DepEd Shows Their Gratitude to BCP Dermatological Corporation

The Palarong Pambansa 2012 has ended for this years competition and the Department of Education and the Provincial Government of Pangasinan acknowledged the participation of sponsors and supporters of the event especially the  BCP Dermatological Corporation as one of Major Presenter of Palarong Pambansa 2012.

BCP Dermatological Corporation's Operations Manager Harriet Gabayeron recieved the Certificate of Appreciation which distributed products and services to all participants of Palarong Pambansa as part of their sponsorship of the yearly nationwide sports event.Deped Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro shows their gratitude to , represented it by  ,  with a . Joining them is together with  Governor Amado Espino of Pangasinan who have also received procured 2012 Palarong Pambansa equipment to the Provincial Government of Pangasinan for their sports academy program.

Dermablend, in collaboration with Diana Stalder, also provided a two (2) year scholarship Grant in any computer course at DATAMEX Computer Learning School to Sustituedo Joneza Mie ,one of the Best Athlete at Palarong Pambansa 2012.

Through this partnership with the Department Education, BCP Dermatological Corporation continues to be a highly dynamic company that aims at being a step ahead of competition in terms of product technology, ingredients, and consumer benefits.

My Visit at Mr Kurosawa Euro-Japanese Restaurant

Recently I've attended an event at Resorts World Manila and together with other bloggers, we decided to eat at Mr. Kurosawa Euro-Japanese Restaurant for our dinner after. From a wide selection of restaurant at Resorts World, I found Mr. Kurosawa the most stylish and had an interesting fusion of cuisine preferably Japanese with the touch of European cuisine. I also learned that they have innovations like the introduction of French-Japanese, came from Corporate Chef Christine Nicole Nicolas and her team of internationally-trained chefs.

Inspired by the late Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, which is one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Mr. Kurosawa travel around the world to perfect and master the craft of filming. From Japan he spend most of his time working in Hollywood and Europe as well were vast of opportunities offered around him.


From their updated interior and exterior designs, its so relaxing and spacious for example, the honeycomb windows and elegant fixtures. Well in fact, we stayed almost three hours at the store without feeling bored and the staff services is very accommodating. Then the best part is we ordered the "Must Have" foods and they definitely have the good food that I wanted.

We tried their Last Samurai Chicken, the chicken wings is not that greasy and side dish veggies added the great taste of the dish. I also like their presentation and the color of chicken,fries and vegetables.

Smoke Salmon Roll which also brings out the smile in me hehe...cute :)). The salmon is so sweet and fresh.

Pork Yakiniku's one of their six pork dishes that the restaurants offering and we ordered this because I like the one with kimchi on the side and the vegetable also present on this one.

We combined our meal with their newest milk teas and for me I tried the Mango Yakult which I like so much because its so healthy and can help my digestion.

Of course we will not end the night and visit on a restaurant without a desert we tried their Ferrero Cake and  Banana Split yum..yum....its a finale that I not forget...


For me Mr. Kurosawa Euro-Japanese Restaurant have an excellent food, unparallel value for money and with services that fits your time and dining satisfaction. Visit them at Resorts World and Eastwood Mall.

P&G Gives Back To The Mothers of Barangay Diezmo, Cabuyao, Laguna

Pampers is the P&G's biggest brand with almost nine-billion US dollar brand and until now it continues to develop and give the best quality product for babies worldwide. With a purpose of Touching Lives, Improving Life the company really help and guide mothers worldwide. Evidently the diapers that they produce as well as the updates and health education for mothers throughout the world. In the Philippines, P&G manufacturing plant marked a new milestone as it inaugurated the newest Pampers facility line at Cabuyao, Laguna. This is to serve more mothers not only from the Philippines but from other ASEAN markets as well. 

Last week, 17th of May, In celebration with the inauguration P&G headed by Cabuyao Plant Manager Fanny Wu, extended their helping hand to the mothers of Barangay Diezmo a barangay in the immediate vicinity of the Cabuyao Plant, with cooperation of their Brgy. Captain Alfredo Malabanan.They invited mothers from the barangay who have newborns or very young children and they attentively listened to the expert Mother & Child Nurses Association of the Philippines (MCNAP) Nurse Rosa De Las Alas. Both imparted tips on baby care to mothers particularly the importance of proper sleeping habits of their children. They are all surprise and amazed when P&G announces that a support and supply of Pampers for two years will be rendered into them.

