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Casa Verde's Anniversary Treat: Best-selling Brian's Ribs for only Php68

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:40:00 +0000

Casa Verde's Best-selling Brian's Ribs for only Php68 on August 15, 2014 at their Ramos Branch in Cebu. Casa Verde Cebu-Ramos branch will be celebrating its 12th year anniversary and they're offering their famous Brian's Ribs on its original price 12 years ago.

Kapamilya Fiesta Caravan at Ayala Center Cebu

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:04:00 +0000

Ayala Center Cebu will be hosting again the Kapamilya Fiesta Caravan on January 18, 2014 as part of the Sinulog 2014 Festival celebrations.

Bringing in Famous Kapamilya stars such as the ultimate box office King John Lloyd Cruz and A-list actor Piolo Pascual who will romance Kapamilyas along with Maja Salvador and “Be Careful with My Heart” stars’ Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap.

Get a load of ABS-CBN’s brightest stars on January 18, 5pm, The Terraces for a free concert during Kapamily Caravan this Sinulog 2014.

With mall hours extending for the Sinulog Weekend from 10am-10pm and Sinulog Dancers Mall Parade happening on January 17-19, feel the festivities of the season, dance when you can and join in the thousands of people worldwide who are celebrating the country's biggest and most awaited festivals this month. Get out on the streets and see the Symphony of Fire, the grand fireworks display happening on the Sinulog day, January 19 at 9pm at the Cebu Business Park.

Be swept off your feet with these events and more only at Cebu’s premiere lifestyle destination for shopping, dining and entertainment.

For more inquiries, call the Concierge at 232-0380. You can also visit the website: www.ayalamalls.com.phor “like” the official Ayala Center Cebu on facebook (www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu) for more details on upcoming shows and events.

Balik Cebu 2014 and Handumanan at Ayala Center Cebu

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:49:00 +0000

Are you coming to Cebu this January 2014 to celebrate the biggest and the grandest festival in the Philippines?

The Cebu City Government through Cebu City Tourism Commission in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority, Sinulog Foundation Inc. and some volunteers from the private sector will be holding the annual Balik Cebu 2014 Welcome Dinner and Handuman Cultural Center show on January 16, Thursday 5pm at the Ayala Terraces. This is a yearly treat to welcome Balikbayans and tourists who will be joining the Sinulog Festival.

The Balik Cebu Program has always been a part of Sinulog activities that contributed largely to the increase of tourists since its inception. Now on its 13^th year, the Welcome Dinner hosted by Ayala Center Cebu will be serving local Cebuano dishes in “boodle feast” style that will certainly bring in nostalgic flavors of Cebu. Another addition to the dinner party will be the Handumanan or the Sugboanon Kanunayng Madaugon which showcases the best of Cebuano talents.

This year, in the aftermath of supertyphoon Yolanda known internationally as Haiyan, Balik Cebu is responding to the call for aid. The Balik Cebu committee created the BalikBalay campaign to channel donations of balikbayans and other parties willing to help, into rebuilding lives of homeless survivors by providing funds for their dwellings.

Take part in all the festivities this January only in Cebu’s premiere shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, Ayala Center Cebu.

For more information, contact Ayala Center Cebu Concierge at (032) 516-2035 or (032) 231-5342. You can also visit the website:www.ayalamalls.com.ph or “like” the official Ayala Center Cebu on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu) for more details on upcoming shows and events.

Famous Cebuano Furniture Designers support UNICEF PH's Auction for Action 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 03:33:00 +0000

UNICEF Philippines’ Auction for Action 2013 brings together over 90 artists in art, design, furniture and jewelry, including the Famous Cebuano Furniture Designers such as Kenneth Cobonpue, Vito Selma and Debbie Palao. This is a special fundraising project to support unique education program: Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) Program.

Curated and presented by UNICEF Special Advocate for Children Daphne Oseña Paez, the online auction is a product of UNICEF and Daphne’s collaboration to bring the world of art, furniture and design together with her advocacy on children.

Bid for one-of-a-kind pieces from notable Filipino artists and designers and help make a difference for children. The auction goes live on October 21-27, 2013 (until 10:00 PM) at www.ebay.ph/unicef

For a preview, visit www.unicef.ph or go to the Yuchengco Museum from October 3 to 26 at the RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

Participating artists:

Nemo Aguila • Amina Aranáz

Arnold Austria & Sonny Sunga of Jagnus Design Studio

Philip Badon • Manuel Baldemor • Jovan Benito

Betis Crafts • Remy Boquiren • Elmer 'Emong' Borlongan

Jinggoy Buensuceso • Michael Cacnio • Ed Calma for Lor Calma & Partners

Juan Carlo Calma • Norberto 'Lito' Carating • Seb Chua

Kenneth Cobonpue • CSM Philippines • JP Cuison

Olivia D'Aboville • Olivia D'Aboville for HIVE • Antonio Daleon

Kristine Dee • Janina Dizon • Domicillo

Iñigo Elizalde for Catalina Embroideries • Dex 'Garapata Man' Fernandez

Sandra Fabie Gfeller • Gregory Raymond Halili • Mia Herbosa

Jeannie Javelosa • Jaypee Wrought Iron Manufacturing

Jewelmer Joaillerie • Pete Jimenez • Niccolo Jose • KawayanTech

Ito Kish • Kohler • Raymond Legaspi

Lightworks Resources, Inc. • Adler Llagas • Locsin International

Joyce Makitalo • Hamzah Marbella • Jun Martinez

National Bookstore • Milo Naval • Leeroy New

Ann Ong • Ramon Orlina • Daphne Oseña-Paez

Epjay Pacheco • Debbie Palao • Ann Pamintuan

Tess Pasola • Celso Pepito • Vernon 'Spoonman' Perez

Impy Pilapil • Danny Rayos del Sol • Luisa Robinson for Luisa Home

Ana Rocha • Vikki Rodriguez for Accessoria • Dominic Rubio

Stanley Ruiz • Wataru Sakuma for MASA Ecological Development Inc.

