October 11, 2012

Homemade food still best for tots, says Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan

Many busy moms nowadays have no time to prepare nutritious baby food. But when opting for store-bought bottled food, moms are not assured of the freshness and quality of these mixes, and that is why homemade food are still the better choice, says mother of five and Philips Avent brand ambassador, Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan.

“I am very particular when it comes to feeding my children. While there are many respectable brands of bottled baby food in the market, I still believe that nothing compares to homemade food that has been greatly thought out and considered for baby’s particular needs,” Maricel explains.

Me-Ann Achacoso, Philips Avent’s Business Development Manager for Health and Wellness, agrees. “The modern Filipina mom is hands-on and busy. That’s why Philips Avent’s Combined Steamer and Blender is the perfect ally for moms who want to ensure that their baby gets only the freshest and most nutritious food without having to sacrifice time in food preparation,” says Ms. Achacoso.

Ms. Achacoso adds that the Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender lets moms craft quick and healthy meals for baby. Its built-in steamer helps lock in food’s nutrients and natural flavors and with the flip of the steamer and blender, moms can instantly make fine purees to soft and small pieces of food that baby can consume for the different stages of weaning.

She adds that if moms don’t have time to prepare food, they can choose to make this ahead of time by storing the pre-made meals into Philips Avent’s Via Cups range which are ideal for storage in the refrigerator or freezer.

Ms. Achacoso concludes,

“Creating your own baby food with the Combined Steamer and Blender promotes a healthy bond between parents, siblings and baby. You are also assured that you are giving your baby meals that contain natural vitamins and minerals without the harmful chemicals.”

October 9, 2012

Jonalyn Viray holds concert in Abu Dhabi, October 11

Kapuso Soul Princess Jonalyn Viray is all set for her major concert abroad happening on Thursday, October 11, at the India Social and Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The powerful belter, who is a mainstay in the Sunday musical variety show on GMA-7 “Party Pilipinas,” says she is very excited to visit the city for the first time and perform in front of fellow Filipinos working there.

Jonalyn sets both of her hands on everything that concerns her concert. In fact, she is very much involved not only in preparing the lineup of songs but also in the arrangement of the music and the overall production of the show.

“Special sa akin ang concert na ito dahil hindi lang ako aappear at kakanta sa stage. Masaya rin ako na nakakapag-contribute ako ng ideas para mas mapaganda pa ito at para ma-enjoy ng lahat ng mga manonood. It adds to my fulfillment as an artist,” she shares.

Most of the songs Jonalyn has lined up for the concert are pop ballads with a couple of medleys of songs that are popular among Filipinos in Abu Dhabi.

“Of course hindi mawawala yung signature styles na nilalagay ko sa mga song; yun kasi ang hinahanap nila. “Basta ang gusto kong mangyari ay ma-inspire at mag-enjoy silang lahat sa concert."

Although she has performed countless times both as a solo artist and as member of the all-female group “La Diva,” Jonalyn still gets nervous every time she is about to perform before a huge audience.

“Ninenyerbyos din ako so talagang todo ang preparation na ginagawa ko for my concert. I’m taking voice lessons and doing some physical activities like running. I also research about certain restrictions in Abu Dhabi pagdating sa pananamit, kasi like last year, nung nagperform kami sa Dubai, may mga bawal. So mas mabuti na prepared," she says.

The concert, entitled “Soul Princess Jonalyn Viray Live in Adu Dhabi,” is presented by Glamorous Events in cooperation with United Filipino Artists of UAE and Flair Events.

Tickets may be purchased at branches of the Philippine House Restaurant, Goto King and Tipar Bar and are also available in the following stores: Panaderia, Binalot, Oriental Korner, Mickey's Restaurant, Eraser Heads Salon, Greenhouse Filipino Grocery Airport Road, Pinoy Golden, Cebu Restaurant.

VIP tickets are sold at 120dhs and 60dhs for General Admission. For more information and inquiries contact 056-2910302 / 055-5452473 / 056-2367555. (30)

October 8, 2012

The FIRST Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (1LaBS) - A huge success

The FIRST Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (1LaBS) is a huge successful summit held last September 27 and 28 at the Cultural Center of Laguna. This was attended by expected 300 participants from all around the Philippines compose of writers, bloggers and students, became 600 on September 27, 2012 and on September 28 was 900, with students from LSPU, STI, AMA and bloggers from Manila and Pampanga who allotted two days of their time to attend this historical event. 1LaBs has been with the support of the Provincial government of Laguna under Governor Jeorge "ER" Estregan Ejercito.

Pagsanjan Mayor Girlie Javier Ejercito welcomed everyone and even sang the Pagsanjan "Bangkero" song that made the opening of the summit more memorable.

The Opening Remarks came from the Lead organizer of the event Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas who not only a social media one of the most influential blogger, columnist and advocate but also a speaker herself at different summit in the Philippines and who is also a Lagueno from Calauan.

Here are the list of speakers and their topics who came to Laguna not just to share their expertise in blogging and Internet but also to experience and promote the tourism of Laguna.

Philippine Information Agency Regional Director Norito Cabotaje welcomed the participants on the 2nd day of the summit while Laguna State Polytechnic University President gave his key note speech.

Tony Ahn- Agency Confidential: Behind Blogger Relations

Keynote Speech: Tony displayed a blogger event budget and discussed how and why agencies charge what they do in order for their clients to engage with bloggers.

