Miss Philippines Earth 2014 Kicks Off at SM

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The candidates for Ms. Philippines Earth 2014 was presented to the media and the public last Wednesday, April 2, at the SM Megamall Events Hall.

Ms. Philippines Earth 2014 candidates take over SM Supermarket Megamall and the Mega A Event Center to show everyone just what “beauty for a cause” is all about. More than beauty and brains, delegates of the Ms. Philippines Earth have green advocacies that separate them from the rest of the pageant world.

Miss Philippines Earth 2014 taking the lead in promoting eco #tourism #MPE2014 #JoinTheMOBatSM#SMSupermarket #SMHypermarket #SaveMoreMarket@smmegamall

SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and Savemore Market will the platforms for the Ms. Philippines Earth 2014 in spreading environmental awareness among shoppers as they host several pre-pageant events. 

REIGNING QUEENS.(FROM L-R)Miss Philippines-Earth Water Alma Cabasal Miss Philippines-Earth Air Nancy Leonard, Miss Philippines-Earth 2013 Angelee delos Reyes, Miss Philippines-Earth Fire Athina Chia, and Miss Philippines-Earth Eco Tourism Bernadette Aguirre. 

(Photo: Miss Philippines-Earth's Official Facebook page)

The event was highlighted by a ramp modeling contest for the candidates, showcasing their SM green eco-bags wherein Patrixia Sherly Santos of Albay came out victorious. While Mabel Joy Verceles who represents Quezon City sold the most number of eco-bags for the SM Greenbag challenge.

Join the M.O.B. (My Own Bag) aims to encourage shoppers to reuse their shopping bags. The delegates will also serve as ambassadresses of the SM Greenbag, the first reusable bag in the country, by encouraging more and more shoppers to choose and reuse. Hand in hand, the partnership between the SM Food Retail Group and Ms. Earth continues to bring us closer to a cleaner and greener tomorrow.

Towards this year’s crown, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore Market have laid a green path to help this year’s delegates spread environmental awareness across thousands of people that goes to the stores. 

Fun games, exciting trivia, and an exhilarating presentation especially prepared by the girls are all spread across a schedule that optimizes their time as they compete to become this year’s Ms. Philippines Earth. 

The delegates will take on SM’s Cooking Challenge on SM Supermarket and SM Hypermarket Fairview on April 11, do good deeds on Easter Sunday also at SM Supermarket and SM Hypermarket Fairview and join the 5-day Sale to promote green initiatives at SM Supermarket San Lazaro and SM Hypermarket Bicutan on May 2.

The Grand Coronation Night is on May 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

Here's the list of this year's candidates:

NORTH LUZON

• Binalonan, Pangasinan: Catherine Catbagan
• Camiling, Tarlac: Thessa Marie Saavedra
• Dinalupihan, Bataan: Monique Teruelle Manuel
• Gapan City: Ma. Paula Bianca Paz
• Gerona, Tarlac: Marjorie Acuña
• Laoag City: Ma. Theresa Ocampo
• Mariveles, Bataan: Jenn Kristel Gonzales
• Sta. Rita, Pampanga: Angelie Crizelle Ocampo
• San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija: Leslie Ann Pine

SOUTHERN LUZON

• Agoncillo, Batangas: Kaycie Lyn Fajardo
• Cabuyao City: Roanne Refrea
• Cainta, Rizal: Maria Jenny Gonzalez
• Daraga, Albay: Patrixia Sherly Santos
• Malinao, Albay: Anna Czarina Buenviaje
• Rodriguez, Rizal: Nicole Grimalt
• San Nicolas, Batangas: Christine Angel Alvaira
• Santo Tomas, Batangas: Mary Rose Pujanes
• Taytay, Rizal: Anna Carmela Aquino
• Tanauan City: Diane Carmela Querrer
• Trece Martires, Cavite: Joselle Mariano

VISAYAS

• Cebu City: Jamie Herrell
• Dalaguete, Cebu: Pircelyn Pialago
• Dueñas, Iloilo: Ma. Bencelle Bianzon
• Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental: Kim Covert
• Iloilo City: Janica Ella Hondrade
• Liloan, Cebu: Crystal Star Aberasturi
• Mandaue City: Hannah Marie Caayon
• Rosario, Northern Samar: Shaimaa Al Najjar