Popo San Pascual • Juvenal Sanso • SC Vizcarra, Inc.

Vito Selma/Stonesets Int’l • Mitch Shivers • Paul Syjuco

Christian Tamondong • Ricky Toledo & Chito Vijandre for FIRMA

Triboa Bay Living by Vivere Lifestyles Co., Inc. • Roceli Valencia

Nicole Whisenhunt • William Yu • Reg Yuson • Willibald Zeck

Here are the masterpieces designed by Cebuano Furniture designers, which you may bid for:

Coral Sculpture by Kenneth Cobonpue

Nimbus chaise lounge by Debbie Palao

UN (One) cocktail table by Vito Selma

About Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) Program

Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) is a specific education program which aims to provide children an access to early learning.
It is a simple, low-cost and easy to organize home-based early learning program where trained day care workers or parent volunteers gather young children in a house, a shaded play area or under a tree for two to three hours, every day for at least ten months to help children learn through organized play. UNICEF supports the SNP program in remote, conflict or disaster-affected communities and in informal settlements located in urban and rural areas.

Parents are generally unaware that various forms of play actually keep children healthy and sharpen a child’s skills in listening, self-expression, observation and other skills for beginning literacy. Playing, both structured and unstructured, lays the foundation for a child’s development of future learning and life skills. It helps children develop their knowledge, experience, curiosity and confidence; develop language skills, thinking, planning, organizing and decision-making. Children learn language quickly and easily through hearing and singing songs, having stories told or read to them, repeating rhymes and playing games.

Studies in the Philippines show that only three out of ten children under six years of age have access to day care or any form of early learning. The situation is more challenging in remote and conflict–affected areas where access to early learning are much lower due to inadequate resources, difficult terrain and low awareness on the importance of early childhood education.

“I have personally seen how play makes learning more fun and engaging through my own children and the children I’ve met during my trips with UNICEF. Play makes children happy and children who feel secure and loved usually do better in school, are more self-confident, have good self-esteem and are able to cope more easily with life’s challenges,” said Daphne Oseña Paez.

“Children learn best through play so making learning fun encourages a child’s eagerness to learn. Children who have access to early learning are more prepared for regular school and are less likely to drop out,” said Tomoo Hozumi, UNICEF Country Representative.

He adds “All our funds for children’s programs come from voluntary contributions and this auction provides a venue for people to acquire works from leading Filipino artists and designers and help disadvantaged children at the same time.”

Mactan Newtown: An Eastwood City soon to rise in Mactan

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:19:00 +0000

Megaworld Corporation visited Cebu, bringing opportunities to Cebuanos! Megaworld, the developer of Eastwood City in Libis, McKinley Hill in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City and the Newport City in NAAIA Terminal 3 (housing Resorts World Manila), launched their new project "Mactan Newtown". This is another Eastwood City rising in Mactan Island, Cebu.

THE MACTAN NEWTOWN:

One World Center

A 5-storey BPO-ready building with a retail component. Recently completed in May 2012, this building is ready for occupancy. Just like in Eastwood in 1999, the first food outlet will be McDonald’s, which is set to open in September 2012. This will be the biggest McDonald outlet in Cebu. Other stores to open soon will be a coffee shop and a convenience store. The specs are as follows:
- 4 floors for office, 1 for retail
- Bare shell handover with an airconditioning system
- About 1,500 sqm per floor
- N+2 power capability
- 2 side core elevators and 2 fire exits service for the 4 office floors
- One World Centre has a GFA of 9,000 sqm. with 200 sqm. for retail
- 1,000 BPO seats (estimated 1,500 employees)
- potential locators are invited BPOs from Manila (150 companies)

Two World Center

Another 5-storey BPO-ready building with a retail component, similarly-configured as One World Center. Construction starts on July 2012. Two World Centre will have a GFA of 10,600 sqm.

8 Newtown Boulevard

This development will house 4 residential towers (716 residential units), a 7,250 sqm retail component on the ground floor, and 3 floors of office space with a floor plate of 12,700 sqm each. Construction is under way since January 2012 and should be completed in 30 to 36 months’ time.

- Newtown Boulevard will be the NEW MANGO AVENUE with mango trees on the sidewalks.
- One Pacific Towers
- 3 residential towers, 1 BPO tower
- A Four-Level High End Mall, "PODIUM"

The entire Mactan Newtown Community will be completed by 7-10 years.

Live. Work. Play.

Megaworld Corporation is staying with their commitment in building communities integrated with three elements: LIVE (residential), WORK (business offices), and PLAY ( retail and leisure ). Living in one of the Megaworld's Communities, we could say: "This is Life"

A General Concern:

As an Island resident, I just hope that the Local Government is prepared enough for the rising problem such as heavy traffic, pollution and floods. They should already have a strategic plan to control or even eradicate these problems.

Krispy Kreme is now in SM City Cebu

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:46:00 +0000

After its 1st and 2nd store opening on the same day (Ayala Center Cebu and IT Park) , Krispy Kreme opens another store in Cebu, Krispy Kreme- SM City Cebu.

"Krispy Kreme is a brand that Cebuanos have grown to love,"shares Jim Fuentebella, Chairman of Kripy Kreme Phils.

Krispy Kreme Phils. is expanding its brand in the region, making it easier for Cebuanos to enjoy their favorite doughnut and coffee treats. Located minutes away from the Port of Cebu and the Cebu North bus terminal and significantly nearer from Cebu International Airport, KK could possibly replace its competitor for being "Ang Pasalubong ng Bayan".

You can now easily bring a box of Krispy Kreme doughnut from Krispy Kreme SM City Cebu to your travel destination.

Grand Opening of Krispy Kreme SM City Cebu

Krispy Kreme - Ayala is a new home for Cebuano KK aficionados

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:13:00 +0000

Krispy Kreme Phils.' 24th Branch and the 1st outside Luzon was unveiled yesterday morning.

"We're pleased and proud to unveil the very first Krispy Kreme branch in Cebu", begins Mark Gamboa, Marketing Manager for Krispy Kreme Philippines. "More importantly, Krispy Kreme's very excited for having the opportunity to finally respond to the growing clamor for the brand in Cebu."

