Global Visas - Making Dreams Come True

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Have you ever tried getting a work visa but felt so overwhelmed with the requirements and procedures that when you finally reached the in-person interview, you felt you gave a bad impression? Or even worst, has your visa application been rejected because you lack the necessary requirements? The steps to obtain a visa are tedious; the requirements are extensive. Each person's situation is different and there is no proper explanation or a single document, certificate, or letter which can guarantee visa issuance.

But with all these complexities and uncertainties, why do Filipinos leave the country in the first place? Why spend so much money applying for a visa when there’s an oft chance that their visa application might be rejected? The simple truth is that Filipinos have more job opportunities abroad. Other countries pay better and provide better benefit. The minimum wage in the Philippines is quite low compared to other countries while local companies do not compensate their employees well. There are also those workers who do not find their salaries enough to sustain them and their families. It is for this reason that Filipinos travel out of the country in order to get better compensations.

The first steps for getting a visa:

Luckily for Filipinos who wish to work abroad, Global Visas Philippines offers step-by-step consultation and comprehensive solutions to your immigration problems that will enable you to work abroad and strive towards your future endeavors. 

Global Visas offers insightful tips when getting a visa. First, figure out if you need a visa in the first place. Then, locate the nearest embassy, collect the necessary documents, ace the in-person interview and successfully navigate past immigration officials at the airport. To help ensure approval, emphasize crucial points throughout the process: the exact purpose of your trip; the duration of the trip; sufficient funds to cover expenses while abroad; you may also need to provide evidence of social and economic ties back home that would compel you to leave and return home in a timely fashion. 

Whatever your reason for moving overseas, It needs to be noted that its equally important to be prepared for your new environment. That's why Global Visas Philippines do much more than simply arrange visas. Global Visas’ experts provide a complete relocation solution, removing all the stress and hassle from international relocation and allow you to adapt more easily to your new lifestyle. Global Visas’ experts also assist with preparing for employment, finding the fastest way to relocate, shipping, banking, foreign exchange, and much more. They provide this valuable service for thousands of delighted clients every year. Global Visas Philippines' innovative processes ensure that Filipinos can live and work in any country of their choice!

As a world’s leading provider of immigration solutions, Global Visas is responsible for the dreams and the future of thousands of Filipinos each year. Their global presence is a vital component of their business, allowing them to provide continued support and advice long after Filipinos have arrived in their new country.

Each Filipinos who opted to work abroad have their own reasons why they prefer to work abroad. To work or not to work abroad is probably a matter of choice but one thing remains constant, every Filipinos dreams to have a decent and quality of life. With Global Visas we make that dream come true.

About Global Visas Philippines

Employing government-accredited experts and qualified solicitors, we provide immigration solutions to both individual and corporate clients. Our global office network and innovative processes ensure that our clients can live and work in any country of their choice. We help our clients with International Employment Solutions and, using immigration law in ways that benefit our clients, we are able to help them to study or work abroad and work towards their unique goals, on their own terms.

For more information please visit: http://www.globalvisas.ph/

PAE joins forces with Green Cross in the Fight against Dengue

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The Philippine Association of Entomologists Inc. (PAE), the leading organization of insect experts in the country, has once again partnered with Green Cross, makers of Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion, in disseminating information and promoting preventive measures to avoid the dreaded dengue disease. This mosquito-borne virus, an alarming health issue with a nationwide scale, has been an endemic presence in tropical countries such as the Philippines.

“We believe that spreading accurate, up-to-date information is a key area in our shared goal with Green Cross in order for people to be duly armed against the disease,” says Dr. Barbara Laviña Caoili, PAE president. 

“The first step is to clarify, if not outright debunk, misconceptions about how the disease spreads, and affects its victims.”

One of the misconceptions that the PAE and Green Cross want to immediately address is the notion that dengue-carrying mosquitoes only attack during the day. While this may be true with the species Aedes aegypti (usually recognized with the stripes on their body) that has peak biting hours between 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., another dengue-lamok, the Aedes albopictus, has been discovered to have peak biting hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

“Not much research was devoted on Aedes albopictus since this species, usually found in forests, didn’t have direct contact with humans previously,” says Dr. Caoili. “But as humans encroach into their habitats, the dengue-lamok has found another blood source to feast on, helping spread the dengue virus in the process. With its peak biting hours from late afternoon to late evening, dengue has become a round-the-clock concern.”

Another misconception that PAE and Green Cross wants clarified is that dengue only spreads during the rainy season since the rains create potential habitats for dengue-lamok in the form of stagnant water in potholes, vases, tires and other receptacles. While statistics show a dramatic rise of cases beginning from June to December and peaking during August, dengue incidents are reported throughout the year.

