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Thursday, July 31, 2014

SM Bowling's Millionaire’s Cup

SM Bowling celebrates 25th anniversary with the launching of “Millionaire’s Cup,” the biggest tournament in the country’s bowling history with a total of P5 million worth of prizes at stake.

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc., the company that carries you major brands such as SM Cinema, IMAX, Mall of Asia Arena, e-PLUS, and SM Skating Rink, brings you the SM Bowling and Leisure Center’s biggest and most competitive bowling tournament: In celebration of the SM Bowling’s 25th year anniversary, SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. will be launching the first ever SM Bowling Millionaire’s Cup.

This year, SM will be giving away over Php 5 Million in prizes, including P2 million and a car for the grand prize winner – The biggest prize in Philippine Bowling History!

To encourage the players of the preliminary rounds, the winner of the center finals will receive an initial P 100,000. 1st runner up will receive P 50,000 while 2nd and 3rd runner up will take home P 25,000. During the championship, the top victor of the grandslam finals will receive a whopping P 2,000,000 and a car. Subsequent winners will not go empty handed: 1st runner up will pocket P 500,000, 2nd runner up will take home P 250,000, 3rd runner up will earn P 150,000, and the 5th to 16th place finisher will still receive P 25,000 each.
 

 
To know more details on SM Bowling Millionaires Cup, contact SM Bowling and Leisure Center at 862-7609 or 0917-8602850. Visit www.smbowling.com
 
SM Bowling and Leisure Center is a one-stop entertainment hub that offers not only the best in bowling, but in billiards, games, and even KTV. Currently, the SM Bowling and Leisure Center has also launched the “Match Your Bowling Games with Free Food” promo, wherein bowlers will be given complimentary snacks in line with availing at least two games at the bowling and leisure center. Currently, SM Bowling has branches in SM Fairview, SM North EDSA, SM Valenzuela, SM Mega Mall, SM South Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Cebu and SM Lanang Davao.

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated or SMLEI is the lifestyle and entertainment solutions company of SM Prime Holdings Inc. that offers the best in movies, events, leisure and technology. Starting with SM Cinema, the largest cinema exhibitor in the country, as its sole marque, the company grew into 12 major brands. Currently tucked under its belt are brands such as SM Cinema, Director’s Club Cinema, IMAX Theatre, WM Cinemas, SM Skating Rink, SM Bowling and Leisure Center, Exploreum, Snack Time, e-PLUS Tap to Pay, e-PLUS Digital, and SM Tickets. SMLEI aims to promote bonding activities among Filipino families and friends, through entertainment and leisure facilities, while advocating the ease of use and personalized service created to complement the Filipino lifestyle.


Electrolux Delightful-E Contests

Savings Calculator Facebook Contest
 
To help you start your laundry savings, Electrolux is giving away the perfect laundry partner to four lucky users. Four Electrolux washing machines are up for grabs. To join, (1) like the Electrolux Little White Book Facebook page; (2) calculate your laundry savings using the Savings Calculator; (3) hit the share button found in the result page; and (4) in the caption, tell us what you plan to buy using your laundry savings, include the hashtags #DelightfulE and #SimpleToSave and post it on your Facebook page. The contest will run from August 11 to September 15, 2014.
 
Delightful-E Simple to Share
 
Electrolux’s annual clothes donation drive is back with a twist. This year, Electrolux will continue to collect and wash your donated pre-loved clothes, but will add a personal touch to the advocacy.  From simply collecting pre-loved clothes for calamity-stricken survivors, Electrolux, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga’s Trese, will add extra warmth by transforming unusable donated clothes into quilts for new born babies from orphanages and other communities.
 
