Palarong Pambansa top athletes to go for gold in Brunei Darussalam ASEAN Schools Games

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Philippine delegation for the 7th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Schools Games slated in Brunei Darussalam, from November 21 to 29, 2015.

Palarong Pambansa top athletes will be competing at the 7th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Schools Games slated in Brunei Darussalam, from November 21 to 29, 2015.

An orientation program and pep rally for the Philippine contingent was held at the Department of Education Central Office on November 20, 2015 before they depart from Manila on November 21.

The pep rally was headed by Undersecretary for Regional Operations and Head of the Delegation Rizalino D. Rivera. The Undersecretary challenged the athletes by saying that “there are two ways you can win and make the country proud, one is winning. When you win, you do it not just for yourself but for the entire country. There is no prouder moment than having the national anthem played when you receive your medal. The other way is fighting with your heart. Puso! Laban! Kahit mas malakas, mas malaki ang ating kalaban, walang susuko nang ganun-ganun lang. And by so doing, you will gain the respect of your opponent, your countrymen and you will make your country proud.”

“I hope you also find time to make friends with the delegates of other countries. Enjoy your stay in Brunei and fight for the country,” Rivera added.

The ASG is an annual sporting event which aims to promote the spirit of partnership and equality in the region through cooperation in the field of sport and engage in cultural exchange. Among the objectives of the ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) are to make sports as a contributor to regional peace and stability, act as a base to produce world-class athletes and encourage healthy life style through sports.

It will be participated by athletes and coaches from the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Brunei Darussalam as the host country. The venues for each sporting event are Tutong Sports Complex for Athletics, Indoor Stadium for netball, Pusat Belia (Youth Center) BSB for badminton, Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex Multi-Purpose Hall for pencak silat, Jerudong Park Golf and Country Club for golf, Rimba II Secondary School for sepak takraw and Swimming Complex, HBNS for swimming.

Completing the delegation are Assistant Secretary Tonisito M.C. Umali Esq., NCR Director Luz S. Almeda, Director Ponciano A. Menguito as Chef de Mission, Director Rizalino Jose T. Rosales and Schools Division Superintendent Elizabeth E. Quesada both as Deputy Chef de Mission and Mr. Cesar S. Abalon as Technical Official.

Don’t let wrinkles ruin your perfect OOTD

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Keep the wrinkles on your clothes at bay with Philips’ ClearTouch Garment Steamer and SteamGlide steam iron.

What is your OOTD?

“Clothes play a big part in creating first impressions among people. Philips wants to make sure that our consumers’ clothes look their best everyday without adding extra effort to do so,”  says Reah Ronsayro, Philips’ Business Development Manager for kitchen appliance.

“Steam technology makes ironing effortless by working through hard-to-smooth creases faster and easier. Clothes are sure to be wrinkle-free throughout the day.”

Showing off your personal style is now as easy as simply uploading a picture on your social media accounts. Being the main focus of the Outfit of the Day (OOTD), the look of the clothes is essential. Garments, whether branded or not, can look just as good when carefully washed and ironed—and just as bad when they’re not.

Wrinkled clothing can turn an OOTD from wonderful to disastrous. It shows a lack of care and meticulousness, giving you a bad image to the viewers of your post. Wrinkles can and will break your attire.

Any kind of fabric needs extra care. So in choosing an appliance to iron your clothes, it is essential to find one that is easily customizable to meet the delicacy of your garments so they stay free from wrinkles and damage. To address this need, Philips offers the ClearTouch Garment Steamer and SteamGlide Steam Iron that will ensure picture-perfect clothes with every single use. 

The Philips ClearTouch Garment Steamer, equipped with state-of-the-art steam distribution system and an extra large stainless steam nozzle, easily clears creases off both delicate and non-delicate fabrics. In addition, its extra powerful steam output, clothes come out looking perfect for OOTDs.