MINDANAO

• Davao City: Janelle Tee
• Kidapawan City: Trixie Aira Hipolito
• Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte: Rosebel Bastasa
• Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte: Phoebe Ken Diane Estoconing
• Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur: Jennifer Kaye Allego
• Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay: Cesdianne Daun
• Zamboanga City: Margie Alatan

INTERNATIONAL

• Fil-Brussels, Belgium: Ashlejane Alcancia
• Fil-Gold Coast, Australia: Jennifer Hunt
• Fil-Melbourne, Australia: Carmen Baena
• Fil-San Francisco, USA: Rizza-Belen Diaz
• Fil-Sydney, Australia: Melanie Cristine Balagtas

METRO MANILA

• Caloocan City: Amanda Arbitrario
• Las Piñas City: Mary Laveryn Naluz
• Makati City: Mary Ann Ross Misa
• Marikina City: Akiko Lynne Centeno
• Muntinlupa City: Sarah Theresa Stewart
• Pasig City: Jashmin-Lyn Dimaculangan
• Pateros: Melissa Isabelle Arganda
• Quezon City: Mabel Joy Verceles
• Taguig City: Jodimay Megan Zervoulakos

#MPE2014 #JoinTheMOBatSM #SMSupermarket #SavemoreMarket

"PINASmile: Masayang Muli ang Kwento ng Summer Natin"

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The new  ABS-CBN station ID "aims to promote the Philippines as a unique travel destination that takes pride in the beauty of each region, the country's colorful culture and, of course, the stories behind the unique and infectious smiles of Pinoys.

The video showed Kapamilya stars and news personalities in various parts of the country, armed with a camera in seeking genuine smiles among residents there.

The production team believes that genuine smiles can never be scripted, so the team made the Summer Station ID's goal to bring out raw and authentic happiness from the simple Pinoys. 

The Kapamilya stars and news personalities were tasked to be the smile seekers. They were asked to immortalize these blissful moments with their camera lenses as they immerse themselves with the locals of the different places they visited such as the Igorots of Baguio, Aetas of Mt. Pinatubo and Ivatans of Batanes.

The Summer Station ID team also made it a priority to visit the provinces that have been severely devastated by calamities last year, particularly Bohol, Samar, and Leyte. The positive stories and warm smiles from these hard hit provinces are testaments of how brave and happy the Filipino hearts could be despite the tragedies that our fellow countrymen went through.

Let's make our summer story worth smiling about again, and show the world that the Philippines is one happy place worth visiting and coming back to.

The 2014 ABS-CBN Summer Station ID was created by ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management headed by Robert Labayen, Johnny Delos Santos, Patrick de Leon and Ira Zabat. It is directed by Paolo Ramos, Peewee Azarcon-Gonzales.

"PINASmile: Masayang Muli ang Kwento ng Summer Natin," theme song of the station ID was performed by teen stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

"PINAsmile"

Artist: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
Album: Theme Song Station ID
Released: 2014
© ABS-CBN

DJ:
I dream one day
Find the road again
Towards the town where
Paradise feel

It was the day Yun
I knew even then
The asa'y not far
Because a smile on your heart

2X
Summer Stories
The smile Appears

PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
With a song in 'yong laugh
Whatever comes

4X
Able to afford so!


KATH:
Due to smile yong
Showed the rainbow
Hide more in the dark
Today to'y not miss

2X
Summer Stories
The smile Appears

PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
Sa'yong laugh with a song
Whatever comes

2X
Able to afford so!

DJ and KATH:
PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
With a song in yong laugh
Whatever comes

4X
Able to afford so!

KATH:
Just look at each other's eyes
DJ:
There are seven thousand Reasons to rejoice!
KATH:
Just look at each other's eyes
DJ:
There are seven thousand Reasons to rejoice!


DJ and KATH:
PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
With a song in yong laugh
Whatever comes

4X
Able to afford so!

(Adlibs)

PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
With a song in yong laugh
Whatever comes

8X
Able to afford so!

PINASmile us
We cheered together
PINASmile us
Re happy stories of summer

#PINASmile

Watch the video to get a glimpse of our Summer Station ID 2014 :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HWfjBGgqXg&list=PLPcB0_P-Zlj4NqL6PYahffkoj_-tLKCHa&feature=share&index=3

Luxury At Its Finest,The Porsche Design P’9982 Smartphone

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A uniquely designed and expertly crafted device,  the über chic Porsche Design and BlackBerry® P’9982 was launched at the Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila last March 27, 2014  with a cocktail event hosted by RJ Ledesma.

