Extreme Cheapskates returns with more radical penny-pinchers bringing new meaning to “REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE”

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Think you’re a cheapskate? Wait ‘till you meet a new group of ultra-thrifty misers in the second season of EXTREME CHEAPSKATES, airing on TLC every Thursday starting August 7 at 9:00 p.m., with encores every Friday at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

Over eight episodes and fifteen different stories, see the jaw-dropping lengths some people go through just to preserve their money and possessions.

From excessive recycling to dumpster diving, EXTREME CHEAPSKATES 2 will entertain and amuse you with these self-proclaimed frugalistas' penny-pinching shenanigans.

Cheap as the characters featured on EXTREME CHEAPSKATES 2. The first season left viewers astonished and amazed at how far some people are willing to go to save a couple of dollars. But if you thought they were excessive in their ways, wait till you meet this new group of thrifty misers and their peculiar approaches at conserving their cash from their strict budgeting and excessive recycling to dumpster diving. Season two premieres on TLC every Thursday, starting 7 August at 9:00 p.m. Encores every Friday at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

There are those who are prudent and careful, there are the stingy skinflints…and then there are these folks. Over eight episodes and 15 different stories, meet these self-proclaimed frugalistas and see the jaw-dropping lengths they go to every day to preserve their money and possessions.

In the premiere episode, we introduce the Parrans, a couple who only spends US$25 a week and takes their marriage vows so seriously they share everything. Their morning bathroom ritual includes showering together to save water, using the same razor, toothbrush and even dental floss! They also use the same deodorant but limit each other to one swipe per armpit, and keep tabs on who flushes the toilet more to determine who will have to pay extra for electric and water bills at the end of the month. They even plan to spend eternity together and have bought a casket at a bargain which they intend to share when they pass.

Also, meet Torski, a mother who cooks, cleans and does the majority of her household chores between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. to take advantage of the lower electricity rates her local power company offers at that time.

Other highlights from this new season include a firefighter who books his daughter’s sixteenth birthday at a strip club because he managed to get a great deal on renting the venue, a pregnant woman who is relying on her husband to build a homemade breast pump in order to save US$200, as well as the world’s cheapest millionaire who has earned US$5.3 million through real estate and other investments but limits her expenditures to just US$1,000 a month. Some things you just have to see to believe!

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EPISODE GUIDE

Rick & Karissa/Torski (Premieres August 7)

Karissa and her husband Rick have been competing to be cheaper than the other since their wedding five years ago. Their extreme frugality saves them over US$7,000 on household expenses each year. By sharing everything from their shower to a single toothbrush, this cheapskate couple has no limit to their cost-cutting. The competition is so fierce that they keep a running tally of who's used what around the house so that they each pay their fair share. In this episode, Rick and Karissa show off how they save in every aspect of their life but their planning extends even into their death, as they arrange the cheapest funeral ceremony of all time... for themselves.

Torksi’s family has a combined income of US$3,600 a month after taxes, but she takes care of her home, husband and son for only a third of that sum by living a cheapskate lifestyle. Her bizarre cheap behaviors include burning her own trash to save money on garbage pick-up and doing chores in the middle of the night to save on her electric bill. With her son’s tenth birthday coming up, Torski finds herself facing the challenge of throwing a memorable birthday party while staying within an extremely limited budget. We follow Torski as she finds the perfect location, cake and decorations for the cheapest birthday party ever.

Matt/Sarah (Premieres August 14)

To afford his dream of becoming a pro-wrestler, 25 year old Matt has reduced his spending to just US$300 a month by living with his mom and pinching pennies in every aspect of his life. To keep up his “wrestler physique”, Matt built his own homemade gym in the basement. To maintain a wrestler's clean look, he's recruited his mom to wax his body. In this episode, Matt faces a crossroads when he lands a dream audition with one of the world’s top wrestling organisations in Kentucky. We follow Matt as he finds the cheapest way to travel from New York to his audition and steps in the ring with professional wrestlers from TNA.

Sarah saves money every month on rent and utility bills by living with her sister, brother-in-law, their three kids and her grandmother. Although Sarah makes a good living as the baker for her family's catering business, she’s figured out a way to reduce her grocery bill by making sure she never leaves one of their catering events without leftovers. Sarah’s family completely disagrees with her cheap ways and is always encouraging her to spend at least some of her money on herself. As the ladies in the family head out for a girls' day out, Sarah once again refuses to spend money on anything, but her family is planning to finally make her splurge on the finer things in life.