"The Cebu opening marks several milestones for the brand," shares Gamboa. "Aside from it being the brand's pioneer nationwide footprint and its store outside Luzon, it's also our first store in Cebu, and our 25th store in the Country--all in time to celebrate half a decade of being in the country."

On Saturday morning, a bunch of Kispy Kreme fanatics converged to witness as the Krispy Kreme Top Management uncovered their new store. The Krispy Kreme tradition continues as the 1st 100 customers lined up in front of the store, some was already there since Friday afternoon as early as 5:00pm camping at the Ayala terraces while waiting for the store opening at 10:00am Saturday. Originally, a young boy had the 1st spot followed by an old lady. However, the lady got the 1st spot since the young boy was later disqualified when it was discovered that the he was just a proxy of his Filipino-Chinese Boss. That old lady from Ormoc City, Anna Liza Caeng, will receive a one year supply of Original Glazed doughnut and KK Signature Coffee.

As soon as the green ribbon was cut, the 100 customers in line had the 1st purchase of Krispy Kreme doughnuts not in High Street nor SM Mall of Asia but finally in Cebu. The 150sq.m Krispy Kreme Ayala Center branch wasn't enough to cater hundreds of Cebuanos patiently waiting outside the store to taste what they've long been waited for.

The 2nd Krispy Kreme Cebu branch followed its opening at 5:00pm that day. This is exactly located at GF Asia Premiere Residences, IT Park. Krispy Kreme IT Park is said to be their Cebu's Factory Store that has an area of 250sq.m. We will also be expecting to have their 3rd branch in Cebu after 3 months.

Krispy Kreme - Ayala Center Cebu opens tomorrow

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Krispy Kreme Phil. opens up its 1st branch in Cebu tomorrow, October 22, 2011. Their 1st branch will be at the Ayala Activ Zone, Ayala Center Cebu.

There are exciting prizes awaits for the 1st 100 customers in the store opening. The 1st customer to lineup at Krispy Kreme Ayala Center Cebu wins 1 year supply of Original Glazed doughnuts and Signature Coffee prize certificate (one dozen and seven cups per week). 2nd customer wins 6 months and 3rd customer wins three months of Doughnuts and Coffee and 4th to 100th customer gets 1 month supply of doughnuts.

8th Moonwalk for Breast Cancer Awareness rescheduled on Oct.18, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:08:00 +0000

October is not just about Oktoberfest, we also celebrate " Breast Cancer Awareness Month".

The Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) organized 8th annual "Moonwalk: A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness" today, October 18, 2011. Assembly area is beside Pag-Ibig Fund Tower in Cebu Business Park at 5:00pm. The walk starts at 5:30pm to The Walk in Asiatown IT Park, passing by Archbishop Reyes Ave.

See below Route Map:

Everyone is encouraged to participate in support for the victims of Breast Cancer Victims and to help other women to be aware of the importance of early cancer detection and prevention. Prevention is always better specially that any type of cancer disease has still no cure as of today. Let us all help our women fight Breast Cancer. Promote the importance of observing monthly breast self-examination for women aged 20 and beyond. Join this event and help build Breast Cancer Free community!

Please see below Press Release:

RAFI to hold Moonwalk for breast cancer awareness on Oct. 18

In observance of Breast Awareness Month in October, the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) will hold the 8^th annual “Moonwalk: A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” under the full moon on Oct. 18.

“Since Oct. 12 is a weekday, we would like to inform the public of a possible traffic congestion that might happen on that day from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,” Ronald delos Reyes, program coordinator of EJACC, said.

The Moonwalk will assemble an estimated 3,000 people on the lot beside Pag-Ibig Fund Tower in Cebu Business Park at 5 p.m.

At 5:30 p.m., they will walk to The Walk in Asiatown I.T. Park, passing by Archbishop Reyes Avenue (please see illustrated route map). At the Asiatown I.T. Park, participants will form a pink human ribbon. A short program and Pink Rock Concert will follow.

Moonwalk is open to the public. Participants are encouraged to wear pink shirts.

Moonwalk, a unique advocacy campaign of RAFI held every full moon of October, aims to promote the importance of observing monthly breast self-examination for women aged 20 and beyond.

It is also a campaign of RAFI to get more people to be aware on the importance of early cancer detection and prevention. At the same time, it is a tribute to the victims and survivors of breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Cebuano women, based on the Cebu population-based Cancer Registry of RAFI.

From 1993 to 2007, Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of RAFI recorded a total of 3,005 reported breast cancer cases in Metro Cebu. EJACC found a continuous increase of breast cancer incidence in Metro Cebu over the past 10 years, caused by lifestyle and health-related factors.

“Most of the participants are cancer patients, women from the barangays, and the youth. We encourage everyone, from all walks of life, to join us in this year’s Moonwalk,” delos Reyes said.

Moonwalk is organized in collaboration with The Walk and in coordination with Ayala Center Cebu and I CAN SERVE. It is supported by the Cebu City Government, Department of Health Region 7, Asiatown I.T. Park, Cebu Business Park, Allied Banking Corporation, Phillipine National Bank, Cebu Praedia Development Corporation, Rotary Club of Cebu Fuente, KAHAYAG Network of Cancer Support Group, and Destiny Medical Fund, Inc.

Moonwalk is an initiative of EJACC under the Integrated Development focus area of RAFI, addressing health issues of communities in order to create a better quality of life.

For more details about the Moonwalk, or to register, please call 254-6351 or 256-3287 and look for Gina Mariquit.

Note: This post is updated because this event is rescheduled on Oct. 18, 2011 instead of Oct. 12 due to the bad weather that day.

Sinulog 2012 Schedule of Activities

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:05:00 +0000

As early as now, you should prepare for the next year's Sinulog Festival. Exciting as it used to be! The biggest and the grandest Festival in the country is about to start. Here's the list of Sinulog Activities and its corresponding scheduled dates and time.

