Everyone Can Cook! Try #ClaraOlePotluck

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Everyone can cook! People always say the way to a everyone's heart is through their stomachs, and I'm sure doing meals for yourself and loveones...everytime, and every occasion. I admire people who have the skills and knowledge to cook especial meals. Super busy people triest o do simple, quick and basic cooking. 

Who has time to cook? With our full packed daily schedules, sitting down to a home-cooked meal seems like a throwback to a lost era.

And for today’s city-dweller who’s always on the go, prepping your own meals can take up too much time and effort. More often than not, we are tempted to just go to our favorite fast food restaurant or resort to the usual “instant” meals found in our pantry. But we all know this isnt’ a healthy practice, right?

While a hurried lifestyle seems to define today’s generation, there’s more value now more than ever in having the luxury of home-cooked and healthy meals. But even if you have little time or space, nothing should stop you from making delicious and healthy meals at home.

Find comfort that Clara Ole offers a wide array of convenient food solutions to help you whip up a healthy and delicious meal without taking up much time and space in the kitchen.

To let everyone experience the convenience of Clara Ole, the Potluck Foodfest was launched last April 10 at the R-Space in Bel Air, Makati. 

Hosted by radio DJ Gelli Victor, the event was a food-filled afternoon that allowed guests to sample different dishes made with Clara Ole.

The event was highlighted by a very special guest, Ms. Amy Perez, who shared her own signature dish and even prepared it on the spot while the guests got to sample it.

She also shared tips and anecdotes on preparing home-cooked meals for her family despite her busy schedule. 

What’s more, Ms. Amy Perez will also be hosting her own mini potluck party where she will invite her family and friends to share easy recipes and convenient tips and hacks.

More than just pasta sauces, Clara Ole also offered other delicious and healthy dishes made with their products such as dips n’ dressings, vinaigrettes, and marinades. 

For dessert, guests satisfied their sweet tooth with treats made with their syrups, jams, and jellies. 

The Potluck Foodfest will be a series of eight themed potluck mini parties at condo residences. Beginning April 25, Clara Ole will be going around different condos of different personalities, who will then invite their neighbors, family, and friends to share their own signature dish using Clara Ole. Aside from recipes, they will get to share time and space-saving tips, hacks and helpful information to make fast-paced living a little bit easier.

Clara Ole has truly shown that everyone can cook with its #ClaraOlePotluck. Even when we’re in a hurry, we can still prepare and enjoy a hearty meal at home in no time. And this means we get to have more family time and self-time, too. Clara Ole’s convenient food products are ready for anyone to try, and are available in leading supermarkets nationwide. 

For more exciting news on what else Clara Ole has in store for everyone, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MyClaraOle and follow their Instagram and Pinterest accounts @ClaraOlePH.

Post a photo of your Clara Ole-infused meals and cooking tips and tag us using the hashtags #ClaraOlePotluck and #diskartips!

PNoy inspects newly built DepEd PSIP classrooms for Region III

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 In the constant effort to build more learning spaces for our learners, the Department of Education (DepEd), in cooperation with Citicorp-Megawide Foundation, continues the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for School Infrastructure Project (PSIP). The first phase of the project covers Region I, III, and IV-A. A ceremonial turnover of the accomplished classrooms for Region III was held at the City of Malolos Integrated School (IS).

The ceremonial turnover was graced with the presence of his Excellency President Benigno S. Aguino III along with Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC, local government officials and officials from Megawide all of whom inspected the newly built 2 storey 6-classroom building and another 2 storey 12-classroom building in Malolos Integrated School.

Luistro reiterated the importance of the classroom construction projects as part of the government's extensive investment in education. "Ang gobyerno natin ay naginvest ng malaki para sa edukasyon, at isa ito sa mga bunga noon," he said.

This first phase of the PSIP project sees the completion of 2,867 classrooms for Region III alongside 2,156 classrooms in Region I and 3,853 classrooms for Region IV-A.

Currently, there are on-going constructions for the second phase of PSIP, which list Regions I, II, III, X, and CAR as the beneficiaries. These classroom constructions are part of DepEd’s efforts to improve school buildings and facilities.