After the short program, we proceed to the P&G Cabuyao Plant for a short plant tour which made me wish to work at the plant because they even have a gym and a recreation area at their big canteen and the fact that the plant is so clean, hi-tech and updated, we also visited the P&G 75^th Anniversary museum which comprised of 75 memorabilia and products through the years, and a short program at their auditorium with the company’s global group president for baby care, Mr. Martin Riant which came fresh from the airport to attend the said momentous event.

Rest assure that P&G will bring so much joy and confident in every Filipino especially the mothers as they learn and experience the quality products that P&G is producing particularly Pampers with its new line of facility as they continually help the less fortunate to celebrate the joys of Motherhood.

See more photos event photos HERE. Thank You :))

All Are Set For 2012 Brigada Eskwela

From government to private sectors, all are set and will join the 2012 Brigada Eskwela, the annual national schools maintenance week spearheaded by the Department of Education which kicks off on Monday, May 21, in Justo Lukban Elementary School in Manila. Participated by community to do the repairs, maintenance and clean up of public schools prior to the opening of classes. This year’s Brigada is slated from May 21 to 26.

Department of Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro said Brigada Eskwela aims to make the school ready for the students and teachers when classes open in June. “Equally important, it hopes to revive the “bayanihan” spirit among Filipinos by engaging the participation of education stakeholders in the community. “The benefits of education redounds to many sectors of society, this is why we encourage everyone to pitch in,” explained Luistro. From soliciting cleaning and repair materials as well as community volunteers Brigada Eskwela mainly move by them and not by cash donations which is more helpful and meaningful.

Among the government and private organizations which signified their participation to the Brigada are the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Amspec, US Aid for International Development (USAID), Chamber of Mines, ABS-CBN E-Media, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Globe Telecom, Kabisig ng Kalahi, Petron Corp., Philam Life, Philippine Business for Social Progress and the Philippine National Bank, among others.

With this year’s focus on school sanitation and on improving the schools of indigenous communities, Brigada Eskwela will be a sure go on May 21-26. “School hygiene should not be overlooked as well as the schools catering to IPs,” Luistro explained.Based on DepEd Memo No. 56 series of 2012, the DepEd-wide activity will start with a motorcade from the Central Office in Pasig at 6:00 in the morning en route to the Justo Lukban Elementary School where the clean-up drive will officially kick-off with Sec. Luistro

This is a nationwide event that simultaneously observed during the said week. Other DepEd officials will also join the caravan in other areas nationwide. Undersecretary Albert Muyot will be in Alfonso Lista Elementary School in Ifugao while Usec. Yolanda Quijano will visit Ligao Central School in Ligao City, Albay.Usec. Francisco Varela will be in Balagtas Central School in Bulacan and Assistant Secretary Reynaldo Laguda will join the activities in Magsaysay Elementary School in Samar.

Further, Asec. Armando Ruiz will be part of the maintenance efforts in Kalibo Integrated School in Aklan while Asec. Elena Ruiz will visit a school in the City of Naga.To date, it has generated an equivalent amount of over P2.02 billion from donations in kind and man-hours spent in school repairs which would have otherwise been taken from the maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) of public schools. Brigada enjoys full participation of all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide.

2012 Brigada Eskwela Focuses on School Hygiene and Indigenous Communities

Brigada Eskwela is an annual event that keep and maintains school facilities and equipment, this happens yearly two weeks before the school opening. Last year, I myself witness and participated the said event that was happened at Bago Bantay Elementary School (story HERE) and it was successful and fulfiling to be part of this. 

For this year's Brigada Eskwela school sanitation and improving the schools of indigenous communities is the focus. Spearheaded by the Department of Education, Brigada Eskwela or National Schools Maintenance Week is the improvement of toilets and wash facilities -- to give emphasis on the importance of school sanitation and hygiene. Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said when schools promote hygiene, they also help develop learners who are conscious of their own health and personal well being. “Our thrust in this year’s Brigada Eskwela is on school sanitation because it is also where personal hygiene is reinforced among our students which can, in turn, help develop their self-esteem as well as to help improve the schools of indigenous communities", Luistro added.

All are in involve and will be participating Brigada Eskwela such as parents, teachers, students, civic and business groups, local government units, non-government units and other community residents to repair and sprucing of schools two weeks before the opening of classes in June, particularly May 21-26. The bayanihan spirit which the Brigada helps rekindle also encourages all sectors to be stakeholders in education. The annual school maintenance program enjoins education stakeholders to contribute their time, effort and resources for the repair work. The goal is to ensure that the public schools are ready to receive students when school opens.

