Relax, Detox and Invigorate the Senses at Posh Nails

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Posh Nails, the country’s top nail salon introduces new wellness package.

Just seeing my fave color while entering Posh Nails salon, with its iconic pink and purple interiors can make me relax and feel pampered on a special day after almost one week of my life activities -  events, meetings, for and with family and household needs.

Stress is a part of our modern urban life. Whether it is about facing the daily challenges of living in the city or putting in that extra effort to reach your goals, there is constant wear and tear on the mind and body. It is important to find ways to treat yourself and find ways to relax and recharge so you can get back on track, refreshed and renewed.

Since it opened its doors 13 years ago, Posh Nails has been offering the best pampering experience for those looking to relax and unwind from a busy day of work or play. Its iconic pink and purple interiors invite guests to settle down as the highly-trained technicians scrub, buff, and polish all that city stress away.

“More than just a place where you can have your nails done expertly, I have always envisioned our Posh Nails salons to be a place where our customers can relax and feel pampered, where we can help them find comfort and ease from their stress,” says Pamper queen Cat Ilacad. 

Miss Cat recently introduced a new nail salon service that specifically targets those who want to detox as they relax.

“The service is all about wellness, which is something I really value. We decided to celebrate Posh Nails’ 13th birthday by introducing the newest addition to our service menu called the DETOX Mani+Pedi. It uses all Cuccio products that I have personally tried and believe in. The main goal of the service is to offer our clients a wonderful pampering experience where skin is renewed and nails are revitalized.”

The pampering package uses nature-based products that are designed to nourish and moisturize, with a promise to deliver antioxidants that neutralize free radicals in the body caused by stress.

Among the products used for the pedicure sessions are:

--- The Extended Massage Lotion with Shea Butter & Tuscan Grapeseed, which combines Shea butter’s intensive moisturizing properties, and Tuscan Grapeseed’s antioxidants that neutralize free radicals; 

--- Pedicure Callus Softener with Mango & Papain, which contains antioxidants, minerals, proteins, and Vitamins along with natural enzymes to gently exfoliate and reveal radiant, healthy skin; 

--- Pedicure Cuticle Softener with Pomegranate & Alpha Hydroxy that promises to gently, yet effectively, exfoliate, cleanse, and soften stubborn cuticles with Pomegranate which is rich in antioxidants and alpha hydroxy acids to soften tissue and remove unwanted skin cells.

The Detox Manicure products include the:

--- Manicure Cuticle Soak with Aronia Berry & Tea Tree which softens, cleanses and refreshes hands and nails with Aronia berries that provide high levels of antioxidants and tea tree that has natural antiseptic qualities;  

--- Manicure Milk & Honey Butter wash with jojoba beads to gently exfoliate skin while leaving it soft, and supple; and the Manicure Extended Massage Lotion with Seabuckthorn& White Tea that offers a nourishing, hydrating finish.

The new DETOX Mani+Pedi pampering service is now available in 30 Posh Nails branches nationwide.

For more information, visit www.poshnails.com.ph or follow Posh Nails on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For franchise inquiries, Please call 3738762.

Work hard, play hard, schoolwork made fun with Acer Switch 2-in-1 laptop

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Students are more mobile and more connected than ever. Learning digitally has never been easier.

Some schools even require students to own a laptop these days. Most students, high schools or head off to college these days need thier own laptops. Although a personal computer may not be absolutely necessary since most colleges have computer labs for student use, it is definitely a convenience to have your own computer unit.

Tablets and laptop for school should be optimized for the work, not the play. But as they said, work hard, play hard, schoolwork made fun with laptops! 

Smaller, lighter models are likely a better fit living on campus. Keeping your computer with you in class and at home means all of your notes and assignments are in one place.

Now, let’s look at a selection of laptops suited for your lifestyle. Of course, not everyone can afford to buy high-end laptops for school.

Portability, efficiency, and versatility are valued factors when it comes to notebooks. For students who regularly deal with dynamic academic activities, having a gadget built-in with these features can help set the groundwork to a successful school year.

