Tattoo recognizes greatness among connected individuals, communities in 2015 Tatt Awards

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Globe Telecom mobile broadband brand Tattoo has kicked off this year’s Tatt Awards, the country’s premier award-giving body that recognizes social media movers and shakers in the Philippines. Currently on its fifth year, the Tatt Awards is honoring greatness in connectivity this year, celebrating individuals, groups, and communities who have made an impact in the online space with their brand of content.

“This 2015, the Tatt Awards not only celebrates those who have been great online, but the connectivity that made their greatness possible. The Tatt Awards is part of Globe Telecom’s commitment to enabling the Filipino digital lifestyle, as it institutionalizes greatness, creativity, and innovation in the digital space. Before any content can make its mark, it must be liked, reposted, shared, followed, and passed on. It is through these connections that good things can become great. It becomes greatness amplified and greatness shared, and this is what this year’s Tatt Awards is all about,” said Ray Guinoo, Director for Tattoo Mobile Broadband.

The public is invited to nominate positive acts, ideas, talents, projects, or movements that achieved greatness by choosing to connect. Unlike previous Tatt Awards, this year’s nominations are not divided into specific categories. Any person or group may be nominated so long as the nominee has been able to create an impact through quality content that made a mark to the greater majority. The nominee must have also used social media to connect with the rest of the world, thus amplifying and sharing the work done. 

The nominations will be screened by the Tatt Council composed of key personalities from various fields, all of which have been chosen for their own brand of greatness. The members of the Tatt Council include environmental advocate Anna Oposa, social entrepreneur Bam Aquino, BasketballTV presenter Jinno Rufino, filmmaker Quark Henares, musician Jim Paredes, TV host and author Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, TV personality Daphne Osena-Paez, Emmy award-winning TV producer Mike Carandang, and technopreneur and Xurpas CEO and founder Nix Nolledo --- all of whom will face the daunting task of choosing the 2015 Tatt Awards winners from the public nominations. 

The ten awardees, or who will be known as The Great Ten, will be revealed and awarded at the Tatt Awards Night on November 11, 2015. Previous winners of the Tatt Awards include phenomenal star Vice Ganda, fashion blogger Tricia Gosingtian, social media sensation Kimpoy Feliciano, celebrity chef Erwan Heussaff, and technology blogger Abe Olandres for Yugatech.com. 

Public nominations will run from September 16 to October 15, 2015. Nominations can be submitted via www.TattAwards.com.

Detox to lose weight, be fit and more energetic through Blue Water Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage: Detox for Faster Weight Loss

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My friends and relatives have talked about doing different kinds of detoxes. I’ve been thinking I might try one, but I’m not sure how to go about it.

The body already has systems in place that protect us from potentially harmful substances. The liver, intestines, kidneys, lungs, skin, blood and lymphatic systems are all designed to work together to ensure any dangerous toxins are chemically transformed into less harmful compounds that are then excreted from the body.

As we become more and more exposed to toxins – from the unhealthy food that we eat to the pollution we encounter on our daily commute across the metro, our body becomes heavy because of the buildup of waste, leading to a loss of energy and an uncomfortable disposition.

There are many ways to detox to be fit and healthier, that will lead us to an increased sense of wellbeing.

Last September 15, 2015, Blue Water Day Spa introduces Therapeutic Colonic Massage. To detox for Faster Weight Loss, combining medical science with Blue Water Day Spa hospitality and relaxation, the Therapeutic Colonic Massage helps gently remove excess toxins from your body, starting with those that have accumulated in your digestive system. 

Detox and regain your energy through Blue Water Day Spa’s Therapeutic Colonic Massage, as the newest and most effective detox management treatment used by celebrities and newest Blue Water Day's Spa ambassadors Christian Bautista, Miss Universe 2013 Third Runner-Up Ariella Arida, Ken Alfonso and Wynwyn Marquez.

Christian Bautista

Christian Bautista, popular singer/actor, an avid fan of the Therapeutic Colonic treatment, shares:

“As a performer, my schedules are hectic and always changing, so I have to be in the best shape possible to meet all the demands of my work. The long nights and late meals do take a toll on my body. With the BlueWater Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage, I feel better and have more energy. It’s a gentle detox that serves a dual purpose, because it helps you lose weight, too!

