The 1st International Business Summit on Mindanao

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First International Business Summit on Mindanao, the frontrunner summit on Mindanao to be held at The Manila Hotel on June 28, 2014 as marks a significant milestone in the history of Mindanao as business leaders all over the world.

In line with the vision "RESTORE THE LOST GLORY OF MINDANAO", the summit aims to showcase Mindanao to the world business community and to encourage global investors as well as businessmen to personally interact with local community leaders and entrepreneurs.

Trade from here and abroad will attend the 1st International Business Summit on Mindanao. Shariff Ibrahim Albani, head of summit organizer Unity for Revival Foundation, said delegates from Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Japan, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and European countries led by Russia are attending the summit along with some 500 local leaders, including governors, mayors and lawmakers from Mindanao.

The panelists to the summit will include, but not limited to, persons and entities which have more than enough exposure and experiences about Mindanao and have plans of further improving the overall development of the region.

Mindanao, with its rich mineral resources, ecological value, human talents and skills, and economic potentials was, in the past, regarded as one of the richest regions not only in the Philippines, but in the whole world.

The recent signing of the much awaited and historic Bangsamoro Agreement has tremendously enhanced the investment climate of Mindanao and has paved the way both for domestic and international investors, businessmen and entrepreneurs.

Events changed the prosperity once enjoyed by Mindanao and its people. Diversities led to divisions and the unity of the people of Mindanao in the past was disrupted by selfish motives. Business was corrupted by the desire to make profits in dishonorable ways and means. The rich became richer and the poor became poorer.

However, recent events have altered this unwanted environment. With globalization, Mindanao has started to change for the better. Mindanao is now stable and ready to cultivate and nourish intensive and harmonious business links and investment tie-ups with the global community.

Summit organizer, Unity For Revival Foundation (URF) Chairman Shariff Ibrahim Albani is confident that, with the active and productive participation of various sectors in the summit, bright and achievable ideas will emerge to make Mindanao PROGRESSIVE AND UNITED ONCE AGAIN.

Yahoo Celebrity Awards Receives Over 9 Million Fan Votes and Counting

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The 4th Yahoo Celebrity Awards is proving to be the most exciting one yet! After only three weeks of voting, over 9 million votes were notched from online votes, surpassing last year’s total number of votes! 

Yahoo Celebrity Awards (formerly Yahoo OMG! Awards) honors Filipino celebrities from the fields of movies, music, radio and television, who are voted into the top ranks by their fans from across the world. This is the fourth consecutive year of Yahoo Celebrity Awards, which are not only the most popular awards program in the country but also uniquely “Powered by You” - as fans have the exclusive power to vote for their favorite stars. 

Kate Delos Reyes, Country Manager and Country Editor of Yahoo Philippines was ecstatic with the results. 

“We all know how much Filipino fans love our celebrities! Now is the time to show them how important they are to you. Ask your friends and family to vote to make sure your favorites win in their respective categories,” she  said.

This year’s awards is made more exciting with the addition of 10 new categories; Celebrity Couple, Celebrity Family, Male and Female Hothletes, Band of the Year, Male and Female ‘Kontrabida’, Emerging Band, Song of the Year and Social Media Star. There are 140 nominees across 28 categories. 

Mike Constantino, Country Sales Director added, “After an early analysis, we can already see some celebrities dominating the votes in their respective categories. Regularly checking the voting is such an exciting exercise. We are so happy that Filipino fans are very passionate about their celebrities and turn to Yahoo as their source for celebrity news!” 

Voting for nominees is open online at yahoo.com.ph/celebrityawards until July 12, 2014. Users may follow the awards on Twitter @yahooph #YahooAwards.

The winners will be announced at the awards night on July 18 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available for FREE at SM Tickets. 

The Yahoo Celebrity Awards is supported by leading brands in the Philippines, including McDonald’s, KakaoTalk, PLDT HOME Bro Ultera, JAG Jeans, Emperador Light, Jack & Jill Piattos and Pond’s. 