Simple to Share Instagram & Twitter Contest
 
As we quickly approach the season of giving, Electrolux challenges you to give a bit more of yourself to those in need. Share a special piece of clothing that is close to your heart. Join the Simple to Share Instagram &Twitter Contest for a chance to win one of the four twin tub washing machines from Electrolux and Breeze laundry detergent gift packs. Follow these three easy steps to join:(1) take a photo of a special piece of clothing that you are willing to donate; (2) tell us why it’s special to you and why you wish to donate it, and (3) use the hashtags #DelightfulE and #SimpleToShare and tag @ElectroluxPH.
 
The Simple to Share Contest will run from August 1 to September 30, 2014.
 
To know more about Electrolux Delightful-E Simple, visit www.facebook.com/thelittlewhitebook or follow @ElectroluxPH on Twitter and Instagram.
 

Under The Dome

The 1st season hit series UNDER THE DOME, the sci-fi drama series of an invisible and impenetrable dome has surrounded Chester's Mill and where the residents were trapped under the mysterious dome. Airs every Wednesday, 9:55 pm, only at RTL CBS Entertainment HD.
 

 
On August 27, 2014 at 9:55 pm, catch UNDER THE DOME: INSIDE CHESTER'S MILL. It's a must watch exclusive one-hour special features highlights from the last season as well as new interviews with the cast and executive producers. Plus get an advance sneak peak on what could possibly happen to the residents of Chester's Mill who are still trapped under the mysterious dome.
 
On September 02, 2014, Season 2 UNDER THE DOME will premiere on RTL CBS Entertainment HD, with "Heads Will Roll." Barbie's fate lies in Big Jim's hands. While the Dome presents a new threat when it becomes magnetized. Meanwhile, Julia seeks the help of a stranger to save the life of a mysterious girl who may hold the clues to the origin of the Dome. The premiere episode was written by best selling author and executive producer, Stephen King, who also makes a cameo appearance.
 
RTL CBS Entertainment HD is available on SKY cable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD). On Destiny Channel 53 , Cablelink Channel 224 and other provincial operators nationwide. Like on Facebook (RTLCBSEntertainment) and follow on Twitter (@RTLCBSEntertain).

MERALCO INTRODUCES THE NEW MoVE APP FOR BETTER BILL MANAGEMENT

Meralco has launched its MeralcO Virtual Engine (MoVE), an iOS and Android-friendly app that allows consumers to have more power over their monthly electric bill.
 
Knowing that people are more conscious of their electricity usage nowadays, Meralco developed this app to make managing consumers’ electricity spending better. One of the key features allows users to compute their power consumption based on their appliances’ cost per hour and length of use per day and week.
 
 
 

 
The MoVE app also gives users electricity-saving tips, Meralco news updates, and more.
 
This is the full list of features:
1.      Usage - tracks your electrical consumption in real time, by adding your appliances and switch them on and off in the app as you would use them at home.
2.      Calculator - lets you forecast the electrical consumption when buying an appliance or simply know how much an appliance costs to operate.
3.      Directory - easily find the Meralco branch or Bayad Center nearest you.
4.      Information - notifications on power interruptions, scheduled maintenance or Meralco events.
5.      Bright Ideas - helpful tips for your home on how to conserve electricity
6.      E-Bill - delivers your Meralco bill online for convenience
 
To help promote the launch of the MoVE app, Meralco introduced horoscope videos starring comedienne Giselle Sanchez. She plays Madame Giselle, a fortune teller who identifies the electricity-wasting bad habits of each Zodiac sign and gives advice on how the MoVE app can help them. Watch the videos on Meralco’s YouTube channel.
 

 
The MoVE app is available for free, on both the App Store and Google Play. For details, visit meralco.com.ph.
 


Sunday, July 27, 2014

Grendha for Rainy Days

Having problems on what to wear during rainy days? Want to stay in style without sacrificing fashion and avoid looking plain? Grendha launches its collection perfect for the rainy days. The best and most stylish way to look and feel pretty amidst the bad weather, revolutionizing the trend in fashion with its sophisticated design and quality materials makes the perfect footwear to fit for the rainy days.
 