DepEd Memo No. 56 series of 2012, the DepEd-wide activity will start with a motorcade from the Central Office in Pasig at 6:00 in the morning en route to the public school where the clean-up drive will officially lick-off. Brigada Eskwela enjoins participants to donate construction and cleaning materials or serve as volunteers. It does not accept cash donations on the other hand it generated an equivalent amount of over P2 billion from donations in kind and manhours spent in school repairs which would have otherwise been taken from the maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) of public schools.

Inspiring Athletes Lead in the Recent 2012 Palarong Pambansa

While most children of their age are still sleeping, three girls head early in the morning to one of the sandy beaches of General Santos City. Challenged by the lack of modern facilities, the girls conduct their daily trainings in gymnastics at the beach, under the heat of the sun.

Ajah Joise Fuentes, Sophia Gayle Raagas and Nica Bernadette Castañares did not see the inadequacies as hurdles for them to represent Region XII in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics elementary level. Hailing from GenSan, Ajah and Sofia, 12, and Nica, 11, usually practice their basic stunts at the shore with their coach, Johnny Romualdo.
Coach Romualdo remember how the team used to join cheerdance competitions. Whenever they would win the competition, they would choose to use part of their prize to invest in training facilities. When the team arrived in Pangasinan on May 3, they had to wait long hours to use the Palaro venue for practice since other regions had prior reservations and then they turn came in, they did not waste any time for them to master their moves and executions.

All their hardwork and sacrifices truly paid off after the team, who used to practice with “dayami” as mats, landed on the 3rd spot during the Championships while Ajah managed to bag the 2nd Place for Individual All-Around Championships.

On the other hand, John Paul Laurence “Long-Long” Cabido, younger brother of Nica proved that disability is never a hindrance to achieve recognition in the field of sports, a nine-year old gymnast from GenSan has struggled to establish his name all the way up to the 2012 Palaro. He was born with defect on one of his arms, causing him to lose a thumb but does not view this as a disadvantage.

With full love and support from his parents, in fact availed promo plane rides just to accompany him and Nica in their respective games in Pangasinan. His father, who works as a security guard, does his best to support his children’s dream. He and his wife hope that their children can get scholarships in college through their talents in sports. Long-Long excels in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics and even managed to notch a silver medal in the elimination round. At first, he wanted to pursue Taekwondo but his family could not afford to buy him uniforms and equipment. Inspired by his elder sister, Long-Long began to train for gymnastics and was motivated to pursue the sports since then.

He won the bronze medal in the 2012 Palaro, Long-Long once again showed the world that having disabilities is not necessarily debilitating. Moreover, it gave him the chance to see his condition in a different light and use it to inspire others. Facing disability or challenges is a matter of perception. The inspiring stories of these athletes manifest how determination and courage can truly move mountains.

PLDT's TelMeHow Apps

PLDT’s revolutionary tablet landline and multimedia gadget now comes with its own, exclusive applications called TelMeHow. The landline's new innovation is now "app-grade" that comes with applications which can help you great in your everyday living. Recently, I had a chance to attend the launch of the said TelMeHow at Prive, The Fort and my bloggers friends are also there.With our surprise we end up as a model chancging our lifestyle from regular look to new using the guide that came form TelMeHow.

TelMeHow is really an educational online companion and is easy-to-follow, very useful knowledgeable which is ideal for pursuing special interests, developing new skills or simply bonding with loved ones especially now that it is summer vacation kids are at home bonding every minute with their family. The family will really appreciate the applications which categorized and handled by professional and experts with each category like cooking (Erwan Heussaff) , fashion (Sassa Jimenez and stylist Bea Constantino), travel (Lois Yasay of WeAreSoleSisters.com), photography (Paul Ticzon), first aid, sports (Kirk Long and Michelle Gumabao), music, language and fitness that guides you in the form of video, photos and content. TelMeHow will also tie up with leading publications and websites for content sharing such as Mega.ph, Iammeg.ph,Bianca Valerio of B*Spoke, as well as TV5.

The PLDT Telpad S7 Slim boasts of an 8 GB internal memory, 512 MB RAM, 1 GHz Qualcomm processor and additional storage capacity of up to 32 GB. The sleek S7 Slim also has a micro HDMI port for larger scale viewing on HD television. It also comes with 3-axis Accelerometer, gravity, and ambient light sensors. Each Telpad plan comes with unlimited calls and unlimited broadband service. Plans start at P1,849 at 1.5mbps. The Telpad unit is an Android™-powered device so subscribers can take advantage of more than 450,000 applications available for download at Google Play (formerly known as Android™ Market).