Angel/Mark (Premieres August 21)

Although she’s eight months pregnant, 25 year old cheapskate Angel frequents local dumpsters on a regular basis with her husband Orlando. The couple goes dumpster diving at least three times a week in search of furniture, clothing, and even medication. By looking behind pharmacies and hospitals, Angel saved more than $350 on pre-natal vitamins alone. In this episode, Angel and Orlando are preparing for the birth of their first child by finding everything she'll need without spending anything. After setting out to paint the nursery with free paint samples, Angel enlists her husband to build a breast pump from parts scored at a local junkyard.

Despite living in the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas resident Mark has saved over US$150,000 in the past two years alone by not spending a cent of his full-time salary. Taking advantage of his city, Mark is always on the lookout for lost change dropped by unlucky gamblers all over the busy Las Vegas strip. Obsessed with cutting costs wherever he can, Mark doesn't mind eating expired foods for cheap and has found a way to get his laundry done for free. He even participates in clinical trials, putting his health at risk, just for the money. In this episode, we follow as Mark prepares for his next clinical trial: getting his testicle removed for US$35,000!

Jordan/Michael (Premieres August 28)

27 year old Utah housewife Jordan manages to only spend US$1,400 a month for her family of five, less than half what a typical family spends. Jordan manages her tight budget by rationing everything, from the Cheerios for her kids’ breakfast to the sheets of toilet paper. Despite having three kids and a husband to feed, Jordan keeps her grocery budget under US$200 by asking her wealthy neighbors for their leftovers. In this episode, Jordan hopes to lower that number even further by starting a farm in her backyard.

40 year old Michael is constantly inventing new ways to save money. He generates less than one bag of trash a week by refusing to throw away anything that he thinks he might be able to turn into a money-saving invention. So far, he’s come up with a way to clean his used straws and is working on reusing an old vacuum cleaner to mow his lawn. But Michael’s obsession with being cheap goes even further when it comes to his water bill. By reusing his bath water to do the dishes and his laundry, Michael has reduced his costs to just US$15 a month. He now hopes he can get it down to zero thanks to his latest invention.

Shelly (Premieres September 4)

Mother-of-two Shelley has been penny pinching in Mesa, Arizona for over twenty years. By cutting costs at every corner, she manages to spend sixty percent less on household expenses than the national average. Thanks to her radical techniques, like using a fan instead of air conditioning in her car or using a hanger as an antenna for her television, she manages to save nearly US$25,000 a year. But Shelley’s biggest money saving challenge is going to be her daughter Ashley’s wedding. Since Ashley got engaged to Colby eight months ago, she’s been collecting everything she can find free for the upcoming wedding so she can stay under her set budget of US$1,000. In this episode, we follow Shelley as she prepares for the wedding. Although venues are typically the most expensive line in a bridal budget, Shelley found one at no cost. And as far as flowers and a dress are concerned, she's found solutions that will give her daughter what she's looking for at a fraction of the normal prices. For the cake, Shelley has an idea that will give a whole new meaning to the expression “something borrowed.” But while keeping her budget in check, she'll also need to please the bride-to-be…and the mother-of-the-groom.

Melody/Marlin (Premieres September 11)

45 year old Melody only spends US$1,000 a month for her family of four. To make sure they don't run up the bills, she has come up with multiple extreme saving measures. By living in a trailer, closing off half of it, and sharing one room – and one bed – with her husband and two sons, Melody saves hundreds of dollars on her electricity, heating and cooling. She also has her family share one bath each day to keep her water bill down. But Melody’s expenses are about to double with a visit from her daughter, son-in-law and their three kids. She will have to figure out how to accommodate and feed five more people without breaking the bank.

As a firefighter, Houston-resident Marlin is used to saving lives. But during his free time, his focus turns to saving money. To cut costs, this husband and father of two sets strict rules on household energy use and shuts down the power to the whole house every night at 9 p.m. To keep the rest of his household bills down, Marlin finds savings by using his fire station, where he fills up the dishwasher with his own dishes and takes leftovers home to feed his family each week. In this episode, Marlin will face his biggest cost-saving challenge so far as he organises his daughter’s sweet-sixteenth birthday for under US$300.

The O’Briens/Aimee (Premieres September 18)

The O’Brien’s are a couple who refuses to buy anything new and insists on finding ingenious ways of fixing their broken belongings instead. They are trying to sell the home they have lived in for over 10 years but discover they’ll need to spend money on improvements. They team up and prepare for an open house – the cheapskate way.

