As a member of Generation X, I've grieved over a few people known or close to me who've died a little earlier than expected, of such causes as heart attacks and the dreaded CA. At this stage in life, health is a paramount concern. We can never eat too much, drink excessively or enjoy things with abandon because we're going to pay for it, sooner or later. Among women, cervical cancer is of special interest because it is second only to breast cancer in being the leading cause of death for Pinays. We were there when GSK Philippines launched their Put On Your Power ... Continue Reading...
Archives for June 2015
Morellato Style Series & Spring-Summer 2015 Collection
Am a great believer in accessories and accessorizing. No one will disagree when I say that the right pieces can transform an otherwise plain outfit from drab to fab. Most especially if the "right pieces" are elegant too and look like a million bucks without costing one an arm :) This is why I was happy to discover Morellato. It's a famous Italian watch and jewelry brand that started in Venice and is now making waves among the fashion-conscious set in Manila. I was lucky enough to be invited to their Style Series recently where they also unveiled their Spring-Summer ... Continue Reading...
BPO industry in the Philippines still growing in 2015
There are some negative things being said about the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry such as those juicy sex scandals that crop up every now and the health impact on call center workers manning the graveyard shifts. But truly there's no denying the gigantic contribution this industry has to the Philippine economy. Same reason why the Philippines now ranks higher than Singapore and Thailand in terms of investment prospects (source: The Emerging Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific 2015 report). The BPO industry employs 1.2 million Filipinos of legal age at ... Continue Reading...
Powerhouse musical cast for Hennessy Artistry 2015 in Manila
What do Mary J. Blige, Q-Tip, Jay Electronica, Ice Cube, Erykah Badu and Kid Sister have in common? They are among the top artists who have been a part of Hennessy Artistry, a global musical campaign that combines the art of sound with the awesome experience of drinking one of the world's finest cognacs. Now on its 5th year in the Philippines, Hennessy Artistry as it unfolds in Manila this 2015 features a powerhouse cast of outstanding local artists and international DJs to make it a series of musical events to remember. Spearheading the cast is OPM favorite Up ... Continue Reading...
TWG unveils Iced Tea Bag collection
'Luxury' iced tea, anyone? Something that's not instant, powdered,sugary and comes in shiny, glossy packaging. Instead, this tea is made of handpicked, whole leaf teas enclosed in light, transparent silk that are carefully handsewn to preserve the flavors. After which they are placed in keepsake gift boxes which are embossed with the name of the tea in gold lettering. Certainly elegant enough to be displayed in your home. It can only be TWG. The high-end tea label recently unveiled the TWG Tea Iced Teabag Collection which is just perfect for the sweltering ... Continue Reading...
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