Global clothing brand prepares the public for Store Opening Treats June 1, 2012, Manila, Philippines— Get down and head off to the sprawling SM Mall of Asia (MOA) in PasayCity on June 15, 2012. Experience a new style shopping never before seen in the Philippines. On this day, UNIQLO, Japan’s No.1 fashion brand, opens shop to offer its fine products and a world-class shopping experience to thousands of Filipinos who look for high quality casual, functional and affordable apparel to suit their lifestyle and character. Shoppers won’t be disappointed as UNIQLO will offer exciting freebies and huge discounts on the opening day. Various UNIQLO products like its popular UT (UNIQLO T-shirts, Regular Price P790), Jeans(Regular Price P990), Dry Pique Polo Shirt(Regular Price P990), and Bra Top(Bra Camisole Tunic, Regular Price P990) can be purchased at a really low price of P590. Plus, UNIQLO is also giving away a specially designed FREE TOTE BAG to the first 500 daily customers from June 15 to 17 and to shoppers who get a minimum P2000 single receipt purchase. In addition, a delicious “Mochiko” (Japanese confection made of glutinous rice flour) to the first 500 UNIQLO customers on opening day starting at 10 a.m. So hurry! Discount offer starts on June 15 up to June 21 only. For more about UNIQLO, visit www.uniqlo.com.ph or the UNIQLO Philippines Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uniqlo.ph. |
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THE ONE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD TRY THIS RIBEYE STEAK Outback Steakhouse has created the juiciest, most savory steak in town and you shouldn’t miss it There are many reasons why one should never miss out on Outback Steakhouse’s “Ribeye Steak Out” offer, but here’s the most important one—the quality of the steaks served here is simply one of the best in town. Perhaps it’s the way the steaks are marinated for 24 hours before it is cooked; or maybe the unique house dressings and sauces made from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients, that goes with it; or it could be the concentrated service that Outback Steakhouse patrons has come to expect from its well-trained rosters of Outbackers. “While Outback Steakhouse has expanded its food offerings over the years (to include fish, pork, chicken, seafood, pastas & salads), we have kept our signature steaks as top notch as it was from the day we started serving them years and years ago,” said Vanessa Calimlim, the company’s marketing manager. The storied dining establishment, which has been in the Philippines for over 15 years, started offering the USDA “Choice” certified Angus ribeye steak as its featured menu since February. With just word-of-mouth of its juicy, savory, well-marbled taste, the ribeye steak was a hit with steak lovers. “We’ve stayed true to using the choice ingredients that make our steaks as sumptuous as our loyal customers want it. As a way of thanking them, we offered our ribeye steak in four different ways to make sure our patrons have something new to try every time they come back for more,” Calimlim said. There’s the Seasoned and Seared Ribeye (P1,455), grilled in open flame using Outback Steakhouse’s secret 17 seasoning blend; the Chargrilled Ribeye (P1,455), steak with the hint of a rich flavor of espresso seasoning for an extra kick. There’s also the Tuscan Marinated Ribeye (P1,495), an Italian-inspired steak marinated in olive oil, rosemary, burgundy wine and spices; then there’s the Garlic Ribeye, the steak for true garlic lovers (P1,495), topped with marinated, sweet, roasted garlic cloves. All are served with a choice of two freshly made side dishes. According to Dan Keven Co, Outback Glorietta’s managing partner, each of the four ribeye flavors—served in 10 oz cuts—have found a following. “Asians generally love their steaks with gravy while Americans and Europeans prefer theirs with minimal seasoning so they can taste the natural flavor of the beef,” Co has observed. “Either way they want their steaks served, we’ll make it happen. We know our stuff.” The “Ribeye Steak Out” offer has become so successful it has actually contributed some 16 percent of business to Outback Steakhouse since it was offered —proof that consistency and commitment to quality (which Outback has fiercely subscribed to) pays in the long run. Calimlim said: “At Outback Steakhouse, it’s perfect or perfect only every time. We have made a name for serving quality steaks which takes on our commitment to “serious food”, “concentrated service” and “spirited drinks”. And we’ll continue to do this day in and day out, because at Outback, there are no rules—except to enjoy the complete dining experience.” “Ribeye Steak Out” featured menu is available in all branches: Alabang Town Center, Glorietta-4 Makati and Acropolis. Follow Outback Steakhouses’s Twitter account (@GoOutbackPH) and like its Facebook account at www.facebook.com/OutbackSEA Recent awards: Outback Steakhouse has been voted number one in the Best Steak category for 3 years in a row (’09,’10 & ‘11) in the Zagat Survey of National Full Service Restaurant Chains. Outback also received the Platinum Award (first position) in the Best Steakhouse category in Restaurants & Institutions magazine’s annual Consumers’ Choice in Chains awards. Eleven original Filipino songs will vie for the Grand Prize during the First KBP Pop Music Festival awards night this coming Friday, April 27, at seven o’clock in the evening at the Star Theatre, Star City Complex in Pasay City. The 11 songs have already won in their respective categories in the songwriting contest launched last 2010 by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), the broadcast media association, and the Filipino Composers Development Cooperative (FILCOMDEC) to encourage local composers to produce new songs that would “rekindle pride in Filipino music” through airplay on radio stations.