Aimee’s total net worth is US$5.3 million dollars but she refuses to spend more than US$1,000 a month. Her frugal behavior includes turning off her hot water heater, enlisting her ex-husband to do housework for free, and feeding houseguests cat food to save a couple of bucks. Aimee needs to travel to Los Angeles for a business meeting but she’s planning to do it for free.

Stephanie/Larry (Premieres September 25)

Stephanie’s cheap behavior embarrasses her boyfriend, Patrick, who thinks they have plenty of money to spend. After three years, Patrick finally gathers up the courage to invite friends over to watch a football game. Stephanie isn’t happy but she finagles a way to host the party without going over her extremely tight budget.

Larry is the cheapest mechanic in Texas. He even avoids paying rent by living and working in his garage. Larry sleeps in cars, cooks on a barbeque, and bathes in a utility sink. When a close friend sets him up on a blind date, Larry tries to impress her without spending any money.

Paying attention to inner health, being healthy inside and out

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Health comes only from within. The most important is being healthy inside and out. Paying attention to inner health is the best way to be healthy and fit.

A great way to feel healthy is to stay in tune with your body and its needs. Our health is greatly determined by what happens inside our bodies. When our internal organs function at their optimum and our metabolic processes are running smoothly, this can be considered as having sound inner health. And when we have sound inner health, it will definitely manifest itself externally as a general appearance and feeling of wellness.

Taking care of one's inner health may seem a challenge considering the many unhealthy lifestyle choices one is offered every day. But by taking charge of what you eat, paying attention to good nutrition that includes the right amount of fiber, and not to mention being active and minimizing stress, you definitely get to live healthier and live more!

Inner health is influenced by a variety of factors like diet, physical activity and lifestyle choices in general. The food we eat, for instance, influences the level of sugar and cholesterol in our blood which, when it reaches an excessive level, may make us susceptible to diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular ailments.

Fortunately, Mother Nature has given us a treasure trove of wonders to help the body expel undesirable elements from its system. One of them is fiber, which is already part of our diet when we eat fruits, vegetables, and oats, among others. But the modern diet, which is high in carbohydrates and protein, is often lacking in fiber content. According to the US-based National Fiber Council (NFC), adults usually just consume half of the 32 grams of fiber that is recommended each day.

Hence, supplementation may be needed to fill the gap. Clinical studies have revealed that psyllium, from the shrub-like herb Plantago ovata, has one of the highest contents of fiber when compared to other sources. Psyllium is a good source of both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. “Both are needed for a strong bill of health,” says the US-based National Fiber Council. In the Philippines, the C-Lium Fibre brand, is derived from 100 percent psyllium fiber from the plant’s husk.

The most apparent benefit of Psyllium is its promotion of gastrointestinal health. It works by increasing volume and water content of the stool, encouraging regularity. Fiber also binds with toxins, cholesterol and fat, expelling them out from the system. This means that a person who takes fiber everyday may have reduced risks for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. 

In a study published in the Current Topics of Nutraceutical Research (2009; Vol 7, No.2), reviewers concluded that “strong scientific evidence exists that regular consumption of Psyllium provides modest reductions in blood levels of LDL cholesterol as well as total cholesterol.”

Aside from this, Psyllium also helps promote a balanced intestinal flora, which helps in the promotion of intestinal health. "Fiber," says Dr. Alejandro Junger, author of Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself (2009) "feeds good bacteria” by being the latter's fuel source. 

With its multitude of health benefits, fiber is indeed vital to a person's diet. To introduce Psyllium fiber into your system, simply mix one sachet or 1 tablespoon of C-Lium Fibre in its husk form with half a glass of water or your favorite beverage. Take another glass of water immediately after. If in capsule form, take five C-Lium Fibre capsules twice a day. Drink a full glass of water after taking the capsules. It is recommended to take C-Lium Fibre 30 minutes before meals. Regular daily intake is also recommended.

Our overall health is determined by what happens inside our bodies. Adequate intake of fiber, for instance, helps prevent diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Fortunately, Mother Nature has given us psyllium, which has one of the highest contents of fiber. In the Philippines, C-Lium is made from 100% psyllium fiber, which makes it a good option in fiber supplementation.

Exercise is one of the key components of sound health, along with diet and supplementation. By complementing physical activity with fiber intake, such as C-Lium, which is derived from 100 percent psyllium fiber, one feels lighter and more energized, hence pushing the body to do more. 