Made of Polyvinylchloride (PVC) material, making it 100% waterproof, durable, and stronger than rubber! The choice of colors and prints made, give each product a unique personality suitable for stylish lady that is fit for everyday wear, even during the rainy days! It is the perfect footwear for the modern woman who is searching for a product with quality, with good value for money, and a product with design in tune with the current fashion trends. Be wise, be beautiful, and choose Grendha.
 
Grendha is available in Bambu Stores and all leading Boutiques and Department Stores nationwide.
 
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Thursday, July 24, 2014

The Next Baby Steps Campaign

The Next Baby Steps Campaign aims to educate and encourage couples to seek help early, with a focus on age because it is the single most important factor affecting fertility. It will take place in August 2014 and will be implemented in different Asian countries like Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
For more details visit www.thenextbabysteps.com
 
 


Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Baby Company - SM Aura Taguig City

Great news for moms and dads too, the newest Baby Company is now open at the 3rd floor of SM Aura in Taguig City. 
 
Check out all baby stuff they offer...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Monday, July 14, 2014

PiLE—a local music search engine and sharing platform

iACADEMY in partnership with PinoyTuner, Radio Republic, Amplify, Vandals on the Wall and Ndfy today unveiled project PiLE—a local music search engine and sharing platform intended to promote the local music industry. Quite simply, PiLE hopes to give users access to an impressive database of Filipino music and artists, culled from other locally managed sites, as a way to keep up with a rapidly evolving industry. 

The changing landscape of the local music scene

As most things go in a world that is continuously changing, music also had to evolve. These radical shifts came with every generation. Where vinyl and 8-tracks once filled teenage bedrooms in 70s, cassette tapes came and took over in the 80s. Then came CDs and Discmans when the 90s rolled in. At the turn of the millennium, mp3 players and iPods were introduced. And most recently, if you are among the early adopters who were willing to abandon the way you have bought and listened to music for the last decade, you deleted your iTunes library and put your trust in the cloud. 

There is an undeniable level of convenience that technology brings to the way the world consumes music. But it comes at a price. The most glaring of which is how unprecedented access took away the tangible part of the music experience. 

It is not necessarily always a bad thing. Technology has managed to open so many doors for musicians to share their art and audiences to discover great music—even if it is at the expense of being able to rifle through liner notes or make mixed tapes. But it also leaves room for a lot of clutter to come through. The Internet is known for it, and the music industry was not spared. What this meant was that musicians now have to work harder to get themselves noticed; and for audiences, sifting through the clutter was now an inevitable part of the user experience. 

That being said, the local music industry has made remarkable inroads in its quest to embrace the digital transition and streamline content to offer thoughtfully curated Filipino music. Sites like Pinoytuner, Radio Republic, Amplify, Vandals on the Wall and Ndfy have become known as vanguards of the local music scene, empowering local talent and giving them a platform online where they can be heard. 

But there is a lot more that can be done—opportunities where technology and music can combine with social entrepreneurism to introduce Filipino music to a wider audience and highlight local creativity to the world. 

All in one PiLE

An idea borne out of the need to combine the school’s three main educational niches—computing, business and design—iACADEMY now seeks to fuse the school’s resources and address a demand, anchored on the universal language of music. 

PiLE is a local search engine and sharing platform that intends to promote the local music industry. The goal is twofold—to introduce more Filipinos to the unfamiliar and but no less talented musical acts from this country; and, to those who already recognize the promise of Filipino musicians, to give both audiences and artists a chance to thrive in this evolving digital landscape. 

Embracing ingenuity in a digital world

Despite its simplicity as a vehicle to empower the local music scene, PiLE is actually a first for the country. 

“Our role is to make sure that Filipino music gets presented to more people who can appreciate the talent and hard work that goes behind creating it. Involving our students in something like this also means they get hands on, practical experience for an initiative that is relevant and important to them,” says Vanessa Tanco, President and CEO of iACADEMY. 

