Mark your calendar this October! Join the Mom and Me Fun Circuit !

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Enjoy the wonderful world and MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 

MOM AND ME FUN CIRCUIT will happen every SATURDAY and SUNDAY of October with each event day featuring 3 different activities. 

Hop on a super cool bus and take the weekend off with your little ones, sharing bonding moments as you do sports, cooking and baking, swimming, arts and crafts classes, and more in the stops.

Mom and Me is the first lifestyle event series that aims to strengthen the bond and love between moms and kids (and dads too!) through various activities they can do together like cooking, arts and crafts, and more. Mom and Me Fun Circuit will take the mom and kids participants all over the metro to discover the best places where they can do activities together.

Happening on October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 (every Saturday and Sunday) at 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mom and Me Fun Circuit gets you to do three different activities with the little ones! 

October 5, 2013 (Saturday) Schedule: 

1. Arts and Music class from Mabuhay Restop 

2. Drawing class from Kidzart Philippines 

3. Play in the Park from Mind Museum 

 

October 6, 2013 (Sunday) Schedule:
1. Dance class from ACTS
2. Arts and Music class from Mabuhay Restop
3. Play in the Park from Mind Museum 

Get your tickets now. P750 is good for 1 pair of Mom or Dad and 1 Kid. Tickets are transferrable and may be given as gifts! 

Here's how to buy your tickets:

1. Complete the registration/reservation form via

http://bit.ly/funcircuitreg

2. You will receive an email for payment instructions. All payment must be made via bank deposit within three 

banking days upon registration. 

3. Email the bank deposit slip to us at momandmesales@gmail.com

4. You will receive a confirmation email along with your e-ticket. 

5. Present your e-ticket during the event.

And here's more exciting event! One of the sponsors invited me to join the Mom and Me Fun Circuit! Thanks Burger Company PH !

Burger Company PH is the go-to burger joint for any meat lover's satisfaction. Not only is every char-grilled, certified Angus beef patty handcrafted for the freshest and juiciest of dining experiences, but each bunned creation can be personalized into your dream sandwich with the wide array of toppings (from bacon to Gorgonzola to cheese sauce to extra patties!) all for you to enjoy. Whatever gastronomic craving you have can be indulged here, whether it’s for a celebration, a get-together, or because you’re PMS-ing, Burger Company is more than ready to make you happy.

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12th Filipino Franchise - Galing ng Pinoy Show on October 4 - 6, 2013

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The Filipino Franchise Show (FFS) is a one stop shop of homegrown franchising and business opportunities specifically catered for SMEs. This event is definitely a showcase of big and successful local franchisers to new and promising franchise concepts consisting of food, retail, services, and technology.

The 12th Annual Filipino Franchise Show is the country's biggest and only exhibition of homegrown franchises. The event is scheduled for October 4-6, 2013 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The theme this year will be "Galing ng Pinoy," which pays tribute to Filipino innovation and ingenuity that underscores the competitive potential of the local franchising industry in the global market.

Produced by the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI), the event anticipates more than 30,000 visitors and has secured already more than 300 exhibitors to take part in the featured products and services from various regions of the country. Participants can look forward to unique franchising investment opportunities in food, retail and services - as well as intriguing demonstrations, seminars, and training sessions.

 

In past events, attendees and participants have included local and foreign corporate executives, business professionals, entrepreneurs and investors from many industries including: Banks and financial institutions, LGU's, Academe, Real Estate, Retail, Hospitality, Restaurant, and more. Attendees have also included returning overseas professional and contract workers, seafarers and on-the-sea workers, administrators from union organizations, local and foreign retirees, and newly college graduates who want to start their own business.

Armando Bartolome, president of the AFFI, comments, "The goal of the Filipino Franchise Show is to uplift the country's micro small medium enterprise. We expect this year's show to attract prospective entrepreneurs and investors who are interested in partaking in South East Asia's fastest growing economy."