Find out more about PLDT’s revolutionary tablet landline at www.PLDTTelpad.com. Existing Telpad subscribers can also download the TelMeHow app for free from the website.

NCR's Sofie Gonzales Won Gold Medal (Gymnastics) in Palarong Pambansa 2012

This is a good news for NCR and supporters of Palarong Pambansa 2012 because Sofie Gonzales won a gold medal for gymnastics girls. Yesterday before we go back to Manila, we had a chance to interview and ask Sofie about her goals and aims. Sofie aim to be on Olympics 5 years from now, by hearing that, I think she is a very focus, determined and motivated athlete, even her coach Normita "Butch" Ty of PGAA is very happy to hear that from her. And no doubt she can have that by then.

Regional Director for NCR Director Mr. Joris Rosales, Coach Normita "Butch" Ty and Sofie's Father Mr. Tonito Gonzales

Watch and support Palarong Pambansa athletes, watch them play live at palarongpambansa2012.com.

Max’s Restaurant and Body Shop Pay Tribute to Filipino Moms

Last week work as I had my lunch break on my work at Quezon City, I didn't missed the chance to attend an event by Max's Chicken and Body Shop because it aims to give tribute to the most important women of the world - Moms. Since the place is very near around my working place, I spent it celebrating with other bloggers hoping that it is worth while, but it doesn't failed my expectation. 

Around 12PM the event started and hosted by Ms Lyn Ching of Unang Hirit which also a great mom despite a very busy working schedule. Many moms experiencing the same way and Max's Restaurant and Body Shop gave the things that mom deserved. From May 7-13 momies will be having a special gift from Max's and Body Shop by purchasing 1,300Php only. Family members who will be celebrating Mother’s Day at Max’s Restaurant with a minimum spend of PhP 1,300 will be receiving a luxurious bottle of Body Shop’s Shower Gel - soap-free, lather-rich and fruit-infused! It’s the perfect gift to pamper MOM on her special day.

This is a nationwide promo that's why moms in the provinces can also received a gift and for the familiar inscription that reads “the house that fried chicken built” has always spurred a feeling of enthused anticipation for the scrumptious spread of home-cooked dishes and heirloom recipes that have been in the Max’s tradition for more than six decades.

Aside from sarap-to-the-bones Max's fried chicken you can also enjoy sumptuous meal at Max's like their hot Sinigang, classic Kare-Kare oozing with thick peanut sauce, the crackling sound of Crispy Pata, and more. Visit any Max's Restaurant now with your mom and celebrate with you most important women in your lives.

 

New Names will Rise in 2012 Palarong Pambansa

Famous athletes of the Philippines like Lydia De Vega, Elma Muros, Wesley So and more came from the annual Palarong Pambansa and for many years, the Palarong Pambansa has never failed to produce notable athletes in different fields of sports until now. Some of them made their name and  popular specially in international sports scene. They also serve as an inspiration to young athletes hoping to establish their own names in their respective categories.The 2012 Palaro showcases a new roster of talents that may soon follow the tracks of legendary Filipino athletes. 

To name some, Mae Barit (Region XI) for athletics, Jomel Renolayan (Region V) for arnis, Jade Bornia (Region XII) in the field of boxing, Arielle Nichole Orell (NCR) and Mary Carmelli Garovillo (Region 7) for Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rachiel Paterno in 800 meter run athletics for elementary girls and Romnick Nor in 100 meter dash athletics for secondary level. These are just a few of the many outstanding players that the nation will witness during the upcoming Palaro. Preparations, hard work and sacrifices will all boil down into a single fight that could possibly shape their future as athletes.

At the Presscon held at Capitol Resort Hotel Lingayen Pangasinan, Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said that Palarong Pambansa is more than just a national sports competition. “While we expect that Palarong Pambansa will boost regional pride among our competing regional athletic associations, to the athletes, joining the competition has a deeper meaning. It could be the first step to reaching their dreams in the world of sports since it opens many doors of opportunities to unfold their full potentials,” said Luistro.


Let us all watch at Palarong Pambansa 2012 website HERE via live streaming and be updated on Palarong Pambansa 2012 at Pangasinan. See more photos HERE for the Palarong Pambansa PressCon happen yesterday morning.

