Latest Pulse Asia survey: Villar Ranks No. 4

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The managing director of the Villar Foundation, Cynthia Villar has been addressing the concerns of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) for the past 20 years.  Being the three-time congresswoman, she also has gained the moniker “Misis Hanep Buhay” due to her programs giving jobs to poor Filipinos through her livelihood projects, was also No. 4 in the SWS survey last February 15 to 17. 

In the latest Pulse Asia survey covering the period of February 24 to February 28, 2013, TEAM PNoy senatorial candidate, former Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar Ranks No. 4.

She obtained 44.0 percent of votes in the latest Pulse Asia survey. The results of various election surveys where she consistently belonged to the Top 12, Villar said, inspires her to work harder to convey her message to the people.

She thanked the Filipino people for their continuous support and trust and confidence in her programs and advocacies that she wants to bring on a national scope. The wife of former House Speaker and Senate President, Senator Manny Villar, assured to diligently do her ‘mandated’ duties if she becomes senator while strictly adhering to President Noynoy Aquino’s righteous path.

“Taos puso po akong nagpapasalamat sa inyong lahat, una-unang sa ating Panginoon sa patuloy na paggabay sa akin at sa lahat ng sumusuporta upang manatili ako sa Magic 12. Makaaasa po kayong lalo kong pagsusumikapang maiparating ang aking mensahe sa buong kapuluan,” stressed Villar who disclosed she feels very happy with the survey results. 

Beauty and Business with Vaniderm

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Vaniderm Gugo and Aloe Vera Shampoo with VCO , its an all natural shampoo formulated to help thicken hair, prevent premature hair loss and make the scalp healthy. Gugo extract promotes hair growth and prevent premature hair fall and it also make hair darker and shinier, Virgin Coconut Oil provides the natural protection to your scalp and serve as the hair conditioner, and lastly the Aloe-vera revitalized and strengthen hair and prevents split ends.

VCO Body Lotion – Vaniderm White is a mixture of Olive Oil, Avocado Oil and Grape seed Oil which makes it Anti- Aging , Sun Block and Whitening which moisturize our skin. It hydrates and restores soft smooth healthy skin. Each nutritional rich ingredients act as potent anti-oxidants and help lighten skins by slowly shedding off blotches, freckles and brown spots. Its the only lotion that has multi effects that is natural and proven effective.

Vaniderm White Glutathione with Rosehips Soap is an Antioxidant, Whitening, Anti- Aging , Anti Acne and Hypoallergenic is a unique blend of premium glutathione rosehips, alpha lipoic acid and Vitamin C plus the relaxing scent of lemon grass and other herbal extracts making up a superior whitening and rejuvenating soap This soap undergoes COLD process which other brands does not use to preserve the potency of the ingredients and maximizes its effectiveness and considered it a special soap. Regular use whitens evenly and moisturizes skin and prevents malasma.

Available in 100ml (198 pesos) & 248ml(348 pesos) at Mercury Drug. Call (02) 9117854 for availability & branch location.

Inquire/order onlinehttps://www.mercurydrug.com/orderonline/inquiry.html or Call (02) 9117854 for stock availability & branch location.

Last March 13, Miss Maribelle, launched Vaniderm Shampoo with Gugo & Aloe Vera as joining in the Worldwide Movement to Go Green, held at Sizzlers' Blends , Timog Quezon City. She had presentation to the bloggers, the Vaniderm Products and also the business opportunity.

You may avail of the 1st quarter of Feng Shui booklet from all Mercury Drug outlets nationwide. Inquire/order onlinehttps://www.mercurydrug.com/orderonline/inquiry.html 

Watch Feng Shui-ly Yours, Bel at TV5, Sunday, 12 Midnight for your 2013 luck preparation!

To know more about Feng Shui, you may catch Miss Maribelle at Radio programs: "The Better Life" DZRH 666 KHz every Saturday 1-2 PM & DZBB 594 KHz 9-10 PM. Learning Session every Saturday 2:28 PM at Sizzlers' blends Mezzanine, Victoria Tower, Timog corner Panay Avenue, Quezon City. 

Inquries: +639261087111. Or email her at fengshuilyyoursbel@yahoo.com.ph.

For more updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/Lucida.DS

Flourish Pilipinas: Celebrating, Nurturing, and Preserving Philippine Flour-Based Delicacies

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Food conglomerate Universal Robina Corporation- Flour Division and the Department of Tourism’s Tourism Promotions Board prove once again that when government and the private sector collaborate, great things can happen!

With the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) supporting food tourism, both parties have formally launched Flourish Pilipinas, a campaign that recognizes and celebrates Filipino flour- based delicacies either through time-tested traditions or bold innovations.