Partners for the event include: BPI Family Ka-Negosyo, The Generics Pharmacy, PLDT KaAsenso, SeaOil, Meralco, Magnolia Healthy Beverages, and ThePhilippines.com

AFFI is a non-stock, non-profit national organization of Filipino entrepreneurs and businessmen, duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission geared toward the uplifting of Filipino franchising industry.

Recognizing the needs and potentials of the local franchising sector, entrepreneurs Bob Juan of Labandera Ko, Armando Bartolome of GMB, Tony Cruz of Pancit Malabon, Jorge Wieneke of Potato Corner, Teresa Laurel of Goto King, Pacita Juan of Figaro, and Richie Cuna of Firogelato formed a bodythat would raise awareness and lend assistance to fellow businessmen. This brainchild was set in motion in 1997 and became known as the First Filipino Franchising Federation (F4).

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8csWFPKAks&feature=youtu.be

Resources were scant and the challenges were plenty; but driven by the desire to realize their vision, the group slowly worked toward their goal. The pioneers’ undertakings were not left unnoticed. Since the year it was founded, the group has grown from seven to more than a hundred members. And in the early 2000’s, F4 changed its name to Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI).

AFFI has taken a big leap from its humble beginning. From only a handful of individuals bonded by a common advocacy, AFFI is now a well established institution that inspires the public to take part in the franchising industry offering technical assistance like research and development. It also educates aspiring entrepreneurs of the intricacies of the aformentioned business sector.

Spearheaded by the incumbent AFFI President Butch Bartolome, AFFI takes on a new endeavor of seeking the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) nationwide, beginning in Mindanao.

With yet another object just within its grasp, AFFI continues to conquer new heights.

AFFI is the organization behind the Annual Filipino Franchise Show being held in World Trade Center Manila.

Michael "Mitoy" Yonting is the first winner of The Voice of the Philippines

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Michael "Mitoy" Yonting , the 42-year-old veteran band vocalist, was named the first-ever winner of “The Voice of the Philippines” during the hit TV show’s grand finale at Resorts World Manila, Sunday, September 29.

Yonting, a member of Team Lea, received 57.65% of the votes to beat Team Sarah's Klarisse de Guzman as the two artists faced off for a final showdown after garnering the highest percentage of text and online votes plus the iTunes and truetone downloads.

Before the poll for the top two artists opened, their individual scores were reset back to zero.

For the finals, the artist who got the higher percentage of public votes was named the winner of “The Voice of the Philippines.” And Mitoy got it!

Team Bamboo's Myk Perez and Team Apl's Janice Javier were the other two contestants in the Top 4 in the much-awaited finale of ABS-CBN’s hit talent search.

An emotional Yonting thanked all the ecstatic crowd before doing a reprise of his Top 2 performance of The Beatles’ “Help.”

Congratulations Mitoy! 

Here's more about Mitoy: 

Michael "Mitoy" Yonting is a Filipino band singer from Pangasinan / Sampaloc, Manila.

Mitoy discovered his passion for music at a young age. Like most artists, he actively pursued a career in the music industry but luck gave him half-a-wish. The young Mitoy back then had joined various televised talent competition shows that lead to various television appearances. He even earned a slot at a noontime show as a comedian-singer, but sadly, his career did not reach a full steam.

To raise a family, Mitoy went to Japan and other countries to work as a band singer. Later on, he came home and went to play his for his fellow countrymen. Today, Mitoy is with the band The Draybers where he plays regularly at Resorts World Manila. Because of his exposure to different and various races, Mitoy and his band learned to speak little and sing foreign songs/languages, including Japanese.

Mitoy joined the competition to mollify youthful dreams, make a career, and maybe win an awesome trophy.

Mitoy was the winner of 2012 Aliw Awards Best Group Performer in Hotel, Music lounges and Bar - DRAYBERS BAND.

Source: http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/artists/profile/182be0c5cdcd5072bb1864cdee4d3d6e.html

X-Play Online Games : Playstation 4 Give-Away/ Grand Theft Auto 5 is Out, Sony Playstations for Raffle Winners

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Here's for the Playstation gamers !

