Globe Business iPhone 5 launch

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Finally, the iPhone 5 arrived in the Philippines and we got invited to the launch of the launch at the Globe Business showroom in Valero Telepark in Makati. Everyone was excited from the moment we went through the registration at the entrance—after all, the iPhone 5 is the most desired gadget in the market right now; we couldn’t wait any longer to know about its awesome features.

Bloggers and owners of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were invited to the launch, which highlighted how the iPhone 5 can help SMBs run their business better, more efficiently, and at less cost.

The bloggers and entrepreneurs--all fans of the iPhone 5--lined up to be among the first in the Philippines to own the device. After completing some preliminary documentation, they were finally issued their very own iPhone 5 units. Since the iPhone 5 uses a Nano SIM, they had to replace their existing SIMS with a Nano version.

The Nano SIM is 40 percent smaller than a micro SIM. The micro SIM itself is already 1/3 smaller than a regular SIM. Friendly and helpful Globe Business staff helped us change our SIMs—and it was great that we were able to keep our old cellphone numbers.

Thankfully, the new iPhone 5 units were ready for use after the turnover process, including SIM change, was done.  Delicious snacks and refreshing beverages were served to guests.

By the way, Globe Business gives iPhone 5 users the option to amortize the cash out for their iPhone 5—a great idea, right? This way, more subscribers can get an iPhone 5 plan more affordably and conveniently.

Globe Business offers the following iPhone 5 plans to interested SMBs:

Business Plus postpaid plans

These plans’ costs and offerings depend on the type of iPhone 5  (iPhone 5, 16GB;  iPhone 5, 32GB; and iPhone 5, 64GB) purchased. Business Plus subscribers have the option to amortize their iPhone 5.

Business Plus plans are customizable depending on the subscriber’s needs. The plans provide unlimited calling within a pre-determined group; bulk or unlimited calling to Globe/TM, landline, or even overseas calls; bulk or unlimited messages to Globe/TM or other networks; and bulk or unlimited mobile Internet connection.

Business Flex postpaid plans

Business Flex plans for the iPhone 5 offer fully consumable voice, texting, and mobile Internet features. Business Flex plan subscribers also have the option to register and use various Unli offers from Globe Business.

Business Flex plans are available in Flex 500, Flex 800, Flex 1200, Flex 1800, Flex 2500 and Flex 3500 packages with their corresponding P500; P800; P1,200; P1,800; P2,500 and P3,500 monthly consumable  subscription fees. Like Business Plus, the iPhone 5 devices acquired through Business Flex may be amortized depending on the type of iPhone device.

For more information on Globe Business iPhone 5 plans,  consult a Globe Business Account Manager; visit Globe any store; call the Globe Business Hotline at +632 730-1010 or log on to http://www.globe.com.ph/business today.

Globe Business is the corporate arm of Globe Telecom, the leading mobile telecommunications company in the Philippines. Globe Business provides wireless and wireline solutions for a diverse set of industries, businesses, and commercial enterprises. It assures SMEs of affordable, reliable, and dependable services for all communication needs, both wireless and wireline solutions, to generate the highest possible profit at the lowest possible cost.

Be Part of iZone-iHUB Trend

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iZone-iHUB , a tech center that caters to techies, innovators, IT enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, geeks and freaks alike, to hang out and collaborate, communicate and talk about technology and innovation, open for free from 10AM-10PM,  located in Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Pasig City Philippines.

iZone-iHUB Center is an online community that encourage knowledge sharing among those who have the passion for Information Technology. This is a fun and free space where you can learn and share for everyone.

I enjoyed the wonderful world of this tech center during the iZone-iHUB Bloggers Conference last January 4 and meet admirable techies, geeks and innovators. Thanks to Mr. Ross del Rosario for inviting me to this enrichment community meet. There are endless possibilities that we can connect with and we can  learn more about technology and business ventures.

The event was hosted by Mr. EJ Manalo and Mr. Naz Mariano. Mr. Robert William Smith, Marketing Director of iZone Technologies gave the welcoming remarks on the press conference held in iZone-iHUB tech site last January 4, 2013.

They presented the  highlights on what to expect this year 2013. There are (2) two big events on January and February. 

There will be an iZone-iHUB Grand Launch on January 18, 2013  that would rock the very foundation of the Information Technology Community here in the Philippines. Great speakers are Representative Angelo Palmos (AGHAM), Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno and iZone-iHub Founder Dan Pena.

There will be a Techno Summit event on February 16, 2013.

iZone-iHUB has an on-going contest were an individual or group can win as much as fifty thousand pesos worth of prizes. 

Converge and learn something new, this is open to everyone and you can be a part of the iHUB trend!

For more details  visit  http://ihub.izonetech-ph.com Check out updates on iZone-iHub Grand Launch

"Where Ideas Nurture Creativity that Leads to Continuous Development"

Check out more photos on Enjoying Wonderful World Facebook.

