Cebu brightens up with COLOR Manila Run

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More More than 2,000 fun runners joined the Cebu leg of the Color Manila Run

The Queen City of the South was painted with vibrant colors and big smiles during the Cebu leg of COLOR Manila Run. More than 2000 Cebuanos, including local and international tourists, eagerly braved the shower of water and dyes to give their early morning run a colorful twist.

The beautiful seaside view of South Road Properties (SRP) served as the backdrop as runners get color-bombed with the happiest colors of the rainbow – yellow, orange, blue, green and purple, at different designated stations. 

Participants from Korea and Japan

Aside from the standard dri-fit shirts, race bibs and bags, all participants were alsogiven colorful reflectorized sunglasses that added a funky, fashionable touch.

The race was divided into 10K, 6K and 3K running categories but therewere no clocks, checkered flags or victory lanes. Everyone ran at their own pace and those who completed the race each received a specially designed finisher’s medal.

From left: Color Manila Run’s Jay Em, DOT Central Visayas Regional Director Rowena Montecillo, Color Manila Run’s Justine Cordero and Tourism Promotions Board’s Edwin Vincent V. Ortiz 

Edwin Ortiz with wife Monette and kids (from left) Gabriel, Angelo and Rafael 

Ian Camfield and Daniel Coos from England 

Tom Sanborn from Arizona and Sarah Colton from Indiana 

From left: Jeff Oxford, Sally Angue, Sebastian Van Der Schrier, John Danielson, Frances Enriquez and Prudence Jalandoni 

From left: Ingrid Ramos, Celia Seniedo and Hope Kho 

Toshimaru Soma from Japan 

Paul Ha from Korea

Capping the race was a party like no other where the participants were showered with more colors as the event climaxed into a beautiful, colorful mess. 

Supported by the Tourism Promotions Board, COLOR Manila Run is a friendly, non-competitive run and color festival rolled into one. This one-of-a-kind run definitely captures the fun spirit of the Filipinos. Aside from Manila and Cebu, COLOR Manila Run will also be held in Bacolod, Davao and Dagupan. 

For more exhilarating events and festivities that are happening in the Philippines this year, head to www.visitph2015.com.

Amaia Scapes Cavite gives basketball clinic for kids from PBA stars

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Kids ages 7 to 15 years old listens carefully to the instructions of Coach Chig and Rain or Shine’s Beau Belga during the free basketball clinic last May 16 at the Amaia Scapes Cavite basketball court.

True to its promise of uplifting the living standards of many more Filipinos, Amaia Scapes Cavite basketball court and village pavilion was blessed last May 16 and is already for turn over to homeowners.

Participants of the Amaia Scapes Cavite free basketball clinic were given a certificate of completion by Amaia Coach Chig Manalo, and Rain or Shine’s Beau Belga and Ryan Arana. 

The event just got way more fun with the free basketball clinic for kids from some of today’s PBA stars. Thirty kids aged seven to 15 years old experienced pro basketball coaching from Rain or Shine’s Beau Belga and Ryan Arana together with Chig Manalo of Amaia Sparrows.

After the clinic, Amaia Scapes Cavite homeowners had the chance to meet and greet two of today’s best PBA players. 

Rain or Shine’s Ryan Arana teaches the kids some basic basketball techniques during the free basketball clinic last May 16 at the Amaia Scapes Cavite basketball court. 

“It’s our promise to our homeowners! These features help Amaia to create a more enjoyable and comfortable community for our residents,” said Rodney Reyes Project Strategic Management Group Head for South Luzon

“Meanwhile, the basketball clinic and meet and greet with PBA stars are just one of our many future projects. Simple activity like this is our way of giving back to our homeowners,” Reyes added.

All Amaia Scapes projects provide a village patio which comes with a pavilion, swimming pool, basketball court, and landscaped garden. A patio green which serves as extension of one’s home is also available for a fresher environment for the family. These features allow homeowners to have a time for leisure without going too far and spending so much.