KBP President Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr. said that some of the songs entered in the songwriting contest have already been played on the air by KBP stations and made available on the music download site of Click Music Philippines, a joint project of KBP and FILCOMDEC. Nicdao said that after the finals night on Friday, both the winners and the finalists will receive even greater public exposure. “The KBP opened the radio airwaves to original Filipino compositions in 1975 and helped to establish in the minds of our people that Filipino songs are the equal of foreign songs.” Nicdao said. “We are hoping that the KBP Pop Music Festival will further reinvigorate the creative powers of our composers and give the public more new songs to enjoy and be proud of.” The Grand Prize winner in the competition will receive a cash prize of 100,000 pesos and a trophy. The First Runner-up will receive a cash prize of 75,000 pesos and a trophy and the Second Runner-up 50,000 pesos and a trophy. The 11 songs that will compete for the Grand Prize, and are already entitled to receive a cash prize of 25,000 pesos each as category winners, are: 1. Hatinggabi, Agatha Morallos, composer, Pop category winner 2. Awit Mo, Awit Ko, Michaell Bon, composer, Folk category winner 3. Chaket Ulo, Chaket Tyan, Marlon Mendoza, Jr., composer, Novelty category winner 4. Posible, Mary Gian Ajero, composer, Rock category winner 5. Lumuluha ang Puso Ko, Edwin Marollano, composer, Country category winner 6. What Am I to You, Andre Calixto, composer, R &B category winner 7. Sandata, Arman Ato Alferez, composer, Gospel/Inspirational category winner 8. Lead the Way, Kat Lopez, Cedric Bonjoc & James Palma, composers, Hip Hop category winner 9. Stop, Look and Listen, Agatha Morallos, composer, Dance category winner 10. Maynila, Mike de Lara, composer, Jazz category winner 11. Give the Children A Chance, Leo Rosario, composer, Children’s song category winner Press Release 012-001. KAPISANAN NG MGA BRODKASTER NG PILIPINAS. GARY V opens the summer season with a series of 8 concerts at the Music Museum,marking his 29th anniversary in the industry and the 25th year of his company Manila Genesis Entertainment & Management, Inc. Stricken by Type 1 juvenile diabetes for 30 years now, this unmatched performer has been a shining beacon of inspiration in the country and he remains complication-free and still, on top of his game. Gary has consistently inspired his millions of fans through his craft as a singer, musician, songwriter, video producer, dancer, actor, musical arranger and a multi-awarded television host/performer for 9 years on the undisputed top-rating musical variety show, “ASAP.” After visiting typhoon victims in Cagayan De Oro and Iligan for UNICEF, Gary V jumpstarted the year with a new segment on “ASAP 2012” entitled “With Love: Gary V” --a spin-off of his platinum CD under Star Records and his much-talked about television special which aired seven times on ABS-CBN and MYX in 2011 and twice on The Filipino Channel. The segment features Gary as he showcases stories of love, forgiveness, redemption, and faith while he sings songs that celebrate the beauty and goodness of humanity. “With Love Gary Valenciano,” the CD compiles the soap opera and movie theme songs which he performed and recorded for ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. Just this March, Gary, together with the ASAP team, flew to Cagayan De Oro to shoot a video with a courageous flood victim