>February 16, Manila Intercon, Ayala Avenue, Makati City – Yahoo Philippines launches its Purple Thumb campaign that will widen the perspective of the Filipino online users on how social media can affect their voting behavior this 2010 election. We saw how the social media influences the voting decision of the Americans that led to Barack Obama’s victory. Yahoo Philippines partners with various online advocates and mainstream media to discuss how social media changes the phasing of news and decision making among the online users in the net. Mainstream media members like Howie Severino of GMAnews.tv and Arlene Burgos of ABS-CBNnews.com…
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>February 13, Fort Open Grounds, Bonifacio High Street, Global City Taguig – In line with the launching of the six-Saturday course of the Nestea Fit Cam Hot which will begin on February 20 until March 27 at the Fort Open Ground. Last Feb 13, Nestea and Yehey gives the fitness and health aficionados a preview of what will happen on the on the six Saturday fitness event. The activity includes Ultimate Frisbee, Beach Volleyball, Hip Hop, Beach Basketball, Flag Football, Touch Football, Yoga, Zips, Wii Games and Guitar Hero, also included are some perks that goes with the event like…
>Is the Philippines ready for the automated elections? Join Karen Davila as she examines the Precinct Count Optical Scanner (PCOS ) machines, which will be used to count the votes in the upcoming 2010 elections this Tuesday (Feb 16) on “The Correspondents” on ABS-CBN. Three months before May 10, 2010 comes in, preparations for the very first automated elections in the Philippines is on-going. Others are already expecting for a faster and cleaner result. However, in the mock elections conducted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Araullo High School, there were instances when the PCOS machine did not accept…
>On February 17, 2010 at the Rockwell Tent, The Knowledge Channel launches its new campaign that will help to elevate the status of education in the country especially in rural areas; the project is called Lead the Change 2010. The event is a gathering of social and community shakers and advocates who will help to formulate a big project that will help The Knowledge Channel to create a big plan that will support the education in the country by means of alternative education through media platforms. With Dr. Peggy Dulany Rockefeller, a philanthropist and a founder and chair of the…
>February 13, Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Pasay City – Few minutes before Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year (Kiong Hee Huat Chai guys) the dream of the Inday Kengkay of General Santos City finally game true. Melisa “Melai” Cantiveros is announced as the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Big Winner bringing home 1 Million Pesos, new house and lot and other prizes. Next to her is Paul Jake Castillo of Cebu City as 2nd Big Placer, Jason Francisco of Oriental Mindoro as 3rd Big Placer, Johan Santos of Tarlac as 4th Big Placer, Steve “Tibo” Jumalon of Butuan City as the…
>February 13, Café Juanita, Global City, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City – Running is becoming popular to everyone especially in terms of showing supports to a certain advocacy, charity or simply a statement. Unilab partners with Coach Rio De La Cruz and Finishline for the biggest running event of the year the Unilab Run United for Wellness that will happen on March 7 at the Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City, and proceeds from the running event will go to Children’s Hour and K.I.D.S. Foundation. The biggest running event of the year will be open to all family members; for adults…
>February 13, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City – The White Hat (TWH), one of the leading dessert company and known with the best Italian frozen yogurts support AHON Foundation in championing their advocacy in supporting the Filipino children in their quest for quality education especially those who are enrolled in public schools and out of school youth. TWH offers 50% of the income they receive from every yogurt that buyers buy from them during the “charity day” and this time it AHON Foundation who was given a chance to generate supports from TWH. Aside from the selling of yogurts, The Ateneo…
>Department of Justice (DOJ) secretary Agnes Devanadera answers the hottest issues involving her and the controversial cases being handled by DOJ on “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” this Saturday on ABS-CBN. Encompassing the matters on the search for Sen. Ping Lacson and the Dacer-Corbito double murder case, the Maguindanao Massacre, and Jason Ivler’s case, Sec. Devanadera clarifies these controversies facing the country’s King of Talk, Boy Abunda. Also, her personal issues will be delved in as she bares the truth in front of the viewing public: The validity of her congressional candidacy in Quezon; her failing bid to become a…
>After almost 19 weeks and more than 20 housemates evicted from Big Brother’s house, the newest Big Winner will be named on “Pinoy Big Brother Double Up.” Who among Melisa, Jason, Johan, Paul Jake, and Tibo will win in the number one reality show in the country? Let’s recall the experiences of the Big Five who gained the love of the masses. Melisa was branded as “Ang Inday Kengkay ng Gensan” also known as Inday Waknat or “Inday Pangit” in her hometown. Nonetheless, Melai is such a perky housemate inside the PBB house, giving it a happy ambiance whenever it…
>The number of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) cases in the Philippines increases from the 3, 911 on May 2009, it increases to 4424 cases; but according to Dr. Susan Gregorio of Philippine National AIDS Council on their studies is says that as of 2007, there are already 7,500 cases reported and there are possibilities that it may reach 9,000 this year. Dr Gregorio mentions that there are situations that a possible carrier may not be aware that he or she has HIV because symptoms may appear 2 to 8 years after the infection, and the fear of…