Sinulog 2012 Schedule of Activities

(Fuente Osmena, January 2-31, 2012)

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Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2012 Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd.

December 11, 2011 Sinulog Poster Making Contest @ Emall

December 15, 2011 Sinulog Photo Exhibits @SM City

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January 05, 2012 (Thursday) Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus

4:00 AM Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña

4:30 AM Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño

5:30 AM Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2012

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January 06, 2012 (Friday) Sinulog 2012 Kick Off

Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years @SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA

2:00PM Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)

3:00 PM Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Center)

7:00 PM Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña featuring Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu and Dance Troupes from Cebu’s schools and universities

8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM Streen Party Bands

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January 7, 2012 (Saturday) Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan

1:00 PM Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center

2:00 PM Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center

4:30 PM Awarding of Winners

6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)

8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

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January 8, 2012 (Sunday) Sinulog sa Kabataan- Dakbayan

4:00 AM Cebu City 2012 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.com

1:00 PM Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center

2:00 PM Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center

4:30 PM Awarding of Winners

6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)

8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O, Street Party Bands

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January 9, 2012 (Monday)

6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)

8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

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January 10, 2012 (Tuesday)

6:30 PM Cultural show (Fuente Osmeña)

8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

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January 11, 2012 (Wednesday)

9:00 AM Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)

6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)

7:00 PM Ms. Cebu 2012 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel

8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

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January 12, 2012 (Thursday)

9:00 AM Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)

6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)

6:00 PM Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu

8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

8:00 PM Handumanan @ Ayala Terraces

9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

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January 13, 2012 (Friday) Visual Merchandising Contest

(Dept. Stores and Malls)

4:00 AM Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño

7:00 AM Misa de Translacion (Motorcade)

9:00 AM Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent /

Floats / Higante / Puppteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym

6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)

7:30 P.M Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum

7:30 P.M Sinulog Festival Queen 2012, Cebu City Sports Center

8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands

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January 14, 2012 (Saturday)

6:00 AM Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño

9:00 AM Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño

2:00 PM Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño

7:00 PM Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu

7:00 PM Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia

8:00 PM Gala – Passionata a Cultural Heritage Celebration in Honor of Sto. Niño de Cebu @ SM Cinema I

8:00 PM Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu

8:00 PM Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts

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January 15, 2012 (Sunday) SINULOG GRAND PARADE

4:00 AM Mañanita Mass @Basilica del Sto. Niño

6:00 AM Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal

9:00 AM Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off

7:00 PM Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center

7:30 PM Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña

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January 16, 2012 (Monday)

1:00 PM Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center

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January 20, 2012 (Friday) “HUBO”

4:00 AM “HUBO Mass” Ritual @ Basilica del Sto. Niño

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January 28, 2012 (Saturday)

1:00 P.M Screening of Finaslists Short Film/Video Documentary Contest

6:00 P.M Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest @SM City Cebu

1st Sinulat Awards, Sinulog Literary Awards for Short Story Writing, Poetry, and Essay Writing @ SM City Cebu

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January 30 – Feb. 10, 2012 Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog ‘10 @SM City Cebu

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For more information: visit: www.sinulog.ph

Krispy Kreme Phil. opening Cebu Stores

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:32:00 +0000

Krispy Kreme is about to land in Cebu!

Yes, you heard it right. Five years after Krispy Kreme successfully engaged in the Philippine Market, proving to have the best doughnuts in the world is now expanding in Cebu.

Krispy Kreme Phil.'s Chairman Mr. Jim Fuentebella formally announced last August 22, 2011 their 1st store outside Luzon. 1st Krispy Kreme Cebu Store will be located at the Ayala Activ Zone and soon will rise the 2nd Store at the GF Asia Premiere Residences, Jose Maria Del Mar Ave., IT Park, Lahug Cebu City. Krispy Kreme Ayala opens on October 22, 2011.

"Bringing Krispy Kreme in one of the Country's most vibrant cities is just one of the results of our continuous expansion outside Metro Manila", says Chairman Fuentebella.

After 3 years of persistency, the Krispy Kreme Phil.'s Business Plan to open a Store in Cebu has been realized after receiving an approval from the Krispy Kreme USA. Part of the requirements is the location, a relaxing yet refined surroundings. Krispy Kreme Ayala has an area of 150sqm. and Krispy Kreme IT Park has an area of 250sqm. It is surrounded with sophisticated establishments, green landscapes and orchestrated water features.

Krispy Kreme Phil. opened its 1st store at Bonifacio Global City in November 2006 and currently there are 23 stores serving the renowed melt-in your mouth doughnuts and the oldest brand of coffee in the world.

Disney Live in Cebu and Manila

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:17:00 +0000

Disney Live! comes to Cebu City and Manila for the first time with its newest stage show Mickey’s Music Festival. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy will be performing with the music hits from the movies Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country, among other jams.

Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival is presented in the by Vivre Fort Entertainment Inc. and produced by Feld Entertainment. This will be staged at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel from September 23-25, 2011. For Cebu shows, tickets can be purchased at SM Tickets (032-231-3876) located in SM Cinemas, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel (032-232-6888), Ayala Center Cebu and also at Ticketnet. For more details, visit www.disneylive.com.ph or call Vivre Fort Entertainment Inc. (02-470-6956/09297788006)

Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, featuring an all star line-up of more than 25 Disney characters, begins with audiences watching a state-of-the-art video projection of the frenzy backstage which spills onto the stage as Mickey welcomes guests to his concert tour. Soon thereafter, they will be transported to a new world of hip hop beats, dizzying acrobatics, flying carpets and magical transformations with Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie.
Underwater is where the crowd will meet up with Ariel, Sebastian and their nautical pals to groove to the reggae rhythm. And, family and friends will stomp to the beat as Woody, Buzz and Jessie teach them how to boogie rodeo-style. Anyone can be a member of the band as giant-sized balloons fall from the ceiling in one scene and then in the next, Disney characters are dancing in the aisles.

Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival is also brought to you by Araneta Coliseum, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Araneta Center, Gateway Cineplex 10, Alimall Cineplex 4, SM Cinemas, Discovery Suites, Businessworld, Sunstar, Cebu Daily News, Crossover 105.1, Power FM Cebu and Love Radio 97.9.