Ariela Arida, Miss Universe Third Runner Up 2013

Ariela Arida, Miss Universe Third Runner Up 2013, visits Bluewater Day Spa whenever she has the time. She pampers herself with a relaxing and beautifying Collagen Facial Treatment from Bluewater Day Spa to keep her skin looking youthful with that special glow. 

Winwyn Marquez 

Actress Winwyn Marquez keeps herself physically fit with various exercise regimens. But when it comes to looking her best, she visits Bluewater Day Spa for her Photo Therapy Flash (IPL) Treatment. Using a highly advanced yet safe laser technology, this removes unwanted hair permanently.

Ken Alfonso 

Actor/Singer/Host Ken Alfonso indulges in Bluewater Day Spa's Revitafirm and Revitashape Treatments. Using the technology of heat through the RF machine, this treatment tones your face and body and melts away excess cellulites. It helps Ken achieve those perfect abs.

Jumpstart your journey to a healthier, sexier, and more energetic you with Blue Water Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage. 

The treatment concentrates on the core (abdominal area), loosening the hardened blockages in your system through massage. The body then naturally expels these wastes through normal body function. 

Enjoy the full-hour treatment, made more relaxing with the use of chamomile oil, in the calming ambience of the Blue Water Day Spa suites. Though the massage on the abdomen itself takes approximately 20 mins, you will enjoy lasting results.

In as little as one session, find relief from common digestive problems such as constipation, bloating, gas, and abdominal pains and cramps. The gentle boost on your digestive tract realigns organs and also helps your body cope better with hard-to-digest food. Regular, weekly treatments offer long-term benefits that include improved sleep, more defined abdominal muscle tone, and restored energy. 

As you detox, the treatment also primes the body to respond better to diet and exercise, helping you lose weight faster and safely. 

Say goodbye to stubborn love handles, as you welcome a shapelier and more defined figure. 

BlueWater Day Spa has branches:

Ortigas-Greenhills      - Tel No 7278420

Makati                        - Tel No 8173126

Capitol Hills               - Tel No 47 30455

Eastwood City            - Tel No 9151247

Tomas Morato            - Tel No 4865455

Cotabato City             - Tel No 09228399751

Naga City                   -  (09177391822).

For franchising information please call 6951820 or 6691634. www.bluewaterdayspa.ph.

Sen. Bam Aquino leads jury in choosing 5th Jollibee Family Values Awards winners

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The complete 5th JFVA panel of judges: (sitting, from left) Boots Anson-Rodrigo, Harvey Ong, Rep. Leni Robredo, Sen. Bam Aquino, Audrey Tan-Zubiri, Jollibee ambassador Carmina Villaroel-Legaspi, Belen Rillo, Ruth Angeles, (standing, from left) Atty. Adel Tamano, Sen. Grace Poe-Llamanzares (represented by son, Brian), Fr. Tito Caluag, S.J., Winnie Monsod, Ma. Isabel Dionisio, Francis Flores, and Edric Mendoza.

An esteemed board of judges, composed of some of the country’s leading personalities from various endeavors and disciplines, has handpicked six Filipino families to be recognized in the 5th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA), the annual recognition program for exemplary families by the leading fast food chain.

The winners of this year’s JFVA – including the recipients of the special citations - will be feted during the Gabi Ng Parangal para sa Pamilyang Pilipino slated on September 24 at the PICC Plenary Hall. During the deliberations held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, this year’s judges had the challenging task of choosing the awardees from a pool of 15 families whose advocacies stood out for their relevance and significant impact to their communities.

5th JFVA jury chairman Senator Bam Aquino addresses
a concern during the finalists’ deliberations.

Serving as chairman of the board for this year’s JFVA was Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino, who is a known advocate of social change and helping and empowering the poor. He believes the inspiring stories of the JFVA families can help change a persistent mindset. “These days, people tend to be cynical, but there are times when it’s good to also remind ourselves that kindness and family values are still present in our society.”

Winnie Monsod poses a question during the deliberations of the families’ advocacies.

A new addition to the board of judges, Solita “Winnie” Monsod shared her experience as both judge and admirer of JFVA’s exemplary families. “When I saw the list of families and their contributions to the Philippines, it restored my faith in the Filipino people. There are families who will do these things for the community out of love and without having to ask for help and it was very inspiring,” she said.