For those who want to stick with the traditional way of ironing, the Philips SteamGlide Steam Iron will ensure clothes are ironed out to their finest thanks to its unique SteamGlide soleplate and constant high steam output. The iron also features a 110 g steam boost, enabling easy removal of even the most stubborn of creases

Philips is currently offering the ClearTouch Garment Steamer and the SteamGlide Steam Iron as part of its Big Switch Garment Steamer upgrade at True Value stores. Enjoy 40 percent off on Philips ClearTouch Garment Steamer and SteamGlide Steam Iron in exchange for any used or unused iron from any brand. Promo runs from November 1–30, 2015.

To learn more about Philips products, log on to www.philips.com.ph or like our Philips Home Living Philippines facebook fan page.

The perfect shoes for the holiday season

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For this holiday season, it’s time to break the hoarding habit and slip on those special-occasion shoes that are truly worth it— shoes that you will truly, proudly, enjoy wearing, the ones that are fashionably on point, expressive, comfortable and lasting. 

According to a recent fashion poll, the average woman owns 20 pairs of shoes, but only wears five of them because the rest are either uncomfortable to wear or too difficult to match with outfits. Some are even too afraid of damaging their expensive pairs so they choose to keep it in the closet instead! 

Ging Pajaro of Via Venetto firmly believes in the significance of owning good pairs: “More women buy new shoes during the Christmas season. It is a fashion statement, at the same time a fulfilling reward, that help women establish their trademark, and express their persona. But what we truly deserve to have are the ones that express our lifestyle, that can make us go the distance happily for a long time.” 

Meticulously crafted in the brand’s fatto a mano (made by hand, handcrafted with years of experience and innovation) tradition to create that perfect silhouette for the feet, Via Venetto shoes speaks to every personality and for all occasions. For the Holiday 2015, the brand puts forward a collection that’s perfect for the season of celebrations. 

From leather ankle boots perfect for that edgy look, studded pumps that can make a statement in night parties and balls, to the posh and vintage feel of slingback heels and the insouciant modishness of flats—Via Venetto’s Holiday 2015 collection marries glamour with comfort and lastingness by providing the right cushion,support and fit. 

This Christmas, reward yourself with an investment pair that is not meant to be kept in your closet nor easily needs to be replaced. 

Visit Via Venetto stores at Greenbelt 1, Alabang TownCenter, Trinoma and SM Megamall. For inquiries, you may contact them at Phone: 63 28926334; Telefax: 63 2 8432725; or visit http://viavenetto-phil.co

TALLEST SG50 BABY SPOTTED IN SINGAPORE ZOO : First giraffe calf in 28 years officially debuts at Wild Africa zone

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SINGAPORE, November 2015 — Singapore Zoo proudly welcomed its first giraffe calf in 28 years on 31 August this year. At a statuesque 1.9 metres, he is the tallest SG50 baby, and is a symbol of Singapore soaring to new heights in the years following its Jubilee celebration. 

The calf is the first offspring of both mom Roni and dad Growie, which arrived in Singapore Zoo in 2005, from Israel and the Netherlands respectively. The unnamed calf has since grown 40cm, and now stands at 2.3 metres.

During the calf’s first month, he was separated from the rest of the giraffe herd to allow mother and baby to bond, and to ensure the calf was nursing properly. The exhibit was also baby-proofed as a safety precaution before allowing the calf to explore its new surroundings. Existing barriers had to be modified to ensure the baby can explore the exhibit safely.

Gradually, mother and baby were reintroduced to the other two giraffes in the herd—Growie, the father, and Lucy, an unrelated female, which arrived in Singapore together with Roni. The conditioning process took close to three weeks, to ensure the herd would accept the calf. All four are now comfortably sharing the exhibit and can regularly be seen grooming each other to strengthen their bonds.

