“WASH YOUR HANDS!” REMINDS THE SAFEGUARD GERM ALARM

First introduced during Global Handwashing Day in October 2013, the Safeguard Germ Alarm has also been installed in public restrooms around the country, as seen recently in select McDonalds branches. Schools are also beginning to introduce the alarm to their students, with Little President’s Learning Palace being the first of many more to come.       

         Only 5% scrubbed long enough to kill infection-causing germs after using the public toilet. This jarring statistic was revealed in an article by NewsMax Health.

. The reason this is alarming is because high-touch areas of public restrooms can contain morethan 1,000 colony-forming units per milliliter of infection-causing bacteria.

.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a reminder

 that it takes at least 20 seconds of washing with soap and water to kill most of those germs.

Armed with this information and various studies, Safeguard introduced the Safeguard Germ Alarm, a loud, attention-grabbing alarm and soap dispenser in one. It was an invention made specially by Safeguard to tackle the issue of germs in public restrooms.

The alarm is triggered once a person leaves a toilet cubicle, and is disarmed only when the soap dispenser is pressed. Alongside every installed dispenser is a guide on proper handwashing.

Through the Safeguard Germ Alarm, Safeguard, known to provide 99% germ protection, hopes to enjoin more establishments and schools in its fight against harmful diseases—and in effect, reduce the number of illnesses that could be prevented simply by regular handwashing.

Miss Tourism World Philippines 2014

(Press Release)

There is no doubt that the Filipina beauty is one of the most captivating in the world, after bagging numerous international crowns these past years.   This year, Miss Tourism World Philippines, one of the biggest national pageants happening in the country today, is in search for young, lovely and talented Filipina who would want to be the next beauty queen.  The main pageant will be held in SM MALL OF ASIA ARENA this June 2014.

Miss Tourism World Philippines will be the first in the history of Philippine pageantry and in the rest of the world to give away 10 International Titles and an opportunity for its candidates to go abroad all expenses paid and compete on international beauty pageants representing the Philippines.   Join  and  grab one of the 10 crowns and 10 major titles, aside from the Miss Tourism World International. 

But what sets this contest apart is that Miss Tourism World Philippines 2014 is perhaps the first of its kind where winners will each be involved in actually performing socio, civic, economic and humanitarian activities in their hometowns.  At the same time, winners have the opportunity to help promote tourism as Ambassadresses of Goodwill in their respective provinces/cities/municipalities.

The pageant is also unique with its involvement in making a big difference in the lives of its contestants, winners and non-winners, by assuring all of its candidates the means to build on their chosen career with the pageants livelihood projects.  The ladies should they fail to get the coveted crowns will no longer be the traditional “thank you ladies” but would be winners in their own right. 

All of the candidates, including the non-title holders, will also be given a chance to promote their hometowns abroad, especially in the U.S. and many other countries, through the pageant’s events and shows overseas.

Miss Tourism World Philippines is looking for young Filipina age 18 to 25 years old and is ready to take on new heights with this contest.  Screening starts on April 21, 2014 to May 5, 2014. The Ms. Tourism World Philippines Foundation, Inc. Office: (02) 664 83 82 Globe: 0917, 849 94 88 Smart: 0928 203 55 72 Sun: 0932 211 82 65.

Markdown Madness

Enjoy up to 70% discount on Skechers, Merrell, Sperry Top-Sider, Keds, Pony, Creative Recreation, No Fear, and Saucony at the Tektite Auditorium (Philippine Stock Exchange), Ortigas, Pasig City, from May 5 to 9, 9am to 8pm.

Expect More Artists at EarthDay Jam 2014 Concert

Expect more artist collaborations to fire up this year's EarthDay Jam 2014 Concert, which is dubbed as the biggest and celebrity studded environmental summer street party event in the Philippines.

On its 14th year, the EarthDay Jam 2014 Concert street party, which includes this recyclables fair where people can donate their old gadgets within the 9th avenue corner 34th street venue at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), will feature more celebrity bands, singers and rappers performing their hit songs for a rolling night of live music, campaigning for the  preservation of Mother Earth and its resources.

"The EarthDay Jam 2014 has never been this aggressive with its national campaign, for Mother Earth's protection, survival. It is a relentless campaign supported by concerned government and private sector agencies that aims not only to educate people about the state of health of planet earth, but get everyone to do their fair share in the global fight to save this planet for our children's future, the next generation," said EarthDay Jam Concert founding organizer Ms. Lou Bonnevie.