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iZone-iHUB's Best Write Up Contest for Bloggers

Here's the mechanics of the contest for bloggers present during the conference.

1.    The contest is open to all amateurs and professional bloggers. It starts upon completion of attendance to our blogger’s conference.

2.    Bloggers will be invited to attend the iZone-iHUB bloggers conference this January 4, 2013 at iZone-iHUB Tech site. Slot reservations are a must.

Venue: Penthouse 12^th floor 1 Agustin Building, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Business Center, Pasig City 1605.

3.    Each blogger will publish a post (not more than 600 words) in their blogs regarding the events and what to expect from iZone-iHUB.

4.    Theme of the contest: iZone-iHUB as a beacon of innovation in the Philippines.

Note: entry should stick to the theme and the blogger’s knowledge/understanding of iZone-iHUB and the activities they have planned for. Bloggers are allowed to use a maximum of 5 photos and these photos should be relevant to the topic.

5.    Contestants are required to fill up the online registration form in order to join the contest. To register they need to visit this link: http://ihub.izonetech-ph.com (http://ihub.izonetech-ph.com/) . They will be required to fill up the required fields and provide the URL link of their blogs. (The registration form will appear on the site on the date of the Bloggers Conference)

6.    The entries must be published on their own respective blogs on or before the (Date) or for amateur bloggers you can contribute your entries to technology driven blog sites for exposure of your content. Again blogger must be registered in order to qualify.

7.    Deadline of submissions will be at January 14, 2013. ( 2 days before the Grand Launch)

8.    All entries will be judged following this criteria:

a.    50 pts – Traction of Blog (Unique visits, number of visitors from the time frame of the contest)

b.    30 pts – Quality (includes writing style / ability to understand iZone-iHUB and its goals)

c.    15 pts – Creativity ( Includes choices of words and overall layout of the entry)

d.    5 pts – Technicality (Should be written in English, use of Filipino and /dialect must be provided with English translation enclosed with parenthesis, word limit and number of photos in the entry.

9.    3 winners will be selected among all the entries.

10. Announcement of winners will be done in the Grand Launch event at January 16, 2013 at iZone-iHUB Tech Site.

11. Judge’s decisions are final and binding.

12. By participating, you are giving iZone-iHUB the right to use the blog in any marketing promotions, including announcement of winners of publicity purposes.

iZone-iHUB submission here and if you have any questions you can send email at ihubsupport@izonetech-ph.com and 

http://ihub.izonetech-ph.com/content/blog-registration

Giving back the smile to street children thru Virlanie Foundation

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Virlanie Foundation strives to build a better future for these children by “giving back their smiles. and empowereing the children for a brighter future. This is a child-caring institution reaching out to street children and street families in the Philippines.

This foundation that cares for children in need of special protection -  those who are abandoned, neglected, abused, exploited, orphaned and poorest of the poor. The Foundation gives them love, takes care of them and supports them with many programs.

Virlanie’s residential program cares for children in need of special protection where they are provided with love and security in a unique set-up of a home and a family atmosphere and reintegration to normal community life.

Virlanie cares for children in 13 Homes that are designed for specific age groups according to the needs of the children.

Cluster 1 - Homes for babies and young children

Some Homes care for toddlers, children below 12 years old while others are temporary Homes which welcome the children into Virlanie.They aim to provide a safe place for young children who come from difficult situations and later achieve a higher rate of successful placement to either family reunification, adoption, or foster care.

Cluster 2 - Homes for young adults

These Homes care for young adults, children in conflict with the law, young unwed mothers and their babies and abused girls. They better prepare the young adults for sustainable life through the dynamism of support programs such as the Young Adults Program and LIFE (Living Independently for Full Empowerment) program.

Cluster 3 - Homes for children with special needs

Children and young adults with physical and/or mental handicaps are welcomed to these Homes. They establish collaborative efforts with various disciplines, external partners, and organization to provide the best possible care and alternative programs to help them reach their full potential to care for themselves and live productively.       

Virlanie reaches out to children and families living in the streets. There are also programs for poor communities in Metro Manila and the provinces. These programs provide health, educational, and other basic services.

Vilanie Foundation’s Founder/ President Dominique Lemay, a French, came 25 years ago for the first time in the Philippines. Touched by the situation of poverty, he decided to establish Virlanie to help the poorest of the poor like the street children.  In keeping with the times, Virlanie’s programs and homes have also changed to answer to growing needs of the street children

Virlanie Foundation answers the call to action to improve the situation of poor Filipino children and families. Virlanie provides homes to children in need of special protection. In addition, Virlanie reaches out to street families and poor communities.

Apart from the basic needs, Virlanie provides children with opportunities to go to school, attend to their medical and psychological needs and find ways to reunify them with their families when possible.

Hope you can give back the smile to the children thru Virlanie Foundation ,  located at 4055 Yague Street, Barangay Singkamas, Makati City 1204, Philippines. 

