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Global footwear brands now at SM Seaside City Cebu

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    Global footwear brands Ipanema, Grendha, Rider, Zaxy, Anacapri and Söfft find their new Southern home at Cebu’s seaside lifestyle complex, SM Seaside City. Located inside SM Department Store, these brands offer trendy and fashionable footwear perfect for Cebu’s discerning market. Exclusively distributed by ELRO Retail Corporation, these footwear brands feature a full range of stylish footwear products from flip flops to sandals all the way to comfortable flats and shoes all designed using innovative materials without sacrificing the latest fashion trends. “Since our arrival in the Queen City of the South, we’ve seen the fast-growing presence of our brands to our Cebuano customers,” says Francisco R. Elizalde, ELRO Retail Corp President. “Our strong presence in SM Department Store allows us to delight more customers with products that offer comfort and style. And to further extend our reach in the Visayan market, we’ve decided to bring in more of our house brands to C

Staging the Men of Design

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Basic home furniture and everyday items get a fresh, modern take and find harmony between function, practicality and design as Men of Design Matt Carr of Umbra; Arno Ruijzenaars of Leff Amsterdam; and Kenneth Cobunpue take the spotlight at the “Contemporary Design Showcase”. The Contemporary Design Showcase features the masterpieces of the three esteemed designers who represent their globally-recognized brands in contemporary home furnishing.  Matt Carr of Toronto-based homeware design company Umbra who is for his signature designs that can be distinguished by subtle design detail, style references and the reinvention of traditional objects. Arno Ruijzenaars of clock master Leff Amsterdam pushes the boundaries to create timepiece which exposes elements of construction such as the Tube Clock. Kenneth Cobonpue, a renowned Filipino furniture designer, is known for his masterpieces made of natural materials such as rattan, bamboo, abaca, and buri palm such as the Yoda chai

Be fit this Christmas: top calorie-burning sports to try

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The Christmas season is the time of the year where mouth-watering foods are served such as ham, mechado, caldereta, and lechon. But after devouring those sumptuous yet fatty foods, it is important to shed those calories and still have a fit and healthy body. “Filipinos are food lovers, and it is truly seen during Christmas season where greasy and high-calorie foods are served. Thus, it is just essential to burn those extra calories to avoid excess fat. For people who don’t want to hit the gym, they can try sports to burn the calories,” says Dr. Nicky Montoya, MediCard president. Here are the top calorie-burning sports to try: Swimming. Swimming gives an overall body workout and is great for toning muscles.  Burning up to 800 calories per hour, swimming is one of the best choices if you want to shed those extra pounds for the holidays. If you have a pool or have access to one, it’s time to slip your swim suit on and do some laps. Racket Sports. Grab your racket and get ready

Paseo Verde at Real holds Topping Off Ceremony, First Units Almost Ready For Occupancy

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LEED Inc’s Paseo Verde at Real, the developer’s first green community project in Pulang Lupa Uno, Las Pinas, enters a new phase in their development as they top off the first tower of the three-building development. “The topping off ceremony is symbolic of our promise to deliver the new homes of our clients. We promised them that they will have their units in two years’ time, and this signifies the fruition of that promise,” said Reggie Dela Cruz, Project Director of LEED. With the topping off event, this means that clients who were the first to buy units of Paseo Verde, will be able to move in their new units early or mid next year. The ceremony, which was witnessed by partner realtors and Paseo Verde homeowners, was celebrated with various activities to make the event more unforgettable. Additional Floors The topping off ceremony wasn’t the only milestone being celebrated. LEED Inc. also got approval to add another floor onto their three towers. This mean

Heads up! Gary V on Novuhair: putting energy into prevention

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​Nothing describes Gary Valenciano quite like his moniker “Mr. Pure Energy,” He is the very image of youthful vibrance, whether onstage or not. That’s why it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he values the way he looks the same way that he values the core of who he is: a prayerful, faithful husband, dependable father, and an outstanding entertainer.  ​Part of what makes Gary stay young looking is his head of hair. What many people don’t know is that, like all other men his age, Gary once worried about hair thinning and hair loss. That’s why, at the first signs of the problem, Gary sought to find ways to prevent it from becoming worse.                              ​“I first noticed the hair loss in the shower, after I toweled my hair dry. Then one day, my team of hairstylists noticed that my hair was thinning, too. That’s when they told me to look for the product that Fanny Serrano was using, a product called NOVUHAIR,” remarked Gary on his journey to regaining control ove

