November 25, 2012

Balik Tanaw kay FPJ with Mary Grace Poe - Llamanzares


Sharing her father’s passion to serve and desire to help the poor, she understands that poverty can break the Filipino family and bring great harm to our children. 

That's like father, like daughter. She is Grace Poe, FPJ’s daughter.

Grace Poe sees the need to focus poverty alleviation efforts on the family as a basic social institution. She wants government to take a more active role in helping children of poor families. She believes that the future of our nation depends on the kind of citizens these children will become.

She commit herself to a platform that builds on her father’s social covenant and focuses on three areas: Poverty alleviation, Opportunities for all, especially the children, and Electoral reforms.

"My father called for a “social covenant” to rebuild Philippine society and lead our nation towards unity and sustainable development. His goal was addressing the poverty problem. He was confident that with our people’s support, it was possible to have a country where every Filipino can aspire for and live the good life."
It's a great recent blogcon with Grace. That was  a night of remembering Fernando Poe Jr. where we  relive the legacy of 'Da King' whose death anniversary we will celebrate on 14 Dec 2012. It will be a night of nostalgia and friendship, reliving the old and establishing new ones. held at the Pool Deck of the Imperial Palace Suites in Morato, Quezon City, November 19.
And there will be more wonderful  FPJ events in these coming days. She urged everyone to join the “Magpaligaya Poe Tayo Ngayong Pasko!”  campaign this holiday season.  Through this, Grace hopes to share her blessings by granting a needy person’s Christmas wish.
Those who want their wish, or someone else’s wish to come true must send their name, email address, mobile number, age, name of the person the wish is for,  background about the  said person, the wish itself, why the wish was made and what makes the person deserving to teamgracepoe@yahoo.com on or before Saturday, Dec. 8. The winner will be announced on Friday, Dec. 14, FPJ’s death anniversary.
And moreover, join the “Share Your FPJ Moment” contest encourages FPJ fans to share their experiences with the King of Philippine Movies and their thoughts on why he is their favorite movie star.

Those who want to join must like the Team Grace Poe Facebook page as registration entry.  They must post their photo with FPJ and accompany it with a short description on the said Facebook page. Pictures of family members and FPJ followed by a short description are also accepted. All photos must bear the contestant’s full name, home address and contact number.

Here's more about Grace Poe:
Grace Poe is a newcomer to politics but not to public service. She proved her leadership competence as Chair of the MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) under the administration of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.

As MTRCB Chair, she reformed the classification system for movies and television, provided institutional support to independent film makers, and brought together government agencies and media organizations in order to protect the interests of children. All these accomplishments she achieved without calling attention to herself.

Grace worked in the United States as a teacher, a product liaison officer, and a product manager. And before her stint in Philippine government, she worked at FPJ Productions and Film Archives, Inc. Grace Poe has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston College, USA and finished two years of Development Studies at UP Manila.




The secret garden - Biwon Korean Restaurant

Last two years ago, I had pleasured  dined  in a Korean restaurant somewhere in Greenhills. But lately,  I am so happy and thankful that I was invited to have lunch in a new Korean restaurant in Edsa Extension,  Pasay City – the Biwon Korean Restaurant.
Here in the Philippines, we are lucky to have a Biwon Korean restaurant which is something different from others , so great and I love their style of cooking, especially where they cook on your table.

Here, in Biwon , means " the secret garden." Nice food in a pleasant setting. When I’m inside the simple and very nice place, there were many food on the table. The only Korean food I'm aware of and keep thinking we should try to have is kimchi (which I always had.) But here, I never seen such a large assortment of ban chan in my life. Each dish looks really yummy and special. 

For the  starters. I think that’s one of the  best part of the meal!

I love to eat vegetable salad, but this is something !

Sliced Liempo w/ special Korean sauce and fresh vegetables
Korea's classic Kimchi
Sweet and Spicy Pork
Jap Chae (Php 320)
Bulgogi (Php 300) – the meat was cooked right at the table on a smokeless grill 

Cooking meat in a non-smoke grill for Samgyupsal
Samgyupsal is cooking meat on a smokeless grill then wrapping it inside lettuce leaves then dipping it into a special sauce
Wookojitang Stew Soup /Beef Stew Soup  (Php 290)
Korean Pancake! Haemol Jeon (Authentic Korean Pancake) (Php 370) 
Korean pancakes, which confused me for a moment. But as I tasted it,  with seafood and spring onions,  all tasty and squishy. That was  a very fine meal, with the pancakes as a definite highlight.


Having coffee after being full...with a really delicious meal!

I really enjoyed the Biwon experience. This is really a good time! What an awesome feast we had here! I’ll definitely go back - with my family. I recommend this place to everyone wanting delicious excellent food and quick friendly service, with happy and welcoming atmosphere.

The Korean Chef and Ms. Tina Hong-Garcia.
We have a great time chatting with the owner and talking about the Korean foods that they introduced to us.