According to the official tally of the Department of Health’s National Epidemiology Center, there were 110,257 incidents of dengue infection in 2011 and 187,031 cases in 2012. Statistics for this year show a marked improvement as infection cases from the first six months dropped to 56,056 cases from 60,902 cases of the same period last year. However, dengue is still considered as one of the country’s main health threats.

What the statistics additionally reveal is the fact that dengue severely affect children and adolescents. “Based on data, 43.08% of dengue infection cases fell between the 5 to 14 years old range,” says Vince Camua, Senior Brand Manager for Green Cross. “This calls for a more concerted effort in reaching out to this demographic and a host of preventive measures that will help people combat this disease.”

One of these measures is an easy-to-use personal repellent that will serve as a barrier against dengue-lamok. Based on research, Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion has been clinically proven to be effective and safe as a preventive measure in offering long-lasting protection against the two species of dengue-carriers, the Aedes aegypti and the Aedes albopictus.

Providing up to 10 hours protection from a single application, Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion has been formulated to suit all skin types and to be hypoallergenic as well. It also has an anti-bacterial component, making it a more reliable insect repellent compared to the existing brands in the market.

“With the partnership of PAE and Green Cross, we hope to contribute to the well-being of the Filipinos by providing a safe and effective defense against dengue-lamok, as well as provide relevant and timely information to consumers through our various programs,” says Camua. Through the combination of information and prevention, people can take a more pro-active choice in their fight against this dengue.

“It Takes a Man and a Woman” in a romantic drive-in screening event presented by Cinema One

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SPECIAL DRIVE-IN SCREENING OF PHILIPPINES’ FAVORITE LOVE STORY “IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN” PRESENTED BY CINEMA ONE

The country’s favorite love story, “It Takes a Man and a Woman”, hit the big screen once again, in a romantic drive-in screening event presented by Cinema One held last Friday (September 27) at the the Greenfield District Central Park in Mandaluyong City.

Cinema One invited its audience to fall in love all over again as it revived the story of Miggy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Laida (Sarah Geronimo), shown out in the open and under the moonlight.

With special appearances to made by the movie’s main man, John Lloyd Cruz, Cinema One’s drive-in screening of “It Takes a Man and a Woman” was an event that allowed for an even greater experience of a movie the country has come to know and love. The event was hosted by Andrei Felix and Cesca Litton.

Cinema One also offered special surprises for those who arrived and registered first at the event. The first five hundred people were also given the special treat of free popcorn for the night.

The drive-in screening of “It Takes a Man and a Woman” was open to the public on a first-come-first-served basis.

For future events and updates, visit and like Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1Channel).

Early Merrymaking Christmas at Marriot Hotel

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Early Merry Christmas is around Marriott Hotel Manila as it launches the season of Gifting, Thanksgiving, and Merrymaking.

This year though, go beyond merely completing your list and trust Marriott Hotel Manila in the art of giving. As early as now, the renowned 5-star hotel has thoughtfully put together its selection of hampers that will definitely make an impact the moment they receive the hamper box, be thrilled to see the stylish, sweet, and savory treats inside it, and even use the sturdy hamper box afterwards. 

The Art of Giving Festive Hampers 

Whether you’re looking for something to express a modest thank you or something to show that words are not enough for their support, each hamper exudes your grateful heart.

The Classic Hamper only at PhP3,400 contains a gingerbread jeepney, chocolate Santa Claus, mango chocolate bar, dry pasta, tomato sauce with basil, extra virgin olive oil, and martini olives. 

The Deluxe Hamper on the other hand has a gingerbread house, chocolate Santa Claus, classic fruit cake, 6 pieces of homemade cookies, Spanish paella rice, tomato sauce with basil, extra virgin olive oil, and martini olives for PhP5,100. 

The PhP8,800 is a small price to pay for the VIPs on your list who certainly deserve the Cru Premium Hamper.

Aside from the chocolate Santa Claus, gingerbread house, and martini olives, the Cru Premium Hamper includes a Cru Steakhouse VIP reservation plate for her or him to dine at the metro’s premium steakhouse, a Benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon with two wine glasses, Nutella, brie cheese, salami and crackers, 4 pieces of chocolate truffles in a box, and Illy coffee. 

Customize Your Hamper 

Want to spoil them some more? You can also order a lot of other fun-filled treats to fit their personality. Those with a sweet tooth will remember your sweetness if you give them Chocolate Masterpieces like the Mango Chocolate Bar (Philippine dried mangoes enveloped in Belgian white chocolate) or the Chocolate Santa Claus, the Chocolate Snowman, and the Chocolate Santa with Gifts for the young ones and young once.

