"Puti", with Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Ian Veneracion

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"Puti," the truth is color blind, is an instant classic film entry at the 1st Cinefilipino Festival, directed by Mike Alcazaren starring Jasmine Curtis Smith . Ian Veneracion and Lauren Young.

Young actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith will be featured in new independent film "Puti, as this is her first independent movie since it was shot ahead of "Transit."

Jasmine said that she gave her all for the movie even she's not expecting any award for "Puti." She shared that her role in this film is different from in "Transit. "Here my challenge was becoming an eerie person. Little dialogue but intense ka tumingin and facial reaction."

Synopsis: 

Amir Luna is a skilled artist who makes a living painting forgeries. These are sold in the art black market. But his life changes when he gets into a car accident with his 8- year old son.

Amir survives the accident but suffers a head injury that renders him colour blind. His son is comatose. His world collapses as he struggles with the twin tragedies. While recuperating, strange things start happening to him.

The film features several original paintings by very talented Filipino artists. Most prominent is Geraldine Javier, one of the more successful contemporary artists in the Philippines today. Several of her paintings have fetched record sales in renowned auction houses such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Also used in the film were works by CCP 13 Artists awardee Juan Alcazaren III, abstract painter Bernie Pacquing, up and coming young artist Pam Celeridad and respected visual artist Roy Veneracion, father of lead star Ian. 

This fim is directed by Miguel 'Mike' Alcazaren, a freelance television commercial director and has won several Ad Congress awards and a First Prize in the 2007 Carlos Palanca Awards for Literature. 

“Puti” stars with Jasmine Curtis-Smith is blazing a trail away from her famous sister’s shadow. She made an auspicious film debut in this year’s Cinemalaya Best Picture “Transit”, winning best supporting actress. “Puti” is her second outing in an independent film. She balances a full schedule with her television series and studies at the Ateneo de Manila University.

She enjoyed and  gained new friendship with Lauren during the course of the film. Even they don't have any scenes together, Jasmine said they went to all the script readings and pre-production preparations of the film.

Hot in Metro Manila: Cheong-Kwan-Jang Korean Red Ginseng

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Cheong-Kwan-Jang Korean Red Ginseng is well known with comprehensive ginseng products for your health and lifestyle needs for its high efficiency and superior quality worldwide. CKJ products are guaranteed to only use ginseng grown for 6 years—the ideal growing period for a mature plant with maximum health components. This is why CKJ is the most trusted brand of Korean red ginseng in the world.

For over 112 years, Cheong-Kwan-Jang has created huge demand worldwide, and is expanding its brand in Metro Manila with a grand opening celebration on September 21, 2013, SM City North EDSA Annex.

CKJ red ginseng by Korea Ginseng Corporation: Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC) is the world's number one company in international Korean ginseng sales with a 70% market share and 21% of all health-supplement products in South Korea. People say that ginseng grows by the sounds of wind, by water and with the help of human hands. KGC's mission is to maintain the pride of ginseng cultivation, a tradition that dates back over 2,000-years, by mastering traditional cultivation methods and improving on them for future generations. KGC does this by investing more than USD$20 million, each year, into research and development, while forbidding GMO techniques. KGC is a global health food company providing the world's best ginseng to countries, including, the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, Vietnam, and many more, expanding and strongly positioned as a global health-care company for the 21st century.

Cheong-Kwan-Jang ginseng is now available in more than 40 countries worldwide and has established a partnership with Richie Import & Export Trading Ltd Inc. to bring the best quality product in the Philippines.

Customers can only be assured they are buying authentic CKJ products, when they purchase at the stores listed on the company's website ( www.ckj.com.ph).

Cherry Mobile launches most affordable quad-core smartphone in PH – Flare 2.0 “Ang Quad-Core Ng Bayan”

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Cherry Mobile, in collaboration with Qualcomm Incorporated, unveiled today the successor of the Cherry Mobile Flare, the Flare 2.0.

The Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0 with the tagline of its first best selling Cherry Mobile Flare was called the “dual-core ng bayan”, this new handset is the “Quad-Core ng Bayan, where fluidity meets affordability. Powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, the Flare 2.0 is the most affordable smartphones in the Philippines and users are promised seamless action between multiple applications.

“In line with our commitment to making the benefits of technology accessible to all Filipinos we are very proud of the Flare 2.0, which we have dubbed as ‘Quad-Core ng Bayan’. We believe that advanced technology is for everyone and low-cost should not always mean low-capability,” Marketing Head for Cherry Mobile Poch Zenarosa said.

Lonson Alejandrino, Product Manager for Smartphones, shared during the media launch, “We are delighted to be able to collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies on this product to deliver a superior mobile experience to consumers. With significant upgrades in hardware and software, the new Flare 2.0 is powerful, yet still affordable.”