Enjoy authentic Korean foodVisit  New Biwon Korean Restaurant,  located at the 
Ground Floor of Core Town Building, 2822 EDSA EXT. Corner P. Celle St. Pasay City. Telephone Nos. 551-2118 or 834-7576

November 23, 2012

SM Kids’ Fashion Holiday Bazaar Leading children’s clothing line holds its first holiday bazaar

The Christmas holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes countless parties and events! In perfect timing, SM Kids’ Fashion is holding its first ever Holiday Bazaar on November 30 to December 2 and December 14 to 16, 2012.
Families can enjoy up to 50% off on selected items, as well as a 0% interest for 6 months on all major credit cards for a minimum purchase of PHP5,000.00.

“The weeks leading up to Christmas is usually when all the parties and holiday festivities start,” shares Jo Dy Juanco, Vice President for SM Kids’ Fashion. “The Holiday Bazaar will showcase a number of beloved brands offered at great discounts, giving shoppers plenty of choices at affordable prices.”

Families who wish to start their Christmas shopping early to avoid the mad holiday rush are definitely in for a treat. The Holiday Bazaar is the perfect time to shop and plan the kids’ holiday outfits for all their upcoming parties, as well as pick out presents for godchildren or kids of friends and acquaintances.

Parents can indulge their kids to an array of fashionable choices and get in the spirit of gift-giving without breaking the bank with a variety of participating brands including:
Barbie
Elle
Beverly Hills Polo Club
Gingersnaps
Moose Gear
Moose Girl

Get your little ones fashionably set for Christmas parties and other holiday events with chic ensembles from SM Kids’ Fashion.Visit the Holiday Bazaar on November 30 to December 2 at SM North Edsa Skydome and December 14 to 16 at the SM Megatrade Hall 2.

November 22, 2012

Meralco Liwanag Park Grand Lighting: "Maliwanag ang Pasko 2012"

"Maliwanag ang Pasko 2012" was launched by Meralco and its partners in energizing public schools and promote our country’s most beautiful Christmas destinations. This campaign is also for the benefit of underprivileged kids to have a brighter Christmas.
The Meralco Liwanag Park gates were officially opened and lighten up last November 20, 2012, Tuesday, in the street outside the Lopez Building (Meralco Theater).
Join this and capture the bright Christmas - decorate your place with Christmas decors and lights , your house or the "Liwanag Park" near you.  Take picture and upload the photo to the  "Maliwanag ang Pasko" Facebook app and win P5,000. Through joining this Meralco campaign you can help send children back to school to have a brighter future.


Here's the complete MECHANICS:

1.       Light up your home this Christmas or visit any one of the many Liwanag Parks all over the country.
2.       Take a photo of your lighted home (Liwanag sa Tahanan), or of the Liwanag Park.
a.       For Liwanag sa Tahanan, submit a photo of your house with an indoor or outdoor display decorated with Christmas lights.
b.       For Liwanag Park, submit a photo of an outdoor display decorated with Christmas lights found within the Liwanag Park. Make sure that the Maliwanag ang Pasko parol is visible in the photo.
3.       Like the Facebook Fan Page of Meralco (www.facebook.com/meralco)
4.       Install the Maliwanag ang Pasko App from the Meralco Facebook Fan Page.
5.       Read the mechanics and agree to the terms and conditions to be able to participate.
6.       Register your contact details:
          a.       Full Name
          b.       Birthdate
          c.       Cellphone No.
          d.       E-mail Address
          e.       Complete Address
          f.       Service Identification Number

7.       Upload the photo and choose the location where the photo was taken. Each photo should be no bigger than 1MB and in .jpg file.
8.       Each photo uploaded entitles the participant to corresponding e-raffle entries.
          a.       Photo of your lighted home (Liwanag sa Tahanan) = 5 entries
          b.       Photo of the Liwanag Park = 1 entry
9.       Upon successful uploading, the participant will receive an e-mail notification from Meralco, which will serve as the participant’s e-raffle entry receipt.
10.       Access the app and visit the gallery section to see if your entry is valid. 
            All valid entries will be posted on the Maliwanag ang Pasko Facebook App.
11.       All participants who have submitted valid entries from 
            November 20, 2012 – December 22, 2012 are eligible for the daily e-raffle draw.
12.       Deadline of submission of entries is on December 22, 2012 at 12 noon.
13.       2 Daily winners will get to win P5,000 cash from December 1-22,2012. 
            All non-winning entries after each draw are qualified for the next day’s draw.
14.       Daily Winners will be notified via e-mail, registered mail and announced on the Meralco Facebook Fan Page.
15.       This promo is open to Meralco customers only.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE:

1.       Contest is open to residents of the Philippines age 18 and above.
2.    Employees of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its subsidiaries and affiliates, sponsors, agencies, dealers, retailers and their family members up to the second degree of affinity are not eligible to participate in this contest.
3.       By joining this contest, the participant signifies that he/she has read, understood and agrees to abide by the Promo mechanics, rules and regulations set forth in the contest’s terms and conditions.
4.       User may send multiple entries but can only win once.
5.       Prize is non-transferrable.

