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Hala Bira! Sinulog 2014 Goes Digital As it Unfolds A Great Festival Through Photos

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 16, 2014

Turns to social media to create a wonderful festival through photos With the advent of digital technology, the current celebration of Sinulog Festival in Cebu from January 16-19, 2014 harnesses social media to showcase the vibrant and lively celebration to the rest of the world, in cooperation with Globe Telecom. This year, the leading telecommunications company turns to social networking sites Instagram and Twitter to engage locals and tourists participating in one of the country’s biggest and most attended festivals with a photo submission contest. To join the contest, Sinulog attendees should capture and upload photos taken from the Globe Neon Carnival on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtags #Wonderful2014 and #GlobeSinulog2014. The photos must tell the story of “Globe creating a wonderful world of festivals and celebrations at the Sinulog 2014”. Five winners of Globe prepaid load cards plus 1 grand winner of P5,000 worth of prizes from Globe […]

Bamboo and Tattoo Home Broadband Bring Smiles to the Children of Ormoc

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 3, 2014

Rock icon Bamboo in partnership with Tattoo Home Broadband gave the children of Brgy. Tambulilid Elementary School in Ormoc, Leyte a lot of reasons to be happy as they were the recipient of gifts of toys just in time for the Christmas season. To cap the successful series of Bamboo’s Christmas concert Believe: Christmas at Home with Bamboo, the concert became the prime vehicle to be able to collect over 2000 toys for the benefit of the kids in the said barangay. After the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda, Tattoo, through Globe Telecom’s Bangon Pinoy program, gave its commitment to restore and rebuild 100 homes in Ormoc, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga. And with the holiday season Tattoo chose to give importance to the children of the community who were left most vulnerable after the calamity. Everyone who wanted to watch the concert purchased toys in exchange for the tickets. On […]

Bamboo and Tattoo Home Broadband raise Children’s Gifts through Christmas Concert

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 13, 2013

A THOUSAND REASONS TO BELIEVE, A THOUSAND SYMBOLS OF HOPE Rock icon Bamboo and Tattoo Home Broadband give children survivors of Typhoon Yolanda a little something to smile about this holiday season. “BELIEVE: Christmas @ Home with Bamboo,” a special benefit concert that aims to raise more than a thousand toys, will be on December 6 and December 20, 2013 at the Music Museum. With children being the most vulnerable in these trying times, Bamboo together with Tattoo dedicate this musical event to them. Instead of an original private concert and Christmas celebration brought by Tattoo to its customers, the concert will now serve as a vehicle to rally both customers and the brand ambassador’s supporters to participate and donate toys. With the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda leaving countless families homeless and suffering from loss of loved ones, children serve as a symbol of hope that we can rise again […]

Introducing: The new Honda XRM125

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 29, 2013

From the country’s no. 1 motorcycle brand, Honda launches another innovation in ingenuity with the new Honda XRM125. This bike is now equipped with the face of the world-famous CRF Series motorbikes – a fusion of toughness, powerful agility and style! SPECS HIGHLIGHTS This powerful, highly economical, environment-friendly and durable bike comes with 3 variants – the XRM125 Dual Sport which is the peoples’ bike, the XRM125 Motard which is a sleek ride for urban riders and the special edition XRM125 Dual Sport Extreme (DSX) which is designed to go beyond. All bikes are developed and designed with CRF DNA that will surely give Honda’s valued customer the real joy of riding both on/off road condition. The built-to-last feature of XRM is now upgraded to CRF characteristics that will provide customers with years of trouble free, low maintenance and riding enjoyment. Now, attention focus on the new headlight and […]

Typhoon Yolanda (PH) Donation and Relief Operations Information

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 11, 2013

You want to help but don’t know how to send to the typhoon-stricken victims of the recent tragedy ( Typhoon Yolanda/International name Haiyan) that hit the Visayas region of the Philippines? Here is a list from the initiative of affiliate organization Cagayan de Oro Bloggers, the Mindanao Blog Awards organization is publishing information on donation drop off and relief operations centers in Mindanao, online, and around the Philippines. DAVAO ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya Foundation – Davao ABS-CBN Davao, Broadcast Avenue, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City Abreeza Ayala Mall JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City Ateneo de Davao University Roark L. Masbad 221-2411 local 8245 www.addu.edu.ph drop off point: ADDU Annex Compound (in front of Holy Child), Jacinto Street.Cash donation can be deposited to:ADDU – Tabang Leyte AccountAccount Number: 2513-0018-89BPI Davao Roxas BranchSwift Code: BOPIPHMM. You may contact the University Community Engagement and Advocacy Council (UCEAC) at (082) 221-2411 ocal 8262 for inquiries […]