This interesting event hosted by Anthony Suntay, was attended by members of media and we were serenated by the celebrity couple awesome singers Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez while we were having a sumptuous lunch.  

TV Host Anthony Suntay

Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez 

Flourish Pilipinas encourages chefs, restaurateurs, bakeshop owners and operators, food technicians, culinary students, and other food professionals to integrate locally available ingredients to their flour-based products such as: Pizza ala Bagnet, Lechon Quiche, Kesong Puti Malunggay Buns, Yema Ube Pastel, Halo Halo Cake, Durian Raisin Cookies and other mouth-watering delicacies.

Supported by Bakewell, Brim, Corman Butter, Kitchen Aid, McCormick, Saf Yeast, Suchero, Tulip Chocolate, US Wheat Associates and Yummy Magazine, this campaign has two major projects: the Baking Competition and the Baking Academy:

A nationwide baking competition with three main categories will be conducted:

The Professional Categories that are open to professional pastry chefs, bakery and bakeshop owners and pastry instructors include:

 Globe Award– For Recipes using hard flour (URC’s Globe or Blend 100 Flour)

 Sampaguita Award - For Recipes using soft flour (URC’s Sampaguita Flour) The Student Category is open to students enrolled in courses for hotel and restaurant management, food technology or the culinary and pastry arts.

 Daisy Award - For Recipes using cake flour (URC’s Daisy Flour)

How to Join The Contest

Contestants must fill out an entry form which can be accessed through the recipe contest tab in the URC Flour/Flourish Pilipinas Facebook Page. It can also be downloaded from the URC Website.

Entries can be submitted to the Flourish Pilipinas Facebook Page or emailed to Kayla Andrea at operations@dtc.com.ph

All entries submitted will automatically become the property of Universal Robina Flour Division.FLOUR DIVISION

Deadline for submission of entries are as follows: 

For GMA and Luzon – April 30, 2013 

For Cebu and Davao – May 31, 2013

Baking Competition Finals

Should a contestant’s entry be chosen as a finalist –entry, he or she must agree to participate in a bake-off in the following areas:

 GMA - June15 

 Baguio – July 6

 Cebu - July 27 

 Davao- August10

Prizes

Winners shall each receive P10,000 in cash, Kitchen Aid Mixers and other prizes from sponsors.

Calendar

Winning entries will be featured in a 2014 URC Calendar.

BAKING ACADEMY

A nationwide baking academy will also be conducted among selected bakery owners, pastry chefs and students in the following areas:

 GMA - June15

 Baguio – July 6

 Cebu - July 27 

 Davao- August10

These academies will feature exciting lectures and demos from top pastry chefs on the latest baking trends and innovations.

For more information, interested parties may visit the Flourish Pilipinas Fan Page

or email Kayla Andrea at operations@dtc.com.ph 

or call Kayla at (02) 892 -58-42 / (02) 813-49-30 

or text 0916-483-8333

Bake Fun in the Philippines! URC Flourish Pilipinas Baking Academy 

and Bake-off Competition

TOFARM 2013 launched and seeks more outstanding farmers to recognize nationwide

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The Search and Award for “The Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines” is a program of the Junior Chamber International Philippines (JCIP) and the Universal Harvester, Incorporated. JCI Philippines is the same highly respected organization that brought “The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM)” and “The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL).”

As its goal is  to foster steady increase of youth venturing in the agriculture sector, invigorating investment and scientific advancement to achieve sustainable food supply, TOFARM 2013  seeks more outstanding farmers to recognize nationwide.

The Philippine Jaycees (JCI Philippines) and Universal Harvester, Inc. (UHI) launched its second consecutive search for outstanding Filipino farmers today, March 14 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati in the prestigious recognition program for the most noteworthy achievers in various categories of the farming sector.

Revived last year to acknowledge the increasingly important role that the farming sector has played in boosting the economy and to inspire more young people to turn to agriculture as a livelihood, TOFARM 2013 wants to identify more unsung heroes in the fields, seas and urban areas from North Luzon to Southern Mindanao.

The nationwide awards program will cite best practices of public and private entities engaged in traditional or modern farming and includes fisherfolk, animal raisers, cooperatives, farm communities, organizations, scientists, the academe, LGUs and public employees, as well as business entities in rural and urban areas.

This year’s TOFARM has added a new category – the Woman Farmer – in the annual search. “This is to recognize the growing number of women who have carved names for themselves in various agricultural fronts and who have brought recognition to the country through their individual or collective endeavors,” said Rommel Cunanan, TOFARM Project Chairman.

Another important goal of the program is to foster the steady increase of youth venturing into the agriculture sector. “This is a really rewarding and lucrative field, and if our youth are really the hope of the fatherland as Dr. Jose Rizal said, they should go into farming to ensure the steady flow of generations who will ensure us of adequate and sustainable food supply,” Cunanan added. 