Pangasinan Ready to Open 2012 Palaro Together with Department of Education

Are you ready for Palarong Pambansa 2012? I that's a resounding yes, well the Department of Education also is ready and completed the preparations for the 2012 Palarong Pambansa and is all set to kick off the national sporting event in Lingayen, Pangasinan. And guess what? I, together with my other co-bloggers are already here to witness the event especially the opening tomorrow which will be attended by President Benigno Aquino III.

Last night at the Governor's Night, DepEd Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC says “We are confident to say that all necessary arrangements have been secured to make this year’s Palaro truly remarkable and successful” . The Secretary also promised a clean, green, and hi-tech Palaro this year including the zero tolerance of cheating.

DepEd tasked the National Screening and Accreditation Committee to facilitate the screening and accreditation of athletes and coaches using stricter implementation of the guidelines which DepEd Sec. Br Armin Luistro reiterated in his speech in Governor's Night.

Pangasinan Governor Amado Espino Jr. and the provincial government of Pangasinan promises to provide tight security during the Palaro. A security officer will be assigned in every billeting quarter to monitor and ensure the safety of Palaro delegates and participants. Governor Espino has also assigned a medical team from local hospitals to look after the athletes during the sports competitions.Health care providers are visible and ready within the sports area and medical institution and facilities in Lingayen and Dagupan.

What about exciting in this year's Palaro? Is the provincial government of Pangasinan has partnered with DepEd in launching the new website for the 2012 Palaro. The new website boasts of its high functionality and uniqueness and promises to deliver the ‘most digital’ coverage in the history of Palaro (HERE). It features 17 sports categories with individual sports channels for live streaming with real time scoring and replays of the games. The Palaro 2012 TV will also be launched to showcase extraordinary stories of athletes and their journey at the Palaro, messages from guests, and other interesting stories. You can also participate in the conversation by commenting in the live screaming format of the site.

The Palaro will use the breakthrough Social Media Command Center for faster response to queries and suggestions. The command center will serve as the central network of connection among participants and officials. DepEd has also partnered with social news network Rappler as its official social media partner. Updates may be viewed via http://www.rappler.com/sports/palarong-pambansa-2012. Organizers are aiming for Palarong Pambansa to trend worldwide on twitter for the duration of the games by using #palaro2012 for all Palaro related updates.


See Day 1 Photos HERE.

Aqua Pool Party at Manila Ocean Park

What's more fun to celebrate summer? Well gear up and jump into a place that surrounded with water, have water friends and water species. Nothing else than Manila Ocean Park, that's why one invite didn't stop me to say resounding yessss..After a day of work I went to Manila Ocean Park (MOP) last Saturday for a fun Aqua: The Biggest Pool Party. I may not ready to swim but my body's ready for exciting surprises the party can give.

Around 6PM the registrations open and one by one I saw my co-blogger like Joy, Jayson, Vance, Ning and Ia (thank you girl). Before the party started were given a device that will enable us to exist online specifically on Facebook and Twitter. By using the E-Wrist Band we can go online by registering first, deposit 100Php (refundable) and wolaaa ..Enjoy the Manila Ocean Park as your friends online joined with you on your journey at the park.

We really enjoyed that night from Musical Fountain, food, drinks and concert at the pool by bands like Tanya Marcova, Silent Sanctuary and more. Some of the bloggers hit the pool and I am so envy with them, there's also a point that I really want to jump-in too hehe...Thank God my hubby arrived to fetched me hehe..thank you Manila Ocean Park that was really fun. I'll be there again the soonest with my friends and relatives for them to experience the new technology and lots of new surprises.

World Of Feng Shui's New Home at SM North Edsa

World Of Feng Shui (WOFS) is owned by Ms Marites Allen who dedicated herself into feng shui practice and raising local into it. A woman who helps and contributed and published books about feng shui and conducted seminars for top companies, television and radio programs. I know you've seen and heard over different mediums of communication.

Last year I had a chance to talk to her over lunch together with other bloggers and visited her branch at Serendra, Taguig City (HERE) and now that over a year had pass WOFS branch has grown with branch at SM North EDSA opens last week. The opening begun with dragon dance which believe delivered good luck and of course a short blessing from a priest was held also.

People from the north will have a chance to buy lucky items from WOFS, especially now that they have   fashion apparel and accesories and also have a chance to meet and greet Ms Marites Allen. The branch is located at the ground level of main building of SM North. Good luck everyone!! 

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