Here, this is comparing to my own Cherry Mobile Flare , with the latest Flare 2.0 

Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0 Specification:

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Dual SIM

4.0-inch touchscreen

Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with Quad Core CPUs running at 1.2GHz

5MP Clear camera with dual LED Flash / VGA Front camera

FM Radio

4GB ROM / 512 MB RAM

MicroSD up to 32GB

This will be available tomorrow for just Php3,999 starting tomorrow at SM City North Edsa!

Visit for more details and updates : http://www.cherrymobile.com.ph

PRIMARIES Pops Up in Power Plant Mall

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Rockwell Land’s Newest Subsidiary To Bring Manila’s First Pop Up Model Unit to Life

Drop by the Power Plant Mall’s North Court on September 23-29 as Primaries, Rockwell Land’s newest property development subsidiary, unveils Manila’s first pop up model unit of 53 Benitez, the premiere mid-rise project in its portfolio. 

A defining first in the country, Primaries’ pop up model unit redefines the shopping experience for a home, making it more exciting and experiential. Get the chance to experience the quality of a Primaries development as you walk through the rooms of this life sized dollhouse. Let your imagination soar as you envision how you can dress up the interiors of what could be the home where your dreams can take flight. See endless possibilities of exciting home concepts that will serve as the backdrop of the resounding laughter of your kids. 

“With Primaries, Rockwell Land’s formidable brand will now be more accessible to everyone with functional, universal and quality living spaces at friendlier prices. With Manila’s first pop up model unit, we are elated to offer our mall goers the opportunity to travel instantly to another place and time at their own convenience to see a possible and well planned future in a Primaries development,” says Primaries Senior Vice-President Malou Pineda.

The innovative, family-focused design of 53 Benitez will be showcased in the live 63 square meter two bedroom unit, as only Primaries, a Rockwell Company, can deliver. Let the sleek, quality finishes in their actual dimensions take your breath away. Get a preview of how your own unit can serve as a blank canvass to be filled with the fondest memories that you have yet to make with your family. For interior design aficionados, get new and refreshing decor ideas from the pop up’s Scandinavian design, which displays the flawless maximization of space in 53 Benitez. The pop up unit presents a home definitely made for space. 

Hand pick your own 53 Benitez home, as friendly property specialists will also be on available to talk you through the features of 53 Benitez beyond what can be seen from the pop-up model unit – from the community setup of the picturesque two tower project encircled by lush landscaping and pocket garden,. They can help you visualize the project’s unparalleled amenities like the pool, playground, fitness center, and essential retail services. Don’t forget to ask them to explain rare design components of 53 Benitez’ floating corridors and private bridgeways that assure security and privacy, as well as an abundance of natural lighting and ventilation.

Primaries, Rockwell Land’s newest subsidiary, was launched early in 2013 to provide functional and quality living spaces for the broader market. 53 Benitez, the pioneer mid-rise project in its portfolio and located in between New Manila and Quezon City, will provide the ideal space that is derived from a real understanding of your needs.

For more inquiries, please call 828-9888 or visit www.primaries.com.ph.

Red Ribbon Dedication Cakes Birthday Budget Planner!

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Getting ready to throw a party? Parties are fun and exciting with great people we love. And party planning can be easy if you plan ahead.

Determine what’s the theme, when and perfect schedule, make or buy invitations, party games, music, people you want to invite, and what food to provide.  And we really want to sweeten the parties, browse hundreds of unforgettable themed birthday cake ideas. But the most amazing heartfelt cake ideas will treat everyone to enjoy and be touched.

And another more importantly, decide on a budget.

Red Ribbon, one of the country’s most recognizable bakeshop brands, is proud to officially launch the Dedication Cakes Birthday Budget Planner. The Birthday Budget Planner makes celebrations easier and more convenient for all those who love to make parties a little more special without breaking the budget.

The Birthday Budget Planner, accessible at www.birthdaybudgetplanner.com, helps budget a party for you. It points you to the right direction to help you get everything you need, from the delicious Red Ribbon Chocolate Dedication Cake 8x8 to the decorations and where to get refreshments refreshments for the celebration or party. 

Just put in your budget, and the Red Ribbon Party Planner will help you get the most out of your budget! After planning on the website, just print your list of party suppliers and go!

Here's a sample of the Red Ribbon Party Planner:

And of course what truly sets any celebration apart is having a personalized cake with a dedication on a birthday cake.

The Red Ribbon Chocolate Dedication Cake 8x8 makes the occasion so much more than a photo-op moment; it becomes a treasured occasion that brings everyone closer together.

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We would love to have you try out the Red Ribbon Dedication Cake Birthday Budget Planner yourself and see just how easy and convenient celebration planning is with us!

Red Ribbon Bakeshop was founded in 1979, along Timog Avenue in Quezon City. The high quality and delicious products of Red Ribbon Bakeshop quickly became a Filipino favorite, and in 2005, Jollibee Foods Corporation acquired Red Ribbon Bakeshop to add to its renowned portfolio of truly Filipino chains.