Aside from the mother’s milk, the calf can now be seen nibbling on leaves and chopped vegetables such as carrots. He now spends his days exploring and running around in the exhibit at the Zoo’s Wild Africa zone. While he’s starting to get used to passing trams and visitors, he will still race back to the safety of mom’s towering presence when faced with something unfamiliar.

“Animal babies are always a cause for celebration as they are a good indication that the animals under our care feel comfortable and secure enough to breed in the environment that we’ve created for them. We hope the calf will tug at visitors’ heartstrings and inspire them to find out more about giraffes, and other animals that thrive in the same environment as these majestic creatures,” said Dr Cheng Wen-Haur, Chief Life Sciences Officer, Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

Although listed as least concern on the IUCN* Red List of Threatened Species, habitat destruction and fragmentation are threats to giraffe populations. To a lesser degree, they are hunted for their meat, coat and tails. The tail is prized for good luck bracelets, fly whisks and string for sewing beads, while the coat is used for shield coverings.

There are plans to conduct a naming contest to find a suitable name for the little one in coming months.

Those visiting Singapore Zoo are encouraged to take photos of the new addition and upload them with the hashtag#sg50babygiraffe. 

Visitors can follow updates on the baby giraffe’s development at www.zoo.com.sg/sg50babygiraffe.

*IUCN: International Union for the Conservation of Nature

LG V10—Versatile and Visionary: LG Electronics unravels the wraps on the new LG V10, pioneering multimedia features never before seen on a smartphone

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LG Mobile wows with its new powerful phablet featuring Dual Front Cameras, Multi-View Window, and Video Manual Mode all encased in a durable silicon back cover with stainless steel sides.
A few months after LG Electronics unveiled their flagship for 2015, there had been news spreading around of a powerful iteration of the LG G4—the LG G4 Pro. However, LG slams the rumours shut when they introduced the first of its V-Series phones—the LG V10.

“The LG V10 is LG’s newest phablet that is designed to provide the user with a rich multimedia experience,” says LG Philippines Vice President for Mobile, Jay Won. “The V10 surpasses most multimedia features that today’s smartphones possess and are enhanced for optimal performance, maximizing the creativity of today’s social media and tech-savvy consumers.”

Consumers can look forward to V10’s distinctive new features such its Second Screen, Dual Front Cameras, and its Manual Video mode—another first for the mobile tech giant.

The V10 will be the first LG smartphone to feature a Second Screen, an inset display set above the V10’s main 5.7 QHD IPS Quantum Display. The Second Screen works independently from the main screen and has the “always on” option. Apart from displaying weather, time, date, and battery icon, the Second Screen can also function as a dedicated display for shortcuts of your favourite apps for easy access.

This year LG surprised the world with the impressive camera feature of their 2015 flagship LG G4 by unveiling its 16-megapixel rear shooter with F1.8 aperture lens and OIS 2.0 paired with Manual Photo Mode where users can manually adjust the settings much like with a professional SLR camera. This remains the same with the V10 but it will also adapt the ingenuity of Manual Mode to video where user can adjust white balance, ISO levels, as well as audio reception.

The V10 takes selfies to another level by installing 5-megapixel Dual Front Cameras with separate lenses for 80-degree close range selfies or 120-degree wide angle selfies to accommodate larger groups of people in the frame. The wide angle lens on the V10 makes use of intricate software algorithm that combines images from the two separate lenses, eliminating the need for monopods and selfie sticks altogether and achieving the perfect groufie in gatherings.

Another first for LG which can be found in the V10 is the Multi-view Mode which can simultaneously utilize all three of V10s cameras—dual front and rear cameras—to capture up to four different frames.

All this comes wrapped in a design that utilizes high-grade stainless steel and a durable silicone skin to make the V10 one of the rare smart phones to pass drop tests for shock conducted by an independent third party.

The LG V10 will be available in the local market very soon and will come at a retail price of Php 37,990.

To learn more about LG V10, visit www.lg.com/ph; like LG Philippines’ Facebook page; or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.