August 29, 2012

Villar Foundation Partners with DZRH for Manila Bay Cleanup Cleanup drive attracts hundreds of volunteers


The Villar Foundation, in keeping with its environment-related advocacies, has inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) as represented by radio station DZRH in its Manila Bay Cleanup drive.
The Villar Foundation, led by its Managing Director Cynthia Villar, together with at least 1,000 volunteers from schools, barangays, NGOs, socio-civic organizations, and other private individuals and groups will join the cleanup drive. Their assigned garbage cleanup area is in the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat & Eco-Tourism Area or LPPCHEA, off Manila Bay.
“We have always been concerned about the condition of the Manila Bay. The recent typhoons have shown all of us the bay’s decaying state due to people’s indiscriminate throwing and dumping of garbage there. Regular cleanup drives such as this are always a good idea,” said Villar.
During the recent typhoon Gener, according to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), at least 200 truckloads or over 500 tons of garbage, washed away to shore by the storm surge, was collected around the Manila Bay area. It took weeks to completely collect the big piles of garbage.
Villar added that the foundation conducts regular weekly cleanups at LPPCHEA but Saturday’s cleanup with DZRH is just bigger in terms of number of volunteers.

As per the MoA, MBC or DZRH will lead the Manila Bay Cleanup project on August 25, 2012 (Saturday) along the coastline of Manila Bay from Navotas to Bacoor, Cavite “to help promote any and all efforts in relation to the promotion of sustainable ecosystem of Manila Bay”.
The clean-up activities will take place from 7am to 11am onwards and the garbage collected will be turned over to appropriate government solid waste collector in the area.
“The Villar Foundation and DZRH agree that this is a joint cooperative undertaking, but more importantly, it is a major public service activity that shall help contribute to the promotion of a livable, healthier and ecological sustainable Manila Bay,” cited the MoA.
Villar has been vocal about her strong support for the protection of Manila Bay. To recall on March 16 this year, she filed a petition for Writ of Kalikasan against a Manila Bay reclamation project that is seen to cause catastrophic flooding in the area. The Supreme Court granted her petition and issued a writ of kalikasan in April.
“We will continue to support campaigns or drives to protect Manila Bay and neighboring areas including LPPCHEA. At the same, time, we will continue to oppose projects that will cause damage and destruction to the bay and nearby cities,” cited Villar.

For more details about the projects and programs of the Villar Foundation, please visit its website www.villarfoundation.org or follow its Twitter account www.twitter.com/VFoundationInc


Phenomenal Overnight Sales For One Direction Single Pre-Order Hits No.1 in 40 Countries - The Fastest Selling Pre-Order Single In History


One Direction have reached No.1 in an amazing 40 countries worldwide with the pre-order EP for their brand new single ‘Live While We’re Young’, making it the fastest selling pre-order single in history.

The single was released via pre-order on iTunes at midnight last night and immediately hit No.1 in 40 countries including the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, Spain, France, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico and The Philippines.
The biggest group in the world will release their hugely anticipated brand new single ‘Live While We’re Young’ on 30th September in the UK and 1st October in the USA and Canada.

‘Live While We’re Young’ sees the global superstars once again teaming up with songwriters Savan Kotecha, Rami Yacoub & Carl Falk and the result is unmistakeably One Direction. ‘Live While We’re Young’ is pop perfection – an immediate, energy packed song mixing rock undertones with smooth harmonies, about living for the moment.

The eagerly awaited second album is due for release in November 2012 and sees One Direction collaborating with a whole host of first class writers and producers. As well as reuniting with the likes of Rami Yacoub & Carl Falk and Savan Kotecha, Ed Sheeran and McFly’s Tom Fletcher, the album features input from Dr Luke, Shellback and Toby Gad. The album is sure to be another huge smash release from a truly international pop phenomenon.

It’s been little short of an incredible year for Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. Formed on the 2010 series of The X Factor, they released their Number 1 sensation debut single ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ in September 2011 and haven’t looked back since. 1D Mania has swept the globe, with acres of news print being covered and the band selling a massive 12 MILLION records worldwide.

Their debut album 'Up All Night' has to date reached No.1 in 17 countries – becoming the first UK band to debut at No.1 on the US Billboard chart with their first album. They've sold out tours across the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand, alongside New York’s Madison Square Garden along the way. One Direction's live dvd has also been an amazing success, reaching No.1 in 27 different countries.

In Spring 2013 One Direction will begin their sold out World Tour in the UK which includes a massive nine shows at London’s O2 Arena.