BRANDON “THE TRUTH” VERA AND PAUL "TYPHOON" CHENG MADE WEIGHT AHEAD OF ONE HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

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10 December 2015 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), announced today that the mixed martial artists competing at ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS have made weight and are ready for all the action which takes place tomorrow evening, 11 December, at the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines. In the main event, Brandon “The Truth” Vera will take on Paul “Typhoon” Cheng for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Championship. Visit the official ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS weigh-in photo gallery by clicking: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6k384krsvdao0f3/AABoZfKfuYDUszYYrjf_77sta?dl=0 Brandon “The Truth” Vera of the Philippines stated, “Big ups to Paul Cheng for taking this fight on short notice. It takes a warrior-mentality and a lot of guts to step inside the cage, especially against a guy like me, but we put it all on the line for the fans. This fight means a lot to me, my family and my co

Atty. Levi Baligod, Passion for Truth and Love of Country, A Leader should Possess

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Many of our lawmakers seems to catch their knowledge and learning’s on the Western world,  they studied from Harvard University and other known schools from the west. That’s why most of our laws and programs was being adopted from it.  Yet when I met this man Atty. Levi Baligod, I see some light that gives me a glimpse of hope for our nation. This man talks about GMRC ‘ Good Manners and Right Conduct’ as one of the main teachings on Education and specially on how to be Patriotic , or loving our own country next to God. Our neighboring country specially here in the Far East Asia  like Japan, Malaysia, Singapore , China and so forth have this kind of traditional value learned from their parents and their oldies. This is enough for this country to achieved more by showing the right things to do on how they should live, earn , work  teaching and serving everyone without any exclusion that comprises their nation as a whole. He added, that by doing so we can make ours

Citi credit cards Spreads the Happiness

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  Comfort food lovers rejoice, because here’s a treat to warm your hearts! Use your Citi credit card from now until January 31, 2016 at IHOP to satisfy your cravings for their signature pancakes, crepes, burgers, sandwiches, and omelettes. Enjoy 25% off your minimum food bill of P1,000 any time of the day at IHOP branches in Bonifacio Global City, UP Town Center in Katipunan, SM Mall of Asia, Century City Mall in Makati, Spectrum Center in Filinvest City, Coliseum Circle at Araneta Center, Ayala Fairview Terraces, and in their soon-to-open branch at Eastwood City. For more information on Citi’s exclusive offers and promotions, log on to www.citibank.com.ph .

Liver Marin, Love your Liver

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  LIVERMARIN: According to a report by Euromonitor, Filipinos are the 3rd heaviest drinkers in the world. While many Pinoys may think of this as a distinction to be proud of, doctors would disagree. As, excessive alcohol consumption is one of the leading causes of liver disease. While it is difficult to avoid alcohol as it is a huge part of our culture, we can protect our livers with the right supplement – LiverMarin. LiverMarin is a dietary supplement containing 250mg of Silymarin or Milk Thistle, and 100mg of Sodium Ascorbate. Milk Thistle’s active ingredient “flavonoids” break down into two main components, Silydianin and Silychristin, which together form Silymarin – a supplement found in LiverMarin that is known to have the potential to protect your liver by acting as an antioxidant, promoting the growth of new liver cells while preventing liver damage. It also prevents cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver, which is an irreversible damage that causes you to have a weakened immu