EarthDay Jam 2014 raised its national campaign, tapping more sectors to take part in concert's overall national environmental campaign activities. "We have to bring more people to support this really worthy cause, and we want it to be done consistent with EarthDay Jam 2014's long term pro-environmennt objectives".

Music artists would take advantage of the EarthDay Jam gig, which Bonnevie adviced will begin early at 6pm, to showcase more brands, more music to the youth. "EarthDay Jam is a non-profit event. It is free, but gig is open to artists willing to share their time and music for one worthy environmental cause."

This year's band line up  includes famed rappers Abra and Gloc 9 ;  blues band Brat Pack; foremost reggae group Brownman Revival; rock band icons Slapshock ,Chicosi ,Sandwich, Kjwan and Mayonnaise ; pop rock artists  Itchy Worms, Moonstar 88 ; folk guru Noel Cabangon ; representatives from PI JazzFest; and eco rock artist Ms. Lou Bonnevie. There will be surprise appearances from other celebrity performers. 

"The (EarthDay Jam) campaign is a work in progress because people need to know hard that Global warming is a serious problem. It is fast depleting the planet's natural resources, and it is only a matter of time before it start to affect all of us," said Bonnevie.

The EarthDay Jam 2014 Concert, which is a branching tribute to the worldwide earth day movement celebration, will happen on April 25, 2014, 6pm, at 9th avenue cor 34th st., Bonifactio Global City (BGC). It is a special project of Earthday Jam Foundation in association with Bonifacio Global City , DENR and city of Taguig in cooperation with First Gen, Smart Communications, Pagcor, GSIS,SWAPP, Foundation For The Philippine Environment ,NSWMC , Gerry’s Grill and Dickies. Media Partners include MYX Music Channel, Lifestyle Network,  Phillipine Star , Business World, Business Mirror , MYX Music Channel , Retro 105.9 and Crossover. EarthDay Jam fans can log on, share their thoughts to https://www.facebook.com/EarthdayJamFoundation or email earthdayjamfoundation@gmail.com

EXPO MOM 2014

Save the date, May 16-18, 2014 (Friday to Sunday), for EXPO MOM 2014. EXPO MOM is the annual gathering of urban moms in Manila, is happening on  at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati. 

Three days of our MOMPRENEUR MARKET, booths showcasing fave MOM, BABY & KID BRANDS, ONSTAGE TALKS & ACTIVITIES. 

Sole to Goal Promo

Get a chance to enjoy the colorful Brazilian Culture and experience the thrill of watching Football’s biggest event live in Brazil for FREE!

 

Here's how to be one of three 3 LUCKY WINNERS of  Ipanema's Sole to Goal Promo:

1. Just buy a pair of Ipanema in any participating store nationwide.

2.  Fill up the entry form and enter the promo code from the store.

 

Promo runs from March 15 - May 15, 2014 only! 

Country Fair Easter at The Blue Leaf



The Blue Leaf would be a great venue for a children's party or memorable occasions, like this coming Easter.

Read below for more details.

 

1.How much are the tickets and what are included?

Ticket rates are only P600 for kids and P400 for adults. Ticket prices cover the following:

•Participate in 1 Easter Egg Hunt session *

•Lootbag with goodies *

•3 free choices of game booths *

•1 free main attraction ( choice between Wowowheels, Playground, ATV, Go Kart and Inflatable Slide or Bounce) *

•1 side entertainment (choice between face painter, glitter tattoo or kiddie salon) *

•Free One ( 1 ) Photobooth photo *

•Join the parlor games and win prizes *

•Join the Easter Egg Decorating contest and win prizes *

•Rabbit Feeding

•Free entrance to shows the whole day at the Blue Leaf

•Lunch Meal Stub ( choice of Pok chop, pork bbq, chicken bbq or fish fillet with java rice and drink )

* For kids only

** Additional Main Attraction will be sold on-site separately.

1. Where can we buy tickets?

Tickets can be bought from the following:

•The Blue Leaf

•Kiddie-party.com shops ( White Plains and Wilson Greenhills)

•Via email

Website: http://theblueleaf.com.ph

Facebook: www.facebook.com/theblueleaf