Aboitiz Race 2 Reduce Challenge 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:12:00 +0000

The 2011 Race to Reduce Challenge: A Race for the Next Gen-Visayas Leg scheduled on August 14 in Cebu City will be bigger, with more runners expected to join as it now features a 42K full marathon. The other categories are 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K.

The race will kick off at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), North Reclamation Area, with assembly time at 3 a.m. and the starting gun firing off at 4 a.m.

Now on its second year, the run organized by Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) in partnership with the Cebu Provincial Government will be one of the highlights of the One Cebu Expo, the Capitol’s month-long celebration of the Province’s 442nd Founding Anniversary on August 6.

As in the first race last year, timing chips will be used by runners in the 10K, 21K and 42K divisions to provide accurate, instantaneous results. For those running in the 5K, they will have to use timing chips if they want to compete for the top awards in that category.

Race to Reduce Challenge 2011 will be happening on 14th of August at Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), North Reclamation Area. Registration is until August 5. You can register at PSC-Cebu City Sports Complex, One-Cebu Office Capitol Bldg, Runnr -Ayala, and Toby's -SM. Download registration form, click here

A relaxing foot massage, a hearty breakfast, and a photo opportunity in front of the Race to Reduce photo wall await runners crossing the finish line.

Another event sidelight is a photo contest of interesting images captured during the race as it unfolds. Photographers must register to join the contest at the Aboitiz Corporate Center on Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. in Banilad. Cash prizes are at stake and winning photos will be published in both print and online media.

The Race to Reduce Challenge is part of the Aboitiz Group’s information campaign on its sustainability efforts. “It takes all of us to leave a better planet. Let’s start now,” said Sebastian Lacson, AEV Chief Reputation Officer.

Route Map:

Singlet:

Source: aboitiz.com

Cebu Bloggers Society reached at 3!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:07:00 +0000

Founded on the heart's day of the year 2008, Cebu Bloggers Society has reached its 3rd year of presence as the premiere blogging community in Cebu. The group has significantly grow from a simple Online Group to an Organization. The Cebu Bloggers Society started as a Yahoo Group and became a SEC-registered non-profit organization (CBSI) which aims to promote Cebu through blogs.

Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. is never just about blogging. Aside from building friendship, we also build ourselves. Joining this group improved my skills, increased self-esteem and build a connection to the community. With CBSi, I got the chance to serve the community in my own little way thru CBSi Outreach Programs. Giving little donations for fire victims (Umapad and Duljo Fatima), teaching school children in Pinamungajan, and even making Colon St. a campaign poster-free after the 2010 National Election. These are just some of the instances that Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. extended their hands outside the Blogosphere to reach out the community and serve.

We have now reached another year! Today, we will be celebrating Cebu Bloggers Society Inc.'s Third Year Anniversary (February 14, 2011) at PAGCOR, Casino Filipino Parkmall Satellite Branch from 3-6pm. To all CBSi Members, Congratulations!Happy Anniversary!!! We would like to thank Mr. Renato Z. Osmena Jr., Manager of Casino Filipino Parkmall Satellite Branch and Hollister, Inc. for your great help in this celebration.

Smile and Shoot - The Bloggers' Sinulog Photobooth

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:12:00 +0000

Celebrating Sinulog will never complete without picture taken with your picture buddy, friends and family. Photos preserve the memories on your yearly Sinulog experience. So, here is now, the Bloggers have created for you this Sinulog 2011, The Bloggers' Sinulog PhotoBooth:

Make your Sinulog celebration more fun and memorable by getting a very cool photo shoot from The Bloggers’ Sinulog Photo Booth.

Along with all the feisty Sinulog activities on January 16, 2011, Sunday, the Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc., in cooperation with Oh! Bern Internet Cafe & Snack Bar and 123SMAYL Photo Booth, puts up Smile and Shoot – The Bloggers’ Sinulog Photo Booth. This photo booth will be operating from 8am to 6pm that day and is located at the front area of Oh! Bern Internet Cafe & Snack Bar along Osmeña Boulevard, across the CAP Building and beside Da Vinci’s Pizza (click here for the map).

With a price of ONLY PhP80.00, you can get the following at this photo booth:

* photo shoot with a very cool Sinulog background

* printouts (hard copies) of the pictures

Soft copies will be available for FREE at the CBSi’s Facebook Page.

Let's join the celebration and drop by at our Sinulog Photobooth!

Pacquiao vs Margarito Free Live Streaming Watch Online

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:35:00 +0000

Watch Online Free Live Streaming of the Pacquiao vs Margarito Fight!

The reigning pound for pound king and welterweight Filipino champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will be colliding with Tijuana's best Mexican fighter named Antonio "Tijuana Tornado" Margarito in a very intriguing yet very exciting match to watch this coming November 13, 2010 at the Cowboys Stadium in Texas.

Free Live Streaming for the Pacquiao vs Margarito, watch it here.

Red Box Cebu: A Karaoke Experience - Level Up

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 06:38:00 +0000

Red Box Karaoke opened up its 1st outlet in Cebu City. It is their first expansion outside Manila. Karaoke experience has shifted and elevated from usual karaoke bars here in Cebu, a karaoke experience like no other.

Red Box Karaoke has effectively implemented a "niche market" strategy in a diverse marketplace by focusing on Karaoke Entertainment, coupled with a classy atmosphere, and extensive food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) selections. Red Box Karaoke has separated itself from competitors through its unique choice of interior designs, the use of digital karaoke system, and the only karaoke bar that offers eat all you can buffet during lunch hours. Red Box has a faster and a separate digital song selection system (eliminating waiting time), a wide range of song selctions, and up to date music library, which is updated weekly. It has positioned itself as a place not just for singing but for drinking, dining and other recreation options such poker and billiards. Red Box's Ability to differentiate itself from other local karaoke bars has contributed to a successful opening and steady stream of regular customers. Red Box is situated at high-end shopping malls with dense flow of higher-spending people. Red Box Cebu outlet is specifically located G101 Garden Level, Ayala Center Cebu.

