> var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; When the clock struck 8:30PM last night, the Philippines was again engulfed in 60 minutes of darkness. A record-breaking 1554 Filipino towns, cities and municipalities joined the rest of the world in taking a stand against climate change. Reinvigorated by its new ‘60+’ logo, Earth Hour 2011 aimed to make its effects felt not for a mere 60 minutes – but for an entire year. Organizers are elated by the immense outpouring of support from the government, private corporations and individuals.Since 2008, Earth Hour Philippines has celebrated climate change solutions, ranking number one globally in…
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> var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Ginebra San Miguel introduces a newest product in their collection of alcoholic beverages which they called Flavors. There are two kinds of GSM Flavors “flavor” which are apple and lychee. Tagged as “Ang Flavorite ng Barkada”, GSM Flavors contains low amount of alcohol that is fit for outdoor and indoor party or just having bonding time with friends.The product comes in a very stylish and classy 700 ML longneck bottle that only cost P60 each and its best to be mixed with cola and fruit juices that will compliment with the its flavor. So who…
>TweetLast March 19, I was fortunate to join the Enriching Cavite’s Tourism at the Republic Of Cavite Restaurant in Trece Martires City, Cavite. As part of the CALABARZON (CAvite, LAguna, BAtangas, Rizal, and QueZON), Cavite has 19 municipalities and 4 cities and known with the authentic and gastronomic dishes that drives tourism in their province and this is what they called Culinary Tourism. With their rich heritage and the seat of freedom, Cavite offers variety of stories about heroism and colorful culture which was shown through their monuments, landmarks, ancestral homes and even dishes. In Republic Of Cavite Restaurant their…
>Last March 27, in SM Mall of Asia Ground was my third Earth Hour event with WWF-Philippines. With all government sectors, students and their organizations, supporters and advocates joined this annual switch off that originated in Australia in 2004 and now all over the world they are now doing this activity yearly to switch off their lights from 8:30PM – 9:30PM to symbolically show the world the importance of conserving all the resources for the future generation at the same time taking part of caring for the environment. Everyone gave their pledges last night from turning off their appliances and…
>LANAO DEL NORTE, PHILIPPINES – “Karon pa jud ko nabusog, Ma’am!” (This is my first time to feel full, Ma’am!), replied Shiela Mae Gascon, a grade three student at Tugar Elementary School, to school principal Milagros Basang’s question as to why she was seemingly clutching her stomach in pain.After the World Food Programme (WFP) had organized a nutritious hot meal at the Tugar Elementary School in Kauswagan Municipality, Basang approached nine-year old Gascon when she saw the pupil rubbing her stomach. “I asked her if she was all right and she replied that her stomach was aching. When I probed…
>Since it began airing four years ago, Boys Night Out (BNO) has become one of the most popular shows on local nighttime FM radio. Its DJs—the threesome of Tony Toni, Slick Rick, and Sam YG—have entertained thousands of listeners with their playful and often naughty banter. They’re a testament to the adage that, indeed, boys will be boys.Despite their wacky comments and funny, naughty boy antics on-air, however, the BNO dudes get serious about their grooming and hygiene habits. Being sloppy about their appearance and getting careless about their oral hygiene, for example, is neither cool nor funny for Boys…
>ALTER SPACE, THE NEW FILIPINO-DEVELOPED Facebook game, is a fun way for gamers to learn practical tips on Earth-friendly living. This means a lifestyle that helps reduce the effects of global warming, climate change and carbon emissions on the planet. These tips are presented as part of various tasks and mini-games that the gamer plays. Alter Space was developed by AboitizPower to educate gamers on Carbon Footprint Reduction (more on that later). New Earth Hour mini-gameAlter Space keeps up-to-date with environmental and Earth-friendly projects. One of these is Earth Hour, a global event that calls on people around the world…
>It’s been 4 years since I am actively advocating and supporting Earth Hour, it was in 2008 when I did a blog entry about the annual switch off that started in Australia in 2004. The Earth Hour activity happens every March and it was done by a symbolical switching off of lights of different establishments and areas to symbolize the importance of energy conservation and what life would be if we don’t manage the use of energy properly. (With WWF-Philippines CEO Lory Tan during Earth Hour 2010)This year, World Wild Fund (WWF) and Earth Hour organization goes beyond the one hour…
>The leading auto loan provider Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) Family will be Worldbex co-presentor in the 7th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) which will be happening in the World Trade Center in Pasay City on April 7-11, 2011. BPI Family Auto Loan will be providing cars that will be included in the exhibit and will be offering car loans to those who will be joining the auto show in WTC. Aside from selling car loans in the event, BPI Family Auto Loan will be giving away free GPS and a free Petron-BPI Mastercard with free fuel and fuel…
>Get the chance to own the latest Philips Blu-ray BDP 2700 with as much as P6, 000 off from its original price until April 3 in Philips the Great Blu-ray Swap promo . It’s original price is P14, 990 in Anson’s and Robinsons Appliance stores here in Luzon and you can bring it home by paying as low as P8, 990 by just swapping it with your old Betamax, VHS and VCD players. The ultra-slim Philips Blu-ray BDP 2700 deliver true high definition video and high fidelity Dolby TrueHD surround sound to deliver home movies that comes to life. It…