Blogging for Advocacy - Sonnie Santos

Advocacy and Social Media - Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines National Chairperson Elizabeth Angsioco

Impact of Social Media on Voters Education - Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez

Social Media in Good Governance and Advocacy - Congress Chief of staff Wenchie Flores Sabban

What To Do With The Money You Earn From Blogging - Award winning financial speaker Fitz Gerard Villafuerte

iBlog for Health - Presidential awardee for Health Nurse Alvin Dakis

The Art of Personal Branding - Famous voice talent and GNN producer Pocholo Gonzales

Blogging for motivation and empowerment - Best selling author Lloyd Luna

Knowledge Community - Executive Director Benjamin Vergel De Dios

September 28 :

Welcome Address from the Regional Director of the Philippine Information Agency Norito Cabotaje

Practical Guide on How to Make Blog Knockout Design - Jinkee Umali

Keynote Address from Dr. Nestor De Vera, President of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)

Ethics and Etiquette in Blogging - Juned Sonido

The State of Education in the Philippines–present conditions, needs and prospects for reform - Historian and Rocket Scientist Dean Jorge Bocobo

Travel + Photography and Social Media - Jaypee David

Marine Life Advocacy - Jayvee Fernandez

Actionable Start-Up SEO Blogging Strategies - Mark Acsay III

Strategies to Maximize Facebook Business Pages – Jonel Uy

Politics in Blogging - Author Janette Toral

The First Laguna Blogging Summit is an open event for the Pinoy Social Media/Blogging community. The objective of this event is to bring to the south the best speakers in the Philippines to make Laguna aware about the advantages and benefits of Social Media. This is also one way to promote tourism and that it’s more fun in the Philippines and Laguna is one place to spend the fun be due to its relaxing weather, hot spring resorts and sweetest tropical fruits.”

The historical Laguna social media and blogging summit is a success. The event hashtag which is 1LaBS or an acronym of the summit TRENDS on Twitter at number 6 that day. Trend is a twitter term which means its the MOST talk topic in the WHOLE Philippines.

The objective of the summit is to bring to Laguna the best speakers and writers from social media to share to Lagueno the benefits of technology today. The speakers are well known at blogosphere plus with writers and media as participants who are there not only to learn but to cover the whole summit, the event will give mileage to the province in terms of tourism.

The organizers would like to thank Governor Jeorge "ER" Ejercito of the Province of Laguna, Laguna 2nd District Board Member Neil Andrew Nocon, Andrew Grace Home Builders, Tiny Buds, Tony Ahn & Co., Melba's farm, Teen Azkals, OneA events place, Cafe Lupe, Asia Blooms hotel, KCs Catering, Jonessa Enterprises, D Star salon, Walk this way, Solid hosting, Geiser Maclang, Gardenia, Chowking, SM, When in Manila, Creative Voices, Microsoft, STI, AMA, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Manila Blogger, Phil IT, Philippine Information Agency 4A, Mary Pauline Salon, PRC, Kliping Times, McCarranz Graphics International, ALAM, Comelec, Mayor Ed Pamintuan of Pampanga, TaG Media and public relations.

Tony Ahn - Agency Confidential: Behind Blogger Relations

Award winning financial speaker Fitz Gerard
Villafuerte

Special mention goes to Gardenia with manufacturing plant located at Binan, Laguna. Everyone received different products from them and even took home more, it's like an overflowing of breads at the event.

More than 1,500 delegates for 2day summit!

Til next Laguna Blogging Summit! #1LaBS

See more photos by : Mac Vasquez 1LaBs Day 1 Photos and 1LaBs Day 2 Photos

October 7, 2012

This Guy's In Love With You Mare!

This Guy's in Love with U, Mare! is about an unlikely love triangle. After Lester (Vice Ganda) catches his boyfriend (Luis Manzano) proposing marriage to Gemma (Toni Gonzaga), it seems as if his whole world comes crashing down. He devises a brilliant plan to keep Gemma away from his ex by making her fall for in love with him. Will Lester emerge victorious and win the heart of his old partner?

This Guy's In Love With U Mare! is a 2012 Filipino comedy film under Star Cinema and Viva Films. It stars Vice Ganda, Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga. and it is directed by Wenn V. Deramas.

Showing in cinemas on October 10, 2012.

THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH U, MARE Full Trailer

Published on Sep 21, 2012 by ABSstarcinema

THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH U, MARE opens nationwide on October 10, 2012
https://www.facebook.com/ThisGuysInLoveWithUMareMovie

Callalily to release Flower Power album on October 12 under Universal Records

The OPM band, Callalily has been in the music scene for seven years. Now giving it back all the gratitude to their fans in this new album entitled "Flower Power" with its carrier single “Pasasalamat”, released under Universal Records, as their newest label company and they will be launching their latest album entitled Flower Power that will be officially launched on October 12 at the Eastwood Central Plaza.

Callalily, an OPM band composed of Kean Cipriano (vocals), Tatsi Jamnague (guitars), Aaron Ricafrente (bass) and Lemuel Belaro (drums). In 2012, Alden Acosta, one of their guitarist, have parted ways to focus on his studies.

Contract signing happens at the Universal Records office with the Managing Director of Universal Record Kathleen Dy-Go, Universal Records Operations Manager Peter Chan and Callalily’s Manager Darwin Fernandez.

Callalily entered the Philippine music scene with their breakthrough single "Magbalik", "Stars", "Take My Hand" and “Pasan”, which was also included in the soundtrack of Lineage II, Insane and Sanctuary, all from their debut album Destination XYZ. Their second album Fisheye' which scored its first single "Susundan". After the years of great songs, this 2012, Callalily covered their version of Eraserhead's classic "Minsan" from the various artists album The Reunion.

The album "Flower Power" will be launch this October 12 at the Eastwood Central Plaza. Ten (10 ) orginal songs with 9 Tagalog and 1 English songs are this album includes the single "Pasasalamat", which was bestselling single of www.mymusicstore.com.ph and trended on Twitter during the day of the release.

The album will be available in all records stores nationwide and also on My Music Stores.