Best defense against the threats posed by ants to your household

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Do you know that an ant infestation can cause major problems for our health and home?

Don’t let ant size fool you. They are a health risk to your family.  There are hundreds of ant species in the Philippines but households usually get invaded by three types of ants, in general: the black garden ant, the brown Pharaoh ant, and the tropical fire ant.

Below are the threats from an ant infestation:

Bites, stings, and venom. Ant bites are not only painful but can cause swelling or even rashes. There are ants, like the tropical fire ant, that sting and inject venom. These are more dangerous; people who are allergic to ant venom may need emergency treatment. Depending on its severity, an allergic reaction to ant venom can be fatal.

Contamination and diseases. Here’s another reason we should not take an ant infestation for granted: ants can carry harmful bacteria that cause serious diseases. Some ants eat decomposing plants and animals. When the ants go from their feeding area into your house, they are potentially carrying harmful germs. Pharaoh ants are known carriers of the salmonella bacteria, which causes potentially fatal infections. 

Damage at home. One ant species, the Carpenter Ant, causes damage by burrowing tunnels through a home’s wooden structures. Species like the red fire ant or the Asian super ant are known to gather in places with flowing electrical currents.

This means that these ants may accidentally damage appliances or cause electrical fires as a result of a short circuit (according to http://www.antark.net/)

The most convenient and effective way to get rid of ants that invade your home is Optigard Ant Bait; it contains thiamethoxam, a powerful ingredient that kills ants. Optigard Ant Bait has dual action: first, it attracts ants so they take the bait.

Second, the ants exposed to the bait bring it back to their nests where they share it with the rest of the colony. This will expose more ants in the nest to the bait’s killing action, including the colony’s queen; therefore, eliminating the colony and making your home ant-free for at least three months.

Optigard Ant Bait kills not only the ants you see in your home but also the ones in the ant colony. Ants attracted to Optigard Ant Bait will bring the bait back to their nests, where it will be passed on to the rest of the colony, even to the Queen. It's your best defense against the threats posed by ants to your household.

Using Optigard Ant Bait is very convenient. It comes in a colorless gel form, so there’s no worry about staining or dripping. The gel is contained in a syringe applicator. It’s best to apply Optigard Ant Bait in areas where we observe ants frequently passing through. 

Optigard Ant Bait is available in hardware stores and supermarkets. For more information, go to http://jardinedistribution.com/construction-products/home-pest-solutions/optigard-ant-bait/

FILA stores host the brand Ambassadors' meet and greet! The Volcanoes, Fabio Ide and Tessa Prieto-Valdez

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FILA Philippines' Ambassadors - country’s national rugby team, the Philippine Volcanoes, celebrity/model Fabio Ide and socialite / fashionista Tessa Prieto - Valdez visited the Fila store of Glorieta and SM Mall of Asia to meet and greet their fans this weekend June 22, 2014. 

FILA Philippines is the Official sponsor for the Philippine Volcanoes starting last year when the team vie for the Rugby World Cup held at Moscow Russia.

FILA has been in the sportswear business for many years. It comes from a long line of athletes who immersed themselves on the art of their sport. The brand has actively participated in several sports events and activities and have supported several national teams and athletes.

I'm also the fan of national rugby team! I really admired them for their power, tenacity and skill.

The fans had so much fun and excitements during the meet and greet with the Philippine Volcanoes, Fabio and Ms. Tessa! Aside from the fan, some fans had bought shirts and shoes and had been autographed by FILA ambassadors, plus more fun with the picture taking with them.

Fabio Ide really loves the Philippines, immersing himself in all things Filipino. Aside from modelling, he is busy improving his other craft now - acting and hosting in events.

PBNet with Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdez

We all enjoyed the wonderful weekend and had a day full of treats from Fila. Thanks FILA!