for his segment. All these efforts let led to “On Higher Ground,” a fundraiser for UNICEF and the Shining Light Foundation, two faithful partners dear to Gary V, who has been National Ambassador for UNICEF for 14 years now. In his stellar career, one of Gary’s most celebrated corporate relationships was with Coca-Cola with whom he had a contract for over ten years. Two years ago, he was tapped to launch their refreshing product, Real Leaf, and this year was invited again to record “Tuloy Ang Happiness” the 100th Year official anthem of Coca-Cola with Sarah Geronimo and Someday Dream, with powerful appearances at the Gala Night at Makati Shangrila as well as the “Concert Ng Bayan” at SM MOA last March 26. The country is excited for Gary’s much awaited return to the silver screen via an upcoming movie under Straight Shooters Media entitled “I Do Bidoo Bidoo” which he will star in together with Zsa Zsa Padilla, Eugene Domingo, Sam Concepcion, and Ogie Alcasid. He has appeared in 13 films for Regal Films, Seiko Films, Viva Films, and Star Cinema. For his concert series at Music Museum, fans can look forward to witnessing Gary V in his best element as he performs his greatest hits as well as some of today’s hottest chart-toppers, party anthems, and homegrown favorites. Fans can also expect groundbreaking and pioneering technology and excellent audio-visuals through their corporate partners Videosonic and Soundcheck. “I’m very excited and at the same time a bit nervous because we have come up with new routines and a lot of surprises for this series,” says Gary. “I am particularly excited for our opening production number. It will be awesome. I really hope it works the way I envisioned it.” Gary V will be performing with two world-class musicians, Awit Awards 2008 Best Female/Best New Female Singer Julianne and Juan Miguel Salvador, formerly of Rage Band and now the musical director of Authority, which represented the country in the 2005 Global Battle of the Bands in London. “Gary V: On Higher Ground” happens at Music Museum on April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27; and May 9 and 10. The show will be for the benefit of UNICEF and Shining Light Foundation. The show is supported by ABS-CBN, MYX, Smart, Soundcheck, Videosonic, Gold’s Gym, Aficionado, Coca Cola, Goldilocks, Lee, Universal Records, Star Records, Studio V, Essensuals Toni & Guy, Fernando’s, with media partners: Radio High 105.9, Crossover 105.1, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Tambayan, Magic 89.9, DZMM 630, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine&am p;nb sp;Star, Business World, People’s Journal and People’s Tonight. “Gary V: On Higher Ground” will be directed by Gary and son Paolo Valenciano with Musical Direction by Mon Faustino. Tickets are priced at Php 3,500.00, 2,500.00, 1,500.00, 1,000.00, and 500.00. For tickets contact Ticketworld (891-9999), Music Museum (721-6726; 721-0635), and Manila Genesis (706-2170 to 71; 0915-4975225; 0908-8871397). Four weekly and three daily regional publications have made it to the finalists’ circle in the 2011 Civic Journalism Community Press Awards. Weekly publications Mabuhay (Malolos, Bulacan), Baguio Midland Courier (Baguio City), Edge Davao (Davao City) and The Mindanao Cross (Cotabato City) figured prominently in the the screenings. Daily publications Sun.Star Davao (Davao City), Sun.Star Cebu (Cebu City) and Sun.Star Pampanga (City of San Fernando) also made it to the initial round of judging.