Amaia Scapes officials turns over the basketball court and pavilion to its residents. (From L-R: Doris Salengua Customer Care Group for South Luzon Operations, Rodney Reyes Project Strategic Management Group Head for South Luzon, Eric Ganaden Home Owners Association President, Aurea Viray Regional Sales Director for South Luzon) 

Amaia Scapes projects are wholly managed by the Makati Development Corp. BuildPlus (MDC) and Ayala Property Management Corp (APMC). A 24-hour security, guarded entrance and exits, and a perimeter fence so you can assure that your family is safe.

Amaia Land is the country’s leader when it comes to economic housing, which is designed with quality, affordability, and security in mind.

For inquiries, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook/AmaiaLand.

Call for Entries: The Epson International Pano Awards 2015

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Professional and amateur photographers around the world are invited to enter The Epson International Pano Awards to compete for over $50,000 in cash and prizes. Early-bird entries are open now until July 12, 2015.

Last year, Manila-born Dennis Ramos from the USA was the overall winner of the 2014 Open competition. His winning image was also first in the Open – Built Environment category.

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and editing software has resulted in a surge in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well.

“Over the years we have been delighted to see this world-class photographic competition grow to the point where it now attracts thousands of entries from hundreds of photographers from around the world. Each year the photographs are more and more impressive and the outstanding quality of both image capture and print astounds me,’ said Craig Heckenberg, General Manager Business Division, Epson Australia.

“Epson is very proud to continue our support of this global competition and, as always, we look forward to seeing this year’s entries and the winners for each category,’ said Craig.

The 2014 competition saw 3,971 images submitted from 870 photographers in 54 countries. This year’s competition is open to all professional and amateur photographers with a combined pool of more than US$50,000, including $20,000 cash.

Prizes include an Epson Stylus Pro 7900 printer, an Epson Stylus Pro 4900 printer, and an Epson EB-1775 Ultra-Slim Projector.

The judging panel includes some of the world's top photographers and industry professionals, including Jeff Mitchum, Timo Lieber, Arild Heitmann, Lauren Bath, Joshua Holko, Julie Fletcher, Marcio Cabral, Stefan Hefele, Mark Gray, Mel Sinclair, Denis Gadbois, Aaron Spence, and Bill Bailey.

Interested photographers should visit https://thepanoawards.com.

TOYCON Philippines 2015 on June 19-21 at SM Megatrade Hall

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TOYCON Philippines 2015: The Country’s biggest pop-culture event celebrates its 14th Year with Battlefields of Play

Those of us who grew up in the pre-social media era or even the pre-electronic gaming age remember a time when “Play” was associated with the outdoors. We fondly remember halcyon days of setting up toy soldiers in the hilly terrain of our own backyard or lining up our Star Wars action figures to go into battle with our He-Man toys in the wonderland of our childhood bedroom.

Those were the days, when our imagination knew no limits and the fantasy characters of comics, cartoons and movies were our genuine playmates; ready to defend and protect us, by the Power of Greyskull or by the all-encompassing Force, forging into battle with the evil hordes of Cobra, the Legion of Doom or armies of Decepticons.

We never knew it, but our childhood was fraught with glory in our Battlefields of Play. And this is what we celebrate once again, as a clarion call sounds to dust off our toys and wage war once again with glee and joy in our hearts

The Philippine TOYCON, Asia’s biggest and longest running convention for toys, anime, comics, cosplay, gaming and anything and everything related to hobbies and collections is now on its 14th year of thrilling fans and aficionados alike. It is, simply put, the biggest pop culture event in the country.

This year’s TOYCON highlights the World of DC Comics with its colorful characters upholding justice with a grand exhibit from Pacific Licensing. Also get a chance to own cool licensed DC Hoodies from the Authority Hoodie.

Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service launches in the Philippines, as IFLIX explodes into the pop-culture landscape of the country during the Philippine ToyCon, with unlimited access to its line-up of the most awesome and iconic movies and TV series. With trial memberships now open, everyone is free to explore and enjoy the vast range of content on www.iflix.com

Walt Disney Pictures brings in the wonder of Star Wars with its new line of merchandise from the original film saga and the new Star Wars Rebels series. And also, get into the world of the smallest superhero with Marvel’s Antman interactive exhibit.

Also catch future and fantasy fever as Universal Pictures’ Terminator: Genisys and Jurassic World launches in ToyCon with an eye-popping display of the movie’s cinematic artwork and line of collectors’ toys.

Other movie highlights are the upcoming live-action Attack on Titan from Pioneer Films and Doraemon: Stand By Me the Movie in 3D. Catch Doraemon and friends live at the ToyCon stage!

The TOYCON also gives you its biggest battlefield of toys with exhibits from the local toy clubs:

Pinoy Lego users Group exhibit, Planet Krypton, Funko Funatic Philippines, the Coca-Cola Collectibles exhibit, One Sixth Republic and Pinoy Sixth Scale collectors exhibit and the awesome Toycon Gallery exhibit area which showcases the best of the local toy group community.

The TOYCON also features the biggest in Cosplay with the TOYCON’s own Cosplay Universe unleashing a barrage of individual and group cosplayers led by Asia’s Cosplay queen, Alodia Gosiengfiao. Also catch the Star Wars 501st Philippine Outpost parade its new troopers and droids from a galaxy far, far away.

Revel in opening night festivities with a series of ToyCon Pop Quiz competitions and get your fill of local and foreign comic book artists in the Artist Alley set up by Flipgeeks and Komikon.

And off course, TOYCON would not be complete without the biggest dealer floor of all pop culture merchandise in terms of apparel, collectibles and memorabilia, graphic novels and comics, cosplay paraphernalia, and toys, toys, TOYS!

So let loose the child in you once again by getting ready for war in new battlefields of play!

The Philippine TOYCON 2015 will then be held on June 19-21, 2015 at the SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

This is co-presented by the Asian Comics, Toys and Hobbies- Collective, Inc., IFLIX, and World of DC. It’s sponsored by MaxiCollector, Authority Hoodie, Pacific Licensing, Toy Empire, Walt Disney Studios, Toy Kingdom, Warner Brother Pictures, Warner TV and Toonami.

Also supported by Great Toys Online, Bruder Toys, the Gaming Library, OISHI, PLDT Home DSL and PLDT Home Telpad, Sphero, Big Boys Toy store, Transfer It, Lynelle House of Fashion, Kramer Toy Warden.com, Universal Pictures and Pioneer Films.

With Media Partners, ABS-CBN, HERO, 99.5 Play FM, 103.5 K-Lite, Malaya Business Insight, MTV Pinoy and FHM.

Event partners are Anime Alliance, FlipGeeks, Komikon, Resorts World Manila and Medium 3.

Tickets are now on sale at SM Tickets (www.smtickets.com) til June 18. Tickets are also available at the event gate on June 19-21.

For more information on schedule of activities and event details please visit:

www.toyconph.com

www.facebook.com/toyconph

email: toyconph@gmail.com

14th Philippine Toycon 

June 19-21, 2015 

Megatrade Halls 1-2-3, SM Megamall

ticket price: PHP150

Join #ILoveWellness Campaign at Robinsons Supermarket with Daniel and Vanessa Matsunaga

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Robinsons Supermarket  now invites everyone on a Wellness Journey up to the whole month of July.

Our health and well-being is important to us. Keeping healthy and keeping fit. If you're looking for a comprehensive place to explore, learn, and participate in your health, you've come to the right place. 

To live a healthy life is a choice and Robinsons Supermarket is encouraging everyone to take the step to a journey of wellness through the Wellness Festival.