Luistro added that the effort to improve the education system does not only revolve around the construction of classrooms. 

Luistro said, "Beyond classroom construction projects, we have to make sure that the things we teach inside the classrooms are in line with 21st century competencies. And this is the purpose for launching the K to 12 program."

Enjoy luxurious deals at Discovery Leisure Hotels with Citi Credit Cards

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Discover bliss at some of the country’s most luxurious relaxation havens for less than half the price. Just use your Citi Credit Card and get up to 60% discount at Discovery Leisure Company’s hotels and resorts, including Discovery Shores Boracay, Club Paradise Palawan, Discovery Suites Ortigas and Discovery Country Suites. Offer is good only until April 20, 2015 so hurry!

To book, call 719 8888. For details, visit www.mydiscovery.ph/citibank. 

You can also check out more exclusive offers available from Citi Cards at www.citibank.com.ph.

8 Real Good things for Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo

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“Teen Queen” Kathryn Bernardo, one of the today’s most in-demand television and movie star is the new endorser of OraCare Mouthrince, the first No Alcohol, No Sting, No Color mouthwash launched in the Philippines.

Being in show business since she was just a kid is a tough challenge, but what makes Kathryn Bernardo shine bright in a very competitive industry are the good things that she surrounds herself with.

Kathryn says that her love for the craft allows her to deliver outstanding performances. She also adds that if you put your focus on to something, nothing is impossible.

“If you love what you do, magre-reflect ‘yun sa work mo. As long as you want something, strive for it, walang imposible,” says Kathryn.

Coming from the success of her movie “Crazy Beautiful You,” the Teen Queen was recently named as the brand ambassador for OraCare Mouthrinse, giving a face to the brand’s newest campaign “It’s Real Good for Me.”

Kathryn Bernardo during the media conference as the brand ambassador for OraCare Mouthrinse, giving a face to the brand’s newest campaign “It’s Real Good for Me.”
(Photo: https://instagram.com/msmyrnz/)

She is perfect for the brand because she is a self-confessed “OC” when it comes to her hygiene, especially her oral health. The 19-year-old actress says that the reason she accepted the project right away is because she really trusts the brand, which is now on its 10th year in the market. 

“When the project was first pitched to me, I was super happy kasi nga trustworthy ‘yung brand lalo na’t gawa ‘to ng Pascual Lab,” the teen actress says. “I’m excited to do other projects with the OraCare team kasi ang super bait nila.”

The brand’s newest campaign with Kathryn aims to inspire the younger generation to be conscious about their oral hygiene as early as possible and adopt the habit of choosing things that will be good for them. It will provide them with that extra boost of confidence to achieve more awesome things in life. “Parang ngang OraCare is the mouthwash for our generation – it’s convenient to use, walang hassle gamitin dahil walang sting yet very effective. It’s modern and trendy.”

At an early age, Kathryn knows what she wants and what’s good for her -- things that will help her achieve her dreams. 

Here’s a list of eight real good things for Kathryn:

* Good Book – Books by Nicholas Sparks

The teen actress says that Sparks tops the list of her favorite authors because he is a very detailed narrator and a moving storyteller. She cites “The Last Song” as her favorite in Sparks’ vast book collection because it didn’t just focus on romance, but also on family relationships, specifically father-daughter love. 

* Good Food – Pizza and Chicken!

If there’s anything she can eat all day, Kathryn would definitely choose pizza and chicken. “They are my favorites! They’re like my comfort food!” says the teen actress.

* Good Workout – Core Exercise

As one of the most sought-after teen stars today, Kathryn has to maintain her good physique and make sure that she keeps her health always at its best. She says that she enjoys core exercise because it improves her balance and stability and it’s easy to set up anytime, anywhere.

* Good Animal – Dogs

After a taxing day, just seeing her dogs makes Kathryn forget about a long day’s work. “Their presence lightens up everything!”