The Target Market

Its target market consists of middle class, upper middle class and upper class patrons.

Target1: Middle to upper class working professionals, young professionals who would want to unwind thru singin and drinking session in intimate cozy setting.

Target2: Students and adults (ages 18-55) who preferred singing in a karaoke bar with a classy ambiance.

Target3: Family or Circle of Friends that want an 'after dinner' drink or singing session.

Reception Area

The Rooms

The Separate Digital Song Selection Screen

Mouth-watering Finger-foods

Red Box provides a quality singing, drinking, and eating experience in a clean and comfortable environment. The atmosphere is authentic, reminiscent of a larger big city karaoke bar. The value of their products and service is reflected in their above standard prices, which are competitive and reasonable. As a result, the prices are in line with their upscale image.

Red Box Service Rates:

Lunch Hour (12NN-3PM)
- P299 per head
- Eat All You Can Buffet
- Free Room Use During Lunch Hour

Happy Hour (3PM-7PM)
- P199 per head
- Includes One (1) Free Drink*
- Free Room Use During Happy Hour

Primetime (7PM-12MN)
- P299 per head
- P399 per head on Fridays and Saturdays
- Includes Two (2) Free Drinks*
- Free Room Use During Primetime

After Hours (12MN-4AM)
- P199 per head
- Includes One (1) Free Drink*
- Free Room Use During After Hours

*Drink Choices: Iced Tea, Soda, Local Beers, Bottled Water, Brewed Coffee and Hot Tea.
*Rates are inclusive of 12% VAT but exclusive of service charge and local tax.

For reservation, pls call:(032)4171675
or just visit:
Red Box Cebu (Armada Entertainment)
G101 Garden Level, Ayala Center Cebu, Lagoon Development Center, Cebu City (Beside Max’s Restaurant and across the Ayala Terraces’ fountain)

In this photo during the Red Box Private Preview: Vernon Go, Me, and Ms. Jaja Chongbian Rama

Photo Credits: Clarence Mongado & Sinjin Pineda

Citta Di Mare: Filinvest' Biggest Real Estate Project in Cebu

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:48:00 +0000

A new city is rising at Cebu City!Citta Di Mare, a joint venture of Cebu City Government and Filinvest Land, Inc. is soon to hit the city and will surely elevate Cebu from the rest of the cities across the country.

Citta Di Mare, a spanning 50.6 hectares at the heart of Cebu's South Road Properties. Featuring a classy waterfront lifestyle strip and a residential resort town bounded by majestic views of Mactans's coast and Cebu's mountainous areas. Citta Di Mare offers:

Il Corso - a 10.6 hectare waterfront amenity area that offers a range of seaside leisure activities.
The Piazza - a central activity area for residents of Citta Di Mare.
Amalfi Oasis - Citta Di Mare's first residential resort community.

Romancing the sea....Immersing in coastal pleasures.

A sunset stroll on the boardwalk... A leisurely luch overlooking the water..dancing the night away at a beachfront concert...cocktails on board a moonlight cruise. The charms of seaside living abound, evoking images of word-class waterfront attractions such as Sydney's Darling Harbour, Newport Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, and the romantic French Riviera.

A harbor of dreams on the shores of progress.

At Il Corso: Boardwalk, Terraced Beach, Marina, Cafe's, Bars, Restaurants, Souvenir Shops, Home Depot/Retail Outlets, Exhibit Tent, Amphitheater, High-rise condos

Four themed residential resort communities, inspired by top Asian and European resort destinations.

A car-free zone to ensure health and safety of the residents of Citta Di Mare.

Over 65% of the property is where wide-open spaces and landscaped greens.

The Piazza, placed at the middle of Citta Di Mare. An activity area for residents, where schools, basilica, retail shops, fine-dining restaurants, al fresco coffee shops, bars and fast-food chains are set in to give a you complete idyllic pleasure.

Amalfi Oasis: Citta Di Mare's first residential resort community. Clusters of five-storey buildings are interspersed with luxuriant gardens, courtyards and landscaped pockets.

Within its secure and gated premises, Amalfi Oasis makes resort living a way of life. Amalfi Oasis has swimming pool, clubhouse, bar && lounge, basketball court, rest/event gazebo, parks and play areas, pathwalks, kiddie nooks.

Amalfi Oasis features well-planned living spaces with a choice of 1-BR, 2-BR and 3-BR units to suit your needs.

Floor area:

2-BR unit: 56.79 sq. m.

3-BR unit:113.58 sq. m.

"Style and comfort is what you will get in living at Amalfi Oasis."

For inquiries, use the following:

T - (032) 232-1394 or 856-7788

E - cittadimare@filinvestland.com

W- www.filinvest.com.ph

Lexmark's Resume Fair 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:48:00 +0000

Lexmark (R&D) Research and Development is again holding its Resume Fair 2010 starting on July 30 to August 30, 2010. Visit Lexmark Plaza 3, Cebu Business Park and hand-in your updated resume at the Reception Area. See you there as I am also submitting mine. :) This is a great opportunity to be part in one of Cebu's Leading Companies.

Lexmark R & D Job Vacancies:

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
IT Area Manager
Software Development Engineers
Mechanical Design Engineers
Senior Development Engineers (Software, Firmware, Mechanical Design)
Electrical Hardware Engineers
Electronics Hardware Engineers
OEM Project Manager
Test Engineers
Technical Service Writers
IT Professionals
Build and Library Engineer
HR Officer/Business Partner
HR Info Systems Team Lead
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Lab Technician

SHARED SERVICES
Business Support Manager
Marketing Communications Manager
Customer Service Manager
Order Management Manager
Finance Staff
Technical Support Representatives
Customer Service Representatives
Sales and Marketing Specialists
Business Analysts
Supply Chain Specialists
Data Research & Training Quality Analysts
Graphics & Production Designers

For more info. about Lexmark Resume Fair 2010, you can visit http://careers.lexmark.com.ph or call (032) 234-8973

Auto Repair and More at RepairPal

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:50:00 +0000

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RepairPal provides best options of auto repair shops and maintenance estimates. A shop directory where you can find in various shops near your place with corresponding unbiased user ratings at Phoenix Auto Repair. With this, you could evaluate each shops how satisfied and/or dissatisfied the customers are. You can also verify its reliability with no percentage of doubt. RepairPal also offers RepairPrice Estimates which gives an idea on the cost of service in real time and make sure that your not getting any loss, that you're availing the service at the right price.