Eating fruits and vegetables is a sure-fire way of introducing the healthy goodness of fiber in our system. The modern diet, however, places importance on carbohydrates and protein, which may result to fiber deficiency. Consumption of C-Lium Fibre in its husk form, an all-natural fiber supplement derived from the Psyllium plant’s husk, helps fill the gap, promoting inner health in the process. 

C-Lium Fibre is a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber and is made from 100% natural psyllium plant. Available in capsules and husk powder, each dose is natural and devoid of preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, sweeteners, or other chemicals. Psyllium fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease especially when incorporated with a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and coupled with exercise. 

Our overall health is determined by what happens inside our bodies. Adequate intake of fiber, for instance, helps prevent diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Fortunately, Mother Nature has given us psyllium, which has one of the highest contents of fiber. In the Philippines, C-Lium is made from 100% psyllium fiber, which makes it a good option in fiber supplementation.

C-Lium Fibre is available in supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.

Resorts World Manila Masters Golf Tournament 2014 was launched, presented by 918.com with million dollar boost

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Resorts World Manila brings world-class competition to the country not only by exposing local athletes to international play, but also by putting the Philippines on the international golfing radar. 

The Resorts World Manila Masters Golf Tournament 2014 launch was held at the RWM Genting Club, July 23, 2014. Present were (L-R) Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club Chairman Bob Sobrepeña, Resorts World Manila Chief Operating Officer Stephen Reilly, Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han, and 918.com Marketing Director Maideline Aure.

With the inaugural success and subsequent return of the Resorts World Manila Masters presented by 918.com, the golf and tourism sectors in the Philippines have now received a major boost that further elevates its stature both locally and globally.

The second edition of the Resorts World Manila Masters on the Asian Tour will offer a record prize fund of US$1 million in November, officials announced today. The 2nd Resorts World Manila (RWM) Masters' world-class golf competition set to take place from November 20 to 23, 2014, to be held at the prestigious Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club.

One of Asia’s leading online casino companies with First Cagayan Leisure and Resort Corporation (FCLRC) license from the Philippines, 918.com offers entertainment to gaming enthusiasts as well as cooperating with famous international software providers.

The inaugural Resorts World Manila Masters went down as one of the most exciting battles ever seen on the Asian Tour with Chinese star Liang Wen-chong coming from behind to pip Thailand’s Prom Meesawat in a thrilling play-off.

It also witnessed a gratifying act of kindness by the Chinese champion, who donated half of his prize winnings towards the relief efforts in the country following the damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).

Resorts World Manila Chief Operating Officer Stephen Reilly

“Last year’s inaugural Resorts World Manila Masters proved to be a victory not just for champion Liang Wen-chong, but also for Philippine golf. By providing a stage in Southwoods Golf & Country Club, top caliber golfers from the Philippines and around the world were able to compete in the country’s biggest golf tournament to date. This year, together with Asian Tour and our new presenting sponsor 918.com, we look forward to making the Resorts World Manila Masters even bigger and better with an increased prize fund of US$1 million,” Stephen James Reilly, Chief Operating Officer, Resorts World Manila said.

Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han 

Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han lauded Resorts World Manila’s decision to raise the tournament’s prize money by another US$250,000 and believes the million-dollar purse will further elevate its stature in Asia. 

“With great title sponsors such as Resorts World Manila and a new presenting sponsor in 918.com, professional golf in Asia will continue to grow and host exciting tournaments such as the Resorts World Manila Masters presented by 918.com.”

“I have every belief that this tournament will become one of the most highly anticipated tournaments on the Asian Tour and on behalf of our talented players, I would like to express our fullest appreciation to Resorts World Manila and 918.com for their support of professional golf at the highest level in Asia,” said Han.

The RWM Masters will be beamed through the Asian Tour’s global television platform and televised in over 200 countries and 650 million homes. The tournament marks yet another step in RWM’s efforts to champion Filipino talent, not only in entertainment and the arts, but also in terms of sports as it supports and develops local athletes for international success.

As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognized pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. 

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PNoy and INC unveils the Philippine Arena, world's largest doomed indoor arena for centennial rites

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The Philippine Arena is now the world’s largest doomed indoor arena for centennial rites.

The Philippine Arena, 50-hectare complex called Ciudad de Victoria or City of Victory 
(Photo: Edwin Bacasmas(Inquirer.net)

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III and INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo unveiled the marker of the Philippine arena as celebrating the inauguration of the “largest doomed indoor arena” in the world, built inside the Ciudad de Victoria (City of Victory) in Bocaue, Bulacan on Monday, July 21.

