UNICEF National Ambassador Gary Valenciano on Sendong and Children

UNICEF National Ambassador Gary Valenciano visited children affected by Tropical Storm Sendong in Iligan City last December 28, 2011.

About UNICEF *

UNICEF is the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries. They support child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner with Coca-Cola?

Has it ever happened to you that you missed someone on the dinner table? It may have been a relative, a friend, or a loved one perhaps. who ever he or she is, would you wish to have them back?

Stop the Spread of HIV Infection, Blow the RED WHISTLE! *

"7 new HIV cases a day in one of the 7 countries with growing numbers of HIV cases in the world, with 7 billion people. "

Today, December 1, is World's AIDS Day. LEt us be reminded of the alarming situation. In the Philippines, six new infections are recorded everyday, an exponential leap from the ‘low and slow’ character of the epidemic before 2007. While most of Asia's rate is slowing down, ours is facing an alarming rise in HIV infection.

WWF’s Adoption Program: Bring Home A Panda & A Dolphin *

Have you ever though of bringing a panda or dolphin home? Well, at least not the actual ones. This Christmas season, WWF encourages you to veer from the typical gifts and choose those that give back with their WWF Adoption Program.

TOMS Give Fair on December 4

Let's all get together for the TOMS GIVE FAIR on December 4, Sunday at 10am-4pm at the Trinoma Park, 4th Level,Trinoma Mall.

Join the Good Blog Awards

After the announcement of the GoodBlog Awards a few months ago, it is now up, in full swing, and ready to accept your entries!

Designer Oliver Tolentino Unveils "MaSAYA" Collection

On October 26 RIIR Designer Line, in partnership with premier universal bank Metrobank Platinum, has redefined fashion with the launch of its latest collection of couture bags designed by internationally-acclaimed global Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino. 

Avida launches Avida Cityflex Towers BGC & Avida Towers BGC 34th Street

True to its promise of enriching the lives of more people, Avida Land Corp. introduced the two new projects similar in workmanship but distinct in a variety of ways in the home of passionate minds—Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

The Sound of Music Hits Manila!

Good news to all the fans of anything SOUND OF MUSIC- may it be the book, the musical or the movie - the SOUND OF MUSIC musical is now in Manila!

Virlanie: Rice-ing Up for Street Children

Through Rice Up for Street Children, Virlanie Foundation aims to collect enough pledges to accommodate its monthly needs of 50 sacks of rice per month for its homes and outreach programs in slum communities.

TEN Moves to Philippine Basic Education

How many moves constitute an 'action'? What does "10 Piso. 10 Buwan. 10 Libong Silid-Aralan" mean?

Birth Certificate 3-Day Delivery

I recently tried the 3-day Birth Certificate Delivery through the CitizenServices NSO Birth Certificate Delivery.

Brieo Deals: Newest Deal Site in Town

With the great number of online deal sites in town, you'd sometimes think that there's just too much of them already. But on the other hand, the more suppliers, there are, the better it is for the consumers - more choices, more options. And this is what new deals site player Brieo Deals want to offer their customers and clients.

GET UP: Fashion with Advocacy

Fashion brand pioneer Golden ABC (GABC), owner of leading brands Penshoppe, Oxygen, ForMe,  Memo, and Regatta, celebrates its 25th anniversary with an innovative corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaign called “GET UP”.

Western Union Network Challenge: How Connected Are You?

I wrote a few weeks back on how Western Union measures your online network reach. To make this more exciting and encourage you to try the Facebook application at Western Union World as well, , let's have a small contest you can easily participate in. Read on, join, and enjoy...

Gran Prix: Not Just Our Ordinary Econotel

Ber months is the busiest month in my calendar. I have a trading business that needed my personal expertise. I’m a hand on business woman. It’s a 24/7 commitment in my part, to make sure that everything will run smoothly. There are times that I don’t go home at all.

*Contributed by Lariza Garcia
 ('Search for the Blogger Apprentice' participant).

Good News: Samsung Tab 10.1 (16GB) and Galaxy S WIFI 5.0 (8GB) Online Reservation Now Open

It's finally coming to the Philippines! Samsung opens up its online reservation of  Samsung Tab 10.1 (16GB) and Galaxy S WIFI 5.08GB) or those who wants to have their first dips on the units.

Bosch Plans New Manufacturing Site in Malaysia for Solar Energy

The Bosch Group intends to further expand its photovoltaics business and is planning a new manufacturing site in the Batu Kawan region in Penang, Malaysia.

Good News for Bloggers and Entrepreneurs

Good News #1: Splize. Imagine Ebay and Facebook combined. That’s what Splize is all about. This upcoming website (still in Beta) combines the power of social networking and online marketplace.

Bosch Celebrates 125 Years of Technological Innovations

World’s leading supplier of automotive technologies and developer of industrial, consumer goods and building technology – Germany’s Bosch Group – celebrates its 125th Founding Anniversary in 2011.

Flash Mob Alert: Pain Monsters Battles Advil in Eastwood!