Know your toy, learn more about their features and attributes and discover effective solutions to car problems at RepairPal. For Ford lovers specially with the best Ford Escort, listen from the Ford Escort Owners themselves and learn about their car care experiences. Take a look at their ratings and reviews, the problems they've encountered and their shared best car care tips. You can directly ask question/s from them and get an immediate answer/s from fellow owners.

RepairPal makes it even easier for car owners to do basic repairs. With Auto Repair Encyclopedia, you would be able to learn a lot of stuffs that are helpful in maintaining car conditions and repairing simple car problems with the help of car care experts. If you are having problem with the timing belt, RepairPal's Auto Repair Encyclopedia gives information such as the functions of timing belts. It is being elaborated how timing belt performs to make the engine works. It is also being indicated what timing belt is made of and its life span in order for the customer to be aware when should they replace their engine's timing belt. The method of timing belt replacement and certain mechanics are also there. This is very helpful for beginners who do not have any idea at all with regards to repairing or replacing the car parts.

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ECE BOARD EXAM APRIL 2010 TOPNOTCHERS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:49:00 +0000

ECE Board Exam Result April 2010 has already been released last April 15, 2010 by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). As per PRC, 632 out of 2,340 examinees passed the board exam, and that would be 27%.

The list of Topnotchers for Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) Board Exam last April 2010.

RANK	NAME	SCHOOL	RATING(%)
1	ARNAIZ, GODOFREDO III CABUS	ATENEO DE NAGA	93.20
2	METANTE, DEVIN TAPIC	CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (CIT)	93.10
3	BAUTISTA, DANIELLE ANNE CERENO	POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-STA. MESA	92.90
4	OCAMPO TAN, VAL LESTER CHUA	DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA	92.50
5	TIONG, JAIME JR CATIMBANG	DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA	91.70
6	YU, ANDREW DONOVAN LU	DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA	91.30
7	RITA, ROBERT BAQUERO	EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY (LIT)- TACLOBAN	90.50
8	BONDOC, FRANCIS ERIC TONGOL	DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA	89.90
	HONRADO, KIM ANGELO SERRANO	DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA	89.90
9	LABERGAS, JAMES BRYAN BEDRIO	DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA	89.50
	TAGO, AMALYN ALQUIZALAS	UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS	89.50
10	QUIRIT, ALDREEN MANUMBALE	MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	89.20

For the Complete List of Board Passers: click here

KARYLLE WARDROBE MALFUNCTION PHOTOS AND VIDEOS SPREAD

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:31:00 +0000

Another wardrobe malfunction scandal circulated across the web, this time it's Karylle. Karylle wardrobe malfunction incident took place on the month of March during their taping of ASAP XV at Boracay in which at that time Anne Curtis had suffered the same mishap. Karylle wardrobe malfunction photos and videos, as expected, have been spread already throughout the internet before they could have plead to stop it.

More and more people have been uploading such photos and videos on their blogs and websites while ignoring the fact they've deeply hurt somebody. We cannot also blame them since a lot more people are eager to see those photos. And, of course website administrators will take advantage on this since we could not deny that it would really drive a fairly high traffic to websites. However, this should serve as a learning experience for all artists. You can avoid it and we know that.

DJ Stonebridge @ the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:15:00 +0000

All the party people out there come out and scream, yeah!!! As Club Radio 93.1 FM and Ayala Center Cebu together with Globe Tattoo presents: DJ STONEBRIDGE @ the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu.

Dance and groove as we party together with the beat of House Music from the international DJ, StoneBridge!!!! Never missed this chance to meet the INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR DJ, WORLDCLASS REMIXER, RECORD PRODUCER AND GRAMMY NOMINEE.

Gates will be open at 8pm.

TICKET PRICES:

GENERAL ADMISSION: P450 + 2 free drinks

VIP : P650 + 2 Free drinks

VIP TABLES : 5K (5 PAX) + 1 BOTTLE OF BACARDI APPLE

For Reservations please call:

Paolo Mendoza - 0915 851 7875 / 0922 899 3250

Janra Gimenez - 0915 2826 799 / 0932 520 3473

Chai Martinez - 0917 6312256

Olga Moriles - 0916 6248814/ 0922 8856083

Tickets are also available at the ff locations:

AYALA CENTER CONCIERGE

CLUB RADIO 93.1 FM BOOTH AYALA ACTIVE ZONE

ALEJANDRO'S FILIPINO RESTAURANT

Note: VIP TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO BETTER HURRY!!! And a chance of winning freebies and a free entrance pass to the after party at the PENTHOUSE.

Getting to know DJ StoneBridge:

StoneBridge is the pseudonym for the Swedish DJ, Sten Hallström. StoneBridge won international renown with the remix of the 1993 hit "Show Me Love" with Robin S. Until then, he had been running the Swedish DJ/Remix outfit Swemix, formed in the end of the 1980s. He has released several 12" remixes, CDs, and has several singles, including "Put 'Em High", "Take Me Away" and "Freak On". Some of his singles feature the Swedish vocalist Therese. He is well known in Europe and is gaining popularity in America.

