March 7, 2014

The Mind Museum awesome summer adventures!


The Mind Museum offers latest awesome summer adventures!

C.S.I 101
Junior Mind Mover Program
Forensic Art
Soccer* Science
Marine Science Camp

You can send email summerprograms@themindmuseum.org for registration fees , updates and other inquiries. 

SM Megatrade set to host Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo in June


Discover and invest in the right business at the Philippines biggest integrated Expo and Convention, dedicated to empower inspiring entrepreneurs and growing franchise businesses - ENTREPRENEUR AND FRANCHISE EXPO 2014 - “Your Step to Success!”, happening on June 27-29, 2014 at MEGATRADE HALL, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Located at the largest mall in the country, the exhibition venue will offer an ultimate point of convergence for business and commerce. Empowering over 100 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from various business sectors, the 3-day event features some of the fastest growing businesses in the Philippines, from food, education, retailing, real estate, travel, automobiles, logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, technology and financing.

Highlight of the event is the ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS SUMMIT 2014, a comprehensive series of workshops and seminars to help business owners, professionals, franchisors and franchisees, including aspiring entrepreneurs, in developing and growing their businesses. Participants will learn how to build a successful business, from funding, hiring, to finding the perfect business that suits them.
Set for success (left to right) SMX Convention Center AVP, Director of Sales Dennis O. Salvador, Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo 2014 founder David Abrenilla, SMX Convention Center General Manager Dexter Dayto and MediaCom Solutions Inc. Operations Head Jogit Enano during the venue contract signing ceremony.

The Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo 2014 is supported by the Filipino International

Franchise Association (FIFA), lead by multi-awarded franchise developer Mr. Rudolf Kotik, who will share his insights on how to build and grow a successful franchise business during the 3-day event. Other successful entrepreneurs and business leaders will be there to share their success stories and inspire the next generation of business tycoons, among the country’s experts who will share their knowledge are international freight forwarding entrepreneur Christian Raeuber, personal finance guru, Randell Tiongson, RFP, Digitalfilipino.com founder, Janette Toral, Freelance Regional Director for Continental Asia, Jorge Azurin and Esquire Financing Chairman and Ernst and Young 2013 Finalist, Rajan Uttamchandani.

This event is sponsored by Injoy, the brand used by many Filipinos for their food business, and supported by Department of Science and Technology –Technology Application and Promotion Institute, UniOil Petroleum Philippines, Inc., My Kaffea 10in1 Coffee with Coconut Sugar, Jetti Petroleum, Global Pinoy Remittance & Services, Pampanga’s Best, Nail Cocktales, Pepito’s Dog Spa, Ever Bilena, Yan Yan International, Phinma Property Holdings Corporation, Murang Generics Pharmacy, Eurotel Hotel, We Serve Generic Medicines Pharmacy, Chairman Kuapao, Positive Living Station, and many more.

To take the step to success, visit the Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo website at
www.efe.ph or call +632-843-2174 or email entrepreneurandfranchiseexpo@gmail.com.

Shop, Learn and Play at the 2nd Baby and Family Expo PH set in August 2014

The country's biggest family expo "BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2014,"  where families love to shop, learn and play is on its 2nd year!

The BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2014 is a one-stop shop for all baby, children, pregnancy and family needs, happening this coming August 01-03, 2014 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

The three-day event will cover the stages of family growth from maternity, newborns, infants, toddlers and children. Parents can learn the latest trends and relative tips from country’s experts about pregnancy do’s and don’ts, newborn and infant care, child development tips, parenting 101 and more.

Baby and Family Expo part one last 2013 became the main event of the year for all maternity, baby, early childhood and parenting needs, with over 200 exhibitors as well as experts and celebrity parents like Regine Tolentino, Gladys Reyes-Sommereux, RJ Ledesma, Edric Mendoza, providing free seminars to expo visitors and fun-filled activities for the whole family.

For this year, a gallery showcasing fascinating toys and creations will spark the awe in children and rekindle the inner child of every visitor in the Baby & Family Expo’s Toy Museum inside the hall. Children can also enjoy fun and exciting rides and games with the World of Wonder. Fun-filled activities specially organized to widen children’s horizon will also be set up at The Imagination Kitchen, an arts and crafts station.

Highlighting the exciting roster of events is the first ever Baby Idol and Kid Idol talent contest, where babies and kids can shine bright like a star showcasing their singing, dancing, and acting skills.

Other activities to look forward to are the Family Olympics 2014, where moms and dads can show-off their diaper changing and grocery shopping skills, together with their kids for a cake decorating challenge. Another highlight of the expo is the annual Baby & Family Expo Awards Night, where outstanding celebrity families and entrepreneurs will be recognized through the Golden Family Awards and ParentPreneur Awards.

During this three-day family event, visitors will get todiscover the latest products & services for the whole family, and avail of exclusive discounts from much loved stores and brands.