* Good Music – Jack Johnson’s music

The Teen Queen says that Johnson’s songs are light and easy, which makes her feel good every day. “His music speaks to me! His songs are light and easy and they always make me feel good everyday,” says the Teen Queen.

* Good Place – Los Angeles

The City of Angels is among the favorite places that Kathryn loves to go to because she finds it very chill and laid back, allowing her to reflect and relax.

* Good Role Model – Her Mom

The “Pangako Sa’Yo” star owes her success to people around her especially her mom who is there through thick and thin. “She’s my rock! My mom is a very strong woman and I idolize her for that.”

 Oracare endorser and teen queen Kathryn Bernardo with Anjo Resurreccion (of 1:43) as host of the presscon of the brand’s newest campaign “It’s Real Good for Me.”

* Good Mouthwash – OraCare

What Kathryn loves about OraCare is that it doesn’t have alcohol and the burning sensation and strong aftertaste – giving her a pleasurable gargling experience. Apart from that, she is confident that OraCare provides her real mouth clean despite its water-like taste. It is because OraCare’s active ingredient, Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, effectively kills bad bacteria and neutralizes volatile sulfur compounds – the main culprit behind strong mouth odors – giving her the real mouth clean she needs everyday

“OraCare is my choice because it boosts my confidence, allowing me to be the best that I can be. It’s real good for me!” Kathryn states. 

Like the teen star, everyone can choose to surround themselves with only good things that will help them become better individuals. So, take it from the teen queen and start choosing what’s good for you.

OraCare Mouthrinse, made by Pascual Laboratories, Inc., is available at leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide. It comes in three variants—Regular, Cool and Merrymint. 

New WD Purple NV 3.5-inch Drives Equipped for NVR Surveillance-system Environments

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WD SCALES UP SURVEILLANCE-CLASS HARD DRIVE LINE

Western Digital, the company and storage industry leader, today introduced WD Purple NV, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity 4 TB and 6 TB hard drives for the greater demands of scalable network video recorder (NVR) surveillance systems. 

Compared with standard WD Purple drives, the new member of the WD’s surveillance video recording family of drives, WD Purple NV, is designed for larger-scale network surveillance systems utilizing higher hard drive bay counts and greater numbers of attached cameras, which demand increased storage capacity and durability. The new drives’ high capacities also enable long video retention periods for analysis and reference. WD Purple NV is also designed to withstand the demands of always-on digital NVR recording environments. It offers low power consumption and many advanced performance features typically reserved for higher end surveillance storage.

“The global video surveillance market is expanding with the increased accessibility to easy-to-use systems for small businesses and municipalities,” said Matt Rutledge, senior vice president of HDD marketing at WD. “WD optimized the WD Purple NV line of hard drives for NVR digital surveillance systems to improve high-definition video playback for high-camera-count applications. NVR surveillance systems can produce incredible amounts of data which makes the WD Purple NV hard drives a perfect solution for NVR systems needing high quality recording and playback and high capacity storage.” 

Features

WD Purple NV hard drives are equipped with an array of exclusive WD technologies, including:

AllFrame - When combined with ATA streaming support, AllFrame™ technology helps to reduce video footage loss with a proprietary cache policy management technology to help improve data flow and playback. WD Purple includes exclusive firmware upgrades that protect against video pixilation and interruptions within a surveillance system.

Premium Protection - Designed with tarnish-resistant components, WD Purple NV offers premium protection in harsh environments where surveillance systems can be installed.

Support for High-Camera-Count Systems - WD Purple NV hard drives are optimized to support systems utilizing high numbers of high-definition surveillance cameras, giving you the flexibility to upgrade and expand your security system in the future. Higher storage capacities also allow you to store the surveillance footage for a longer period of time, especially in situations when every second counts. 

Availability

WD Purple NV 6 TB surveillance hard drives are shipping immediately to customers for qualification and are covered by a three-year limited warranty. WD Purple NV 4 TB hard drives will be available for qualification later this quarter. Both the 6 TB and 4 TB capacities will be shipping in volume within the quarter. More information about WD’s surveillance hard drives and limited warranty terms can be found on the company website at http://products.wd.com/wdpurple.