Mixes in 2007 included "Me and My Imagination" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, "Talkin' 2 Myself" by Ayumi Hamasaki and "Gimme More" by Britney Spears. In 2008 StoneBridge has remixed Ne-Yo's track "Closer" and the comeback single from New Kids on the Block, featuring Ne-Yo, entitled "Single". StoneBridge garnered a Grammy nomination for his remix of Ne-Yo's "Closer".

source:wikipedia.org

ALBUMS RELEASED:

StoneBridge - All Nite Long (Mix album) (1998)
StoneBridge - Fast Funky & Furious (Mix album (2000)
Can't Get Enough (Artist album) (2004)
The Flavour The Vibe (Mix album) (2006)
Music Takes Me (Artist album) (2007)
The Best of Stoney Boy Music (Mix album) (2008)
The Flavour The Vibe Vol 2 (Mix album) (2008)

Witness the official album launch party of DJ StoneBridge's newest:"THE MORNING AFTER"

THE MICHAEL JACKSON EXPERIENCE - WORLD TOUR (LIVE IN CEBU )

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:51:00 +0000

THE MICHAEL JACKSON EXPERIENCE-WORLD TOUR live in Cebu. A tribute concert featuring America's #1 Michael Jackson tribute artist Kenny Wizz , The Michael Jackson band, dancers and choreographer on April 30, 2010 at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC).

Tickets are available with the following Prices:

SVIP                 PHP 1,500.00

Platinum           PHP 1,000.00

Gold Tickets    PHP    700.00

SILVER           PHP    400.00

Get your tickets now at the following ticket outlets:

AYALA CENTER CEBU

Customer Service

SM CITY CEBU

Ticketing Outlet

PARKMALL

Customer Service

METRO GAISANO

Mandaue

For Ticket Inquiries please call: (032)412-7523 | (032)316-0694 or just text 09177021579 | 09224501576

For Online Reservation just visit: www.michaeljacksoncebu.com.

Philippine's 2010 Automated Election

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:29:00 +0000

PoliticalArena.com had a meet up with Cebu Bloggers' Society together with COMELEC officials and Smartmatic-TIM at Neo-Neo Grill House-Mabolo.

This was part of their campaign to educate the people in the Philippine's "2010 Automated Election". Automated they'd say but actually the counting process only which would undergo automation, however, it will significantly improve the whole Election Process.

Ms. Racquel Cagurangan, General Manager of PoliticalArena.com talked about the site:

It is the country’s first socio-political networking site, developed to promote awareness and interactivity in the local political scene. It provides users with a common platform to access information about candidates and, at the same time, offers candidates with a venue to disseminate information to the public, real time.

Ms. Maan Tolentino also made a short review on COMELEC's voter education websites' www.bagongbotante.ph and www.ibanangayon.ph Miguel Avila of Smartmatic-TIM showed to us the PCOS (Precinct Count Optical Scan) machine and demonstrated the new Voting Process for 2010 Automated Election to Cebu Bloggers Society.

Here's how the New Election System works:

Step 1: Proceed to your respective precincts where you are listed.

Step 2: Present yourself to the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) to get a ballot. Then Listen to the BEI's instructions on how to properly fill up the ballot.

Step 3: Receive the ballot and make sure it is empty or unmarked on both sides. Be sure as well to check that what you have is the correct ballot for your precinct. Keep in mind that ballots are precinct-specific.

Step 4: Fill up your ballot by shading in the ovals (not check, X or half or line) next to the names of the candidates you want to vote for.

Some position will require you to choose more than one candidate, so read the instructions carefully!

Step 5: Insert your ballot into the counting machine. It doesn’t matter if you insert the ballot bottom first or upside down. Wait as well for the confirmation message on the machine screen. Then, go back to BEI (Board of Election Inspectors)to return the pen and have an indelible ink on your finger for proof of voting.

*There will be some instances that machines are unable to scan the ballot, in this case just pull it out then refeed.*

Step 6: At the end of the process, the voting machine will count all the votes cast and BEI will print 30 copies of the election returns (ERs).

Step 7: And within one hour after the printing copies of elections returns (ERs), precinct results will be electronically transmitted to five entities. It will be connected to a network for 5 minutes for transferring of ER copy for City or Municipal Board of Canvassers (CBOC/MBOC), Dominant Majority Party, Dominant Minority Party, COMELEC's Accredited Citizens Arm (PPCRV), and Kapisanan ng mga Broadcasters sa Pilipinas (KBP). The ERs will also be sent to COMELEC Central Back-up Server. The 30 printed copies will be distributed to CBOC/MBOC (1), Congress(1), COMELEC (1), Dominant Majority Party (1), Dominant Minority Party (1), Accredited Citizens Arm (PPCRV) (1), Ballot Box (1), Provincial Board of Canvassers (1), Ten (10) Accredited National Parties excluding Dominant Majority Party and Dominant Minority Party, Two (2) Accredited Local Parties, National Broadcast or Print Media Entities (4), 2 Local Broadcast or print media entities (2), Major Citizen's Arms, including PPCRV and other non-partisan groups enlisted by COMELEC.

Step 8: Canvassing of Votes by involved entities.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS so that your votes will not be wasted:

1. DO NOT OVER-VOTE! If you vote for more than the maximum number allowed, your votes for that position will be INVALIDATED.

2. SHADE PROPERLY! There is a big possibility that your vote MAY NOT BE COUNTED if ovals are not properly shaded since votes will be counted through an Optical Scanner which is sensitive. Anyway, shading is a lot easier than writing the names of your bets, so there's no reason why we cannot do it the proper way.

Below are the Basic Info. and Features of the New Voting System:

-There are 76,000 clustered precincts nationwide.

-PCOS machines and Ballots are precinct specific, which means PCOS machines would only work to designated precincts and so as Ballots.

- Barcodes on Ballots. Ballots are bar code protected. This will guard against duplication.

- Ultraviolet (UV) Ink. Pen to be used contains ultraviolet ink which the machine detects to determine its genuineness.

- 5-minute Data Transmission to the Main Stream and to COMELEC Back-up Server. This would mean less vulnerable to hacking since the shorter the transmission time the secure the data transmitted.

- 128-Bit Encryption Algorithm. It means 1x10³⁶ combinations need to be decode to hack the system during data transmission.

- For far-flung areas which do not have network signals, a BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) will be used.

- A 16-hr battery will be provided enough to sustain until the last voter, this is specially for areas with no electricity and/or during incident of brownouts.

Photo Credit: Sinjin Pineda