“The BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES is going to be bigger and better this 2014 with over 5,000sqm of space area and over 400 exhibiting brands. We invite a variety of brands that have never been seen before in the country and created larger activity areas to give babies, kids, parents and entire families a great bonding experience” says MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC. President and Expo founder, David Abrenilla.

The BABY & FAMILY EXPO 2014 is organized by MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC.- “Making Lives Better”, Philippines’ leading media, events-led marketing, communications, exhibition and convention organizing company. Part of MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC’s social advocacy is to nurture family development and child care, in partnership with leading foundations such as World Vision and UNICEF.

BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2014 will be an experience families wouldn’t want to miss this year!

Stay informed and get current updates by joining their community - 
Baby Expo Facebook Page www.facebook.com/babyexpoph
Twitter: @BabyExpoPh and 
visiting the website at www.babyexpo.ph

For queries, call +632-843-2174 or email babyandfamilyexpo@gmail.com.

March 6, 2014

"Got To Believe" ends this March

"When the mind forgets, the heart remembers."

"Got To Believe", ABS-CBN's hit series, starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo is now down to its episodes. 


The series, which began airing last August, will air its finale on March 7, ABS-CBN said in a statement released on Monday. A great love story and loved by many people, "Got To Believe" is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, Richard Arellano, and Ricky Rivero.


"Got To Believe" tells the love story of a rich kid and spoiled "prince" Joaquin (Padilla) and Chichay (Bernardo), a simple girl with big dreams for her family.

"Got To Believe" airs weeknights after “Honesto” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida block.also stars Manilyn Reynes, Benjie Paras, Ian Veneracion and Carmina Villarroel.
Now on its last 15 episodes, viewers can expect some major surprises from Chichay and Joaquin, who is now starting to remember his past.

Padilla and Bernardo are scheduled to do the movie adaptation of the teen novel "She's Dating The Gangster," about a 17-year-old girl who pretends to be the girlfriend of a bad boy to make his ex jealous.

Phil. Veterans Bank launches Home Loan Free Home promo



Philippine Veterans Bank launched "Home Loan Free Home Promo", a promotion for real estate housing loan product (with a loan term of 20 years) with a cash back guarantee at the end of the term. This will run from March 1 to May 31, 2014.

Here are the qualified to avail of this promo and to be eligible for the promo, applications must be received within the promo period.

 -  Homeowners with existing mortgages of at least twelve (12) months in other banks who are of good standing.
 
-  New home-buyers including buyers of residential house and lots, townhouses, or condominiums.
 
-  Homeowners who wish to make major improvements or construction on their existing residential properties.

Check this out:

What is your interest rate?

8.25% p.a. repricing every 5 years.

How much can I borrow?

    Up to 80% of the appraised value of collateral property (house and lot, condominium, townhouse)
    Up to 60% of the appraised value if the collateral property is a vacant lot.

What is the maximum term of the loan?

20 years provided the borrower is not over 65 years old upon loan maturity.

Income requirement:

Minimum of Php40,000 per month for single and married with no dependents for every P1.0M loan.

How long does it take to process the loan?

Loan approval is 7-10 days working days for Metro Manila, Bulacan, and CALABARZON. For outside of these areas, targeted loan approval is within 15 days but is subject  to several factors including accessibility, availability of both credit appraiser and loan applicant, among others.

What are the fees I need to pay?

    Application Fee
    Processing Fee
    Notarial Fee
    MRI & Fire Insurance Premium
    Registration & Cancellation Fees

For complete list of requirements, go to www.pvbhomeloans.com or you may call us at (02) 857-3800 or (02) 902-1600. You may also email us at freehome@veteransbank.com.ph

PVB HOME LOAN FREE HOME PROMO MECHANICS

Promo Description and Offer:

The Home Loan Free Home Promo is designed to entice homeowners to take up a housing loan with PVB and avail of the bankís cash-back guarantee.

Successful PVB Home Loans borrowers can avail of a 20-year loan term with the guarantee of a 100% return of the principal loan as long as the borrower is able to meet the promoís terms and conditions.

Eligibility:

    Homeowners with existing mortgage loans with other banks for at least a year
    New home-buyers including buyers of residential house and lots, townhouses, or condominiums
    Homeowners who wish to make major improvements or construction on their existing residential properties

Promo Period:

The promo will run from March 1 to May 31, 2014. Home Loans applications must be received within these exclusive dates to be eligible for the promo.

Interest Rate:

The effective interest rate for successful borrowers who avail of the Home Loan Free Home Promo will be 8.25% per annum, fixed for five (5) years, thereafter subject to re-pricing every five (5) years.

Promo Mechanics:

Housing loan applicants need to apply for a PVB Housing Loan to be eligible for the Home Loan Free Home Promo. Application for the housing loan can be done at the Retail Banking Division (RBD) office in Makati City (G/F PVB Head Office ñ Rufino corner Dela Rosa Sts., Legazpi Village, Makati City) or at any of PVBís sixty (60) branches nationwide during the promo period.