Guests were engrossed with getting to know the ultramodern features seen in this innovative smartphone. The P’9982 clearly combined the very best of both BlackBerry and Porsche Design in luxury and state-of-the-art experience.

In order to give you the best apps that serve your lifestyle, the P’9882 comes with an exclusive section in BlackBerry® World that contains hand-selected set of media, social, and travel apps. 

In a simple swipe, you can instantly share what’s on your screen! BBM Video with Screen Share also gives you a unique way to quickly share what matters.

The P’9882 is also the only smartphone to come with BlackBerry® Natural Sound technology; together with BBM Voice and Video, you’ll feel like you’re in the same room.

Style Defined

The sleek design of the P’9982 is exquisite and distinguishable–everything a formidable smartphone should be. It’s made from the finest quality stainless steel, which is complemented by a satin finish and a hand-wrapped Italian genuine leather back door. What’s even better is that it’s effortlessly responsive.

The BlackBerry® Keyboard learns how you type to provide personalized, next-word suggestions that you can easily flick into your messages. Your P’9982 also comes with a unique BBM Pin that’s unique to P’9982 users, instantly setting you apart amongst other BBM owners.

Lush Living

Porsche Design currently has two branches in Manila located at Shangri-la Plaza Mall and in the Newport Mall. From sporty ensembles to designer gear, these stores are now home to the latest fashion collections that are now being showcased in New York Fashion Week. 

If luxury is your wish, you can shop for women’s handbags, which are handmade in Florence, contemporary sunglasses, luggage, stylish watches, and impressive writing tools that’ll make you standout in the boardroom.

More Exclusive Offers

To help celebrate loyal customers, Porsche Design is also launching an exclusive VIP Program. No hard-to-follow rules here—simply accumulate purchases worth P100,000 within a year to score the following perks as a Porsche Design VIP:

·       15% discount on all products, and additional 5% on marked down/sale products

·       Exclusive invites to our events and special sales

·       Exclusive preview of our new seasonal collections

·       Mailers, catalogues, and Bi-annual VIP newsletters sent directly to your residence

·       25% off Gift voucher for a one-time purchase on your birthday month, excluding electronics and watches

·       Free alteration services on selected categories

Timeless Quality + Modern Designs

Porsche Design’s precision in technically-inspired products has made the company one of the most renowned design studios in Europe and an icon worldwide. The brand, which was founded in 1972 by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, has always stood out for its functional, crisp and purist collections. The products are designed in the Porsche Design Studio in Zell am See, Austria and sold around the world in the company’s own stores, shop-in-shops, high end department stores, exclusive specialist retailers as well as the official online shop (www.porsche-design.com).

Porsche Design Store

Ground Floor, Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City

Mid-levels 2/3, East Wing, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City

“Viber Out” comes to Windows Phone 8

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Viber 4.1 For Windows Phone 8 Brings Multiple Major Updates And Popular Viber Features To Microsoft’s Smartphone Platform

Viber, the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced today the release of Viber 4.1 for Windows Phone 8 bringing “Viber Out” calls to the platform for the first time. Now Viber users on Windows Phone 8 can make affordable calls to their friends and contacts who have landlines or phones that don’t have Viber. Additionally, the update brings several key Viber features to the mobile Microsoft platform.

Viber has pursued a consistent strategy of supporting as many platforms as possible in order to expand the potential user base its users can contact, strengthening the capability of the platform. Viber allows users to communicate with almost any of their friends or contacts regardless of which platform they use. Now, with the addition of “Viber Out,” Windows Phone 8 users will be able to call any phone number with Viber.

“Viber Out has been a game changer for our users and allows them to rely on Viber for all their communication needs. With the addition of this critical feature to our Windows Phone 8 version, we are ensuring that the complete Viber experience is available on as many platforms as possible. This focus on cross-platform support is one of our most important commitments to our users,” said Talmon Marco, CEO of Viber.

The release also includes multiple feature updates that expand the functionality of the app, including:

· Sending video messages

· Sending multiple photos at the same time

· Hands-free Bluetooth support

About Viber:

Viber is developed by Viber Media, a pioneering mobile messaging and VoIP company. Viber lets everyone in the world connect. Freely. Users can send free text messages, fun stickers, photos, videos and doodles, share locations anywhere in the world, make free HD-quality calls and communicate with Push-To-Talk. With Viber Out, users can make low-cost calls to any phone number around the world. Viber is available for iPhone®, Android™ phones and tablets, Windows Phone, Blackberry®, Windows®, Windows 8®, Mac, Linux, Symbian, Nokia S40 and Bada devices over 3G/4G or WiFi connections. With over 300 million users in 193 countries, Viber is constantly innovating by introducing new platforms and adding fun new features.