Feel at your most beautiful all day, every day with new Olay AquAction and new Pantene Aqua Pure

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Inspired by the nourishing power of water, P&G launches its newest innovations in beauty care – Olay AquAction and Pantene Aqua Pure. “Aqua Beauty”, an event recently held at Sofitel Manila, took beauty to new depths and invited Filipinas to dive into radiance.

Summer or not, Filipinas find different ways to deal with the humidity because it affects the way they look and feel. We stay in air-conditioned rooms; we buy cool snacks throughout the day. But nothing beats that fresh feeling after a cool shower – Skin feels hydrated, hair is clean and light. At the beginning of a brand new day, just after a relaxing shower, it’s easy to feel at your most refreshed, your most beautiful.

Wouldn’t it be great if that feeling could last throughout the day?

Help make this happen with new Olay AquAction and Pantene Aqua Pure, which were revealed with amazing synchronized swimming performances.

Watsons Marketing Director Viki Encarnacion said, “We are excited to partner with P&G in the 6th Watsons Red Carpet event. But more than that, we are excited to share innovative products to Filipinas – products that deliver hydration and nourishment for healthy skin and hair.”

New Olay AquAction – Get firm and supple skin.

“Keeping my skin hydrated is a challenge. Throughout the day, it gets dry and loses its suppleness,” Olay ambassador Nikki Gil shared. 

In fact, dry skin is caused by a combination of moisture loss due to the environment and skin fatigue. Skin is like a leaky bucket, constantly loses moisture to its surroundings. By just normal breathing and evaporation from skin, women can lose up to 2 glasses of water a day! In addition to the effects of the environment, P&G scientists discovered a second cause of moisture loss – skin fatigue. This is the loss of skin energy, which means the skin loses its ability to hold on to moisture, causing the “leaky bucket” to be even more leaky as a result. 

To keep skin hydrated and bouncy in the long-term, skincare products need to address both causes of skin moisture loss.

New Olay AquAction with HydraLock technology hydrates to deliver firm, bouncy and supple skin. HydraLock technology is a combination of two powerhouse ingredients that quench the twin causes of skin dryness. P&G has discovered an ingredient that is capable of outperforming hyaluronic acid, an ingredient known to fill and seal skin’s leaky bucket and seen as the current gold standard in hydration care. Known as WSK, this ingredient was extracted from the white jelly leaf, renowned throughout ancient Chinese history and modern times for its beauty-enhancing properties. 

Meanwhile, Niacinamide brings the skin energy level of aged cells back to more youthful levels, so that over time, it gives skin the energy to renew itself, and make components that enable skin to hold onto its own moisture more effectively. The result is 12-hour non-stop hydration and skin that feels hydrated and healthy.

New Pantene Aqua Pure – Hair with body, without the weight

Not to be outdone, Pantene also unveils a new standard in nourishment led by Pantene ambassador Denise Laurel.

Denise Laurel

Denice shares, “Working with Pantene has always been a dream for me and I love how Pantene is constantly producing new innovations for Filipinas.” 

New Pantene Aqua Pure is formulated for the woman who has complained that her hair feels lifeless and weighed down. Pantene Aqua Pure is designed to nourish your hair without the weight for light, clean hair and “the perfect swish”, as demonstrated by Denise.

The new formulation has hair cleansing and nourishment. But the difference lies in the rinse. Clean Rinse technology in Aqua Pure shampoo rinses off quicker to remove traces of excess residue that weigh hair down. Traditional conditioners sometimes made Filipinas feel like their hair was heavy and limp.

Now, new Aqua Pure conditioner gives hair the nourishment from conditioner, while keeping hair beautifully light and virtually weightless. Hair that is light and has body is possible with new Pantene Aqua Pure!

Feel at your most beautiful all day, every day. Discover new depths of beauty with hydrated skin and light yet nourished hair. 

Try new Olay AquAction and new Pantene Aqua Pure today.