Loan applicants may also visit the PVB website, click on the PVB Home Loan Free Home ad to be directed to the online application form. Applicants need to fill-out the online form completely, scan and upload/submit the pre-approval requirements. The submitted online application will be emailed directly to RBD for pre-processing. Only completely filled-out online applications will be entertained.

Upon application, the loan applicant fills-up the loan application form (available at RBD or at the PVB branch), submits the pre-approval requirements and pays the non-refundable application fee. The application will not be processed unless requirements are complete and the application fee is paid.

Upon approval of the housing loan, PVB will inform the applicant and he/she will be asked to visit the RBD office or PVB branch to sign the loan agreement and submit post-approval requirements. He/She will also have to pay all other applicable fees (processing fee, mortgage registration fee, notarial fee) and premiums (mortgage redemption insurance, fire/lightning/earthquake/AOG insurance). The borrower will then have to open a PVB Savings Account whereby the monthly amortization of the loan will be deducted from.

For pre-approved online applications, applicants will be asked to personally visit the RBD office or the nearest PVB branch in their area for the signing of the loan agreement and submission of original copies of both pre- and post-approval requirements.

For the borrower to receive 100% of his/her principal loan back at the end of 20 years, the following conditions must be met for the entire duration of the term:

          ï   No late or lapsed payment of amortizations and other dues (i.e. Mortgage Redemption Insurance, Fire Insurance premiums, etc.) for the duration of the term.

          ï    No pre-termination of the housing loan.

          ï    No pre-payment of the housing loan.

          ï  Loan is fully paid at the end of the term including all other dues. (i.e. Mortgage Redemption Insurance, Fire Insurance premiums,  etc.)

          ï    PVB Savings Account for the monthly amortization must be maintained for the duration of the loan term.

If the loan applicant fails to meet any of the conditions above, the loan will be treated as a regular housing loan and will be ineligible for the cash-back feature of the promo.

Upon completion of the term, PVB will credit to the applicant's savings account the amount representing his/her cash back equivalent to the principal loan.

Existing PVB housing loan clients are not qualified. However, existing PVB depositors and customers of non-loan products are eligible for the promo. PVB employees, their agencies and suppliers for the promo, and their respective relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are not eligible for this promotion.


PRE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

The following need to be accomplished / submitted upon loan application:

    1. Housing Loan Application Form (available at the RBD office, PVB Branch or PVB Website).
    2. Valid Identification Cards (government-issued IDs such as SSS, Driverís License, PRC ID, TIN, passport; company ID)
    3. Marriage Contract (if applicable)
    4. Irrevocable Special Power of Attorney
    5. Health Declaration Form for MRI enrollment with PVBís insurance company
    6. Payment of Loan Application Fee (Non-refundable)

For locally-employed loan applicants:

    1. Certificate of Employment (CoE) indicating salary, position, status and length of service with present company
    2. Income Tax Return (ITR) for the recent two years

For self-employed loan applicants:

    1. DTI Registration of Business
    2. Articles of Incorporation / By-Laws / SEC Registration
    3. ITR & Financial Statements for the last two (2) years
    4. Bank Statements for the past six (6) years
    5. List of Trade References (at least 3 major suppliers / customers)
    6. Photocopy of Lease Contracts, and TCT (if income source is rent)

Collateral Documents:

    1. Clear Copy of Ownerís Duplicate Copy of TCT / CCT
    2. Lot Plan & Vicinity Map Certified by a Geodetic Engineer
    3. Photocopy of Tax Declaration on land & improvement
    4. Contract to Sell from Developer stating the contract price & ledger
    5. Original copy of Certificate of Good Credit Standing from the Homeowners Assoc. or Condominium Corp.

For Refinancing of Existing Mortgage Loan:

    1. Statement of Account from the Mortgage Lender
    2. Proof of Payment for the past six (6) months

For Construction Loans:

    1. Building & Floor Plans (complete set)
    2. Bills of Materials / Specifications / Cost Estimates

POST-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

    1. Original Ownerís Duplicate Copy of TCT / CCT
    2. Certified True Copy of the latest Realty Tax Declaration on land and improvement under the name of the borrower / mortgagor
    3. Original Tax Clearance
    4. Photocopy of real estate tax receipts (Full Year 2014)
    5. Fire / Lightning / Earthquake Insurance Coverage (as applicable)

Still canít believe that the Home Loan Free Home promo offer is true?
Get in touch with us to know how you can own your own home for free at the end of your 20-year loan term!
Trunkline Numbers:
(02) 857-3800
(02) 902-1600
Fax Number:
(02) 902-1666

Please note that our Home Loan Free Home Associates will only be able to receive live calls Mondays ñ Fridays from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Outside of those hours, please leave your name and contact details at the voicemail tone and weíll get back to you as soon as possible.

You can also : 
Email via freehome@veteransbank.com.ph
Like  Facebook: PVB Home Loan Free Home
Follow  Twitter: @PVBHomeLoan

You may also visit any of PVBís 60 branches nationwide during banking hours and speak with our bank officers or staff on how to join the Home Loan Free Home Promo.

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