August 28, 2012

Stackers Burger Café’s Baked Fried Chicken

I know that Stackers is about the burger in its various guises with choices that fit your budget and lifestyle. There are some people I hear, always talk about the Auss'm burgers! And now, there's something new to try.
I was invited by my friend Richard Mamuyac to try the Stackers Burger Café’s new Baked Fried Chicken in Eastwood City, Libis.  Hmm, the Stacker’s Baked Fried Chicken is tender and juicy. It has the freshness and crispiness of a fried chicken plus the authentic flavor. 

Stackers Burger Café launches the country’s first-ever Baked Fried Chicken.
Stackers Burger Café, one of the country’s leading fast-casual food concept, recently introduced another groundbreaking gastronomic treat that is sure to become the next best thing in chicken: “Baked Fried Chicken.”

This breakthrough chicken masterpiece was launched first at the Franchise Asia Philippines 2012 Expo held recently at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Stackers Burger Café Baked Fried Chicken is another food innovation from Bryan Tiu, founding owner of Teriyaki Boy before he sold 70% of the brand to the Pancake House Group in 2005. A prime restaurateur with several known food brands under his I-Foods, Inc., Tiu is at the helm of other homegrown brands like Tokyo Café, Peri-Peri Chicken and Kogi Bulgogi.
The newest thing to ever happen to chicken, Stackers’ Baked Fried Chicken is Tiu’s latest take on the all-time Pinoy favorite. Mastered after months of careful research by the I-Foods Inc. research & development team, Stackers’ Baked Fried Chicken surprised all with 80% less oil so it’s lighter and healthier than the usual fast food fried chicken. A definite treat to the more health-conscious food lovers who just love their fried chicken. Dare to compare Stackers’ Baked Fried Chicken with your usual fastfood fried chicken and enjoy the healthier difference.

In the Franchise Asia 2012, I-Foods, Inc. gave away complimentary Baked Fried Chicken gift certificates to expo attendees and other prospective franchisees in order to provide them with the opportunity to try out this new and exciting offering.

Try this out-of-the-ordinary chicken delight available in all Stackers Burger Café outlets located at Eastwood City, Resorts World and McKinley Hill Venice Piazza in Bonifacio Global City, Alabang Town Center and also at its newly opened branch at the Promenade Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City.

Also exhibited at the Franchise Expo was Tiu’s Tokyo Café, which showcased the Japanese way of preparing coffee. Coffee connoisseur Atsushi Yoshizawa’s coffee creations are the main reasons why coffee-loving Pinoys continue to troop to Tokyo Café to sample its brewed treats like its famous “Tokyo Blend.” For their delectable food pleasures, Tokyo Café boasts of its “creamy ebiko pasta,” “chicken and cheese roll,” and “Tenju.”

I-Foods Inc.'s other food retail brands include: Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken and Kogi Bulgogi. Tiu said opening possible franchise opportunities to business-minded individuals like himself will enable more Filipinos to enjoy his company’s pioneering and inventive food brands and its outstanding value offerings.

Thanks to Richard Mamuyac for this wonderful invitation to a great Stackers Burger Cafe' and this is one happiest day when I also met my celebrity friend, Victor Basa, the model, VJ, Actor and TV Host. 
VJ/Model/Actor and TV Host Victor Basa (Photo by Mac Vasquez)
For more details about the Stackers Burger Café’s Baked Fried Chicken and information on franchising, call 723-6033 or 09178779909 or email ifoodsincfranchise@gmail.com.

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Reveal your Glowing Skin and Be the Next Dove Girl

I am beautiful because I feel forever young.

And I don’t mean this in a conceited way. I think we’re so consumed about what we can — and should — change about ourselves that we rarely think about ourselves as beautiful, just as we are. We also rarely pay too much attention to what makes us feel beautiful. To keep your face looking as youthful as possible, you  just need to properly clean and moisturize your skin. That is simple as having soft, smooth and glowing skin.

In a study that Dove conducted to know how women see themselves in 2011, sadly, only 4% find themselves beautiful, while the rest, which is 96%, think that they just look average or normal. With, Dove's advocacy to make every woman in the world to feel the real beauty among themselves, they've been pushing this real beauty campaign for 12 years. And now, they want every woman to be part of it, hence they are inviting you woman reader to be their Next Dove Girl.

Do you have what it takes to Reveal your Glowing Skin? 