Jollibee Philippines VP for Marketing Harvey Ong with fellow judges Ma. Isabel Dionisio (center), and columnist and children’s advocate Audrey Tan-Zubiri after the deliberations.

Completing the 15-member JFVA panel are Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares represented by her son Brian Poe Llamanzares, Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, veteran actress and MOWELFUND Trustee and President Boots Anson-Rodrigo, actress and Jollibee ambassador Carmina Villaroel-Legaspi, columnist and children’s advocate Audrey Tan-Zubiri, ANC news anchor Edric Mendoza, parenting and relationship consultant Ma. Isabel Dionisio, Coca-Cola Corporation Public Affairs and Communications Director Atty. Adel Tamano, ABS-CBN chaplain and Public Service Integration consultant Fr. Carmelo “Tito” Caluag, S.J. Jollibee Global Brand CMO Francis Flores, Jollibee Group Foundation VP Belen Rillo, Jollibee Philippines’ VP for Marketing Harvey Ong, and VP for Human Resources Ruth Angeles.

(From left) ABS-CBN chaplain and Public Service Integration consultant Fr. Tito Caluag, S.J., Coca-Cola Corporation Public Affairs and Communications Director Atty. Adel Tamano, and ANC news anchor Edric Mendoza have been part of the JFVA Board of Judges in the past years.

The five exemplary families and one OFW family will receive a cash prize of P300,000, a trophy designed by renowned sculptor Michael Cacnio, and P10,000 worth of Jollibee gift certificates. Special citations will also be bestowed to families who promote the following advocacies as endorsed by the citation partners: Education (co-presented with National Bookstore), Environment (Landbank), Children (Children’s Hour and San Miguel-Purefoods), PWDs (National Council on Disability Affairs - NCDA), and Minority Groups (Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas - KATRIBU).

The 5th Jollibee Family Values Awards is made possible with the support of major sponsor Coca-Cola, official airline partner Cebu Pacific, official hotel partners Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, media partner The Philippine Star, and other sponsors Business World, SM Cyberzone, Inewvation, LG, Hunts Tomato Sauce, Great Taste, Magic Crackers and Cream-O. Citation Partners are National Bookstore, Landbank, San Miguel-Purefoods, Children’s Hour, NCDA, and KATRIBU.

The Philippine real estate sector reflects the robustness and optimism of the current times

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RE/MAX country manager Michelle Perlas says that the brand 

is revolutionizing the landscape of real estate in the Philippines.

By Michelle Perlas

The author, the country manager of RE/MAX Philippines, delivered this speech at the International Realtor Conference, which was recently held at City of Dreams last July 31. 

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the International Realtor Conference, where I am honored to share the stage with so many respected luminaries. But first, I would like to thank you for letting RE/MAX be a part of this assembly in its pioneering presence in the Philippines. 

With this year’s event being held, for the very first time, outside the United States, the International Realtor Conference proves itself true to its promise of changing the landscape of global real estate. By bringing a noteworthy gathering of international real estate experts, powerful business opportunities, and an international presence to a country that is slowly but surely attaining global status for its industries and enterprises, the Chamber of Real Estate and Builder’s Association and the National Association of Realtors has drawn attention to a nation whose economic resurgence has resulted in a plethora of rich opportunities. 

Indeed, our economic performance has gone beyond more than just “noticeable.” At his very recent State of the Nation Address, President Benigno Aquino III highlighted a growth rate of more than 8% for the manufacturing sector, a jump in car sales of 27%, and the lowest recorded unemployment rates in over a decade. 

The President also marked a GDP growth of 6.2 percent from 2010, noting that (and I quote) “If we reach 6.8 percent this 2015, then we will have posted the fastest 6-year average growth period in almost six decades.” According to quarter one 2015 report of Colliers International, the IMF has adjusted its 2015 forecast upward by 10 basis points to +6.7%, and JP Morgan by 90 basis points to +6.4%. 

Add to this a strong industrial sector, particularly in manufacturing and construction, as well as rapidly growing industries in which the Philippines already uniquely excels, such as Business Process Outsourcing, and the picture of measured, consistent, and bankable progress is complete. 