See more at:

https://www.facebook.com/viber

https://twitter.com/viber
Viber(www.viber.com) 

Experience the best fun, the best deals at Allphones stores now

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The Allphones Philippines held a big celebration with the opening of the 50th store of Allphones located at the Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas, last Thursday, April 3, 2014.

"The celebration at the 50th store expres gratitude to Allphones customers,” said Maureen Gallant, Marketing Head of Allphones Philippines.

This is a milestone for both the company and the mobile phone retail sector in general. The speed of expansion and the broad reach that the company has achieved is something rare, considering that we are a new entrant in the market.

Filipino mobile phone users deserve a better experience when it comes to buying mobile phones and accessories. Consumers know this and that’s the likely reason why Allphones Philippines, the newest telecoms retail chain in the country, was able to expand to as many as 50 stores across the nation in just a few months. The enthusiastic support of consumers for Allphones stores has allowed the retail chain to achieve quick expansion and growth. It’s all about providing customers a leveled-up mobile phone retail experience in all of the 50 Allphones stores. 

But what makes Allphones such a hit among Filipino consumers?

There are three obvious ones: 

1) Fun and convenience; 

2) Unmatched mobile phone and SIM deals; and

 3) High-tech, futuristic in-store transactions. 

The fun and convenience start the moment a customer walks into an Allphones store. The white space, the sleek, clean lines, the efficient store design—all of these make shopping for a smartphone or accessory very easy on the eyes and on one’s feet as one can walk efficiently through the space. The mobile phones on display are in full-view, and live units are available for customers to sample and play with. 

This hands-on experience is not only fun—because a customer can actually try out a mobile phone’s features—but also very practical; after all, you can only really know if a gadget is right for you if you try it out for yourself. 

Allphones stores also carry the widest range of mobile phone models and brands; there are also accessories and other gadgets. The customer can browse and inquire about all these while being assisted by an Allphones store staffer who is friendly and knowledgeable about the products in stock. Overall, choosing a mobile phone at the store is an exciting and convenient process. 

Allphones stores also offer the sweetest, most value-for-money deals on its mobile phone kits, and postpaid plan accounts. You can get the latest, most advanced mobile phones at huge discounts or even for free depending on the postpaid plan that you choose. These postpaid plans are not only packed with features and services but also very affordable. Features include unlimited voice calls to Globe postpaid and TM mobile numbers, unlimited texting and unlimited mobile Internet depending on what combination of services you wish to get. 

When applying for a postpaid account, you will experience for yourself the high-tech, futuristic process used at all Allphones stores. Instead of asking you to fill out forms or submit photocopies of your documentary requirements, the postpaid transaction at an Allphones store only requires you to enter the relevant customer information on an iPad, and the store personnel will make on the spot digital copy of you requirements. You’re assured that your information is kept private and safe because it’s protected by a military grade security system.

During the April 3rd celebration, event guests and customers experienced the retail experience at the Allphones store in Robinsons Galleria and have the chance to win premium items. They also avail of the best, exclusive deals that the store offers. 

But that’s not all, after the launch, Allphones brings the fun to the hottest summer destinations in the country through its Allphones Fun for All Caravan. Special Allphones events and promos will be held in these areas so that more people, especially those on their summer holiday, can enjoy their vacation even more. 

“Bringing along a mobilie phone or smartphone on holiday is already a must for us Filipinos. These gadgets allow us to communicate and coordinate with companions during our travel. They let us take photos, express our thoughts, feelings, and impressions, and share these with family and friends and even to our social network. It’s all part of making our holidays happier and more meaningful. The Allphones caravan will help make all these possible by making the latest mobile phones and the most affordable, features-rich deals available to holiday-makers,” said Gallant.

The Allphones All for Fun Caravan kicks off in Cebu on April 25 and will proceed to Davao; Puerto Princessa; Subic; Lucena; and Cagayan de Oro. 

Allphones Philippines was created through a partnership between Allphones Australia, TAO Corporation and Globe Telecom.

Allphones Australia began as a single store in Mile End, South Australia in 1989. It eventually expanded to 200 stores nationally and has become the largest independent telecommunications retailer in Australia.

For more information about Allphones and the exclusive,

 amazingly high value-for-money deals it offers, go to www.allphones.com.ph.