Dove has always been at the forefront of celebrating real beauty.  Several years ago, Dove made waves with its Real Beauty campaign which resonated in the hearts of women all over the world because it made women realize that being beautiful did not have to mean possessing supermodel features. Being beautiful was as simple as having soft, smooth and glowing skin.
Today, Dove continues to pave the way for Filipinas to reveal their real beauty to the world with its latest campaign that urges every Filipina to Reveal her Glowing Skin. Dove calls on women who possess beautiful glowing skin and confidence and can be sources of inspiration to others through their own unique life stories. Ten women who best represent and epitomize the ideals of the beauty brand will be the faces of Dove’s new campaign, starring in their very own billboard on Edsa and as well as a  grand photo exhibit at the end of the year.
“For over a decade, Dove has given women across the world a platform to showcase their real beauty,” stares Dove Brand Manager Jules Gollayan.  Here in the Philippines, the Reveal your Glowing Skin campaign is aimed at magnifying the importance of bringing back confidence to women by making their glowing skin and inner beauty shine through.”

What is the Dove 7 Day Test?
Being part of the Dove movement takes only a few simple steps. 

To get that billboard-worthy beautiful glowing skin, aspiring Dove women should

Step 1: Take the Dove 7 Day Test.

Use Dove Beauty Bar for seven days. More than just a cleansing bar Dove contains ¼ moisturizing cream that makes skin smoother and softer. It gently yet effectively works from within resulting to beautiful glowing skin.

Step 2:  After taking Dove’s 7-day challenge, users should take a close-up picture of themselves and upload it on Dove’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Dove). Uploading of entries will be until October 31.

10 women will be featured from among the entries who will be given the privilege to represent the essence of real beauty as envisioned by Dove.

You have a chance to be the next Dove Girl and your photo has a chance to appear in a real Dove billboard along EDSA.

Here's your chance to reveal your beautiful glowing skin with dove.
I am beautiful because I feel forever young, joyful and living life to the fullest! 
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quietbreathing."

- John Keats
Renowned fashion photographer Sara Black joins the Dove team for the second time as she peeps through the lens to capture Dove’s real beauties in awe-inspiring photographs. Black recently published her book “When I look in the Mirror” which featured a diverse group of women in ‘un-retouched’ photos to celebrate every woman’s unique and individual beauty. For the latest Dove campaign, Black will interpret 10 inspiring stories of real women and how their inner beauty and strength were able to break social barriers.
Working alongside Black are some of the country’s top female photographers, among them Joan Bitangcol, Isa Lorenzo and Pilar Tuason. The pictures will be used in the new Dove billboard and also in a grand exhibit slated later this year.
Dove’s latest campaign is definitely more than skin deep. Beyond the search for women with exceptionally beautiful and glowing skin is a celebration of a woman’s new-found confidence that stems from taking good care of one’s self. Through the Reveal your Glowing Skin campaign, the world’s trusted beauty bar hopes to encourage more Filipinas to let themselves be seen and heard, and serve as role models to their peers.


Penshoppe FANCON 2012 Presents Zac Efron Live In Manila

Hollywood golden boy ZAC EFRON is coming to Manila this September. As committed last March during his contract signing with leading casual wear brand PENSHOPPE, Zac has confirmed to fly to Manila and be the brand’s lead star for the annual PENSHOPPE Fan Conference 2012.

“Team PENSHOPPE is very thankful to Zac for accepting our invitation to visit and meet his fans in the Philippines. PENSHOPPE FanCon 2012 starring Zac Efron will be our biggest event to date as we continue to bring PENSHOPPE to new levels,” says Brand Director Alex Mendoza.
Just in time to welcome the holiday fashion season, PENSHOPPE FanCon 2012 organizers have confirmed the highly anticipated event will take place on September 29, 2012 (Saturday) 7PM at the Mall Of Asia ARENA. Access to the event is FREE for every single-receipt purchase made at PENSHOPPE and exchanged for SM tickets from September 1 to 23, 2012 or until passes last.
Promotional period will start on September 1 in the following outlets:PENSHOPPE stores located at SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Ayala Trinoma, SM North Edsa (Main Mall), SM Pampanga, SM Baguio, SM Lucena, SM Batangas, SM Cebu, SM Iloilo, SM Davao and SM Cagayan De Oro.

For every single receipt purchase worth P800 (general admission), P1,200 (Upper Box), P2,500 (lower box), P3,500 (Patron) up to P5,000 (VIP front seats), customers must request for a temporary FanCon voucher made valid once signed by the store manager. Customer must then present the temporary pass to any SM Tickets (www.smtickets.com) branch nationwide in exchange for the actual FanCon ticket.
Ticket redemption period is from September 1 to September 23, 2012. Customers will not be allowed to enter without the actual ticket. All ticket categories are free seating. Any pass not claimed within the redemption period will be forfeited in favor of PENSHOPPE, with the approval of DTI. Passes are transferable but are not for sale and are not convertible to cash.
For more information follow PENSHOPPE’s official twitter account @PENSHOPPE or LIKE them on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/penshoppeofficial

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