“Tablets and laptops are now considered necessities for students since majority of their requirements are anchored online. For the youth, especially, having an efficient device just doesn’t cut it anymore. They need something that can complement their lifestyle as well,” says Manuel Wong, General Manager of Acer Philippines. 

He continues, “Nowadays, having advanced features is no longer just the benchmark in measuring a gadget’s worth. You have to think of what the users need to really make a difference.”

Recognizing the exceptional needs of students, Taiwanese brand and leading Philippine notebook manufacturer Acer came up with the Aspire Switch 10 E. The model, which is a modified version of the earlier Switch 10, hits the sweet spot between a tablet and a laptop. It has versatility, mobility, and efficiency all rolled in a model designed for both work and play. 

Designed for students

The Aspire Switch 10 E comes with the new Acer Snap Hinge ™2 which makes it easy to snap the keyboard on or off with a simple push or pull. Students can easily use it in its tablet form for watching videos and snap it back to its notebook mode for typing tasks. The Switch 10 E can be switched to a total of four modes: notebook, tablet, tent, and display.

In terms of performance, this versatile laptop’s Intel quad-core processor gives it ample power to accommodate every student’s computing requirements. Switch between work and fun with its 12 hour battery life and enjoy usability with its Windows 8.1 software and pre-installed Microsoft Office programs. 

The Aspire Switch 10 E’s audio and visual components are even geared towards the demands of schoolwork. With its Acer VisionCare™ and Acer BluelightShield™ features, the users’ eyes are protected from stress-causing blue light during prolonged periods of staring at the screen. The 10 E also promises clear images with its IPS technology HD screen (made durable by ultra-tough Gorilla™ Glass) and great sound performance with its dual speakers.

Lastly, the Aspire Swich 10 E comes with a data protection component for assured information security. The Acer SwitchLock ™ secures HDD data of the user and only allows access to it once the tablet is snapped back with the keyboard. 

Work and Play

Acer’s commitment to provide for the specific needs of different users goes beyond just performance. Understanding that self-expression is also important for the youth, the Aspire Switch 10 E is made available in a range of trendy colors that complement its dynamic shape. 

Teens can choose from a variety of colors like blue, purple, white, black, pink and magenta to suit their taste and style. Add this to the textile-pattern texturing of the cover and you have one stylish device that can keep up with the demands of student life.

Acer’s models are inspired by its #PullitOff! Campaign, an advocacy which calls out to students to face common school challenges like bullying with confidence. Other products included in the line-up of the campaign are the Acer Aspire Switch 11 and Acer Aspire Switch 12. 

Wong closes, “Technology plays a large role not only in our professional careers but our social lives as well. Students have varied interests and activities. If you can find a gadget that can help improve the way you live in both aspects, then you know you’ve found a good partner.” 

Students, make sure your tablets and laptop will be able to keep up with your busy schedule.

For more information on Acer’s products and latest campaigns, visit www.acer.com.ph or check out the Acer Philippines Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AcerPH). You can also get updates by following Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils). 

#LadiesInLevis : Introducing the New Levi’s Women’s Denim Collection for Fall 2015

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We made them first and then we perfected them

For more than 80 years, the Levi’s brand has obsessed over women’s denim. The brand that invented the original blue jean in 1873—the iconic 501—then created the first-ever blue jean for women back in 1934, revolutionized women’s fashion forever. Every season since, the Levi’s brand has taken note of its own history, what’s happening around them and then figured out a way to make great even better. 

There’s magic in the marriage of authenticity and modernity. Eight decades have taught the iconic denim leader a thing or two about women. Levi’s knows a woman’s body and how to enhance her shape, the styles she wants to wear and the details that transform a good jean into the perfect jean. 

