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Trying To Get Pregnant?

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 11, 2014

We all get to the point when we’re past the partying stage and dating, and start thinking about settling down with our significant others. How about you? Have you recently made the most exciting decision with your partner to start building your own family? This is a very special moment especially if you are trying for your first baby. It can be very overwhelming, time consuming, and emotionally draining for some. One of the most common questions women ask when trying to get pregnant is how long it would take for them to finally get pregnant. Some women are easily bothered on why after 3-6 months of trying, it hasn’t happened yet. There are some things that you can definitely do in order to speed up the process of your pregnancy. You may want to try taking some natural supplements to help boost your fertility alongside track of when you […]

CinemaWorld Channel Brings 2 New Foreign Language Flicks

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 25, 2014

The Unexpected Life (LA VIDA INESPERADA) and The Man Who Will Come (L’UOMO CHE VERRA) Premiers in August via SkyCable Channel 716 (Channel 184 for Mega Manila)! Care for another movie marathon? Good news! CinemaWorld, your 24-hour movie channel will soon be showing two notable foreign language flicks that are sure to capture your hearts: The Unexpected Life (LA VIDA INESPERADA) and The Man Who Will Come (L’UOMO CHE VERRA). These critically acclaimed movies will premier in CinemaWorld channel this August: The Man Who Will Come (Aug 2) and The Unexpected Life (Aug 10). The Unexpected Life (LA VIDA INESPERADA) is a romantic comedy that was produced in US and Spain and released in April 2014. It speaks about two Spanish cousins living their lives in New York. The script was written by Elvira Lindo, one of Spain’s accomplished screenwriters and directed by Jorge Torregrossa. The Unexpected Life narrates the story of the […]

I Heart You 2: The Be Careful With My Heart Anniversary Live on SKYcable PPV

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 23, 2014

Are you a an avid follower of Ser Chief’ (Richard Yap) and Maya’s (Jodi Sta. Maria) love story? If that’s a yes, join them and the entire cast of Be Careful With My Heart as they celebrate the 2nd anniversary of one of the Philippine’s longest-running and no. 1 daytime drama series. Dubbed as “I Heart You 2: The Be Careful With My Heart Anniversary Thanksgiving”, this concert is a special treat to all avid viewers for their overwhelming support for the past two years. This well-loved TV series has consistently become a top-rating hit and part of every Filipino home since it initially aired on July 2012. Until now, this popular romantic comedy continues to touch the hearts of every household as it encourages positive outlook in life, love, and family. The event takes place at the Araneta Coliseum on July 25, 2014, Friday and will air live as it […]

Nippon Paint: Brings Innovative Coating Solutions to the Philippines

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 19, 2014

Lately, Nippon Paint (Caotings) is making rounds around the Philippines to launch its new coating solutions. After its successful launch in Manila to mark its entry into the Philippines architectural coatings segment, it is now developing an expansion of its innovative coating solutions to Davao City. They acknowledge the fact that Davao is fast growing making its construction and real estate industries to be flourishing in this booming city. “We are definitely looking forward to be part of this exciting growth through our extensive range of coating solutions,” said Gladys Goh, Group General Manager of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group. Now, Davaoeños will enjoy innovative coating solutions of unparalleled quality, together with a colour palette that runs into the thousands” she added. Nippon Paint’s coating expertise dates back 133 years and today, it is Asia’s leading coatings manufacturer – operating 56 manufacturing facilities in 15 countries throughout Asia, with employee strength […]

Craving for Sweets at Your Break Time? Grab A Cup ofJollibee Kit Kat Mix-ins

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 26, 2014

Mix-ins are my favorite desserts from Jollibee because they always include sweet treats that we’ve grown to love from our childhood. My obsession started when Jollibee came out with Hershey’s Kisses Mix-ins, imagine enjoying a yummy cupful of sundae while munching Kisses chocolates. Simply heaven. Now, I am ecstatic because they got a new Mix-ins surprise. This time, it’s Kit Kat Mix-ins! Break times will never be the same again as we can now enjoy merienda with this newest delightful dessert treat from Jollibee. It is the perfect combo of creamy vanilla soft serve and Kit Kat’s crunchy chocolate goodness. Now you have more reason to enjoy break times. Chocolate foodies can enjoy this for only Php 38 from all Jollibee outlets nationwide. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Let’s have a break, let’s have a Jollibee Kit Kat Mixins!!