Phone: + 63 (2) 895 5260 / 896 2289 / 895 3460 •

Fax: + 63 (2) 895 5232

 Email: info@virlanie.org

• www.virlanie.org

500 Delegates Expected in Manila at Global Conference

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Manila is poised to welcome almost 500 delegates from 78 countries across the globe as it hosts one of the largest and most significant events in the worldwide movement against corruption.

 

The 5th Global Conference of the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) will be held in the Philippine International Convention Center from January 30 to February 2, 2013. The Philippine Senate and GOPAC’s regional arm, the Southeast Asian Parliamentarians Against Corruption (SEAPAC), are co-hosting the event.

 

To date, a total of 492 members of parliament and non-governmental organizations have registered for the said conference, including members of Philippine Congress.

 

“The fact that GOPAC chose Manila as the venue for the upcoming Global Conference is a strong vote of confidence for the anti-corruption efforts of the country and the current administration,” said Senator Edgardo J. Angara, Chairperson of SEAPAC and of the Manila Steering Committee.

 

“This is an opportunity for us to showcase to the rest of the world that we are intent on cleaning up our government. It will also allow us to learn from each other’s best practices in the fight against corruption.”

           

Delegates will be coming from near and far to attend the much-anticipated event in Manila, 65 of whom are from other SEAPAC member-countries such as Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The rest will be coming from as far as the United States, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Europe.

 

“The Philippine government is ready and able to match the commitment of these lawmakers who are travelling thousands of miles just to attend this important gathering. The Manila Conference is the product of the collective effort of several government agencies who share the GOPAC vision of a progressive, corruption-free world.” said Angara.

 

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Tourism, Department of Health, Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippine National Police and the Metro Manila Development Authority are some of the agencies of government involved in GOPAC Manila 2013. President Benigno S. Aquino III will be the Keynote Speaker at the event.

Opo Pinoy Style by Mikey Bustos Video

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Fil-Canadian comedian Mikey Bustos has made a parody out of the dance craze Gangnam Style, inserting Filipino culture into the tune of Korean song by PSY.

‘Opo Pinoy Style‘ celebrates Pinoy quirkiness in a humorous manner, features the combination of the original horse-dancing moves with the Philippines’ folk dance Tinikling. This video shows calesa,  jeepneys, balut, Luneta (Rizal Park) , Quirino Grandstand, and surprise appearance of Paula Salvosa known more as the girl in the viral Amalayer video. I'm glad seeing walkdance of my friend, celebrity photographer Allan Sancon. 

The new Opo Pinoy Style  have 847,704 hits in 6 days. 

Opo Pinoy Style (Filipino Oppa Gangnam Style Parody)

Opo Pinoy Style Lyrics

(written by Mikey Bustos)

Opo Pinoy style, Pinoy style

When I come around you know it’s gunna be a party,

Cuz I come from a land that’s more fun than the other countries,

Where we ace our exam with flying colours cuz we studied,

and there’s nobody else that can cook better than our mommies

Yeah it’s hotter here,

And that is why my skin is brown

and you’ll find water here

to wash my bum after I’m done raiding my

fridgidaire,

Cuz' I proud that I’m pinoy I shout it everywhere, and tattooed it here

A baby duck still, inside the egg shell,

It tastes good

It’s called balut

I eat my ulam, rice and sawsawan

with my hands, i close open,

you have two godparents I have ten…

Weeh…

Opo Pinoy style! Pinoy style. Op-op-op-op-op opo Pinoy Style…. Pinoy style. Op-op-op-op-op opo Pinoy Style….

A pinay lady

stays where it’s shadey!

My name is Mikey Bustos, your one and only Pinoyboy,

I’m pointing with my lips, cuz hands are busy eating penoy,

Blessing to the elderly I mano po to Lola,

but now my forehead smells like ginger cuz she cooked tinola

During summer yeah it is super scortching hot,

and the rest of the year, yes it is still so scortching hot,

but really I don’t care,

Cuz I just use my split type air con, I can peepee here

almost anywhere

Cuz I do OK in videoke, magaling in tinikling,

Yes I am gwapo, haba ng hair mo, as I court you

That’s how we do, Beautiful eyes will get to you!

Amalayer?!

Opo Pinoy style! Pinoy style. Op-op-op-op-op opo Pinoy Style…. Pinoy style. Op-op-op-op-op opo Pinoy Style….

Eh Tita Baby op-op-op-op-op Opo Pinoy style

Eh we’re related op-op-op-op-op Opo Pinoy style

I wear barong, while eating chicharron

Just watch us take over the world with a plastic balloon

And I’m on my cell phone, texting in jejemon,

And I am BV during brown out cuz there’s no aircon, bat ganun, Opo Pinoystyle

Long live Filipinos op-op-op-op-op Opo Pinoy style

Mabuhay ang pilipino op-op-op-op-op Opo Pinoy style

I’m just returning the favour!