For that added texture, the Milk Chocolate Cluster made with 100% Belgian milk chocolate with nuts and dried fruits does the trick. Those who prefer hand-rolled Swiss-made chocolates can have a box of 4 or a box of 9 of Pralines and Truffles. Patrons of Java+ will surely be thrilled to see the hotel’s Pastry Specialties such as the Gingerbread House (the edible masterpiece made of sweet cookie dough flavored with ginger and honey then decorated with colorful pastillage, cookies, and sugar candies), big Homemade Cookies (in chocolate chip, strawberry, cinnamon, crinkles, almond, and oatmeal flavors), or the classic Grandma’s Rum-Flavored Fruitcake. 

There’s also the melts-in-the-mouth and mildly moist Macarons (in mango, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, and mocha butter cream flavors) and the traditional Stollen Bread (the German version of the fruit cake in which the dough is added with a light kick of orange, candied citrus peel, raisins, almonds, then spiced with ginger and cinnamon). 

Other delightful treats are the Buche de Noel (traditional yule log cake that is colorful and smoothly baked with iconic elements of Christmas in chocolate ganache, chestnut caramel, and tiramisu flavors) and the Winter Berry Cheesecake (traditional white chocolate cheesecake topped with luscious cranberry compote and Christmas chocolates).

Order now until October 15, 2013 and pay a minimum purchase of PhP10,000 in full to enjoy more discounts and perks. Of course, Club Marriott holders enjoy a 20% discount!

No.10 Newport Boulevard, Newport City Complex, 1309 Pasay City

Phone: (02) 988-9999, local 8090

Website: www.marriott.com

“The New Generation’s Perfect Role Model," Mutya top winner Koreen Medina shares about her life, beliefs and beauty essentials

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“The New Generation’s Perfect Role Model.” 

Mutya ng Pilipinas Beauty Pageant grand winner Koreen Medina bared in a recent interview what stuff she’s made of and shared some of her admirable beliefs, practices, upbringing details, and useful tips, all of which confirm her branding as “The New Generation’s Perfect Role Model.”

Aina Koreen Medina, Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013

Asia Pacific International, also awarded Ms. Zen Institute

This 18-year-old Quezon City beauty, the country’s bet to the Miss Intercontinental Pageant beauty tilt to be held in Egypt in November, bagged several awards as Mutya’s Best in Talent, and was also voted by the pageant’s sponsors as Mutya ng Zen Institute.

This amiable former Mass Communication student of St. Paul University believes in the value of education, which she considers “the most important preparation the youth can have for their future,” despite the fact that her win and her twin talents of singing and acting—not to mention, the prizes she won not only in the pageant but in the previous competitions she earlier joined—may all well be her passport to a comfortable future. 

“Values learned at home while growing up serve as a good foundation later on in life—values are very important,” she blurted out. Normally, it’s the parents who teach a child the values he grows up with, but not so with Koreen.

How she cares for herself

“I never go to sleep without my simple beauty regimen. I wash with baby soap and I moisturize. I’ve been doing this since as early as high school. For my body, I use lotion.” Koreen doesn’t go for applying a bagful of skin care products. She knows she doesn’t need to do much—just keeping her face clean and moisturized does the trick.

No, she’s not a gym person, but she plays volleyball and basketball—these serving as her off-and-on exercise. She’s open, however, to possibilities that the Zen Institute will recommend for her as regimen. She acknowledges that having a suitable regimen means being able to exercise discipline. 

“I heard Zen goes most for the natural, and I like things natural.” Koreen’s statement truly epitomizes the Zen Institute, which has taken on the route towards the natural, guided by the acumen and rich experience of a medical doctor who’s a wellness advocate, Dr. Mary Jane “MJ” Torres. If Dr. MJ is perpetually the “The Hands and the Face Behind Zen,” indeed beauty titlist Koreen Medina is “The Face of Zen” this 2013. 

Dra. Mary Jane “MJ” Torres (The Zen Institute)

Positive attitude. Healthy lifestyle. Balance between mind and body. All these are very much Koreen Medina. And this makes her a true example of a woman living in Zen’s guiding philosophy. She is a beauty “perfected from within”.

True beauty comes from within and Koreen is glad to have known The Zen Institute. Being part of the Zen Institute and carrying the title “Ambassador” gives her more confident in showing to the world true Filipina beauty is inside and out.

(PHOTO: Aina Koreen Medina (middle) Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013-Asia Pacific International winner and also awarded Ms. Zen Institute. Posing with Medina (from left) are fellow winners Angeli Dione Gomez - Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 - Tourism International, Kristian Aubrey Nolasco - Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 - 2nd runner up and  Maureen Ann Montagne - Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 - 1st runner up)

The Zen Institute is located at the Ground Floor, Bonifacio Technology Center, 31st Street corner 2nd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (856-2027), with branches at 69 Scout Rallos St., Tomas Morato, Quezon City (441-1712; 412-2528), or at the St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center, Maharlika Highway, Barangay 2, Sto. Tomas, Batangas (+43) 778-4811). 

For more about The Zen Institute, visit www.thezeninstitute.com.