Max’s Restaurant Shares World-Class Experience for Bruno Mars ‘Moonshine Jungle’ Concert

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 17, 2014

Homegrown Max’s Restaurant boosts its support for international recording artist and Grammy awardee, Bruno Mars, being the official restaurant of The Moonshine Jungle Tour: Bruno Mars Live in Manila concert during the Davao Bloggers’ event last week. As of this writing, all tickets for the much awaited concert is already sold out as the big event happens on March 22, 2014, 8:00 pm at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The “Nothin’ On You” half-Filipino vocalist is expected to draw in thousands of concert enthusiasts all over the country, including Davaoeňo “brunofanatics.” Mars’ stop in Manila is part of his ongoing world tour to promote his second studio album, “Unorthodox Jukebox“. Part of the proceeds from his concert will be donated to helping Yolanda victims. Born Peter Gene Hernandez, Bruno Mars grew up in a musical family. His father, Peter Hernandez, was a Latin percussionist while his Filipino […]

The Big Davao Fun Sale

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 25, 2014

You might think that we’re all about no-smoking signs and speed limits here in Davao City. There’s one interesting thing you need to know about us in this lovely southern part of the Philippines, we love SHOPPING, too! So brace yourselves because in time for the city’s annual celebration of Araw ng Davao, shopping malls have converged and teamed up to bring the first ever, Big Davao Fun Sale, a month-long citywide shopping frenzy starting March 14 until Apr 16, 2014. As as the biggest city in the world, Davao takes it to the next level to hold the biggest sale in the country! Expect unlimited shopper’s delight in shopping bonanzas, weekly parties, awesome prizes from the participating malls and enjoy up to 80% savings as the malls offer this on the following date schedules: March 14-15: General Sale (across all mall departments) March 16-23: Healthy […]

Globe and Gawad Kalinga Inaugurate TATTOO Village in Ormoc, Leyte

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 15, 2014

As part of its commitment to nation-building, Globe Telecom broadband brand Tattoo, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga, formally inaugurated the Tattoo Village in Barangay Tambulilid in Ormoc, Leyte. Led by Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu, Gawad Kalinga Executive Director Luis Oquinena, and Ormoc Mayor Edward Codilla, the unveiling of the Tattoo Village was formally instituted through the actual building of the first five houses in the village. Joining Cu, Oquinena and Codilla were Globe Chief Finance Officer Albert de Larrazabal, Globe Head of Human Resources Ato Jiao, Globe Chief Operating Advisor Peter Bithos and Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto. The Tattoo team also came in full force with Senior Vice President for Broadband Business Gilbert Simpao, Globe Vice President for Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business Dong Ronquillo and brand ambassadors Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy and Mars Miranda. The Tattoo Village is part the company’s rehabilitation initiatives […]

Globe Nurtures the Right Talents

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 20, 2014

Much of Globe Telecom’s encouraging performance over the past several years could be attributed to the contribution of high potential and engaged employees amid company efforts to strengthen its talent development programs. Strongly believing that employee engagement will further drive company growth and performance in the future, the leading telecommunications company is bent on developing key talents within the organization into future leaders of the company. “Our objective is to build a surplus of leaders so that Globe is ready for the future whether for business sustainability or for new areas that we are resolved to conquer next,” said Tina Palmario-Sioson, Globe Vice President for Leadership and Talent Management at a recent forum on talent assessment. Globe Telecom’s talent development program is anchored on The Globe Way, which espouses the telecommunication provider’s culture, values and ideals based on the premise that “people make the difference”. Such thrust has prompted the company to […]

Globe Gives ICT tools to UNICEF for Quality Maternal and Child Care

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 19, 2014

Globe Telecom has donated P1 million worth of prepaid load and 200 mobile phones to the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the provision of quality health services to mothers and their newborn children particularly those in geographically-isolated and disadvantaged areas. The donation will be used for the Real-time Community Health and Information Tracking System or rChits which was initially launched in 10 off-grid areas to aid in information management and treatment response efficiency. Globe is the official telecom and ICT (information communications technology) partner of the rChits program led by UNESCO, Australian Aid, and UP Manila National Telehealth Center. rChits is an ICT innovation made up of three components: Chits, an electronic medical record system for maternal care; mReports, a software installed in mobile devices which serves as a portable medical reporting system; and LGU Dashboard, a graphical web interface that allows local chief executives to make evidence-based decisions […]