KEEP YOURSELF GOING WITH ROBUST EXTREME

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  When it comes to sex, men have this one question etched at the back of their minds: “Am I performing well enough?” For men, questions like this seemed too important because this somehow affects (and even dictates) their ego and confidence. Luckily, there is a food supplement that can help men sustain their stamina and libido – Robust Extreme. ATC Healthcare International Corp. searched for the best ingredients that can aid in increasing stamina and libido and incorporated it into one convenient capsule – Robust Extreme. • Spiral Algae contains various micro-materials that are essential for the body such as gamma-flax oleic acid and beta-carotene. • Corn Extract is a good cleanser for the urinary tract and is also beneficial for disorders of the prostate and cystitis and inflammation of the urethra. • Medlar Extract is a known diuretic. • Ginseng Extract is known for its anti-oxidant properties and it is known as a treatment for stress. • Epimedium Extract or Horny Goat Weed is m

A STYLE “EYECON” THE PERSOL 714: STEVE MCQUEEN SPECIAL EDITION

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  Fast becoming a household name in male eyewear, Persol has been sought out by celebrities and athletes in the Philippines.   In the recent VIP Sale hosted by Samantha Richelle last October 24, 2015 at the Eye Society’s flagship store. Azkals players, Anton Del Rosario, Graham Caygill, Joaco Canas and Napo Bustillo featured the renowned collaboration of Persol and Steve Mcqueen. Eye Society proved to be the pioneer in eyewear, housing the finest selection of globally celebrated eyewear brands. One of which is Persol’s special edition of Steve McQueen sunglasses. The legend behind collaboration inspired this collection with his personality, the rebellious spirit, the inborn charisma, his living life to the limit, his passion for speed.                   Steve McQueen Special Edition is the result of a patient and painstaking craftsmanship. Compared to Persol 714 icon sunglasses, it features the details of the original model worn by the actor when Steve arrived in the film Th

Equitable Foundation, Inc. awards scholarship grants to National Teachers College scholars

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               The Equitable Foundation, Inc., a non-stock, non-profit corporation and member of the Equicom Group, has partnered with National Teacher’s College (NTC) to support students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy. Starting from the 2015 – 2016 school year, qualified students will be beneficiaries of the Go Kim Pah Scholarship Program that will pay for their education starting with their freshman year until their graduation. The partnership was formalized through a signing ceremony held during NTC’s 87 th founding Anniversary. NTC is an existing client of Equicom S eated from the lef t : Rene J. Buenaventura, Equicom Group vice chairman, Antonio L. Go, Equicom Group chairman and trustee of Equitable Foundation, Inc., Jose L. Arguelles, NTC vice president for Finance, Dr. Oscar Jose Y. Arguelles, NTC vice president for Corporate Management, Alan David L. Matutina, EqB president. Standing from the left : Elena Aguila, NTC Accountancy Program head, Dr. Marlyn J.

SM Bowling Millionaires Cup back for Second Season!

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      Win over PHP 4 MILLION in cash prizes at the grandest bowling tournament in Philippine history! The SM Bowling Millionaires Cup is back for a second season with bigger and better rewards! Instant cash prizes are already given to top ranking bowlers during the qualifying rounds. At any point of the tournament, complete a perfect round of 12 strikes, and take home as much as PHP 500,000.  Grand prizes are given up until the 16 th placer, with the grand prize winner taking home millions in pesos. Open to all bowlers, the 2 nd SM Bowling Millionaires Cup is certified by the Philippine Bowling Congress (PBC) and the Affiliated Local Bowling Association (ALBA). The second Millionaires Cup is divided into four categories: Junior Masters for bowlers 20 years old and below, Senior Masters for bowlers 50 years old and above, Classified Masters for bowlers with PBC averages 186 and below, and Open Masters for all bowlers, regardless of average and age. Aspirants are encouraged to

Nagano Seiko boss wins Solane Golf Tournament

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  Kazuho Ushiyama of Nagano Seiko bagged the championship title at the Solane LPG 2nd Golf Tournament. Ushiyama made a total of 72 net points in the 9-hole play-offs to win the title cup. He also received the Best Flight and Nearest to the Pin awards. Nagano Seiko, a Cavite-based manufacturer of reduction gear boxes end parts and shaft for agricultural machinery, is one of Solane’s customers who participated in the tournament. The Solane LPG Golf Tournament is an annual and exclusive sporting event organized by Isla Petroleum & Gas Corporation (IPG) as part of their customer appreciation and nurturing activity. The competition is attended by company executives and officers from IPG’s biggest clients. This year’s tourney was held at the Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club and participated by 34 challengers from 17 companies, namely, Angel’s Burger, Chooks to Go, EMME, Gardenia, Isuzu, JG Summit, McDonald’s, Mister Donut, Monde M.Y. San, Nagano Seiko, Ortigas & Company,

