One of my resolutions: to re-read the writings of Dr. Jose Rizal all over again.Having imbibed his thoughts a long time ago in college, I remember how struck I was by his deep sense of nationalism, leaving no doubt that he deserves to be called the Philippines' national hero. In celebration of 150 years of Dr. Jose Rizal, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines calls for nominations to the Rizal Awards. The Rizal Awards will be conferred on ten Filipinos and three foreigners who would be awarded in the Individual Category and ten institutions, ... Continue Reading...
Archives for July 2011
i-Shine Talent Camp TV nurtures the next child stars
I've written before about the Promil I-Shine Talent Camp and guess what? 12 children have already been chosen in a nationwide talent search and are now being showcased in the Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp TV, airing Sundays starting June 12 on GMA network after Showbiz Central. Each episode will have the i-Shiners receiving stars for their performances. The i-Shiner awarded the most stars at the end of all workshops will win the grand prize of P200,000, a contract with GMA Artist Center, and the title of Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp TV’s Grand ... Continue Reading...
Philips anniversary sale on!
In case you're shopping for something new for the house today, the great Philips Anniversary Sale is ongoing from July 15 to 31, 2011. Get a whopping 55 per cent off on Philips household products like vacuum cleaner, blender, steam iron, sandwich maker, induction cooker, kettle and other interesting items. Covered are all products related to Philips Floor Care, Garment Care and Kitchen Appliances. ... Continue Reading...
Multiply shopping gets even bigger
It seems that everything and everybody's going online these days. But before today's independent online stores, virtual boutiques and group discount coupons, there was the Multiply Marketplace. Multiply has been hugely successful in the Philippines and it's a living testament to the Filipino's penchant for entrepreneurship. Long before Facebook, enterprising people utilized the site’s popular Photo Album feature to showcase products and wares that briskly sold to netizens. You might ask: what's new with shopping at Multiply? It's now a fully-functioning ... Continue Reading...
Ericsson Money launches remittance service between Europe & the Philippines
Ericsson Money has now extended its service enabling mobile phone users in the Philippines to send and receive money to and from friends and family in Europe instantly, safely and conveniently, 24 hours a day. Users can then withdraw cash from ATMs around the world. Ericsson Money’s partners in the Philippines are leading local operators Globe Telecom (Globe GCash) and SMART Communication Inc (Smart Money), the Philippines' top mobile operators with a history of successful mobile-wallet schemes. Putting an end to the paperwork and delays associated with ... Continue Reading...
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