 
Photo source: www.occasionsofjoy.com
 


 


With the support of the country’s top music industry players, artists, music enthusiasts and the altruistic vision of today’s youth with the technical skill to make it happen, the possibilities of how PiLE can change an evolving music scene is endless. The opportunity to constantly develop features to eventually create an ecosystem is present and it will never lose sight of the fact that it exists to celebrate Filipino talent. 
 
When asked, how do you see the future of iACADEMY in terms of adapting to technological advancement? Ms. Tanco enumerated, "the way iACADEMY sees it, technology can do several things--
1. It encourages students to learn something that is relevant to their lives.
2. It allows students opportunities to address a global need.
3. It can enable global collaboration.
More than anything, the concept of having to adapt to technological advancement keeps both the school and our students flexible and always ready for change. Our school already prides itself for its ability to focus on what students need, which allows us to focus on their creativity, emotional intelligence and their individual talents. And our expertise in technology helps us combine their strengths and apply it to theoretical education for practical output.” Tanco ends.
 
Photo source: www.occasionsofjoy.com

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iACADEMY is a school that offers courses that cater to the needs of the industry by combining theoretical and practical learning techniques designed to equip them with the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers. For questions and inquiries, please call (02) 8897777 or visit their official website at www.iacademy.edu.ph

Sunday, July 13, 2014

PERFORMANCE ARTIST EXPLORES FEMALE POWER AND BEAUTY THROUGH POETRY AND VISUAL EXPRESSION

Performance poetry artist, advocate and educator Kooky Tuason presents a fresh look at female empowerment in her new coffee table book Picket Lines: Dialogues Between Eves, Among Eves and For Eves, which features 100 photos of women with poems written on their bodies. The book juxtaposes poetry on select women’s skin and images to make powerful statements about the lives of women.
 
Picket Lines is a product of the author’s collaboration with photographers Niccolo Cosme, Tabitha Fernan, Mitch Mauricio, Katrina Pallon, and Nikkorlai Tapan. It features various women, many of whom are leaders in their fields and prominent in the public arena such as Sr. Mary John Mananzan, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, Miriam Quiambao, Shawn Yao, Andrea del Rosario, Nina Ricci Alagao, Cecile Guidote-Alavarez, Love Anover, Jodi Sta. Maria, Lilia Cuntapay, Cynthia Alexander, Kate Torralba, Michelline Syjuco, Risa Hontiveros, Sonia Roco, Twinkle Ferraren, Abby Asistio, Gaby dela Merced, Giselle Sanchez, Sanya Smith, Mocha, Karen Kunawicz, Gloria Diaz, Aimee Marcos, Anita Linda. The images reflected in the book were intensified by the contributions of highly talented make-up artists and stylists.
 
Tuason has studied performance art and trained under the British Council, then went on to share her craft and promote the art through conducting performance poetry workshops, performing in gigs, art exhibits, radio shows, schools, embassies and other venues.

She has published several studio albums, Romancing Venus Vol. 1 (2005), Romancing Venus Vol. 2 (2006), and Bigkas Pilipinas (2007). She also co-produced an album titled “In Transit: Manila Meets Toronto” which was funded by the Arts Council of Canada. The Romancing Venus records were the catalyst in forming a sisterhood of female artists, writers, and musicians passionate about using creative expression as a tool for healing.
 
In 2007, Tuason launched her radio show “Bigkas Pilipinas” which ran for more than two years every Saturday evening on Jam 88.3. The show was nominated at the KBP Golden Dove Awards and Catholic Mass Media Awards for Best Culture and Arts Program. Playing spoken poetry non-stop during its time slot, Bigkas Pilipinas was instrumental in positioning spoken poetry at the mainstream level, and brought the art to nationwide attention for both enthusiasts and curious listeners.
 
“Picket Lines: Dialogues Between Eves, Among Eves and For Eves” book counts the Women’s Crisis Center as its beneficiary. For purchasing details, email mina@yonzon.com. You can also follow Picket Lines on Facebook and Twitter.