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III and INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo  unveils marker of the Iglesia ni Cristo Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. 

(Photo via @RTVMalacanang)

The Philippine Arena, 50-hectare complex called Ciudad de Victoria or City of Victory, in Bocaue, Bulacan, a domed indoor arena, is the centerpiece of the centennial projects of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for its grand celebration on July 27.

It features a bowl-formed structure inspired through the narra, the Philippine national tree, based on the world-acclaimed architectural firm Populous, its concept designer. Populous also designed the large 23,000-chair O2 Arena in London, in addition to various huge sports arenas and stadiums on earth.

The Philippine Arena is much more than two times how big The O2 in London as well as from the large indoor arenas in the US, that was why it had been a large challenge to create and make. The Philippine Arena “pushed the limitations of arena design” and it is now considered the world’s biggest indoor arena, Populous stated in the website.

Aside from the Arena, which can seat a maximum of 55,000 people, two other massive structures are being completed inside the 50-hectare Ciudad de Victoria. These are the 20,000-seater Philippine Sports Stadium and the two-hectare Philippine Sports Center.

According to INC executive minister Eduardo V. Manalo, arena will not only hold major church gatherings, this would be also open to be used by Filipinos of other faiths as well as by worldwide groups or towns for worldwide events and occasions. It will also operate as a multiuse sports and concert venue, capable of holding a range of events from boxing and basketball to live music performances.

Throughout its groundbreaking in August 2011,  Manolo stated the world along with other massive architectural marvels to become built-in the town of Victory have been made to bring glory to God and recognition towards the country.

He also stated the world had recently been imagined even throughout time of his father, the late INC executive minister Eraño G. Manalo, due to the requirement for large venues for events cellular the quickly growing chapel membership.

HIRED – the jobsDB Recruitment Party !

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HIRED – the first ever recruitment party!

jobsDB with opportunities and possibilities with many great things people can explore!

Online job portal, jobsDB Philippines, pioneers another innovation in the recruitment industry with HIRED – the jobsDB Recruitment Party on August 01, 2014 at the Elbow Room in Metrowalk, Ortigas.

HIRED, the jobsDB Recruitment Party takes the recruitment process to a whole new level. HIRED aims to provide job seekers with job opportunities in the BPO/Call center industry; one of the country’s fastest growing and highest-paying employment sectors.

The BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) industry has provided thousands of jobs to millions of Filipino job seekers since it first came to the Philippines in 1999. The industry is estimated to hit revenues of up to $25 billion by 2016, and may soon account for approximately 10 percent of the nation's gross domestic product.

The Philippines has long been considered as the location of choice of international companies looking to establish their offshore call center facilities due to its less expensive operational and labor costs, highly skilled workforce, proficiency in American-style English and idioms, and a constant stream of college-educated graduates entering the workforce.

Oliver C. Ramos, Marketing Manager of jobsDB Philippines, adds that HIRED is the first of its kind in Philippines. 

“Our goal is to take the recruitment process in the country to a whole new level and HIRED is but the first of many other events we have in mind to do just that. In the past, job seekers would have to wait until after they receive their first salary to celebrate being hired, now, we want them to celebrate right away!”

Oliver further clarifies that HIRED is not a regular job fair because only those who pass the pre-screening procedure will be invited for an interview with a specific BPO client.

“Unlike regular job fairs, HIRED brings the applicant one-step closer to an actual job offer. The pre-screening process ensures that once they get to the venue, they will be endorsed to a BPO client that matches their skills and job experience. If they do well, they can actually leave with an employment contract in tow.”

“There are so many opportunities waiting for job seekers in the BPO industry. It’s one of the best industries to work with because of the competitive salary, above-industry perks and benefits, and speedy career promotions. With all the trainings and seminars call center companies provide to their employees, their personal and professional development is already guaranteed.”

Top BPO companies such as Hinduja Global Solutions, Teleperformance, and VXI have agreed to partner with jobsDB Philippines for the event. 

The grand party to be hosted by former PBB Celebrity Edition housemate and Monster Radio RX 93.1 DJ Rico Robles as he  bringing his own brand of party to the jobsDB Philippines.

Don't miss an opportunity! Pre-registration and pre-screening is ongoing and interested applicants can go to http://hired.jobsdbevents.com.ph/ to register.

HIRED – the jobsDB Philippines Recruitment Party is made possible with support from the following partners: Unison, Gatsby, Adobo Magazine, Guestlist.ph, wheninmanila.com, Philippine Bloggers Network, Solar Entertainment, ETC and Zalora.