I've turned my back on Malate (also known as Manila's tourist belt) a long time ago because it's dirty, crowded, decaying and full of petty thieves. It's still dirty, decaying, crowded and full of petty thieves but since am based here for work again now, I have to psyche myself up to appreciate its 'character' :) For instance, I vowed to myself to explore Malate before more of its old spots are torn down to give way boring malls and real estate developments. Only in Manila will they demolish valuable pre-War buildings like the Army & Navy Club, Admiral Hotel, ... Continue Reading...
EverydayMe : beauty freebies, health tips & more!
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines recently held a launch for its latest project EverydayMe.com.ph which is envisioned to be an online community of women. It is designed to give tips and information on how to survive a multi-tasking, multi-faceted life as a modern Filipino woman. You know the drill: we aren't just moms or wives these days, we also double, triple (or even quadruple!) as corporate slaves, entrepreneurs, community organizers, bloggers or whatever you can think of. Actually, I was thinking to myself: "oh no, not another website!" But since it's backed ... Continue Reading...
Kidz Gear wired headphone for the little ones!
The 'ber months are here and during this time, mothers like me are already training our eyes on the best gifts to give the young ones. Christmas is for them after all, they're the ones most excited about those colorfully-wrapped boxes under the Xmas tree. Toys, clothes and gadgets easily top the list of most-desired items year after year. If the gadgets are there, could the accessories that enhance their enjoyment be not far behind? I don't know why I was thinking of the merry holiday season when I got the Kidz Gear headphone over the mail recently. Last ... Continue Reading...
Celebrities flock to H&M Philippines opening preview!
The maiden H&M Philippines flagship store is opening tomorrow, October 17 in SM Megamall and so far it's the year's most awaited event among Manila's fashionistas! In fact, a lot of people were already lined up at the Mega Fashion Hall as early as today. We were able to attend the exclusive VIP party last night where Manila's socialites and celebrities paid homage to Sweden's much-loved fashion brand. Here's a photo spread of the beautiful people we saw at the red carpet. Sam Pinto - Bela Padilla Ruffa Gutierrez and daughters Lorin and Venice ... Continue Reading...
Search for Ten Outstanding Young Mathematicians is on!
The Philippines lags behind other Asian countries when it comes to the perceived quality of Math and Science Education. In the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report for 2013-2014, the Philippines was ranked 96th out of 142 countries. This is far behind the ranking of Indonesia (No. 35), Japan (No. 34), Malaysia (No. 27) and Taiwan (No. 11). Hong Kong and Singapore have better rankings too. To motivate the new generation to seek excellence in math skills, Sharp Calculators has banded together with the Department of Education-National Capital Region ... Continue Reading...
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