Jollibee’s Suprise Birthday Bash

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 1, 2013

A large number of Jollibee Kids Club (JKC) members together with their families and friends from all over the country welcomed Jollibee at his surprise birthday celebration last September 28. Thirty five (35) selected Jollibee branches nationwide took part in the celebration via simultaneous live streaming straight from the Philippine International Convention Center Forum in Manila. There were also exciting on-ground interaction, giving more JKC members the chance to join in the festivities. Jollibee Matina Town Square (MTS) branch was chosen to represent Davao City in the said event. A lively dance number from Jollibee himself highlighted the celebration. In Manila, Jollibee was joined by Yum, Hetty, Twirlie and Popo on stage and brought Jollitown to life in front of the excited JKC members. Special celebrity guest Sam Concepcion was also there to bring thrill to the partygoers with his performance. The party was Jollibee’s biggest celebration as it also […]

Starbucks Limited Edition Kadayawan Tumbler 2013

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 1, 2013

Good news to all Starbucks tumbler collectors! Starbucks has recently introduced the Limited Edition Kadayawan tumbler in time for the Kadayawan Festival last August. Inspired by Davao City’s bountiful harvest of the season, this collectible is exclusively available for sale at all Davao stores for only 545 pesos. It has a festive and colorful design that speaks of the city’s rich culture and lush scenery making it perfect for gifts, collections and of course, pasalubong*! What are you waiting for? Grab one tumbler now to add up to your collection and get that fiesta mood all year round!!! *Pasalubong is a souvenir brought for family, loved ones, or friends after being away gift or a token from someone arriving from a distant place. Meanwhile, want to know Starbucks latest sandwich offerings? Head over to my other blog for the New Starbucks Lunch Sandwiches . 🙂 ****************** First Order with coupon code 15%off […]

The Recipients of the BlackBerry Scholars Program

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 24, 2013

Over the 7 week application period, the BlackBerry Scholars Program received over 500 applications from women across 43 countries. BlackBerry is thrilled to announce the talented and passionate scholarship recipients of the BlackBerry Scholars Program. Ten young women have been selected earlier last month to receive full, four-year scholarships to pursue degrees in STEM-related fields to inspire more women to enter the mobile computing industry and pursue careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The recipients will receive full, four-year university tuition scholarships to the school of their choice for degrees in STEM-related fields, as well as mentorship and professional opportunities. Empowered by BlackBerry’s support, the young women will not only advance their own careers, but also help inspire and encourage women in their communities and around the world to pursue STEM careers. “The BlackBerry Scholars Program was designed to inspire women in STEM fields, but it […]

Avida Towers Davao presents Life in Full Color

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 30, 2013

Avida Land marks its first entry in Davao City with an impressive depiction of life in full color as a celebration of the Davaoeno’s unique passion for life. For the launch of Avida Towers Davao’s Tower 2, the Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) subsidiary has formed a partnership with renowned poet-writer-artist Victor Secuya, who was commissioned to do a special artwork for Avida Towers Davao illustrating the theme “Life in Full Color”. Being built in the heart of Davao City, in a 6,124 sqm. lot along C.M. Recto Avenue, Avida Towers Davao features modern contemporary architecture with well- designed amenities including adult and kiddie swimming pools, a multi-purpose hall, outdoor exercise and play equipment , meditation areas, and a ground floor retail area for the convenience and enjoyment of its dwellers. Secuya’s “Life in Full Color” painting for Avida Towers Davao was unveiled during the Tower 2 launch event and will […]

Philam Life’ s Nationwide Family Talk School Tour

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 2, 2013

Financial planning is not only for the businessmen and the rich, it is also for the average Filipino breadwinner who works hard to make ends meet and reach the family’s dreams. In line with its mission of empowering Filipinos to achieve financial security and prosperity, Philam Life, the country’s premier life insurance provider, seeks to debunk the Filipino’s deflection towards financial planning through a financial literacy campaign that involves a nationwide school tour, dubbed “Family talk”. In partnership with Love Institute- a pioneering company in the Philippines that promotes good family relationships, the school tour teaches parents about responsible parenting and financial planning, urging them to think seriously about how they raise their children and what steps they are taking to secure their family’s future. Parenting consultant and Love Institute co-founder Maribel Dionisio talks about the ABCs of parenting which include Attention-Giving, Building Self- Worth, Communicating regularly and Disciplining […]