Calata Corp guns to break Guinness Record with ‘Lechon Party’

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  Calata Corporation, one of the biggest agribusiness conglomerates in the country, is mounting a grand “Lechon Party” for the less privileged residents of Metro Manila in its bid to break the record for largest serving of roast pork. The Lechon Party is set to happen on November 8, 2015, 4:00 pm at the Liwasang Aurora, Quezon City Memorial Circle, Quezon City, in celebration of Calata Corporation’s 16 th anniversary, and as an early Christmas gift to the less fortunate residents of the Metro. More than just a celebratory feast, the event also aims to make history by hitting a Guinness World Record on the largest serving of roast pork. Currently, Mexico holds this record where they served 3,094.2 kilos of cochinita pibil , a popular roast pork dish in Yucatan region in 2010. Calata Corporation will try to top the record by serving 5,000 kilos of the country’s well-loved version of roast pork – the lechon. “This year, we will celebrate our 16 successful years in the business by giv

ROBUST EXTREME: The Healthy Pleasures of Sex

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                               What activity, which counts as exercise, boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, lowers heart attack risk, prevents prostate cancer, improves sleep and eases stress among other health benefits?  Sex. Don’t let life prevent you, responsible adults, from indulging in this healthy pleasure. Stress, fatigue, aging and other factors that slow down your sex life can be beaten with Robust Extreme. ATC Healthcare International Corp. sought out the best herbal ingredients out there to help you gain stamina and libido once again, and it’s packed into a convenient little capsule Robust Extreme. Robust Extreme is a food supplement that supposedly helps men against erectile dysfunction and it is a perfect combination of certain herbal extracts that are helpful in maintaining the energy and appetite for sex like: • Spiral Algae contains various micro-materials that are essential for the body such as gamma-flax oleic acid and beta-carotene. • Corn Extr

Go for the Real HardieFlex®

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    The advantages of buying genuine HardieFlex ® fiber cement boards, and how to make sure you’re really getting the original For many people, building a house may happen just once in a lifetime, and the term “dream house” really takes on a deep meaning for them. It’s a long-term investment, that’s why it’s important to ensure that the structure will really last and stay picturesque for a long time. Sound planning, proper construction procedures, and using the best building materials are a must. When budget considerations come into the picture, some people err in sacrificing quality for cost, choosing the least priced building materials. They end up either knowingly getting cheap alternatives, or get tricked into buying fake building materials. For instance, a few would rather use cheap, substandard plywood, while others actually want to go for the more durable fiber cement boards but end up getting only imitation boards. In both cases, there are more disadvantages than benefit

PayLite using your Citi Credit Cards and get exclusive gifts

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  Plus, enjoy a free buffet meal with Vikings, Four Seasons Hotpot City or Niu There’s never been a better time to use PayLite with your Citi Credit Cards. From now until October 31, 2015, Citi cardholders who shop at participating stores will receive exclusive gifts, plus free buffet dining vouchers with qualifying spend. “The celebration for our 25 th anniversary continues,’ explains Bea Tan, Citi Philippines Head for Consumer Banking. “We started with launching a line-up of 25 exclusive offers, but the promotions were all well-received that we have gone past the 25 mark and continue to provide the most rewarding experiences to our cardholders with every spend.” Citi has partnered with BLIMS Fine Furniture, one of the leading furniture stores in the country to give cardholders P2,500 worth of free BLIMS gift certificates with every P50,000 PayLite spend. Citi cardholders who make appliance purchases at partner stores worth P50,000 using PayLite can also earn any of the followi