X-Play Online Games, Inc. revs up and brings to the Philippines Rockstar North’s latest epic, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) for Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3, as it launches in the country today.

Touted to be the biggest, most dynamic and most diverse open world ever created, GTA V introduces a bold new direction in storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer experience.

“We are very excited that GTA V is here,” said Ron Aquino of X-Play. “GTA fans can now finally experience the exhilaration of the game’s many exciting and explosive features, including new ways of players to repeatedly jump in and out of the lives of the game’s three lead characters, playing all sides of the game’s interwoven story.”

Set at the sprawling sun-soaked metropolis of Los Santos, what was once the envy of the Western world is now plagued with self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV.

In the game, the player can assume the role of three very different criminals who work their minds for survival and success:

Franklin, a street hustler looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score.

Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.

“All the classic hallmarks of this groundbreaking series will return,” continued Aquino. “Add in the incredible attention to detail, darkly humorous take on modern culture, and a brand new and ambitious approach to open world multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V is going to be one heck of a gaming experience.”

Fans who were able to pre-order GTA V through the country’s latest online game-shopping site, Gamers.PH, will have their copy delivered for FREE today; plus a free limited edition poster and access to travel in style in the Atomic Blimp.

Up for Grabs

Five (5) Sony Playstation 4 units are up for grabs for every purchase of GTA V (PS3 or Xbox 360 Standard/Limited/Collectors Edition) at any of the following participating authorized retailers:

Ansons, Astroplus, Astrovision, Automatic Centre, Gaisano Grand Malls, Gamers.ph, Gameline!, Game Gizmo, Game Extreme, Itech, The Landmark, Lazada, Lee Super Plaza, Metro Gaisano, Netopia, Planet Toys Sta. Lucia Department Store, Robinsons Department Store, Rustan’s, SM Appliance Center, Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us, Toy Town.

Upon purchase of GTA V, check the 10-digit alpha-numeric X-Play sticker code attached at the cover of the game box. Register at www.xplay.com.ph to fill up the online raffle form, along with the code.

A total of five (5) winners will get a chance to bring home a Sony Playstation 4 during the Grand Draw slated on November 6, 2013. Promo runs from September 17 until October 31, 2013.

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

GTA V is now available at the following retail outlets:

§ Gamers.ph

§ Netopia

§ Lazada

§ Toys R' Us

§ Toy Kingdom

§ SM Appliance

§ Astrovision

§ Astroplus

§ Itech

§ Gameline

§ Game Xtreme

§ Toy Box (Robinson's Dept)

§ Abenson

§ Anson's

§ Automatic Centre

§ Grand Gaisano

§ Landmark

§ Lee Super Plaza

§ Metro Gaisano

§ Planet Toys

§ Rustan's

§ Toytown

About X-Play Online Games Inc.

X-play is a video game publisher in the Philippines responsible for the distribution of some of the best entertainment software in the industry. Currently, the company is an exclusive marketing partner of Take Two Interactive, and is handling games such as Bioshock Infinite, GTAV, and NBA 2K14. X-Play is also an exclusive partner of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Along with its gaming efforts, X-Play is a Strategic Partner of Philstar.com for NBA.com Philippines.

Megan Lynne Young, wins Miss World 2013

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Miss Philippines, Megan Young, was crowned Miss World 2013 held at the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Saturday.

“I promise to be the best Miss World ever,” Young said after winning the 63rd annual event.

The 23-year-old Filipino-American actress and TV host Megan Young, bested 126 beauty queens from around the world. Young is the first Filipina to win the coveted title in a contest broadcast to more than 180 countries worldwide.

The 23-year-old Filipino-American actress and TV host presented the aura of a Miss World-in-the-making.

 Here's Megan's winning answer to the question on why she should win Miss World:

"Miss World for me treasures the core value of humanity and that guides her into understanding people, why they act the way that they do, how they're living their lives and I will use these core values in my understanding not only in helping others but to show other people how they can understand others, to help others so that as one, together, we shall help society."

Congratulations Megan Young!