For the Fall 2015 season, the Levi’s® brand harnessed over 80 years of women’s global denim expertise, paired that knowledge with the innovation and relevancy of today, and obsessed over the details - from the fit and fabric to finish and style - to create a transformational women’s jean collection. The Levi’s brand global design team identified the key fits and styles that women want, obsessively working to optimize the latest fabric innovations and slimming technologies, creating the perfect fitting jean for each body type. Such innovations include the most advanced stretch and recovery, signature authentic Levi’s details and world-class finishing. 

With the brand’s commitment to continuous innovation while boasting the quality it has always been known for, Levi’s created a perfectly tailored and trendy new collection that keeps up with the lifestyles of Asian modern women.

The latest addition to Levi’s denim collection is inspired by the idea that “behind every great woman is a great pair of jeans.”

Celebrating every woman’s greatness and achievement through the years in different fields, Levi’s launched the new collection on July 31 at the Valkyrie Nightclub.

To make the event a night to remember, the brand is bringing in Asian Superstar Vanness Wu to give an unforgettable performance, which is Levi’s way of thanking all the Levi’s female style seeker fans for patronizing the brand for years.

In line with the launching of Fall 2015 global brand campaign, Levi’s enlisted global artist, multi-Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, producer and activist Alicia Keys to lend her one-of-a kind voice and style to the brand for the debut of an all new transformational women’s denim collection. The Levi’s® brand will not only showcase Keys’ unique personal style and individuality, but will also feature her powerful voice with “28,000 Days,” an exclusive song as the soundtrack of the campaign.

“When you are authentically yourself, you are so gorgeous and powerful. I’ve come to the revelation that I’m just a jeans girl at heart. I feel the most confident, comfortable, sexy and strong in my jeans,” says Keys. “Levi’s is for every woman…there is something for everyone…much like music, Levi’s brings people together from all walks of life and cultures.”

Introducing the new Levi’s Denim Collection for women – modern, feminine and sexy from the brand that invented the blue jean. 

LOT 700 Named after our first-ever pair of Levi’s women’s jeans, our signature Lot 700 fits are the ultimate look-amazing styles, designed to flatter, hold and lift all day, every day. Fits include: 710 Super Skinny, 711 Skinny, 712 Slim, 714 Straight, 715 Bootcut and 721 High Rise Skinny. 

LEVI’S FITS FOR THE ASIAN WOMAN

Designed specifically for the Asian woman, we’ve taken your favorite jeans and crafted them with a slimmer thigh, flattering leg, and contoured seat for a little lift.

The perfect fit for your shape and style. Styles include the

711 Skinny 

712 Slim 

714 Straight

715 Bootcut 

721 High Rise Skinny

The new Levi’s Jeans Collection will be available in Levi's stores and in select wholesale partners beginning July 2015.

The launching of The New Women's Denim Collection is in partnership with Makati Shangri-La, Manila, the official hotel sponsor of Levi's Philippines.

About the Levi’s brand

The Levi’s brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi’s jeans have become the most recognizable and imitated clothing in the world – capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations.

Today, the Levi’s brand portfolio continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry. Our range of leading jeans wear and accessories are available in more than 110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style.

For more information about the Levi’s brand, its products and stores, please visit levi.com.

Vanness Wu delighted fans during the launch of Levis'Women’s Denim Collection 2015

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Asian Superstar Vanness Wu gave an unforgettable performance at the launch of the new Levi’s Women’s Denim Collection for Fall 2015 on Friday, July 31, held at the Valkyrie in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Amazing night for everybody, Mei Zuo, one of the F4 in Taiwanese series “Meteor Garden”, Vanness Wu, and judge of “Asia’s Got Talent” is back in Manila after 11 years to grace the Levi's launch. 

The 36-year-old Taiwanese-American pop star Vanness Wu delighted fans on Friday with his answer to one of the questions thrown at him after the first performance for a local fashion show.

After his pandemonium performance and when he was asked how he describe his fans in three words,  he surprisingly replied in Filipino - "‪‎maganda‬ ‪, masarap‬‪ and mahal ko‬."

Vanness said "You guys are just so amazing, you are some of the most warmhearted people I've really met. And every time I meet Filipinos and Filipinas, they are just super, super awesome."