The "I Love Wellness' Campaign was launched last Tuesday, June 16 at the Robinsons, Magnolia. It is a month-long festivity filled with promos and activities, all geared towards helping people actively choose the healthy lifestyle.

Iya Villania - Arellano

The Wellness Festival launch was hosted by TV personality Iya Villania-Arellano as she share her love for working out and keeping a balanced diet, keeping fit and healthy.

The Sexy Chef - Rachel Alejandro and Chef Barni Alejandro-Rennebeck 

The Sexy Chef with singer-actress Rachel Alejandro and sister Chef Barni Alejandro-Rennebeck shared health tips while presenting cooking demos of nutritous meals - Detox Green Smoothie, Malungay Noodle Salad and Romaine Salad with Cranberries and Wallnuts and Pesto Vinaigrette.

Daniel Matsunaga

Daniel Matsunaga, Iya Villania - Arellano and Vanessa Matsunaga

The wellness month that will last the whole month of July gets a head start with a race to wellness fronted by active lifestyle advocates Daniel and Vanessa Matsunaga who were also at Robinsons Magnolia event.

Booths from known health and wellness brands Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Del Monte, Abbott, Fonterra and Unilab will also be in place to offer exciting activations and freebies for shoppers to enjoy and learn more about wellness.

Robinsons Supermarket fortifies its commitment to wellness by helping more Filipinos make healthier choices by easing access to healthier alternatives and making it as convenient as possible.

It invites everyone to embark on a wellness journey as soon as they set foot inside a Robinsons Supermarket, with its unique health and wellness section. This destination area aims to address varied nutrition needs to fit every lifestyle and to help consumers make learned purchases. 

Robinsons Supermarket continues to employ the “Shop Smart” tag label that color codes items based on their health benefits, nutritional content, and price discounts. Achieve everyday wellness and choose healthy items in green tags.

These are products that meet at least three (3) of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s eight (8) nutritional attributes, namely: low salt, low calorie, low fat, low in saturated fat, sugar free, low cholesterol, low sodium, source of protein and source of dietary fiber. 

Customers are also spoilt for choice as Robinsons Supermarket has its own exclusive line of healthy products called Healthy You, which ranges from nuts, oats, juice, olive oils and many more. Or, they can also check out the supermarket’s ready-to-eat station called Healthy Selections where pre-packed healthy meals called Fit Cuisine or the make-your-own salad station can be found.

“We, at Robinsons Supermarket, believe that health and wellness is not a destination but a continuous journey. And we want to be part of that journey in people’s lives by being a trusted partner that they can always rely on for all their health and wellness needs,” said Robinsons Supermarket General Manager Jody Gadia.

The wellness journey is made more fun with the 8th Wellness Fit & Fun Buddy Run set on July 5 at Bonifacio Global City where 4,500 runners are expected to join in the 5km and 10km categories. This is the only buddy run in the country that seeks to encourage participants to get their partners, friends or relatives into an active lifestyle.

For Robinsons Supermarket, wellness is not only about advocating fresh and nutritious food, but also of encouraging its patrons to adopt a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and taking care of one’s personal being.

One’s wellness journey will truly be rewarding especially this July with the supermarket’s Wellness Festival where exciting activities and freebies will be offered throughout the month.

For instance, given a minimum purchase of Php3,000 with Php500 worth of purchase of participating wellness products, customers can enjoy free nutritious items like Healthy You Mixed Nuts. This is just some of the activities or offers in-store for Robinsons Supermarket customers nationwide. 

The Wellness Festival is a reminder that choosing the healthy lifestyle starts with you taking the first step. Join the celebration and learn how healthier days can start at Robinsons Supermarket.

Let Robinsons Supermarket be your guide in this journey to wellness and be part of the #ILoveWellness campaign. 

Like it on Facebook www.facebook.com/RobinsonsSupermarketOfficial or visit its official website at www.robinsons-supermarket.com.ph to learn more about the “I Love Wellness” campaign and for latest updates.