For 25 years, Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) has built over 42,000 houses in over 180 communities across the country. HFHP commemorates its 25th year anniversary with the theme of Ayos Bahay, Ayos Buhay, Ayos Bayan., which centers on the belief that social transformation begins with home ownership. Last September 18, 2013, HFHP gathered government and business leaders, volunteer leaders, affiliate members, and other organizations in a celebration of the partnership that has brought HFHP to where it is today. Honored during the night were key individuals who have been transformational in the success of HFHP in Mindanao, namely DSWD…
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Ayala Malls continuously provides a premiere lifestyle experience as it offers exciting events and spectacular performances both from local and international artists. This September, get ready for American rock band, Relient K as they perform in your favorite Ayala Malls! Starting as a high school band in 1997, Relient K has now produced chart-topping hits from its six full-length albums, five EPs and a Christmas record. The band first entered the mainstream scene with the release of their 2004 studio album, “Mmhmm”. With songs inspired by personal experiences, Relient K has gained a dedicated fan-base who easily related to their…
Pinoy boyband 1:43’s sophomore album titled “Sa Isang Sulyap Mo” under MCA Music which contains the monster hit song of the same title reaped one of the most number of nominations in the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Music. With a total of four nominations for “Song of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” “Pop Album of the Year,” and “Best Duo or Group,” 1:43 joined the league Daniel Padilla, Gloc-9, Sarah Geronimo and Callalily as one of the most recognized recording artists in 2012 by the members of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). 1:43 is composed of four…
By Venu Satuluri (@venusatuluri), Sr. Software Engineer, Search & Relevance We’ve started rolling out a new notification that recommends interesting accounts and Tweets for you. If you’re like me, you occasionally feel like you’re missing out on some of the day’s great Tweets, or that you’re the last to find out when someone awesome joins Twitter. We wanted to tackle that problem. With this new feature, you’ll receive personalized recommendations when multiple people in your network follow the same user or favorite or retweet the same Tweet. We built this feature based on an experimental account, @MagicRecs. As its bio notes,@MagicRecs “sends instant,…
The internationally-acclaimed LTE-ready LG G2, dubbed by Stuff.tv as “the best smartphone in the world,” is finally available in the Philippines starting today, September 25. Glowing reports about LG Mobile’s newest premium flagship have been milling around since its worldwide launch in New York the previous month. Even global netizens have voted LG G2 as “the best smartphone out there now” in a recent PhoneArena.com poll. Removing ‘Optimus’ in LG’s high-end mobile handset line, the LG G2 puts forth human-inspired revolutionary features, making it the brand’s most sought-after smartphone to date. Groundbreaking design from behavioral studies One of LG G2’s…
For the first time, customers can purchase access to a range of Autodesk desktop software on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, in addition to traditional licenses, broadly expanding choices in how to access and pay for Autodesk software.It’s never been more cost effective for designers, engineers and visual effects artists to get started with Autodesk software with virtually no up-front capital costs, and to quickly ramp up projects using industry-leading Autodesk software. Customers who choose to purchase monthly, quarterly or annual rental plans will receive similar benefits to Autodesk Subscription customers including staying current with the latest product updates,…
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” directed by Bryan Singer is based on a classic two-issue comics tale that takes us to a bleak future where powerful machines overpower and vanquish the warm-blooded populace that forces the mutants to time travel despite all odds. Revealed in this year’s San Diego Comic-Con are two teaser interfused posters of the movie featuring two of the greatest mutants ever to live in the X-Men universe. The promotional teaser posters of Professor X and Magneto are each inhabited by two actors – Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy melds as Professor X while Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender’s…
We’ve all heard of the expression “pusong mamon”, which refers to a person who is sympathetic, sincere, kind, and thoughtful. Undeniably, Goldilocks mamon has been a definitive expression of these very same traits for almost five decades. Whether it be as a pasalubong, padala, or simply just a delightful treat to be enjoyed with family and friends, Goldilocks mamon has been a staple for “pusong mamons” everywhere. In order to celebrate this timeless bond, Goldilocks introduces a delectable new twist on its signature mamon: the Caramel Pusong Mamon! Sink your teeth into a mamon experience unlike any other. One bite…
Actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo puts an end to speculations that she is transferring to another network as she renewed her contract with ABS-CBN last September 11. “Regarding talks about possible offers from the other networks, we were willing to listen. But since I am a Kapamilya, I can’t deny the fact that ABS-CBN will always be my first option,” Juday said after signing a two-year contract. She also confirmed that she will be hosting the newest Kapamilya game show, “Bet On Your Baby.” “It’s a reality game show for toddlers with ages two to three and a half years old.…
Quality, substance and value: audio specialist Sennheiser developed the MOMENTUM headphones for people who prize these properties – and who refuse to compromise on sound or design. Equipped with high-quality audio technology and finished with the finest materials, the MOMENTUM unites form and function like no other headphones. Now Sennheiser is introducing the MOMENTUM On-Ear. This smaller, on-ear version makes it possible to define your personal style with a range of contemporary colours. The MOMENTUM On-Ear is a new addition to the MOMENTUM family, adding a dash of colour to the Sennheiser product range. The headphones are available in four…
Toonami, the home of the superhero, is on the lookout for the writer behind the winning entry of an Asia-wide contest. But there’s one problem—his identity remains to be a mystery! Is he in disguise? Earlier this year, hundreds of fans from around Southeast Asia submitted entries to Toonami’s “Tell the story of NAMI” competition. Contestants were asked to fill in the details of the story of NAMI, an artificial life form from the year 2099, who comes back to present day Earth to warn superheroes that the world is on the brink of destruction. After months of careful consideration,…