Fans were over joyed and cheers as he continued his song performances with dance moves.

Important Things to Think About: PH Social Media Directory

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Public service announcements and advisories are a vital tool in generating awareness for critical issues like weather situations and distubances. Important announcements in all media need to contain messages that provide information that is intrinsically useful to their respective audiences. 

Living in digital technology lifetyle, just want to share this Social Media Directory from The Philippne Government Official Gazette.

GOVERNMENT-MANAGED FACEBOOK AND TWITTER ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW DURING NATURAL DISASTERS

The Official Gazette collates and amplifies announcements from agencies of the national government. We likewise release advisories on weather disturbances, as well as reports on government action and response to emergencies. The website, through its social media, also publishes consolidated crisis response information, as well as supplemental material to agency releases (like briefers on storm surges and flooding, guides to agency advisories, and public safety warnings). Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.

For announcements on class suspensions, follow the Department of Education: Facebook | Twitter

For updates on relief operations—from the prepositioning of goods to their distribution, and to post-emergency care like situationers regarding evacuation centers—follow the Department of Social Welfare and Development: Facebook | Twitter

For updates and announcements on weather disturbances, including typhoon forecasts and storm signals, follow PAGASA: Facebook | Twitter

For information on volcanic activities, earthquakes, and tsunamis, follow PHIVOLCS: Facebook | Twitter

To get detailed reports on the national government’s disaster risk reduction efforts, including directives to and coordination with local government units, follow the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council: Facebook | Twitter

For Metro Manila residents who would like to receive flood and traffic updates, follow the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority: Facebook| Twitter

For updates on health care provision during emergencies, as well as relevant public health advisories, follow the Department of Health: Facebook |Twitter

For announcements on transportation-related concerns such as flight cancellations, follow the Department of Transportation and Communications: Facebook | Twitter

For announcements on flight cancellations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airport service concerns, follow the Manila International Airport Authority: Twitter

For updates on the country’s sea transportation, and maritime search and rescue operations, follow the Philippine Coast Guard: Facebook |Twitter

For updates on the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response movements of the military, follow the Armed Forces of the Philippines:Facebook | Twitter

For announcements regarding power distribution lines, follow the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines: Facebook | Twitter

For updates on airport status such as airport closures, and resumption of operations, follow the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines: Twitter

For emergency requests, and for updates from your respective localities (e.g., class suspension announcements and flood updates), follow:

Local governments in Metro Manila

Caloocan City — @PIOCaloocan | Facebook

Makati City — @MakatiInfo | Facebook

Malabon City — @Malabon_City | Facebook

Mandaluyong City — @MandaluyongPIO | Facebook

Marikina City — @MarikinaPIO | Facebook

Muntinlupa City — @OFFICIALMUNTI | Facebook

Navotas City — @Navotas_City | Facebook

Pasay City — @PasayPIO | Facebook

Pasig City — @PasigInfo | Facebook

Pateros — @MasnaMasPateros | Facebook

Quezon City — @qclocalgovt | Facebook

San Juan City — @sanjuancityncr | Facebook

Taguig City — @IloveTaguig1 | Facebook

Valenzuela City — @valenzuelacity | Facebook

Local governments outside Metro Manila

Apayao Province — Facebook

Aurora Province — Facebook

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao — @BPIARMM | Facebook

Bacoor City, Cavite — @CityofBacoor | Facebook

Baler, Aurora — @LGU_Baler | Facebook

Bacolod City — Facebook

Batangas Province — @batspiocapitol | Facebook

Biliran Province — @biliranisland | Facebook

Cagayan de Oro City — Facebook

Cainta, Rizal — @onecainta

Camarines Sur Province — @camsurofficial | Facebook

Candon City, Ilocos Sur — Facebook

Cavite Province — @CAVITEProvGov

Cebu Province — @cebugovph | Facebook

Cebu City — @cebucityPIO | Facebook

Compostela Valley Province — Facebook

Cotabato Province — @cotabatoprov | Facebook

Dagupan City, Pangasinan — Facebook

Davao City — @DavaoCityGov | Facebook

General Santos City — Facebook

Iligan City — @LGUIliganCity | Facebook

Ilocos Norte Province — @Ilocos_Norte

Iloilo Province — Facebook

Lanao del Norte Province — Facebook

Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — @lapulapucity | Facebook

Lingayen, Pangasinan — Facebook

Malolos City, Bulacan — @CityofMalolos

Mandaue City, Cebu — @PIOmandaue | Facebook

Masbate City — @LGUMasbateCity | Facebook

Mountain Province — Facebook

Naga City, Camarines Sur — Facebook

Negros Occidental Province — Facebook

Negros Oriental Province — Facebook

Northern Samar Province — Facebook

Nueva Ecija Province — Facebook

Nueva Vizcaya Province — Facebook

Pangasinan Province — Facebook

Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro — Facebook

Quezon Province — @quezonPIO | Facebook

Rizal Province — @RizalGov | Facebook

Romblon Province — @SulongRomblon

San Fernando City, Pampanga — @InfoCSFP | Facebook

Surigao City — Facebook

Surigao del Norte Province — Facebook

Tabuk City, Kalinga — Facebook

Tagum City, Davao del Norte — @tagumcity | Facebook

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur — @ViganPH

Zamboanga City — @zambocitygovt

Local government officials

Albay Governor Joey Salceda — @jssalceda | Facebook

Aurora Governor Gerardo Noveras — Facebook

Bataan Governor Albert Garcia — @abetsgarcia | Facebook

Calamba City, Laguna Mayor Justin Marc Chipeco — @mayortimmy | Facebook

Camarines Sur Governor Miguel Luis Villafuerte — @MigzVillafuerte | Facebook

Cavite Governor Juanito Victor Remilla — @jonvicremulla | Facebook

Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez — @GovRamil | Facebook

Manila City Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada — @PresidentErap | Facebook

Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino — @mayorrolen | Facebook

Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez — @BagongParanaque | Facebook

Santa Rosa City, Laguna Mayor Arlene Arcillas — @ArleneBArcillas | Facebook

Philippine Information Agency (PIA) regional accounts

National Capital Region (Metro Manila) — @PIA_NCR | Facebook

Region I (Ilocos Region) — @PIAregion1 | Facebook

Cordillera Administrative Region — @PIA_Cordillera | Facebook

Region III (Central Luzon) — @PIA_RIII | Facebook

Zambales — @piazambales

Region IV-A (CALABARZON) @piacalabarzon | Facebook

Rizal — @PIARizal | Facebook

Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) — @pia_mimaropa | Facebook

Palawan — @PiaPalawan

Region V (Bicol Region)

Camarines Norte — @piacamnorte | Facebook

Region VI (Western Visayas) — @PIARegion6 | Facebook

Iloilo — @iloiloinfocen | Facebook

Capiz — @PIACapiz | Facebook

Negros Occidental — @PIANegOcc | Facebook

Central Visayas (Region VII) — @PIACentralViz

Bohol — @PIABOHOL | Facebook

Cebu — @CebuInfocen | Facebook

Negros Oriental — @PIA7NegOr | Facebook

Siquijor — @PiaSiquijor

Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) — @pia_ev

Samar — @SamarPia

Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) — @PIAIX | Facebook

Region XIII (Caraga) — @PIACaraga | Facebook

Surigao del Sur — @piasurigaosur

A note on the unified system of hashtags employed during weather disturbances:

During storms, the name of the storm with the PH suffix (e.g. #YolandaPH) is used; #walangpasok to announce and track class and work suspensions; #floodPH to report or warn against flooding; #reliefPH to track information on relief efforts; #rescuePH and #safenow for rescue operations.

* For local government units who would like to have their active social media accounts added to the list above, please email us atfeedback@pcdspo.gov.ph

Stay informed, be safe and enjoy the wornderful world!