JCI has partnered with Universal Harvester long term to make sure that farmers continue to be motivated towards excellence and that they receive the recgnition that they deserve. “Universal Harvester through its Executive Vice President Milagros Ong How has been tireless in its efforts to support farmers and educate them on ways to have better yields and results. We are both concerned about the improvement of conditions for the farmer and better urban-rural relations through a keener understanding of agricultural concerns,” said Ryan C. Ravanzo, JCI President.

For her part, UHI’s Mrs. Milagros Ong How said “TOFARM 2012 only scratched the surface in identifying farmers with best practices and extraordinary achievements. In TOFARM 2013 we want to explore new territories and discover other achievers who have not yet been recognized for their contributions to our country. This year, we want to widen the search to include outstanding women farmers. This is probably why we are launching TOFARM 2013 on International Woman’s Month.”

A progressive Filipino company, UHI was established in 2003, is involved in the direct manufacturing, local distribution and exportation of a number of world-class quality fertilizers.

TOFARM will give out 12 awards this year, seven in the individual category and five in the group category. 

These are : Farmer, Fisherfolk, Livestock, Agri-Entrepreneur, Young Farmer, Agricultural Innovator, Urban/City Farmer and Woman Farmer in the individual category; and Agriculture Cooperative, Family Farmer, Local Government Unit, Agriculture Initiatives and People’s Choice in the group category.

The nomination period for Outstanding Farmer candidates begins in March and will end on September 2013. Validation and Judging of nominees will take place in, while the Awarding takes place in December.

Nominations may be submitted as hard copy or sent online to www.tofarm.org Nomination forms may be downloaded from the website.

Visit also their https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tofarm/398415996887341?fref=ts

Your SME Business Gateway: Philippine SME Business Expo brings growth to Filipino Entrepreneurs this 2013

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Philippine SME Business Expo brings growth to Filipino Entrepreneurs this 2013, dedicated to empower the nation’s growing SMEs and Entrepreneurs. "Your SME Business Gateway" is birthed from the advocacy for the innovation and development of the striving SMEs in the Philippines.

PHILIPPINE SME BUSINESS EXPO 2013 to be held on May 17-19, 2013 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila.

Special thanks to Mr.David Abrenilla , co-founder and organizer, the Philippine SME Business Expo 2013 - Your Business Gateway, for inviting me at the press conference held yesterday at the Celeste Hotel Makati City, attended by advocacy ambassadors and partners/sponsors. 

The event featured various influential personalities of the business industry, namely Celebrity Social Entrepreneur, Illac Diaz, Esquire Financing Inc. CEO, Rajan Uttamchandani, TV Host and founder of Lead Out Coaching and Consultancy Inc., Judah Paolo, motivational Speaker and Director of Registered Financial Planner Institute Philippines, Randell Tiongson, Beauty and Wellness Guru, Cory Quirino. The event was hosted by business correspondent Michelle Orosa-Ople. 

Due to the rapid and overwhelming growth of the country’s economy, the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are currently experiencing a window of opportunity to rise up and expand their horizons. Mediacom Solutions Inc. in partnership with Esquire Financing Inc., the leader in growth stage financing, together with co-presenters PLDT Ka-Asenso and 2Go Group Inc. are presenting this year’s biggest business expo, the Philippine SME Business Expo 2013.

This three-day expo & convention will showcase the Philippines’ growing SMEs where both exhibitors and guests can build synergies and business relations by presenting their products and services among the SME community to strengthen their business and empower the nation’s growth. The venue offers brimming opportunities and a great deal of invaluable services like workshops, seminars, educational classes, product launches and contest that will help SMEs, franchising businesses and entrepreneurs from various business sectors. 

Philippine SME Business Expo 2013 organizer, David Abrenilla said that “SMEs are the backbone of the Philippine economy and the largest job generator. According to recent estimated data form the DTI there are over 800,000 registered companies from the MSMEs business sector, that’s 99.6% of total business enterprises operating in the Philippines. We understand the need of this growing market and look forward to empower the SMEs together with our advocacy partner.”

Participants will be inspired and get the latest industry insights from speakers like celebrity runner Coach Rio dela Cruz of Runrio, best-selling book author and wealth coach Chinkee Tan, Rolex Awards for Enterprise Awardee Reese Fernandez and many more. 

The Expo will also feature various competitions that will size up the entrepreneurial skills of students from different universities. The challenges will include cooking, business conceptualizing and more.If you like to grow your business or want to know how to start your own business, visit www.philippinesmebusinesexpo.com or call (02) 843-2174 and register now.