Since her win in Star for a Night, numerous projects made her one of the distinguished talents in her generation. Her sold-out major-solo concerts, platinum-awarded albums, box-office movies and a regular Sunday show are among her achievements. Having been the youngest artist to receive the "Entertainer of the Year" award, Sarah is certainly the ultimate choice as the face of Cherry Mobile’s multimedia phones.

“It is with great pleasure to be part of Cherry Mobile. Aside from bringing affordable phones, Cherry Mobile continues to innovate and bring products that cater to different lifestyles,” Sarah said.

“Sarah characterizes multimedia. When one asks for that one star that steals the glam light and puts up the show, she is that one answer.” said Agnes Conopio, Brand Alliance Manager.

Sarah now joins the ranks of other Cherry Mobile endorsers, actors Robin Padilla, John Lloyd Cruz, Anne Curtis and Kim Chiu. With this dream team of brand ambassadors, Cherry Mobile continues to captivate the local mobile communications industry and deliver products that fit everyone’s lifestyle.

To get the latest updates on Cherry Mobile products, services and promotions, visit www.cherrymobile.com.ph. 

Crave and Win at Julie's Bakeshop!

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For over 30 years, Filipino households have enjoyed heartwarming treats from Julie’s Bakeshop. Both young and old have grown accustomed to hot-off-the-oven breads and delightful pastries that Julie’s Bakeshop has been providing through its more than 500 neighborhood branches.

To show utmost gratitude to its loyal customers who have made it the country’s number one bakeshop, Julie’s Bakeshop offers its patrons a chance to win loads of prizes and surprises with “Julie’s Bakeshop Combonanza Raffle Promo.”

From August 21 to November 28, 2012, customers can join the promo by simply purchasing a combination of Julie’s bread products along with participating Coca-Cola products. A minimum single receipt purchase of Php25 worth of Julie’s bread paired with one 8oz or 12oz Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, or Royal, earns customers one raffle coupon, while a combination of Php40 worth of Julie’s bread or Bayan Bread to go along with one 1.5L Coke, Coke Zero, Coke Light, Sprite, or Royal entitles the customer to four raffle coupons.

After filling out raffle coupons with their complete name, address, contact number, and signature, and dropping their entries in drop boxes located in all participating Julie’s Bakeshop outlets, customers already stand a chance to take home awesome prizes.

The first raffle draw will be simultaneously held on October 22 in Manila for Luzon winners, Cebu for Visayas winners, and Davao for Mindanao winners. Up for grabs for are prizes including nine Canon Power Shot A810, nine Lenovo Mobile A336, nine Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 with 16gig memory card, three Kawasaki CT 100 Motorcycles, and three 32” Samsung LED TVs.

All nonwinning entries are automatically entitled for the “Julie’s Bakeshop Combonanza Raffle Promo” grand draw on December 11. All prizes from the initial draw will still be up for grabs, including three Kawasaki Barako Tricycles, as well as a brand-new 1.3j MT Toyota Avanza. Deadline of submission of entries for the first draw is on October 8, while the deadline for the grand draw will be on November 28.

All raffle draws shall be witnessed by a Department of Trade and Industry representative and winners will be notified within two weeks of the draw date. Winners may claim their prize in the Julie’s Bakeshop branch where they dropped their entries by presenting any valid ID and their winning coupon.

Take advantage of this great opportunity and experience how Julie’s Bakeshop shows its thanks to the millions of Filipinos who have been a part of their growth. Taking a break has never been this good because nowhere else but at Julie’s Bakeshop does merienda time also mean winning time.

You may also visit www.juliesbakeshop.com.ph for more details on the contest rules and guidelines.

Give Me Five ! Global Handwashing Day 2012: Safeguard promotes handwashing after playtime

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Give Me Five! On the 5^th year of Global Handwashing Day, 

Safeguard encourages handwashing with soap after playtime

through donation of 1^st sustainable playground with handwashing station.

This October 15 will mark the 5^th year of celebrating Global Handwashing Day in the Philippines. This day will stress the importance of handwashing with soap through a simple message: Clean hands save lives. The simple yet lifesaving act of handwashing with soap can reduce the incidence of diarrhea among children under five by more than 40 percent, and respiratory infections by nearly 25 percent. In the Philippines, pneumonia and diarrhea are the 3^rd and 4^th leading cause of deaths among children under five respectively.

Global Handwashing Day also aims to educate the public that there are 5 critical times for handwashing: 

1.  before eating

2.  before handling food

3.  after using the toilet

4.  after handling your pets

5.  after playtime

These are key moments when there is a high risk of transmitting germs from the hands to the mouth. As such, instilling the habit of handwashing with soap during these critical times among young children is an important intervention to help reduce child morbidity and mortality.

In line with its mission to promote proper hygiene and health education among Filipino families, Safeguard first celebrated Global Handwashing Day in 2008. Five years later, Safeguard continues to lead the celebration of Global Handwashing Day in the Philippines by making it even bigger and better.

On this 5^th birthday of Global Handwashing Day, Safeguard promotes handwashing with soap after playtime, one of the five critical times, by donating five playgrounds with handwashing stations. At a media event held in Sitio Una, Taguig, Safeguard proudly unveiled its birthday gift to the community - the first playground.

“Outdoor play is an enjoyable activity for children but it is also important in their development,” Mr. Chad Sotelo, Country Marketing Manager for Safeguard said.

However, based on a recent study, many mothers prevent their children from playing outdoors because they are worried about their children’s safety. Furthermore, 75 percent of children play on the streets while only 3 percent play on a public playground.

“Through the donation of these playgrounds, Safeguard wants to enable children to play in an environment safe from harm and disease-causing germs,” says Mr. Sotelo. In order to ensure that the playgrounds are sustainable and safe, Safeguard partnered with play experts Play Pilipinas.

“We at Play Pilipinas believe that every child should be given the chance to play, and to play in a safe and sound environment. Our advocacy is to provide low-cost, sustainable, and child-safe playgrounds for Filipino children. We are happy to have a partner in Safeguard that ensures kids will also have immediate access to soap and water after playing,” says Ms. Sigrid Perez, co-founder of Play Pilipinas.

Mr. Paul Perez, who co-founded Play Pilipinas with Sigrid, explains that the design of the playground differs per site, reflecting the character of the city. “For Taguig, we tried to mirror the emerging high-rises and so the playground has high and low spaces as well,” added Mr. Perez.

This new playground at Sitio Una, and 4 others to come, will represent not only the past 5 years of Global Handwashing Day, but also Safeguard’s continued commitment to promote proper hygiene and health education for many more years to come.

“Handwashing education is and will continue to be the primary advocacy of Safeguard – not just on October 15, but every single day,” says Mr. Sotelo. Together with partners UNICEF and Fit for School, Procter & Gamble, through Safeguard, has reached over a million children in ten provinces in the country, teaching them the lifesaving habit of handwashing with soap.

Safeguard invites everyone to join our 5^th year of Global Handwashing Day in the Philippines. Join the celebration by tweeting with the hashtag #Happy5thGHD. Watch out for more activities from Safeguard in the coming weeks. But, most importantly, don’t forget to wash your hands with Safeguard especially during the five critical moments!