Discover Lancris Residences as they Hold a Wine Tasting Event this October 24

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    Have you ever dreamed of having a place within the Metro that would be more stylish yet gives you a better and a more luxurious one? You’re family deserves the best place and Lancris have prepared a place just  for you and your family..  BETTER LIVING, PARANAQUE- Lancris Residences, the forefront in stylish condo living, will hold a wine tasting event on Saturday, October 24, 2D15 at seven in the evening. Mr. Massimo Cavallon of Il Biancorosso will host the event in front of the Garnet Tower Showroom. He will present Italian brands including the famous Montecrocetta’s Passitaia. Cocktails will also be served with classical music performances in the background. Attendees may tour the 1.3-hectare property before the wine tasting event to have a first-hand experience of the lifestyle Lancris Residences has to offer. As a treat for attendees, Land Cris Somerset Dev’t Corp, the owner and developer of Lancris Residences, will unveil the scale model of the project to give a bird’s

Prepare for the inevitable: Take care of your Bones and Joints

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    Aging is inevitable and with it comes many health complications, such as bone and joint degeneration. Your bones provide support for the body and give you shape and posture, while your joints make the skeleton flexible. If bones and joints are not properly taken care of, they can become weak and even break which may need surgery to heal. That is why it is vital that you take care of them now. Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, encourages everyone to take care of their bones and joints while they are still young to prevent fractures and bone diseases. “As you age, your bones and joints become brittle and weak. This may lead to bone diseases such as osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the wrist, spine, and hip. These fractures can be very painful and make it difficult to do the things you usually do every day. If you don’t do the best you can now to make your bones strong, you might get this disease when you are older,” says Dr. Monto

ATC GINGKO BILOBA: Protect your Precious Memories

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    They say that memories are the fuel that people burn in order to stay alive. Without the power of remembrance, our existence would be dull and flat. How else can we learn from our mistakes and triumphs? With the lessons from the past, those good and bad, we are enabled to keep on enduring and living despite the innumerable challenges in life. We strive to move forward and reach greater heights as the pain of past failures makes the possible attainment of victory even sweeter. We can’t afford to lose this vital mental capability. Good thing is that there is a herbal plant like ginkgo biloba which makes our minds replenished through time. Keep your memory sharp with ATC Ginkgo Biloba, the brain enhancer you need to ATC Ginkgo Biloba is a food supplement mainly made up of gingko biloba and maiden tree extracts. These two extracts help sharpen the memory and have been used since the early periods of history as food and a traditional medicine. Ginkgo Biloba, a major ingredient of ATC

REDOXFAT: The Allure of Body Sculpting

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  There are few things more satisfying than getting results. When it comes to sculpting physiques, even fewer can compare. With the body as a canvass, the ability to control one’s own destiny is so tangible that it becomes quite addicting. After years of obesity, one can suddenly reverse his or her situation by dedicated weight training and healthy eating. And the results can be quite life changing. The only real opponent in body sculpting is yourself. Unfortunately, some are more successful than others as temptations cannot be completely slayed. Others take a longer time to maintain discipline. This is where Redoxfat can help. What can help us maintain our bodies despite having cheat days are two effective ingredients for weight loss: L-Carnitine and Green Tea Extract. RedoXfat is a food supplement that contains 350 mg of Green Tea Extract and 150 mg of L-Carnitine. RedoXfat’s component, L-Carnitine, is known to be effective in weight loss as it transforms the fatty acids in the

TPB launches “Tag the Fun” Photo Contest

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  Enjoying your vacation or business trip in the Philippines? Share your best travel moments on camera and join “Tag the Fun”- an exciting photo contest organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), together with Agoda , that rewards local and foreign travelers for choosing the Philippines as their destination. Get a chance to win a holiday break in the beautiful beaches and the underground wonder of Puerto Princesa, Palawan or in the white powdery sands and clear waters of Panglao Island, Bohol! Plus, you can also take home “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” premium items. “Tag the Fun” photo contest runs from October 5 to November 13, 2015. It is open to participants 18 years old and above and has two categories: the local category, which is open to all Filipinos, and the foreign category, which is for the foreigners and visitors residing in and outside the Philippines. To join, simply like the official Facebook pages of “ Tourism Promotions Board ”, “ The Philippines ” and