GENERAL RULES:

1.       This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.
2.       By participating in this Contest, participants agree to abide by and be bound by these Official Terms of Participation.
3.       Winners will be notified by registered e-mail. The winners must sign the required acknowledgement and quit claim documents before receipt of their prizes, failure to sign the required documents will result in the disqualification of the participant from the promotion.
4.       For winners from the National Capital Region, prizes may be claimed at Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, 2296 Don Chino Roces Extension, Makati City 1231 Philippines. The winner must claim the prizes at their own expense. Should the winner(s) be from provincial Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, the prize will be delivered through a third party. The prerequisite documents such as the acknowledgement and quit claim form will be signed along with the delivery receipt that the winner signs before receipt of the prize from the third party delivery agency.
5.       The winners must provide at least two of the following valid IDs: Passport, SSS, GSIS, Driver’s license or current Student’s ID for identification and verification purposes together with the registered mail notifying them of the win. Winner must also submit a valid Meralco Service Identification Number to claim the prize.
6.       Claiming of prizes is within 60 days from receipt of registered mail from February 21 to March 21, 2013. If any prize/prize notification is returned as undeliverable, or if any prize is not claimed by July 31, 2013 or in the event of non-compliance with any other requirements, the prize will be forfeited in its entirety and awarded to another person with prior DTI approval.
7.       Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission to use the winner’s name and/or likeness for advertising purposes without further notice or compensation, unless prohibited by law.
8.       In no event shall Manila Electric Company (Meralco) its affiliates or subsidiaries be liable to the participants for any monetary amount greater than the value of the prizes due to the prize winner under the rules and regulations of this promotion.
9.       Manila Electric Company (Meralco) its affiliates and subsidiaries shall not be liable to the participants in contract, tort or negligence or otherwise for any loss, damage, costs or expense of any nature whatsoever incurred or suffered by the participant and which is of indirect or inconsequential nature, including without limitation any economic loss or other loss.
10.       Any personal information supplied by you to this promotion will be the property of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), will not sell, rent, transfer or otherwise disclose your personal data to any third party other than as explicitly described herein.

Get more updates and instructions at http://www.facebook.com/meralco/app_453636548021747

November 21, 2012

NESCAFÉ Fans Day and NESCAFÉ celebrates being the top Facebook brand page in the Philippines !

Now the country’s top brand page on Facebook, NESCAFÉ Philippines  is celebrating its success through NESCAFÉ Fan’s Day, a public event that engages fans to commemorate its online journey of reaching a milestone with 2 million Facebook likes.

With millions of memories and 2 million FB Likes, shared together 
NESCAFÉ's top Facebook brand page in the Philippines nowadays, NESCAFÉ Fan’s Day held last November 17 at the Music Hall , SM Mall of Asia. It was a whole-day affair packed with pocket events such as interactive video and photo booths, games, and variety shows to reward fans that have made the success of the brand possible. Merienda also served, with the favorite Pinoy coffee sidekick - the pandesal, and other special NESCAFÉ treats. It was a day dedicated to entertain and bring enjoyment to the people, capturing millions of memories through a one-day-only event.
NESCAFÉ celebration is not complete without the appearances of popular local celebrities and top-favorite bands. This was hosted by sports enthusiast Drew Arellano. This was jampacked by  Callalily, 6 Cycle Mind, and Urbandub set the stage for the after-party concert. YouTube sensation and comedienne, Petra Mahalimuyak joined celebrities Frank Magalona, Survivor Philippines castaways Betong and Maey.

“We receive overwhelming support every day on Facebook. One post may get as many as a thousand likes and shares, and comments may reach up to the same level – we’re blown away. It is heartwarming to see people love and understand your product at almost the same level that you do, and through this event we say, ‘Thank you’,” says Mark Castillo, Consumer Marketing Manager of NESCAFÉ in the Philippines.

The brand page launched on Facebook on July 8, 2009; in December 2011, it reached the 1 million mark, and shortly a year after, on October 23, it held its spot as the no.1 brand page in the Philippines, with 2 million likes.

NESCAFÉ shared that from the time it hit a million fans, it has been adding over a thousand fans every day, and now that they’re at 2 million, fans grew daily by over 3,000 likes.
NESCAFÉ Philippines has shown that constant engagement and genuine interest in fans’ opinions will not only earn mass respect, but also garner love. Undoubtedly, the brand’s efforts to add local flavor to its Facebook posts have paved the way for this social media success. Understanding what matters such as friends, families, celebrations of life and love are what brought NESCAFE closer to the hearts of Filipinos.
“This event is a testament that fans and brands go hand in hand in ensuring social media success. We listen, we care, we respond. Your fans will know if you are worthy of their attention, more so, their love, and we cannot be any happier that they gave us both,” says Christophe Stern, Business Executive Manager of NESCAFE in the Philippines.
Launched in 1938, NESCAFÉ today is one of the world’s most popular brands. In the Philippines, NESCAFÉ offers pure soluble coffees, coffee mixes, healthy coffees, premium coffees, and ready-to-drink coffees.



For more information, visit the website http://www.nescafe.com.ph
Like the the Nescafe Facebook at www.facebook.com/nescafe.ph
Follow @NescafePH on Twitter.






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