This picture has already prompted global analysts to christen the country many luminous new labels, among them Asia’s Rising Tiger, Asia’s Rising Star, and Asia’s Bright Spot. 

We are no longer “the sick man of Asia.” With a manufacturing sector hitting almost a double-digit growth rate and uplifting upgrades from credit rating agencies, it is not difficult at all to realize how such a performance can be interpreted as the beginning of a new era of sustainable and bankable progress for the Philippines. 

Of course, it goes without saying that our real estate sector reflects the robustness and optimism of the current times. Nationwide—from the cities that harbor major business centers to the provinces that play host to rapid residential growth and commercial expansion—we are enjoying a period of stable growth. Land values are anticipated to grow by 6 to 8% over the next several months, and the demand for land and the paucity of availability are both expected to keep the industry busy. 

An examination of movements in real estate licensing reveals notable increases in applications in commercial condominiums, industrial condominiums, and farm lots, balancing a tentative start for the rest of the market. But we have also noted an anticipated surge in office real estate, on the back of the continued rise of the outsourcing industry and the inflow of multinational enterprises establishing their presence in Metro Manila and the key cities. 

The capital value growth in the Makati business district reflects this, with Grade A values appreciating the fastest at 4.1% quarter on quarter, a figure that is only expected to grow. On the residential front, capital values are firmly expected to exhibit significant growth. 

As a Filipino, I am very proud to be standing here, as part of a global community, reporting on the powerful, positive changes that are taking place in the Philippines. 

People all over the world are also noticing this: the emergence of a new kind of Filipino—a global citizen who is up to the challenges and standards of a global scale. This conference confirms this fact. And tonight’s lush surroundings, in the middle of a city and a nation that is all too aware of the importance of performing and succeeding in a global context, certainly add to the excitement and relevance of our gathering over the past two days. The energy and optimism are certainly infectious, and the activities and exchanges have only made us more eager to create connections and explore possibilities. 

This is why it’s particularly relevant that we are here—purveyors, leaders and experts in real estate, Filipino professionals—under the banner and the rubric of the world’s leading real estate brokerage network. 

And this is why it’s the perfect and most exciting time for RE/MAX to be in the Philippines.

As RE/MAX, an internationally recognized brand with a global presence and a proven track record, we are proud to be present in one of the world’s most promising and productive markets. 

As Filipinos, we are proud to play an important role in this country’s progress, not just as brokers and partners, but as participants and movers, and as game changers in this landscape we call home.

Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song; Combi hits all the right notes!

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Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song was launched last September 10, 2015 and presents the winners of the weekly themes and media friends trooped to the well-known URBN Bar & Kitchen in Bonifacio Global City.  The fun party was hosted by costplayer and model Alodia Gosiengfiao.

Alodia Gosiengfiao 

Made utilizing the multitude of video sound clips submitted, was matched with a video that fully highlighted how unusual combinations can give an amazing result.

We enjoyed as we witnessed that unrelated things be combined into something really big and fun for an amazing result. The many fans of Rebisco's Combi crackers found out when they participated in the Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song!

People were encouraged to send in video sound clips that matched the weekly themes. These clips were intended to be used in an extraordinary song in which all clips would be combined. Held from June 5 to July 25, 2015, for each time period, the best clips were selected and rewarded with cool Humlan headphones from notable audio specialist Urbanears.

Overwhelming with the result, in just over a month, more than 500 video sound clips had been received, comprising a wide range of interesting and creative sound bites from sources ranging from household items to animals and even body parts! The best, however, was yet to come.

The song was revealed amid much fanfare in an event filled with fun games and music by the Buganda Drumbeaters and popular electronica maven Kat DJ. The charming and lively host for that evening was Alodia Gosengfiao, a fixture in the local cosplay scene who is also known to effortlessly create quirky and eye-catching combinations of her own.

The lively host closed the event by asking everyone to tune in for more Combi surprises, leaving attendees eagerly awaiting this. The fun continued after as Kat DJ's beats brought people to the dance floor to groove to her unique musical creations.

During this event, all guests and media just goes to show how unusual things can be combined for an amazing result. In that way, it was just like Combi, in which crackers, wafers and filling or cookies, wafers and filling are combined for a snack that is truly amazing and definitely delicious!

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