All seven community newspapers will be vying for excellence in six major categories: best in photojournalism, best in culture and arts reporting, best in science and environmental reporting, best in business and economic reporting, best editorial page, and best edited community newspaper. The winners will be announced during the awards program on April 24 at Traders Hotel Manila during the 16th National Press Forum and Annual Membership Meeting of the Philippine Press Institute. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales will be the guest of honor and speaker for the 16th awards season. No less than President Benigno S. Aquino III will keynote the opening ceremonies of the conference which has “Media Accountability and Public Engagement” as this year’s theme. The PPI is celebrating its 48th founding year and 25 years since reactivation after the People Power Revolution. The additional category on culture and arts, which is this year’s theme for photos and stories exhibit will be presented by the National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA). The winner of the exhibit will receive trophy and cash. The management of the awards, cash prizes and trophies are being funded by The Coca-Cola Export Corporation (TCCEC) and the six newspaper-members of the Board such as Malaya, Philippine Daily Inquirer, BusinessWorld, The Philippine Star, Manila Standard Today, and the Journal Group. The TCCEC is the major strategic partner of the PPI for its project on Building Better Communities Through Civic Journalism since 2002. The forum and awards are also being supported in part by St. Luke’s Medical Center which is this year’s exclusive forum partner. Other major sponsors are: Chevron Philippines Inc., Liwayway Marketing Corporation, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation, First Philippine Holdings Corporation, Anflo Management Investment Corporation, Petron Philippines, United Laboratories, Land Bank of the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell, McDonald’s Philippines, and Smart Communications, Inc. Part of the donations will go to the training fund of the Institute to support workshops and seminars for its members for continuing media education and professionalization. PHILIPPINE PRESS INSTITUTE Room 312 BF Condominium, Intramuros, Manila Tel. Nos.: 5279632/5274478 Fax: 5273390 Email : ppi1@mozcom.com For the first time in its history and in celebration of its 25th year since reactivation, the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) will have President Benigno S. Aquino III and Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales as keynote speakers during its 2-day by-invitation only 16th National Press Forum on April 23-24 at the Traders Hotel Manila. This also marks the 48th founding year of the Institute since 1964. It was rendered moribund during martial law, re-activated after the People Power Revolution, and incorporated in 1987. President Aquino will be the first head of state to address the only annual gathering of owners, publishers and editors from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, representing 72 publications. The President is expected to deliver a message on the “protection and preservation of press freedom and democracy” in the opening ceremonies on April 23. Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales will keynote the Community Press Awards, honoring the best civic journalism reportage of the previous year.
_The Philippines has a broad range of traditional spa treatments, passed on from generation to generation. Today, you can enjoy and indulge in these curative and relaxing treatments at spas that promise to bring you peace and harmony.
Nestled in a lush tropical setting, luxury spas offer a wide variety of beauty and wellness regimens, massage treatments, wraps, scrubs and other refreshing treats. Many are equipped with jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas and swimming pools. You can choose among different types of spa. A day spa offers a variety of spa services to clients on a day use basis, including that of hair and beauty salons. A destination/resort spa provides clients with lifestyle improvement and health enhancement through spa treatments, physical fitness and on-site accommodations. A hotel spa is located within a hotel, offering spa services, as well as fitness and wellness components.
In 2006, geared with nothing but talent and courage, he embraced the call of putting up his own Ingrid Salon; hopeful that no matter how inadequate his entrepreneurial skills is, he can attain something if he does with all his heart and soul.
Motivated with love for his family, this is his own means of increasing his income to support them more financially and aid for his nieces and nephews’ education. Started with an amount of one hundred thousand pesos only (P100,000.00) and hired ten (10) personnel, Ingrid Salon expanded and currently employs 27 personnel who man both the salon and Ingrid Spa. Ingrid enjoys the fruits of his hard work; now he has two-story house and lot, two sedan cars and a 4x4 vehicle, plus savings in the bank. Despite these countless blessings, he never forgets to be generous and giving. He even bestows financial support to a foundation for Catholic Community and continuously assists his family whom he has drawn a lot of inspiration from. Indeed, he will never stop. Three to five years from now, aside from having additional branches, he aims to put up his own training school for hair dressing and cosmetology. This will facilitate future employment and might be a starting point for those who, similar to him, have nothing to start with. *This article was originally published in Market Square Magazine. |
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