I was on my way to Krispy Kreme Cybermall from the new Eastwood Mall when a number of people started rushing towards the exit door to watch something.

Father's Day Hangover? Join Samsung's Dear Dad, I Want a Smart TV!

I really liked the Samsung Smart TV since I saw it the first time in a blogging conference here in Manila. I joined a number of contest as well in an effort to fulfill that desire of actually owning one.

Philippines, Superbug and Antibiotic Misuse

I'm not in the medical profession but I know that antibiotics should be used exactly as prescribed - both in dosage and number of days to take. This is due to the fact that the bacteria targeted by the antibiotics can develop immunity if not taken properly - this is what the 'Superbug' is all about.

'Tunog Natin' Jived with Avida Land Makati Tower 2

Avida Land was there to support a recent successful concert series called Tunog Natin!

Shell Gas (LPG) & Volvo Trucks Step Up Road Transport Fleet

Shell Gas (LPG) partners with Volvo Trucks in committing to deliver best in class products and services with the latest innovations.

Blackberry Taps User Nationalism with Jose Rizal

With Jose Rizal's upcoming 150th birthday, Blackberry offers five ways to pay tribute to the hero.

Junior Chamber International Hosts 5,000+ Delegates

Junior Chamber International (JCI) - Manila is hosting the 4-day JCI Asia Pacific Conference from May 26 to 29, 2011 at Sofitel Plaza Hotel.

LRI: Sustainability and Interior Design Trends

In this day and age of fast-paced and practical lifestyle, people are starting to be more pragmatic, considering long-term benefits over extravagance. This is reflected in modern interior design trends with LRI.

Join Canon PHOTOskwela 2011!

Point. Shoot. And be an Expert! Canon will run a series of traveling photography workshop for Canon users.

Bravehearts: Awareness on Cervical Cancer Prevention

Bravehearts is a non-profit organization initially led by the Cervical Cancer Prevention Network  (CECAP) for the Cancer Institute Foundation (CIF), It is dedicated to raising awareness on cervical cancer prevention.

Corporate Executive Oscar M. Lopez Starts to Blog

Albeit small, blogging in the Philippines has started since the late 1990s. By then, blogs in general were limited to personal blogs or online version of personal diaries.

Electrolux Design Lab 2011

Have you always wanted to start a design career and pioneer a breakthrough in product design?  Then make your design dream come true by joining the Electrolux Design Lab 2011 as Electrolux calls for appliance designs with intelligent mobility.

Sony BRAVIA for a Cause: A Japan Earthquake Relief

A month after the major tragedy experienced by Japan, aftershocks continue to hound the country and its residents; that is aside from the looming nuclear threat.

One Day Without Shoes with TOMS

Walking without shoes for one day may sound silly. But what maybe basic to most of the people in the world like food, shelter, clothing may be considered a luxury in other parts of the globe.But then again, there's TOMS.

Yoga For Life

Yoga for Life will be formalized as a non-stock, non-profit entity at the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission soon. Their group's objective is to conduct yoga sessions and related disciplines to serve as a complementary therapy for those living with HIV.

Art Event: LRI Design Plaza Hosts ANALOGous on 7th Anniversary

LRI Design Plaza, one of the metro’s design hub, is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a showcase of timeless pieces focusing on Filipino culture, innovative interior design, and furniture.

BPI Family Auto Loan with FREE GPS Real Thrills Promo

Auto loan industry leader BPI Family Auto Loan beefs up its campaign in encouraging loan applicants with a free AVT Global Positioning System (GPS) navigator unit for every approved loan of a brand new vehicle.
Update: Promo Extended -

Application Period:         Feb 14 - April 15, 2011
Unit Delivery:                 Feb 14 - May 02, 2011
Update End

World Food Programme Receives P4.5M from Pizza Hut & Taco Bell with Diether Ocampo

Pizza Hut and Taco Bell recently turned over more than 4.5 million pesos for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support its school feeding programme in Mindanao. With advocate Diether Ocampo, the check was given in a ceremony this morning at SM Araneta's Pizza Hut branch.

Chinese New Year at Eastwood City!

Happy Chinese New Year! As in Chinese traditions, Fireworks and the Lion & Dragon Dance are aspects which Eastwood City believe are indeed very much associated with Chinese celebrations.

Persuasion with John Calub

Persuasion is power. That is one of the focus points I was able to absorb last week when I attended a preview presentation on 'Ultra-Magnetic Persuasion' and the methods to do so at Crossroads 77.

Insuring My 2011 with Sparxx Max

I'm starting the year right with Sparxx Max - a personal accident insurance coverage package.

This is because I got myself covered mid December of last year and it will be covering me for the next 365 days forward.

UPCAT Results 2011 Released

Finally, the University of the Philippines College Admissions Test - UPCAT Results 2011 for academic year 2011-2012 has been yesterday!

Philippine 2011 Holidays

Let's start 2011 with an organized schedule - Philippine 2011 Holidays! Albeit belatedly announced last month by the Philippine government, Proclamation 84 acknowledged and declared the list of Philippines Holidays for 2011.